Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

04 Oct

Trump Urges Israel to Pause Strikes After Hamas Shows Willingness to Negotiate

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Gaza (Rajeev Sharma): Efforts to end the Gaza conflict gained momentum after Hamas signaled readiness to consider portions of a new ceasefire initiative, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to call on Israel to suspend its ongoing military operations. Hamas has reportedly agreed in principle to several elements of the proposal, including the release of hostages and the handover of administrative control to other Palestinian entities. However, officials from the group emphasized that key parts of the agreement still need to be examined in greater detail through internal discussions. Following the development, Trump posted a message urging Israeli forces to halt…

04 Oct

PM Modi lauds Trump as Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages: Significant step

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised US President Donald Trump role in brokering peace in Gaza, hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump's 20-point peace plan. “We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward,” PM Modi said in a statement on X. Hamas accepted certain parts of Trump's Gaza peace plan, including ending the war, Israel's withdrawal, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian captives, aid and recovery efforts, and opposition to Palestinian expulsion from the territory - hours…

03 Oct

Uttarakhand Raises Compensation for Wildlife Attack Victims to ₹10 Lakh

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Dehradun, October 3: The Uttarakhand government has increased the financial assistance provided to families of victims killed in wildlife attacks. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made the announcement on Friday, raising the compensation from the existing ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh.Speaking at the inauguration of Wildlife Week celebrations at Dehradun Zoo, Dhami said the state had seen a significant rise in the population of tigers, leopards, elephants, and snow leopards due to conservation efforts. However, this increase has also intensified the challenge of human-wildlife conflict. To address the issue, he stressed the use of modern technology such as drones and…

03 Oct

Ward 5 Councillor Candidate Jigar Patel Urges Residents to Cast Informed Votes

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Jigar Patel, candidate for Ward 5 councillor, has appealed to residents to participate actively in the upcoming municipal election, making informed decisions based on candidates’ commitment, ideas, and willingness to serve the community. In an interview with National Times, Patel stressed the importance of voting based on substance rather than empty promises or flashy campaigns.“Voting is a fundamental right,” Patel stated. “Instead of choosing an unsuitable candidate, ensure your vote counts for someone genuinely committed to serving the ward and delivering tangible results for residents.” Advanced Polling Dates: Patel reminded residents of the advanced polling dates,…

03 Oct

Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Moves Supreme Court Against NSA Detention, Questions Government’s Motives

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New Delhi, October 3, 2025: Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) by the Ladakh administration.In a post on X, Angmo voiced concern about the lack of transparency surrounding her husband’s arrest. “It has been one week today. Still, I have no information about Sonam Wangchuk’s health, the condition he is in, nor the grounds of detention,” she wrote.Wangchuk’s detention followed violent clashes in Leh during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. He…

03 Oct

Akshay Kumar Reveals Cybercrime Scare Involving Daughter, Urges Cyber Education in Schools

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Mumbai, October 3, 2025: Actor Akshay Kumar shared a personal incident on Friday to highlight the alarming rise of cybercrime targeting children. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 at the Maharashtra Police Headquarters in Mumbai, the Bollywood star revealed how his 13-year-old daughter narrowly escaped an online threat.Recounting the episode, Akshay said his daughter was playing an online video game when an unknown user initiated a chat, asking if she was male or female. Upon replying that she was female, she was shockingly asked to share nude photographs. The teenager immediately shut down the game and…

03 Oct

Dubai initiative prepares Pakistani workers for Gulf jobs

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National Times Bureau :- In partnership with the Bank of Punjab, Coded Minds, an education company founded in Dubai, has started pre-departure training sessions for workers who are about to travel to the UAE and other GCC states. The first session in Gujranwala, Punjab, trained 273 plumbers, electricians and carpenters who had secured jobs through the Punjab Technical and Vocational Training Authority (TVTA). The training covers remittances and financial management, GCC labour laws, social media use, multicultural workplaces, and basic health and hygiene. More than 2.5 million Pakistanis are employed across the GCC, mostly in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and services.…

03 Oct

Putin stands by Modi on energy trade, slams Washington’s double standards

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National Times Bureau :- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump’s administration for pressuring India to cut back on energy trade with Moscow. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin warned that such moves would raise global energy prices and hurt the US economy. He said if Washington continued with higher tariffs on Russia’s trade partners, the cost of energy would rise further, forcing the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates high, which would eventually slow down the American economy. During the forum, attended by experts from over 140 countries, including India, Putin…

03 Oct

Mirabai Chanu wins silver at World Weightlifting Championships in 48kg category

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National Times Bureau :- India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has added another feather to her illustrious career by winning the silver medal in the women’s 48kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships. With this podium finish, Chanu has now secured medals at the World Championships on three occasions, having earlier won gold in 2017 and silver in 2022. Competing after moving down from the 49kg division, the Olympic medallist recorded a total lift of 199kg — 84kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk. Despite a shaky start in the snatch, where she failed in her two attempts at…

03 Oct

Canada theatre cancels Indian film screenings after two violent attacks in a week

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National Times Bureau :- : A cinema in Oakville, Canada, has been forced to halt screenings of Indian films following two violent incidents within a week. Film.ca Cinemas faced an arson attack on September 25, followed by a shooting on October 2. Authorities suspect both attacks may be connected to the theatre’s showings of South Asian films. Halton Regional Police reported that the first incident took place at around 5.20 am. on September 25. Surveillance footage captured two suspects pouring a flammable liquid at the cinema’s entrance and igniting it. The flames caused moderate damage to the doors but were contained…