Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

25 Aug

SC Tells Centre to Frame Rules on Offensive Content, Pulls Up Comedian Samay Raina

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadisability rights, Samay Raina, social media guidelines, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 25: The Supreme Court on Monday directed five social media influencers, including comedian and "India’s Got Latent" host Samay Raina, to issue unconditional apologies on their podcasts or shows for mocking people with disabilities and rare genetic disorders.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi observed that freedom of speech and expression cannot extend to commercial speech that hurts the sentiments of vulnerable communities. The court asked the Centre to frame guidelines regulating offensive content that targets disabled persons, women, children, and senior citizens.The influencers stand accused of making derogatory remarks against individuals with conditions such…

25 Aug

Amit Shah Slams Opposition Over Amendment Bill, Dismisses Speculation on Dhankhar’s Exit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah

New Delhi (National Times): Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticized the opposition for resisting the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, accusing them of attempting to protect corrupt leaders and questioning their moral credibility. In an interview with ANI, Shah alleged that the opposition wants to create an arrangement where leaders facing jail terms can continue to govern from prison. “They want to convert jail into a Chief Minister’s or Prime Minister’s residence, where senior officers like the DGP and Cabinet Secretary would be forced to take instructions from behind bars. This is the level of politics they are pursuing,” he…

24 Aug

Dream11 Parent Dream Sports Launches Fintech App ‘Dream Money’ After Gaming Ban

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDream Money app, Dream Sports, Dream11, financial planning, fintech India, online gaming ban

Mumbai, August 24 – Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, has entered the financial technology sector with the launch of its personal money management app, Dream Money. The move follows the Online Gaming Bill receiving presidential assent, which banned all real-money online games across India.Dream11, once India’s largest fantasy sports platform, has now transitioned fully into a free-to-play social gaming service in compliance with the Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Law, 2025. With Dream Money, the company aims to position itself as a financial planning and investment partner for millions of users.Currently in pilot phase, Dream Money allows…

24 Aug

When Pets Can’t Bear Goodbyes: Helping Your Furry Friends Cope With Separation Anxiety

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestyleAnimal Anxiety, Pets

National Times Bureau, August 24, 2025: Ever happened that just as you’re about to leave for work, your pet lets out a sad whimper or paws at you as though you’re leaving forever? That pitiful look can turn even the shortest commute into a heart-wrenching goodbye. But this isn’t just another cute antic it’s real. Pets, especially dogs and cats, do experience separation anxiety.With more pets being adopted during the pandemic years, cases of separation stress have become increasingly common. Many of these animals grew up with constant human presence, so the shift to being left alone, even for short…

24 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Announces ₹5 Lakh Aid for Families Hit by Tharali Disaster

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChamoli rainfall, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Tharali disaster, Uttarakhand floods, Uttarakhand relief operations

Dehradun, August 24 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced financial aid of ₹5 lakh each for the families of victims who lost their lives and for people whose houses were destroyed in the Tharali disaster in Chamoli district. He also directed that the state government will cover treatment costs for the injured.The announcement came after CM Dhami reviewed the rescue and relief operations at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Saturday night. The disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall on August 22, when a sudden surge in the Tunari seasonal stream spread debris across a wide…

24 Aug

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Leads ‘Forever Canadian’ Petition Against Separatist Push

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta Prosperity Project, Alberta separatism, Danielle Smith, Forever Canadian petition, Thomas Lukaszuk

Edmonton, August 24, 2025 — Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk has launched an ambitious campaign to keep Alberta firmly within Canada, countering growing separatist calls in the province.Lukaszuk, who once served as deputy premier in a Progressive Conservative government, is spearheading the Forever Canadian petition. The initiative requires nearly 294,000 verified signatures by the end of October to trigger a referendum on whether Alberta should enshrine its commitment to remain part of Canada as official policy.“This has become a full-time job. I’m very passionate about this,” Lukaszuk told reporters, stressing his motivation stems from both patriotism and lived experience.…

24 Aug

Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications Face Fresh Fraud Tag from Bank of India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAnil Ambani, Bank of India, CBI, loan fraud, Reliance Communications, State Bank of India

New Delhi, August 24 — Bank of India has classified Reliance Communications’ loan account as fraudulent, joining State Bank of India in raising allegations of fund diversion against the company and its former director Anil Ambani. The disclosure came through a stock exchange filing on Thursday.The bank said it sanctioned a ₹700 crore loan in August 2016 for capital expenditure, operational costs, and repayment of liabilities. However, nearly half of the funds were allegedly diverted into fixed deposits, a move outside the terms of sanction.Reliance Communications acknowledged receiving a letter from Bank of India dated August 8, informing that the…

24 Aug

PM Modi Refuses Special Exemption in New Bill on Ministers’ Disqualification: Kiren Rijiju

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah, Constitution (130th Amendment), Disqualification Bill, Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation, Kiren Rijiju, PM Modi

New Delhi : Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined to exempt himself from the scope of the new bills proposing disqualification of ministers, chief ministers and even the prime minister if they face prolonged detention in serious criminal cases.Rijiju revealed that during Cabinet discussions, a recommendation was made to exclude the prime minister from the ambit of the proposed law. However, Modi rejected the idea, stating that he is also a citizen and should not enjoy special protection.“The recommendation was to keep the PM out of this bill, but he disagreed. PM Modi said…

24 Aug

Canadian PM Mark Carney Visits Ukraine, Signals Openness to Future Peacekeeping Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsMark Carney, Ukraine

Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first official visit to Ukraine, as Ottawa weighs the possibility of contributing to international peacekeeping efforts in the war-torn region. The visit coincides with Ukraine’s Independence Day, underscoring Canada's continued support for Ukrainian sovereignty amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Carney's trip follows mounting discussions within a 30-nation coalition — led by France and the United Kingdom — exploring long-term security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. While Canada has not formally committed troops, senior government sources confirmed that the country is not ruling out future participation,…

24 Aug

India Emerges as Diplomatic Powerhouse Amid Global Tensions: High-Level Visits from Russia and Ukraine on the Horizon

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIndia, Russia, Ukraine

New Delhi: As global politics grows more volatile, India is quietly asserting itself as a stabilizing force on the world stage. With both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky preparing for potential visits to New Delhi, India’s carefully balanced diplomacy is gaining new significance. India’s long-standing ties with Russia are well-documented, rooted in decades of strategic cooperation. Yet, at the same time, India has managed to maintain cordial and constructive relations with Ukraine — even amid the ongoing war between the two nations. The coming visits of both leaders underscore New Delhi’s growing reputation as a neutral…