Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

13 Aug

US Tariff Hike to Hit Indian Exporters Hard, Warns Crisil

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessCrisil report, diamond industry India, Indian exports impact, US-India trade tariffs

New Delhi: Indian exporters are bracing for a sharp earnings decline after the United States announced a steep 50 per cent tariff on imports from India, Crisil Ratings reported. The move adds a fresh 25 per cent penalty, effective August 27, to the 25 per cent reciprocal tariff already in place.The penalty is tied to India’s continued crude oil purchases from Russia and is expected to make Indian goods less competitive in the American market compared to most Asian rivals, except China. High-value sectors including diamonds, shrimp, home textiles, carpets, and ready-made garments are set to take the brunt of…

13 Aug

Indian Athlete Breaks Own National 3000m Record…..

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndian athlete, World record

National Times Bureau :- Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh improved his own national record in the men’s 3000m non-Olympic event at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix. On Tuesday, he clocked 7 minutes 34.49 seconds, surpassing his previous record of 7:38.26 set at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational earlier this year in February. The 27-year-old was competing in his first European track race. The event, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level, was won by Kenya’s Kipsang Mathew Kipchumba with a timing of 7:33.23. Mexico’s Eduardo Herrera (7:33.58), Uganda’s Oscar Chelimo (7:33.93), and Uruguay’s…

13 Aug

Supreme Court Cancels Sushil Kumar’s Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsSagar Dhankhar murder case, Supreme Court order, Sushil Kumar bail cancelled

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of former Indian wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in the 2021 murder case of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankhar. The court has ordered him to surrender within a week.The decision overturns an earlier Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kumar. The apex court acted after concerns were raised by the victim’s family, who alleged that witnesses and relatives had faced pressure to settle the matter outside court.Sagar Dhankhar died in May 2021 following a violent assault at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium, in which Sushil Kumar is the prime accused.…

13 Aug

Suresh Raina Questioned by ED in Illegal Betting App Money Laundering Probe

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New Delhi, August 13, 2025: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for questioning in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to an illegal betting app.Official sources said Raina’s statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of the probe into the betting platform 1xBet. The 38-year-old is believed to have been connected to the app through certain endorsements, and investigators aim to clarify his association during the interrogation.The ED is currently investigating multiple cases involving illegal betting apps, many of which are accused of defrauding…

13 Aug

Alberta Agriculture Hit Hard as China Imposes New Tariffs on Canola Imports

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s agriculture sector faces fresh uncertainty after China announced preliminary anti-dumping duties of 75.8% on additional Canadian canola products. The new measure, which comes on top of existing 100% tariffs on canola oil, canola oil cake, and peas, could severely restrict one of the province’s most important export markets. In a statement responding to the move, Alberta Agriculture Minister Sigurdson warned that the decision could effectively push local producers out of China — a market worth $2.4 billion in 2024, with canola, peas, and pork accounting for $1.7 billion of that trade. Nearly 70% of Alberta’s canola…

13 Aug

Air India Announces Suspension of Non-Stop Services to Washington, D.C.

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Canada ( Rajeev Sharma): Air India has announced that it will discontinue its direct flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, citing reduced aircraft availability and continued airspace restrictions as primary reasons. This decision will result in the termination of the only direct air link between the two capitals operated by an Indian carrier. The suspension is attributed to a planned shortage in the airline's long-haul fleet, with 26 Boeing 787-8 aircraft undergoing an extensive retrofit program. These upgrades, aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and experience, include modern seating, updated in-flight entertainment systems, and refreshed cabin…

13 Aug

Dausa Accident Claims 11 Lives, Including Children and Women

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDausa, Rajasthan

Dausa, Rajasthan (National Times): In a devastating road accident on Wednesday morning, eleven people from Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district were killed when their pickup vehicle collided with a container truck near Bapi village in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. The victims, which included seven children and three women, were returning home after a pilgrimage to the Khatu Shyam Ji temple. Police reports indicate the collision occurred around dawn, and the force of the impact left the vehicle badly mangled. Six other passengers sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the district hospital in Dausa for urgent treatment. Emergency medical teams were quickly…

13 Aug

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Issues Fresh Warning to India Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

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Islamabad (National Times): Islamabad has once again escalated its rhetoric against New Delhi, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warning that Pakistan will not allow India to take away “even a single drop” of its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad on Tuesday, Sharif said, “I want to send a message to the enemy—if you try to stop our water, remember this: you will never be able to take even one drop from Pakistan.” He further warned that any such attempt would invite a strong response, claiming India would be “taught such…

13 Aug

Canada PM Mark Carney Condemns Islamophobic Attack on Muslim Woman in Ottawa

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly denounced a violent assault against a young Muslim woman in Ottawa, calling the incident “reprehensible” and urging swift accountability for the perpetrator. The attack took place on August 11 aboard an OC Transpo bus traveling to Kanata’s Morgan’s Grant area. According to reports, a man boarded the bus, whispered an Islamophobic slur to the hijabi passenger, and then slapped her without provocation. He allegedly went on to threaten that he would smash her face against the window and kill her before exiting at Penfield Drive in Kanata. In a statement,…

12 Aug

South Korean Court Orders Arrest of Former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Wife

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsarrest warrant, bribery, Kim Keon Hee, South Korea, stock manipulation, Yoon Suk Yeol

Seoul, August 12, 2025: The Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as part of a widening corruption probe.Prosecutors allege Kim is involved in multiple suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation, and interference in candidate selection processes. Details of the alleged offenses have not been fully disclosed, but investigators say the charges stem from incidents both during and before Yoon’s presidency.The court’s decision follows mounting legal troubles for the former first family. Yoon Suk Yeol is already serving a prison term after being convicted earlier…