Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

04 Aug

Trump Slams India for Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Steep U.S. Tariff Hike

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-Russia oil trade, Russian crude resale, tariff hike, U.S.-India tensions, Ukraine war

Washington D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized India for what he called profiteering from Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a strongly worded post shared on his social media platform late Sunday evening, Trump accused New Delhi of reselling Russian crude on the global market while ignoring the humanitarian crisis caused by Moscow's military actions. "India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian oil, they are then, for much of the oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump wrote. He alleged that this practice indirectly supports Russia’s war…

04 Aug

Tesla Launches First Charging Station in India, Plans Expansion Across Mumbai

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TechnologyModel Y launch, Tesla charging station Mumbai, Tesla India, V4 Supercharger

Mumbai, August 4— Global electric vehicle giant Tesla has taken its next major step in the Indian market by launching its first official charging facility in Mumbai. Located at One BKC in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, the station features four V4 Supercharging stalls for fast DC charging and four destination AC charging stalls.This move comes just weeks after Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into India with its first Experience Centre at Lower Parel. The Experience Centre, opened on July 15, marked the debut of Tesla’s Model Y SUV in India, priced from ₹59.89 lakh.Tesla’s charging station at BKC offers its latest V4 Superchargers,…

04 Aug

Heart-Stopping Finish at The Oval: Siraj and Prasidh Bowls India to Redemption

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs England 5th Test 2025, Oval thriller

London, August 4 — In one of the most gripping climaxes in recent Test history, India defeated England by six runs in the final Test at The Oval, leveling the five-match series 2-2. The thrilling encounter concluded with Mohammed Siraj bowling Gus Atkinson to seal the victory, leaving an injured but heroic Chris Woakes unbeaten at the other end.England began the final day needing just over 150 runs with four wickets in hand. India, in turn, needed those remaining wickets to force a result and square the series. The battle that followed was a nerve-shredding tug-of-war, captivating cricket fans around…

04 Aug

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi in Army Remarks Case, Questions Intent Behind Complaint

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAbhishek Singhvi, Bharat Jodo Yatra, Derogatory Remarks Case, Indian Army, Rahul Gandhi, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 4, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has stayed proceedings in a Lucknow trial court against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is facing a criminal complaint over alleged derogatory remarks made about the Indian Army during his 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra.During the hearing, a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta questioned the foundation of the complaint and made strong observations. “Why do you make these statements without having any material? If you are a true Indian, you won’t say such a thing,” the bench remarked, raising concerns over the comments allegedly made by Gandhi.In…

04 Aug

Hasina Tried in Absentia as Bangladesh Tribunal Begins Hearings on 2024 Protest Crackdown

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, SAD protests, Sheikh Hasina trial

Dhaka, Aug 4, 2025 — Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday began the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia over alleged crimes against humanity during the brutal crackdown on the 2024 student-led protests that culminated in the fall of her government.In his opening arguments, interim government-appointed Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam called Hasina the “nucleus of all crimes,” urging the tribunal to hand her the maximum sentence. The prosecution also charged former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and ex-Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullaah Al Mamun as co-accused in the case.The tribunal is hearing multiple charges against…

04 Aug

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Heavy Rain Alert in 5 Districts, Yellow Warning Issued

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in five districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar. The state is likely to experience spells of heavy rainfall today, while an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain has been issued for Tuesday in some regions, particularly Dehradun and Bageshwar. The weather in the state has been highly variable, with clouds and sunshine alternating throughout the day. In Dehradun, brief sunny intervals have been followed by showers, creating a mix of humid heat and temporary relief from high temperatures. Despite the…

04 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Hands Over Appointment Letters to 187 Selected Candidates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed appointment letters to 144 candidates selected for various posts in the Irrigation Department and 43 eligible dependents under the deceased dependent quota in the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, making it a total of 187 appointments. Extending his best wishes to the new recruits, CM Dhami urged them to work with honesty, integrity, transparency, and dedication. He also highlighted the government’s efforts to clear long-pending appointments under the deceased dependent quota. “Last year, we provided appointment letters to 150 dependents, and today, 43 more have received their long-awaited appointments,” Dhami said. The…

04 Aug

PM Modi Stands Firm as Donald Trump Increases Pressure on India Over Russian Oil

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has adopted a resolute stance amid growing pressure from the United States, signaling that India will continue its independent energy policy despite U.S. concerns over Russian oil imports. The strong response follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, a move that has further strained trade ties between the two nations. Addressing the matter, Modi encouraged citizens to support local products while making it clear that India’s economic and energy strategies will be driven by national interests, not foreign demands. According to sources cited by…

04 Aug

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Off B.C. Coast, No Damage Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia, Canada

British Columbia (Richa Walia): A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded off the coast of British Columbia early Sunday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The quake occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. local time and was detected at a depth of 15 kilometres, just west of Haida Gwaii. Authorities confirmed there have been no reports of damage, and at this magnitude, none is expected. The minor quake comes just days after B.C. faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, which prompted waves to move across the Pacific Ocean. The advisory was…

04 Aug

Woman Dies After Motorcycle-Minivan Collision in Central Alberta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 53-year-old woman has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan in central Alberta on Friday afternoon, according to Rimbey RCMP. Police said they received a report of the collision at around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 20 and 20A, just north of Rimbey. When officers arrived, they discovered that a motorcycle carrying two riders had collided with a minivan. The woman, who was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle, was airlifted to the hospital by STARS Air Ambulance but later succumbed to her injuries. Following an initial investigation, the RCMP…