Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

23 Jul

Google Empowers India’s AI Future with Local Gemini Rollout and Developer-Centric Innovations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyAI in India, Firebase Studio, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Google India AI, Indian developers

National Times Bureau, July 23, 2025: In a major push to strengthen India's artificial intelligence ecosystem, Google on Wednesday announced a series of India-focused AI and developer initiatives at its flagship Google I/O Connect India 2025 event in Bengaluru. These efforts, company officials said, aim to foster innovation, boost productivity, and support India’s vibrant technology community as it continues to build AI solutions at scale.One of the most significant announcements was the localization of Gemini 2.5 Flash's onshore processing capabilities, offering Indian developers improved AI performance with reduced latency. This move is expected to be a game-changer in regulated sectors…

23 Jul

Parliament Set for 16-Hour Debate on Pahalgam Terror Attack and Operation Sindoor Next Week

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsLok Sabha, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Parliament debate, PM Modi, Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 25, 2025 — The Indian Parliament is preparing for a 16-hour-long debate in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha next week on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. This follows mounting pressure from the Opposition, which has demanded a clear response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter.The Lok Sabha is scheduled to begin the discussion on July 28, followed by the Rajya Sabha on July 29, provided that the sessions proceed without disruptions. The decision comes after meetings of the Business Advisory Committees (BAC) of both Houses, where the government agreed to…

23 Jul

1 Lakh Voters Untraceable in Bihar’s Electoral Roll Revision, Says Election Commission

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar electoral roll, Election Commission of India, Special Intensive Revision

Patna, July 23, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has revealed that approximately one lakh voters remain untraceable in Bihar as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The announcement comes amid a massive exercise involving the enumeration and verification of voter data across the state.According to the Commission, enumeration forms for 7.17 crore individuals have already been received and digitised. However, significant discrepancies have emerged. Around 20 lakh voters have been marked as deceased, while another 28 lakh have been identified as having permanently relocated from their registered addresses. Additionally, officials noted that…

23 Jul

Starvation Deaths Surge in Gaza as Infant Among 33 Die in 48 Hours

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGaza starvation deaths, infant dies Gaza, Israel aid blockade, malnutrition Gaza

Cairo/Gaza, July 23: A six-week-old infant named Yousef al-Safadi was among 33 Palestinians who died of starvation in the Gaza Strip over the past 48 hours, marking one of the deadliest hunger-related periods since the start of the war nearly 21 months ago. Health officials in Gaza confirmed that three other victims were also children, including 13-year-old Abdulhamid al-Ghalban who died in a hospital in Khan Younis. The identities of the other two children have not been released.According to Palestinian health authorities, at least 101 people, including 80 children, have succumbed to hunger since the conflict began, with a sharp…

23 Jul

The Joy of Less: Why Young Indians Are Choosing Minimalism Over Materialism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestyledecluttering, lifestyle journalism, minimalist living

Decluttering wardrobes, downsizing homes, and saying no to excess—minimalism is quietly reshaping urban lifestyles.Bengaluru, July 23, 2025 — In a world obsessed with more, a growing number of young Indians are choosing less. From giving up fast fashion to trading big-city apartments for tiny homes, the minimalist lifestyle is no longer niche. It’s becoming a quiet rebellion against consumerism and chaos.Inspired by global movements and local realities, minimalism in India is finding its own rhythm. It’s not just about having fewer things—it’s about creating more space for clarity, purpose, and peace of mind. Amid rising digital noise and climate anxiety,…

23 Jul

ED Accuses Myntra of ₹1,654 Crore FEMA Violation Over FDI Misuse in Retail Structure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessED, FDI, FEMA violation, multi-brand retail, Myntra, Vector E-Commerce

National Times Bureau, July 23, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed an official complaint against Myntra Designs Private Limited and its related entities and directors for allegedly violating the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), involving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of ₹1,654.35 crore.The action follows a detailed investigation that, according to a senior ED official, revealed Myntra misrepresented its business model by posing as a wholesale trader while conducting multi-brand retail trading (MBRT). This approach reportedly violated India’s FDI norms, which restrict foreign investment in direct retail.The ED claims Myntra received FDI while identifying itself as a wholesale cash-and-carry business.…

23 Jul

Surrey Declares July 23 as ‘Guru Nanak Jahaz Remembrance Day’ to Honour Komagata Maru Passengers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingKomagata Maru, Surrey

Surrey, British Columbia (Richa Walia): In a significant gesture of remembrance and reflection, the Surrey City Council has officially declared July 23 as ‘Guru Nanak Jahaz Remembrance Day’, commemorating the 352 Indian passengers aboard the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru who were denied entry into Canada in 1914. The declaration pays tribute to the passengers’ courage and resilience in the face of discriminatory immigration laws of the era. The ship, originally named Komagata Maru, was rechristened Guru Nanak Jahaz by its organizer Baba Gurdit Singh before departing on its historic journey. The renaming gave the voyage profound spiritual, cultural, and political…

23 Jul

Uttarakhand Recognized as India’s fastest growing state: Vishwas Dawar credit CM Dhami’s vision and Central Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand, Vishwas Dawar

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand has officially emerged as India’s fastest-growing state, according to Vishwas Dawar, Chairman of the Uttarakhand Infrastructure Monitoring Council and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Dawar attributes the state’s accelerated development to visionary leadership, strategic infrastructure investments, and strong support from the Central Government.In the past few years, Uttarakhand has emerged as the fastest-growing state in the country,” Dawar stated. He said, this is the outcome of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s clear vision and determined leadership, backed by the consistent support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA Government at the…

23 Jul

CM Dhami Orders SIT Probe into Scholarship Scam, Warns of Zero Tolerance for Irregularities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun (National Times): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken a tough stance on alleged irregularities in state-run welfare schemes, especially scholarship programmes. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach, CM Dhami announced strict action against any individual or institution found misusing such initiatives. This move comes after alarming revelations of fraudulent activity on the National Scholarship Portal, where several educational institutions are suspected of siphoning off scholarship funds using fake documentation. Responding swiftly, the Chief Minister directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter thoroughly. Preliminary findings suggest that a number of institutions, including some madrasas,…

23 Jul

Alberta asks for realistic immigration policies:Minister Schow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration issued the following statement on Ottawa’s decision to invite 10,000 parent and grandparent sponsorship applications. “Alberta’s government is deeply concerned by the federal government’s recent decision to invite 10,000 new applications to sponsor parents and grandparents of newcomers at a time when provinces are already struggling to meet the demands placed on health care, education, housing and social services due to Ottawa’s reckless immigration policies. “Under the federal Liberal government, Canada’s immigration levels have ballooned – almost two million newcomers entered Canada last year alone – without any regard for…