Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

06 Jul

MP Jasraj Hallan Expresses Gratitude to Community for Support During Stampede Breakfast at Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada, Jasraj Gill

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative MP Jasraj Singh Hallan hosted a vibrant and well-attended Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Marlborough Mall in Northeast Calgary, where he expressed heartfelt appreciation to the community for their continued faith, support, and assistance in the Conservative movement.The event featured a delicious breakfast of pancakes, chips, and pops, accompanied by lively music from a talented local band. MP Hallan was joined by Falconridge MP Dalwinder Gill and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, both of whom enthusiastically helped serve food to the large crowd. Alberta Justice Mijister Mickey Amrry also served the pancakes to the crowd. In his…

05 Jul

India Tightens Grip as England Reels at Edgbaston

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAkash Deep, Edgbaston Test, India vs England, Shubman Gill

Birmingham, July 5— India seized complete control of the Edgbaston Test on Sunday, declaring their second innings at 427/6 and leaving England with an improbable 608-run target heading into the final day.Shubman Gill starred yet again, scoring a sublime 161 to add to his monumental 269 from the first innings, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. KL Rahul (66), Rishabh Pant (58), and Ravindra Jadeja (54*) provided vital contributions to propel India’s total in the second innings.In reply, England faltered early and reached stumps at 58/3. Young pacer Akash Deep…

05 Jul

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya Sing “I Did It My Way” at London Bash, Sparking Outrage

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London/New Delhi, July 5 — Fugitive businessmen Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya have ignited a fresh wave of public anger after a video surfaced of the duo singing Frank Sinatra’s classic “I Did It My Way” at a lavish party hosted by Modi in London.The video, shared by Modi himself on Instagram, quickly went viral and has drawn sharp criticism online, with many questioning how individuals wanted by Indian law enforcement continue to live extravagantly abroad.The glitzy gathering reportedly featured over 310 guests, including celebrities, friends, and family from around the world. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer Chris Gayle was…

05 Jul

Walk or Stand After Meals to Fight Belly Fat, Says Nutritionist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestylebelly fat, blood sugar, insulin, Ruchi Sharmma, weight loss

New Delhi, July 5 — Stubborn belly fat, often the toughest hurdle in weight loss journeys, might finally have a simple solution, according to nutritionist Ruchi Sharmma, who shared an easy yet powerful tip in her latest social media post.In a post on Instagram dated July 3, Ruchi revealed a “fat loss secret” that requires no extreme diets or intense workouts. Her advice: stand or walk after eating.“Just standing or walking after a meal can lower your blood sugar by up to 30 per cent,” Ruchi noted, highlighting that even a brief stroll can be highly effective. “You don’t need…

05 Jul

Domestic Gold Prices May Touch ₹1 Lakh Mark in H2 2025: ICICI Bank Report

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New Delhi, July 5 — Local gold prices in India are expected to maintain an upward bias in the second half of 2025, potentially breaching the psychologically significant ₹1,00,000 per 10 grams mark, according to a report released by ICICI Bank Global Markets.Domestic prices, which currently hover in the range of ₹96,500–₹98,500 per 10 grams, rose 0.6 per cent in June despite a broader global trend of stable prices. The uptick was attributed in part to a modest depreciation of the Indian rupee by 0.2 per cent during the month.“Local gold prices are expected to continue trading with an upside…

05 Jul

Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Office After 25 Years, Sparking Economic Worries

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsglobal restructuring, Layoffs, Microsoft Pakistan, Pakistan economy

Islamabad, July 5 — Global tech giant Microsoft has shut down its limited operations in Pakistan after 25 years, citing global restructuring and a pivot toward a cloud-based, partner-led business model.The closure, announced Thursday, is part of Microsoft’s broader decision to cut around 9,100 jobs worldwide approximately 4 per cent of its global workforce in the company’s largest round of layoffs since 2023.The move has sparked concerns among Pakistan’s business and political leaders about the country’s economic environment and future prospects in the global tech landscape.Jawwad Rehman, former founding Country Manager of Microsoft Pakistan, called the exit a reflection of…

05 Jul

Lalu Prasad Re-Elected RJD President, Backs Tejashwi for Bihar Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsBihar elections, Lalu Prasad, RJD, Tejashwi Yadav

Patna, July 5 — Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad was re-elected national president of the party he founded nearly three decades ago, reaffirming his support for son Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s face in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.The 78-year-old leader, visibly frail but determined, addressed RJD’s national council after his re-election on the party’s 28th anniversary on Saturday.“A survey is under way to pick up the candidates from among you people. I will take a final decision in consultation with Tejashwi,” Lalu told party workers gathered from across the country.Passing the mantle formally to his 36-year-old son,…

05 Jul

Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray Reunite After Two Decades, Critique Hindi Language Push in Maharashtra

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDevendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra politics, Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, July 5 — In a significant moment for Maharashtra politics, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray shared the stage and a warm embrace at a joint rally in Mumbai, marking their first public appearance together in 20 years.Speaking at the Worli Dome rally, Raj Thackeray took a veiled swipe at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, crediting him with achieving what even the late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray could not: reuniting the estranged Thackeray cousins.“I had said in one of my interviews that my Maharashtra is bigger than any politics and fight.…

05 Jul

India-Pakistan Trade Endures Through Third-Party Channels Despite Conflict

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Islamabad, July 5 – Despite heightened tensions and a brief military standoff in May, trade between India and Pakistan quietly continued largely through third countries underscoring the resilience of economic links even amidst political hostility.According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data cited by Dawn, imports from India reached a three-year high of USD 211.5 million during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025, outpacing USD 207 million in FY24 and USD 190 million in FY23.In May alone during which a four-day cross-border conflict unfolded Pakistan imported goods worth USD 15 million from India, only a slight dip from…

05 Jul

India Becomes World’s 4th Most Equal Society, Says World Bank

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New Delhi, July 5 — India has emerged as the fourth most equal society in the world, achieving a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data released by the World Bank. The nation now ranks just behind the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Belarus in income equality, outpacing major economies including China, the United States, and all G7 and G20 nations.“It reflects how India’s economic progress is being shared more evenly across its population,” stated a release from the Ministry of Social Welfare. “Behind this success is a consistent policy focus on reducing poverty, expanding financial access, and delivering…