Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 Jun

Bikerwear Swerves Into High Street Fashion, Blending Rugged Utility With Urban Cool

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestylebiker boots, biker fashion, bikerwear, cargo pants, fashion trends 2025, moto fashion, motorcycle jacket

New Delhi, June 30, 2025 — Bikerwear, long rooted in the grit of highways and rugged terrains, has shifted lanes into the world of high-street fashion, becoming a staple for style-conscious urbanites. Originally crafted for endurance and protection during long rides, it’s now embraced as everyday wear, adding edgy appeal to outings ranging from coffee runs to evening concerts.While biker gear retains its rugged essence and practical features, it’s now recognized for its sleek aesthetic and streetwise attitude. Once seen purely as protective apparel, bikerwear has surged in popularity on social media and fashion mood boards, becoming a symbol of…

30 Jun

Indian Economy Stays Robust Amid Global Uncertainty, Says RBI

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessFinancial Stability Report, Indian economy, Reserve Bank of India

New Delhi, June 30, 2025 — The Indian economy continues to stand out as a key driver of global growth, buoyed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals and prudent policy measures, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated on Monday in its bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR).Despite heightened global economic and trade policy uncertainties, which have put the resilience of the world economy and financial systems to the test, India’s financial sector remains stable, the central bank said.“Financial markets remain volatile, especially core government bond markets, driven by shifting policy and geopolitical environment. Alongside, existing vulnerabilities such as soaring public debt levels…

30 Jun

Asia Cup 2025: Will India Participate? Official Schedule Expected Soon

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAsia Cup 2025

New Delhi (National Times): The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to finalize its decision on the 2025 Asia Cup in the coming week, with the official schedule likely to be released in early July, according to a report by Cricbuzz. If all goes as planned, the tournament will begin around September 10, aligning with the second week of the month as tentatively proposed. T20 Format Returns; UAE Emerges as Likely Host The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will return to the T20 format and feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.…

30 Jun

Expanding Rural Surgeries Could Ease BC’s Wait Times, New Study Suggests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Health, TrendingBritish Columbia

Vancouver, BC (Richa Walia): A new study has found that increasing the number of low-risk surgeries performed in rural hospitals could significantly reduce British Columbia’s growing surgical wait times, without compromising on patient safety or care quality. Published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery, the study compared outcomes of patients undergoing minor procedures at rural facilities such as Creston Valley Hospital, with those treated at larger urban hospitals in Kelowna, Kamloops, Cranbrook, and Prince George. The research found no difference in patient outcomes, regardless of whether surgeries were performed by general practitioners with enhanced surgical training or by specialist surgeons.…

30 Jun

Delhi Govt Includes Takht Damdama Sahib as 5th Sikh Takht in Delhi Gurdwara Act After 54 Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingTakht Damdama Sahib

New Delhi (National Times): Delhi Government has included Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab as the 5th Sikh Takhat after 54 years since Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1971 came into existence.President of Dashmesh Sewa Society and former member of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Mr Inder Mohan Singh said that the Delhi Legislative Assembly passed this amendment bill on January 4, 2022 and thereafter sent to the Central Government on January 2022 for the consent of the President of India, despite that it was decided in principle in the year 2015 to implement this amendment.He said that…

29 Jun

Row Erupts Over Indian Defence Attache’s Remarks on IAF Losses During Operation Sindoor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDefence Attache Indonesia, fighter jet losses, Indian Air Force, Operation Sindoor, Shiv Kumar

New Delhi/Jakarta, June 30, 2025 — A political controversy has erupted over remarks made by Captain Shiv Kumar, the Indian defence attache in Indonesia, who indicated that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets during the initial phase of Operation Sindoor due to restrictions imposed by political leadership against striking Pakistani military targets.A video of Captain Kumar’s comments from a June 10 seminar in Jakarta surfaced on Sunday, prompting sharp reactions from India’s political opposition and clarifications from the Indian embassy in Indonesia.Captain Kumar, a Navy officer, had been speaking at a university seminar titled “Analysis of the Pakistan-India Air…

29 Jun

Senate Republicans Clear Key Hurdle on Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Musk Criticism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk criticism, JD Vance, Senate Republicans, Trump tax bill

Washington, June 29, 2025 — Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package in a dramatic late-night vote Saturday, setting the stage for days of intense debate as GOP leaders race to deliver the legislation by Trump’s self-imposed July Fourth deadline.The procedural motion to move forward passed 51-49 after hours of tense negotiations, with Vice President JD Vance on standby to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed. Two Republican senators, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky broke ranks to join all Democrats in opposing the measure.The $3.8 trillion package would extend Trump-era tax cuts,…

29 Jun

Russia Launches Biggest Air Attack on Ukraine as Hopes for Peace Talks Fade

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsair strike, drones, missiles, peace talks, Putin, Russia, Ukraine war

Kyiv, June 29, 2025 — Russia unleashed its largest aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, underscoring escalating hostilities and dimming prospects for peace in the three-year-old war.Ukraine’s air force reported Russia fired a staggering 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and decoys, and 60 missiles. Of these, 249 were shot down, while another 226 likely veered off course due to electronic jamming, officials said.Yuriy Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s air force, called the attack “the most massive air strike” to date, given the combined scale of drones and missiles involved. The bombardment targeted regions across Ukraine, including western…

29 Jun

Maharashtra Withdraws GRs on Hindi in Schools, Sets Up Committee for Language Policy Review

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDevendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra, three-language policy, Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, June 29, 2025 — Facing sharp opposition over introducing Hindi from classes 1 to 5 in Maharashtra schools, the state cabinet on Sunday withdrew two government resolutions (GRs) tied to the three-language policy.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, addressing a press conference on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature, announced a committee under educationist Narendra Jadhav to chart the path forward. The panel has been given three months to submit its report.Fadnavis alleged it was former CM Uddhav Thackeray who originally accepted recommendations from the Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar committee to implement a three-language formula across classes 1…

29 Jun

Indian Railways to Launch Upgraded Reservation System with Seat Selection and Early Charting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyIndian Railways, IRCTC, passenger reservation system, seat selection

New Delhi, June 29, 2025 — Indian Railways is poised to revolutionize its passenger reservation system, offering passengers the option to choose their seats much like in airlines, and rolling out several new digital features by the end of this year.A senior Railway Ministry official said the new system will not only enable seat selection but will also introduce a fare calendar to help travelers make cost-effective choices.“It also has integrated facilities for divyangjan, students, patients, etc.,” the official added.In another significant change, reservation charts currently prepared four hours before a train’s departure will now be finalized eight hours in…