Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

18 Aug

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Echoes Donald Trump’s Voter ID Argument, Cites India’s 646 Million Votes

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has thrown his support behind President Donald Trump’s campaign for stronger voter identification rules in the United States, using India’s massive electoral exercise as a point of comparison. Gor reacted to a post by Trump in which the US President highlighted the scale of India’s most recent Lok Sabha election and argued in favour of stricter identification requirements for American voters. “President Donald J. Trump is absolutely correct!” Gor wrote in his social media post, referring to the figure of 646 million votes cast in India’s last general election. He…

18 Aug

Strait of Hormuz: Trump Again Suggests US Territory Status Amid Iran War

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has again suggested that the United States could declare the Strait of Hormuz an American territory, bringing the strategically crucial waterway back into the spotlight as the conflict involving Iran continues. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday. Referring to the current US presence and control around the strait, he said he viewed the proposal favourably and argued that Washington already exercised substantial control over the route. The comments came as diplomatic efforts to halt the prolonged conflict face difficulties. Negotiations over a possible ceasefire have…

18 Aug

Pune Sweet Shop Gets Relief From Bombay High Court; Maharashtra FDA Told to Pay Rs 5 Lakh

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): The Bombay High Court has granted relief to a Pune-based sweets outlet by lifting the suspension of its food licence and directing the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration to pay ₹5 lakh to the business. Gurunanak Dairy and Sweets in Wadgaon-Sheri had faced regulatory action after an inspection on June 12 pointed to multiple shortcomings concerning sanitation and hygiene at the premises. Based on those findings, the food licence of the establishment was suspended. The shop subsequently submitted a compliance report outlining the corrective measures it had taken. When officials conducted another inspection on July 13, the…

18 Aug

Himachal Weather: Heavy Rain May Disrupt Normal Life, Orange Alert Issued for Four Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several parts of Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience intense rainfall on Tuesday, prompting the weather department to issue alerts across 10 districts. Authorities have advised residents and visitors to exercise caution as persistent showers could increase the risk of landslides and sudden rises in water levels. Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur have been placed under an Orange Alert, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated locations. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Una, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kullu, Solan and Shimla. No specific rainfall warning has been issued for Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. The administration has appealed…

17 Aug

US-South Korea Military Drills: Donald Trump Orders Significant Cut, Points to Relationship With Kim Jong Un

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has directed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially scale down joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump questioned the need for the United States to continue participating in large-scale exercises with Seoul. He argued that the activities place a considerable financial burden on Washington and could be perceived by North Korea as an unnecessarily provocative move. Trump said his decision was influenced by what he…

17 Aug

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Heavy Rain Disrupts Traffic, Orange Alert Sounds for Two Districts

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Persistent monsoon showers continued to create difficulties across Uttarakhand, with several areas witnessing water accumulation, swollen water bodies and landslides. The continuing spell of rain has affected movement on mountain roads and disrupted normal activities in parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for Dehradun and Tehri, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely during intense spells, prompting authorities and residents to remain cautious. Other districts have been placed under a Yellow Alert, with the weather office predicting isolated heavy showers accompanied by…

17 Aug

Tarapith Fire Tragedy: Four Killed in Hotel Blaze as Sawan Monday Draws Devotees

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Birbhum (Rajeev Sharma): A pre-dawn fire at a hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum district claimed four lives on Monday, with devotees who had travelled to Tarapith for Sawan Monday reportedly among those staying at the premises. The fire broke out at around 4 am, catching hotel occupants off guard while many of them were asleep. The incident occurred amid a heavy influx of devotees in Tarapith for the religious observance. Following an alert, fire brigade personnel reached the location and launched an operation to bring the situation under control. Rescue teams also began searching the hotel for people who could…

17 Aug

Jharkhand Student Protest Intensifies as JPSC-JSSC Aspirants Demand Government Action

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between student protesters and the Jharkhand government continues as the agitation by JPSC-JSSC aspirants entered its 24th day on Monday, with several students still maintaining an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Among those observing the fast is student protester Prem Nayak. Four protesters are currently on hunger strike as the aspirants press the state government to address their pending demands. The latest development comes ahead of another round of discussions between representatives of the protesting students and the state government. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, with the students…

17 Aug

Vande Mataram Row: Delhi Police Examines Complaint Over Alleged Disturbance at AICC Event

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A complaint concerning an alleged disturbance during the rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Congress Independence Day programme is currently being looked into by the Delhi Police. The incident is said to have occurred during the August 15 celebrations organised at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in the national capital. Advocate Shubh Sharma approached the IP Estate Police Station with a complaint naming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The complaint alleges that the singing of the national song was deliberately interrupted or disturbed during the function. The complainant has requested police action…

17 Aug

Ashokdham Temple Tragedy: Six Dead After Crowd Surge in Lakhisarai, Several Injured

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Lakhisarai (Rajeev Sharma): A major crowd-related incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai claimed six lives and left several people injured on Monday morning, officials said. The incident took place as a large number of devotees gathered at the temple. According to district authorities, the crowd increased sharply during the early morning hours, creating pressure around the area where barricades had been installed to regulate the movement of devotees. Barricade Gives Way Amid Heavy Crowd Lakhisarai District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar said the administration had anticipated a substantial turnout and had made arrangements accordingly. However, the gathering became unusually large. The…