Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

22 Jun

Rishabh Pant Becomes Third Indian Wicketkeeper to Take 150 Test Catches

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Leeds, June 22, 2025 – Rishabh Pant etched his name into Indian cricket history on Sunday, becoming only the third Indian wicketkeeper to claim 150 catches in Test cricket. The landmark moment came during the third day of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.Pant reached the milestone after safely grabbing an edge off Ollie Pope's bat, a delivery produced by Prasidh Krishna early in the day's play. The dismissal marked Pant’s 150th catch behind the stumps, joining the elite company of Syed Kirmani (160 catches) and MS Dhoni (256 catches), who previously held the record in Indian Test…

22 Jun

Two Arrested for Sheltering Pahalgam Terror Attack Accused, Confess Lashkar-e-Taiba Links

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Srinagar, June 22, 2025: In a critical breakthrough in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two individuals for allegedly sheltering the militants responsible for the April 22 carnage that killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir.The arrested men, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar of Batkote and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill Park, Pahalgam, were found to have provided shelter, food, and logistics to three Pakistani militants of the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). According to the NIA, the suspects gave refuge to the attackers in a seasonal hut, locally called a dhok, situated in Hill Park,…

22 Jun

Canada Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran Crisis, Supports U.S. Strikes

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Ottawa, June 22, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Iran’s nuclear program a “grave threat to international security,” voicing strong opposition to Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. His statement comes in the wake of U.S. military action against Iranian targets, which Washington claims was aimed at reducing the threat posed by Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.In a post shared on social media, Carney reiterated Canada’s long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. He acknowledged the American military strikes but emphasized that the broader Middle East remains in a state of heightened volatility."While U.S.…

22 Jun

UK PM Starmer Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran, Emphasizes Diplomatic Path Amid Escalating Conflict

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London, June 22, 2025 — As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week with global ramifications, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has thrown his weight behind U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to launch "massive precision" strikes on Iran. Starmer described Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a “grave threat” and insisted that Tehran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.In a statement shared on social media platform X, Starmer said, “Iran's nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.…

22 Jun

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten US Warships Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

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Yemen (National Times) Yemen’s Houthi rebels issued a stern warning on Saturday, threatening to strike American warships in the Red Sea if the United States joins Israel in its ongoing military operations against Iran. The threat comes just weeks after a fragile ceasefire was reached between the U.S. and the Houthis in May, under which both parties agreed to avoid targeting one another. However, the truce now appears to be under strain as regional tensions in West Asia intensify following Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. “If the United States participates in any aggression against Iran alongside the Israeli enemy,…

22 Jun

Netanyahu Hails Trump After US Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites: “A Historic Shift Begins Tonight”

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Jerusalem/Washington (National Times): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday applauded U.S. President Donald Trump for ordering airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it a "bold and historic decision" that he believes will reshape the future of the Middle East. In a nationally broadcast video statement following the strikes, Netanyahu declared, “President Trump and I have always said: ‘Peace through strength.’ Tonight, the United States demonstrated extraordinary strength under his leadership.” The U.S. military, in a coordinated nighttime assault, targeted Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. According to Trump’s comments on Fox News, the operation involved six…

22 Jun

Tensions Soar as Iran Declares All Americans in West Asia ‘Targets’ Following US Strikes on Nuclear Sites

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Tehran/Washington (National Times): Iran issued a stark warning to the United States on Saturday, declaring that all American personnel and citizens in West Asia are now considered targets, following U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In a broadcast on Iranian state television, Tehran condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty and accused Washington of committing “a crime against Iran.” The message, aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, stated: “Mr. President of the United States, you started it — and we will end it.” The segment aired alongside graphics highlighting U.S. military…

22 Jun

Here’s what Donald Trump said after US Launches Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Amid Escalating Conflict with Israel

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Washington, D.C. (National Times): In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the United States has carried out targeted strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The high-stakes operation was confirmed by President Donald Trump, who issued a series of strong-worded statements late Tuesday night. Labeling Iran as the "bully of the Middle East," Trump warned Tehran that if peace is not pursued urgently, future military responses from the U.S. would be "far greater and easier." Referencing decades of Iranian hostility, Trump said, “For 40 years, Iran has been saying…

22 Jun

Trump says bombs dropped on 3 nuclear sites in Iran

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Washington (Bureau): President Donald Trump said U.S. air forces dropped bombs on three nuclear sites in Iran today."We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan," he said on Truth Social in a statement also distributed to media via email. Trump said the planes involved are now outside of Iranian airspace. Trump last week said he would mull over U.S. participation in Israel's strikes against Iran and come up with a decision within two weeks, giving today's airstrikes an element of surprise "NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!" the president…

21 Jun

Operation Sindhu: 256 More Indian Students Evacuated from Iran Land Safely in Delhi

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New Delhi, June 21, 2025 – As tensions escalate in the Middle East, another group of 256 Indian students stranded in Iran arrived safely in Delhi on Friday under the ongoing Operation Sindhu evacuation mission.This marks the second successful flight under the Government of India’s emergency evacuation operation, which was launched in response to the deteriorating security situation amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Officials confirmed that the special Air India flight touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport around 4:30 AM, carrying students from universities across Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz.Ministry of External Affairs officials and medical teams were present at the…