Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

10 Jun

RCB Owners Considering Franchise Sale Following IPL 2025 Title Win: Sources

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Bengaluru (National Times): Just a week after lifting their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may be heading for a change in ownership. Sources have revealed to NDTV that Diageo Plc, the current owners of the franchise, are actively exploring options to sell their stake, either partially or entirely. The development follows the team's historic win in the 2025 IPL season, a triumph that ended an 18-year-long title drought. Insiders suggest that Diageo is looking to capitalise on the franchise’s soaring brand value and momentum post-victory. RCB is operated in India by United Spirits Ltd, a…

10 Jun

Reciting Hanuman Chalisa Daily May Improve Heart and Mental Health, Suggests Study

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New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — A recent report highlighting the psychophysiological benefits of the Hanuman Chalisa suggests that regular chanting of the 40-verse devotional hymn may contribute to improved heart health, stress reduction, and mental well-being. The findings, derived from small-scale medical observations and emerging alternative health literature, point toward a growing intersection of spirituality and wellness.The Hanuman Chalisa, composed primarily in the lyrical and repetitive Anushtup meter, has long been revered in Indian tradition for its spiritual resonance. Medical researchers and psychologists now argue that its rhythmic structure may influence brainwave activity, promoting synchronization between alpha and beta…

10 Jun

India to Face 43% Rise in Extreme Rainfall and 2.5-Fold Surge in Heatwaves by 2030: Study

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New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — A new study by IPE Global and Esri India has projected a sharp escalation in climate extremes, warning that India is on course to experience a 43% surge in extreme rainfall intensity and a 2.5-fold increase in the number of heatwave days by the year 2030. The study, unveiled at the International Global-South Climate Risk Symposium in New Delhi, suggests the country is entering an era of concurrent heat and rainfall stress, which could have far-reaching impacts on human health, urban planning, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.Titled “Weathering the Storm,” the report emphasizes that India’s…

09 Jun

Weather Delays Axiom-4 Launch: India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to Now Fly on June 11

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National Times Bureau: The highly anticipated Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, set to make history with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to live and work aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed to June 11 at 5:30 PM IST due to adverse weather conditions. The launch, originally slated for June 10 and earlier delayed from June 8, will now proceed from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.This delay, though brief, underscores the mission’s strict safety protocols. ISRO confirmed the new schedule while emphasizing that crew welfare and optimal launch parameters remain…

09 Jun

Canada’s National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa Defaced with Red Paint

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Ottawa, June 9, 2025 – Canada's National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa was defaced overnight, with red paint splashed across its surfaces. Cleaning crews were seen at the monument Monday morning, removing the paint and restoring the site .The monument, designed by Daniel Libeskind and unveiled in 2017, honors the memory of six million Jews and other victims of the Nazi genocide . Located opposite the Canadian War Museum near Parliament Hill, it serves as Canada’s official tribute to Holocaust survivors and victims.The vandalism has shocked the community and raised concerns over rising antisemitic trends across North America, especially amid lingering…

09 Jun

Canada Races Ahead to Meet NATO Defence Target with Historic Budget Hike

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National Times Bureau, June 9: In a strategic shift ahead of two high-stakes summits, Canada will boost its defence spending to 2% of GDP in the current fiscal year, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced marking the first time Canada meets NATO's defence benchmark since the Cold War.Speaking ahead of the upcoming G7 summit (June 15–17) and NATO gathering in The Hague (June 24–25), Carney confirmed that Canada's military spending would jump from just 1.4% in 2024 to the alliance's minimum target five years ahead of schedule. The move signals both a response to global security threats and a pre-emptive answer…

09 Jun

Trump Slams Newsom and Bass Over LA Riots, Orders Federal Crackdown on ‘Migrant Unrest’

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Los Angeles, June 9, 2025: U.S. President Donald J. Trump unleashed a scathing attack on California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Monday, accusing them of failing the city amid escalating protests over federal immigration raids. Calling their handling of the situation an “absolutely horrible job,” Trump demanded a public apology for what he described as “lawless riots.”Taking to his social media platform X, Trump wrote: “Governor Gavin Newscum and 'Mayor' Bass should apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done, and this now includes the ongoing L.A.…

09 Jun

Donald Trump Vows to ‘Liberate’ Los Angeles Amid Migrant Protests, Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops

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Washington, DC/Los Angeles (National Times): US President Donald Trump has vowed that "order will be restored" and that Los Angeles "will be set free", as protests erupted across the city following sweeping immigration raids by federal agents. The president has directed top federal officials to take "all necessary action" to end what he described as a "migrant invasion" and "riots". The protests broke out after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted coordinated raids across Los Angeles, leading to the arrest of dozens of undocumented immigrants. In response to escalating unrest, Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard…

09 Jun

Raja Kushwaha Murder Mystery Deepens: Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders, Multi-State Network Busted

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Shillong/Ghazipur (National Times): What began as a romantic getaway turned into a mystery gripping multiple states, now, authorities have announced a major breakthrough in the disappearance of Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi, a newlywed couple from Indore who vanished in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district last month. In a public statement, Meghalaya’s Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong revealed that four individuals have been arrested in a sweeping operation that spanned Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Among them are two suspects from Indore and one from Latifpur, Uttar Pradesh. The fourth suspect’s identity is being kept confidential pending further interrogation. In an unexpected…

09 Jun

Russia Advances into Central Ukraine Amid Row Over Return of War Dead

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Kyiv/Moscow, June 9, 2025 – Russian forces have made a significant push into central Ukraine, penetrating the frontline into the Dnipropetrovsk region, while tensions escalate over the stalled return of the bodies of fallen soldiers and prisoners of war.According to Russia's Defence Ministry, the advance was carried out by units of the elite 90th Tank Division operating from the Donetsk front. This move marks one of the deepest Russian incursions into Ukraine's heartland in recent months, signalling a new phase of the war that began in 2022.Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chair, warned that further advances are possible if…