Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 May

United Field Hockey Club hosts 8th International field hockey Tournament

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The United Field Hockey Club is set to host the 8th International Alberta Cup Field Hockey Tournament from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the Genesis Centre in Northeast Calgary, bringing together a mix of international excitement and local sporting talent.Speaking to National Times, Mandeep Jhally of United Field Hockey Club confirmed that 30 teams will be participating in this year’s tournament. Teams from Canada, the United States, and Mexico will compete alongside local teams from Calgary and nearby communities, promising a thrilling display of competitive field hockey and global sportsmanship.“This tournament isn’t just about hockey;…

30 May

Historic Milestone: 17 Women Cadets Graduate from NDA’s First Co-Ed Batch

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Pune, May 30, 2025: In a defining moment for gender inclusivity in the Indian Armed Forces, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune, celebrated the graduation of its first co-educational batch, which included 17 pioneering women cadets. These cadets passed out alongside over 300 male counterparts from the 148th course, marking a historic chapter in the institution’s illustrious history.The landmark inclusion of women at the NDA came after the Supreme Court’s 2021 order that paved the way for their admission. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) thereafter opened applications to female candidates starting with the 2022 intake. Over the…

30 May

Tharoor in Colombia: Indus Treaty Suspended Due to Pakistan’s Terror Complicity, India Exercising Self-Defence

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Bogota (Colombia), May 30, 2025: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multiparty Indian delegation in Colombia, declared that the Indus Waters Treaty has been placed in abeyance by the Indian government as a justified response to Pakistan's sustained betrayal of goodwill through cross-border terrorism.Speaking in Bogota, Tharoor stated that the 1960 treaty, originally framed in a “spirit of goodwill and harmony,” has been persistently violated in essence due to Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism over the last four decades. “India, despite being an upper riparian state, has adhered to the treaty's terms with generosity. But the time for unilateral goodwill has ended,”…

30 May

No Attestation Required for Apostilled Canadian Documents: Indian Consulate in Vancouver

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Vancouver (National Times): In a significant development aimed at streamlining documentation processes for Indian nationals in Canada, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver has announced that Canadian documents bearing an apostille do not require further attestation for use in India. The update comes as both India and Canada are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961, which abolished the need for legalisation of foreign public documents between member countries. Under this agreement, apostilled documents from Canada are now recognized as fully legalized in India, eliminating the need for additional certification by Indian consulates. According to the notice, the types…

29 May

India’s BrahMos Strikes Foiled Planned Pakistani Offensive: Shehbaz Sharif Admits

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Islamabad/Baku, May 29, 2025: In a rare and significant admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged that India's BrahMos missile strikes preempted and derailed a planned Pakistani military offensive earlier this month. Speaking during his visit to Azerbaijan, Sharif confirmed that the Pakistani Army had intended to launch a retaliatory assault on India at 4:30 AM on May 10, following Fajr prayers.However, before this operation could be executed, India carried out preemptive strikes using BrahMos missiles targeting critical military locations within Pakistan, including an airbase in Rawalpindi. This move, as per Sharif, directly disrupted Islamabad’s coordinated strike plan.The escalation…

29 May

RCB Storms into IPL 2025 Final with Crushing 8-Wicket Win Over PBKS

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National Times Bureau, May 29, 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a dominant performance in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, thrashing Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets to seal their place in the final. The match, held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, was one-sided from the outset, with PBKS crumbling under pressure.Put in to bat first, Punjab Kings were bowled out for a mere 101 runs in just 14.1 overs. RCB’s bowling attack, led by Suyash Sharma, who picked up three crucial wickets, dismantled the PBKS batting lineup. Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal chipped in with…

29 May

Hailey Bieber’s Beauty Brand ‘Rhode’ Acquired by e.l.f. Beauty for $1 Billion

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Los Angeles, May 29, 2025: Hailey Bieber’s skincare and makeup brand, Rhode, has been acquired by e.l.f. Beauty in a blockbuster $1 billion deal, marking one of the biggest celebrity brand acquisitions in recent years.Founded in 2022, Rhode quickly gained a cult following for its minimalist, skin-first approach and clean beauty formulations. With Bieber’s global influence and digital-first marketing strategy, the brand rapidly scaled across international markets and built a loyal consumer base.The acquisition signals e.l.f. Beauty’s aggressive expansion in the premium skincare segment. Industry analysts say the deal strengthens e.l.f.'s portfolio while cementing Rhode as a legacy brand in…

29 May

Canada Approves 834,010 New Temporary Resident Applications

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): In the first three months of 2025, Canada approved 834,010 temporary resident applications and extensions, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this unprecedented influx reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment to welcoming international talent and visitors. However, the surge comes with a paradox, while new temporary residents are welcomed, some existing residents face longer processing times and removal notices, highlighting tensions in Canada’s immigration system. The new temporary public policy, effective May 27, 2025, allows temporary foreign workers in Canada with valid work authorization to start…

29 May

Rajnath Singh: PoK Residents Are Part of Indian Family, Will Return Voluntarily

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New Delhi, May 29, 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's long-standing position on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday, declaring that the people of PoK are part of India's extended family and expressing confidence that they will voluntarily return to the Indian fold.Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, Singh stated, “The people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are our own. They are part of our family. A day is not far when they will, on their own, say ‘I am India, I have returned.’”He stressed that this sentiment is not rooted in coercion but in cultural and…

29 May

Congress Rift Widens: Shashi Tharoor Defends Remarks on Operation Sindoor, Hits Out at Party Critics

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New Delhi, May 29, 2025: Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lashed out at critics within his own party, accusing them of "distorting" his remarks regarding India's cross-border reprisals under Operation Sindoor. The backlash came after Tharoor, part of an all-party international delegation, praised India's recent military response to terror attacks a move interpreted by some Congress leaders as endorsement of the BJP-led government.Taking to X (formerly Twitter) late Thursday night from Panama, Tharoor clarified that his comments focused solely on India's response to terrorism and not on previous wars. "I was clearly and explicitly speaking only about reprisals for…