Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 Mar

Elon Musk in $80billion merger in X and XAI

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk, X, xAI

National Times, March 30, 2025: Elon Musk has announced the sale of his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in a $33 billion all-stock deal. Musk stated that this merger aims to combine xAI’s advanced AI capabilities with X’s extensive user base, enhancing user experiences and accelerating human progress. The transaction values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, with an additional $12 billion in debt, bringing X’s total valuation to $45 billion. Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 and rebranded it as X in 2023, highlighted…

29 Mar

Chandigarh Resident Duped of ₹1.08 Crore in Online Trading Scam

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessChandigarh Police, Cybercrime, Investment Fraud, Online Trading Scam

Chandigarh, March 29, 2025 – Cybercrime related to online trading and investment scams is on the rise, with a fresh case in Chandigarh exposing a major fraud. A Sector 21 resident, Kanav Khanna, lost ₹1.08 crore after being lured with promises of high investment returns.Khanna filed a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Sector 17, detailing how an unidentified fraudster convinced him to invest gradually in a bogus online trading scheme. Based on his complaint, police registered a case under multiple sections of the BNS and IT Act.Surge in Cyber Fraud CasesMore than 500 online fraud cases have been…

29 Mar

UP Government Orders Closure of Illegal Slaughterhouses, Meat Ban Near Religious Places for Navratri

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIllegal Slaughterhouses, Navratri Meat Ban, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, March 29, 2025 – The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the immediate closure of illegal slaughterhouses and a ban on meat sales within 500 meters of religious places ahead of the Chaitra Navratri festival. The restrictions will be strictly enforced on April 6, Ram Navami, when animal slaughter and meat sales will be completely prohibited.Amrit Abhijat, principal secretary of the urban development department, issued directives to all District Magistrates, Police Commissioners, and Municipal Commissioners to enforce the ban. The state government cited 2014 and 2017 orders prohibiting illegal animal slaughter and meat sales near religious sites.District-level committees…

29 Mar

Foreign Aid Arrives in Myanmar as Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangkok collapse, foreign aid, Myanmar earthquake, rescue teams

Yangon, March 29, 2025 – International rescue teams began arriving in Myanmar on Saturday to assist in the search for survivors after a devastating earthquake claimed more than 1,000 lives. The 7.7-magnitude quake has crippled infrastructure in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation.Myanmar's military government confirmed 1,002 fatalities on Saturday, a sharp rise from initial reports of 144. The disaster also impacted neighboring Thailand, where nine people died, and a partially constructed skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed, trapping at least 30 people under debris. Authorities reported 49 individuals missing.The U.S. Geological Service estimated that Myanmar’s death toll could exceed 10,000, with economic…

29 Mar

Trump and Canadian PM Carney Hold First Call Amid Trade Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-U.S. relations, Mark Carney, Trump

Washington, March 29, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump described his first conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as "extremely productive" on Friday, despite ongoing tensions over trade policies and Trump's repeated calls for Canada's annexation.Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that he and Carney agreed to meet after Canada’s general election on April 28. The prime minister called for the elections shortly after replacing Justin Trudeau two weeks ago."I just finished speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. It was an extremely productive call, we agree on many things," Trump said. "We will meet immediately after…

29 Mar

Poilievre Claims Trump Prefers Liberal Victory in Canada’s Election

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada election, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre

Ottawa, March 29, 2025: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of favoring a Liberal victory in Canada’s upcoming election. Poilievre suggested that Trump sees a government led by Liberal leader Mark Carney as more vulnerable to U.S. pressure.According to Poilievre, Trump’s history of trade disputes with Canada and his aggressive stance on economic policies indicate a preference for a weaker Canadian administration. He argued that Liberal policies, particularly in the energy sector, have diminished Canada’s global standing, aligning with Trump’s interests.In response, Carney dismissed Poilievre’s remarks, emphasizing Canada’s sovereignty and commitment to strong U.S. relations.…

28 Mar

RCB End 17-Year Drought at Chepauk with Dominant Win Over CSK

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIPL 2025, Josh Hazlewood, MS Dhoni, Rajat Patidar, RCB vs CSK

National Times Bureau, March 28, 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 17-year wait for a victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with a commanding 50-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 clash. RCB’s all-round performance ensured a comfortable win as they defended a strong total of 196/7 with ease.Batting first, RCB capitalized on a solid start, with captain Rajat Patidar leading from the front. His 51 off 32 balls set the tone, while contributions from Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik propelled RCB to a challenging total. CSK’s bowlers, led by Deepak Chahar, fought hard, but…

28 Mar

Myanmar Earthquake Disaster: 144 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Tremors Shake Asia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMyanmar disaster, Myanmar earthquake, Sagaing earthquake

Myanmar, March 28, 2025: A series of six devastating earthquakes, including one of 7.7 magnitude, struck central Myanmar on Friday at 12:50 PM local time, killing at least 144 people and injuring 732, according to state-run broadcaster MRTV.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the epicenters were northwest of Sagaing city, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 km. In response, Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has declared an emergency and appealed for international aid.Casualties and Damage in MyanmarRescue workers are struggling to cope as the death toll rises. In Naypyidaw, at least 20 people have died in a…

28 Mar

Danielle Smith Joins MAGA Figures at U.S. Gala, Faces Backlash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBen Shapiro, Danielle Smith, MAGA, Pierre Poilievre, PragerU

Calgary, March 28, 2025 – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism for her participation in the PragerU East Coast Gala in Florida, where she is expected to engage with prominent MAGA Republicans to discuss Canada-U.S. trade relations. The event, held at The Boca Raton Resort—owned by Trump supporter Michael Dell—has sparked concerns over Smith’s alignment with American right-wing politics.Smith reportedly plans to discuss the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., which she claims is benefiting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. Her trip also includes a fireside chat with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, who has previously advocated…

28 Mar

Canada’s PM Mark Carney Declares ‘Old Ties with US Are Over’ Amid Trade War with Trump

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-US relations, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, trade war

Ottawa, March 28, 2025: Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has declared that the era of close economic and military cooperation with the United States is “over,” signaling a dramatic shift in Canada-US relations amid an escalating trade war."The old relationship we had with the United States, based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation, is over," Carney said following an emergency meeting with his cabinet on Canada-US relations. "What exactly the United States does next is unclear. But what is clear is that we as Canadians have agency, we have power. We are…