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18 Nov

Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians, new rules to take effect from November 22

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBan, India, Iran, Visa Free Entry

National Times Bureau :- The Iranian government has announced that it will end visa-free entry for Indian citizens starting November 22. From that date, Indians must have a visa not only to enter Iran but also to use Iranian airports for transit. Following this change, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued new advisories warning travellers about risks such as kidnapping and job scams. "The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has accordingly suspended the visa waiver facility available to ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran with effect from 22 November 2025. This measure is intended to prevent further…

17 Nov

Sheikh Hasina Condemns Tribunal Verdict, Labels It Politically Motivated

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, political trial Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina verdict

Dhaka, November 17, 2025 —Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina rejected the death-sentence verdict handed down by the International Crimes Tribunal‑1, describing the proceedings as politically driven and lacking legitimacy. In a statement shared by the Bangladesh Awami League, she called the tribunal a “rigged body” set up by an unelected government and accused it of targeting her party rather than delivering justice.Hasina asserted that the interim administration led by Dr Mohammad Yunus had used the verdict to undermine her party and divert attention from governance failures. She alleged that her government’s record of human rights and development—such as Bangladesh…

17 Nov

Trump Opens Door to Talks With NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani After Bitter Campaign Exchanges

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New York (Rajeev Sharma): A political feud that dominated much of New York City’s mayoral race may be headed toward an unlikely reset. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects to meet with Zohran Mamdani, the city’s mayor-elect, suggesting the two may try to establish a working relationship despite months of hostility. Trump, speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Florida, said the incoming mayor had expressed interest in a meeting. “We’ll work something out,” he noted, offering a tone far more conciliatory than the attacks he frequently hurled at Mamdani throughout the campaign. For much of…

16 Nov

Iran Says Uranium Enrichment Halted After Strikes, Signals Openness to Renewed Nuclear Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAbbas Araghchi, Iran nuclear programme, uranium enrichment halt

Tehran, November 17, 2025: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the country is no longer enriching uranium at any of its nuclear sites, claiming all facilities remain under the International Atomic Energy Agency’s safeguards and monitoring. His remarks appeared to be a direct message to the West that Tehran remains open to diplomatic engagement following the bombing of its enrichment centres during the 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States in June.Responding to a question from an Associated Press journalist visiting Iran, Araghchi said enrichment had stopped only because the facilities had been attacked. “There is…

15 Nov

Trump Signals $5 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Speech Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBBC lawsuit, Donald Trump, edited speech controversy, Panorama documentary

Washington, November 15, 2025: President Donald Trump has warned that he is preparing to file a lawsuit seeking up to $5 billion against the BBC after the British broadcaster acknowledged improperly editing portions of his January 6, 2021 speech in a documentary. The BBC admitted the mistake but denied any legal wrongdoing, triggering one of the biggest crises in its recent history.The broadcaster’s leadership has been shaken by accusations of bias and misleading editing, which included rearranging clips of Trump’s speech in a way his lawyers say falsely suggested he encouraged the Capitol riot. Two senior BBC executives resigned this…

15 Nov

From Sarabjit to Noor Hussain: Missing Sikh woman from jatha during religious visit to Pakistan converts to Islam, gets married

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsLost, Marriage, Pakistan, Sikh women

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the case of woman, Sarabjit Kaur who went missing from Sikh jatha that travelled to Pakistan, it has now come to the light that she allegedly converted to Islam and got married (nikah). A purported marriage certificate issued by the mosque has been surfaced. It has now come to light that Sarabjit Kaur reportedly converted to Islam in Pakistan and adopted the name “Noor Hussain.” She is said to have married a man there. It is being claimed that she willingly gave her consent and had a moulvi solemnise the nikah.…

13 Nov

Donald Trump Ends Record 43-Day Government Shutdown After Signing Funding Bill

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The longest government shutdown in US history came to a close late Wednesday as President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan funding bill, reopening federal agencies after 43 days of disruption that left workers unpaid, delayed services, and exposed deep partisan rifts in Washington. The measure, which cleared the House of Representatives earlier in the day by a 222–209 vote after passing the Senate on Monday, brings a temporary end to weeks of political stalemate. It funds major government departments through January 30 while providing guarantees for back pay to furloughed federal employees and shielding them from further…

13 Nov

Marco Rubio Describes Delhi Red Fort Explosion as ‘Undeniably a Terrorist Act,’ Commends India’s Probe

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Niagara, Canada / New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has termed the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort as “undeniably a terrorist attack,” applauding Indian authorities for their swift and professional handling of the investigation. Speaking to reporters after a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Niagara, Rubio said the nature of the blast and materials recovered “clearly point to a coordinated terror act.” “The Indians deserve real credit. Their investigation has been methodical, cautious, and extremely professional,” Rubio stated. “It’s…

11 Nov

Trump Announces Major Breakthrough in India–US Trade Talks, Hints at Tariff Reductions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral agreement, Donald Trump, India–US trade deal, Piyush Goyal, tariff cuts

Washington, November 11, 2025 — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that negotiations for a landmark trade agreement between the United States and India are nearing completion. He suggested that both nations are close to finalising a fair and mutually beneficial deal that will include tariff reductions on Indian exports.Addressing the media after the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India, Trump said, “We’re close to sealing a deal with India. It’s going to be a fair agreement—good for everyone involved.” He noted that past trade policies had created imbalances, but the upcoming deal…

11 Nov

Ukraine Faces Frontline Struggles as NATO Steps Up Support; Europe Under Pressure, Putin Vows War Will Continue

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Kyiv/Moscow/Brussels (National Times Bureau): The conflict in Ukraine shows no signs of abating, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that hostilities "will not stop now." Ukrainian forces are grappling with operational challenges, NATO is increasing its support, and Europe faces mounting economic, security, and humanitarian pressures. Ukrainian troops are experiencing manpower shortages, coordination issues, and limited operational cohesion at large-unit levels. Reforms aimed at shifting from brigade-level to corps-level command have yet to deliver full efficiency, leaving some frontline areas vulnerable. While NATO has not assumed direct combat command, advanced command-and-control systems are being integrated, including at the Joint…