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05 Dec

India, Russia Seal 5-Year Economic Roadmap as Modi Urges Peaceful End to Ukraine War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News2030 economic programme, India-Russia relations, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, December 5, 2025: India and Russia on Friday finalised a five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening trade and economic ties, even as both nations navigate the impact of US-led sanctions and tariff measures targeting Moscow. During their summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin underscored their intent to inject new energy into a partnership that has endured for more than eight decades.The two leaders adopted the India–Russia Economic Cooperation Programme 2030, designed to make bilateral trade more diverse, balanced and resilient. They also oversaw the signing of agreements covering health, mobility and migration, food…

05 Dec

India Announces Free 30-Day Visa for Russians as Modi and Putin Deepen Strategic Partnership

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News30-day visa, e-tourist visa, India-Russia ties, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, December 5, 2025: India has moved to further strengthen its partnership with Russia by introducing a free 30-day e-tourist visa along with a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian nationals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision during a joint press briefing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it an important initiative to enhance people-to-people ties and promote deeper cultural exchange.PM Modi said the visa reforms will make travel easier for Russian visitors and give new momentum to bilateral engagement. He highlighted that cooperation between the two nations is now expanding into advanced and specialised sectors, particularly maritime…

04 Dec

Modi Welcomes Putin in Delhi as Russian President Begins First India Visit Since Ukraine Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Russia Summit, Modi Putin meeting, Su-57 jets India, Vladimir Putin India visit

New Delhi, December 4, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin with a warm embrace at Delhi’s Palam airport on Thursday evening, marking the start of Putin’s first visit to India in more than four years. The two leaders exchanged hugs, handshakes and smiles before heading to a private dinner hosted by the Prime Minister.Putin’s arrival comes ahead of the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit, scheduled for Friday at Hyderabad House. This is his first trip to India since the conflict in Ukraine began. His previous visit was in December 2021. The Russian President is visiting New Delhi…

02 Dec

Pakistan Faces Criticism for Sending Expired Relief Supplies to Flood-Hit Sri Lanka

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsexpired relief supplies, flood aid controversy, humanitarian crisis, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Islamabad/Colombo, December 2, 2025: Pakistan is under fire after a shipment of relief material sent to Sri Lanka was found to contain expired food and medical items, sparking anger among citizens and humanitarian groups. The aid, meant for communities devastated by recent floods and cyclone-related damage, drew backlash when images of the packages revealed labels showing lapsed expiry dates.The consignment had been sent as a gesture of support during Sri Lanka’s ongoing crisis. However, the discovery of outdated supplies has turned the move into a diplomatic embarrassment, with many critics describing it as careless and disrespectful to victims struggling to…

30 Nov

Four Killed, Several Injured in Shooting at Family Event in California

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCalifornia, Shooting

National Times Bureau :- Four people were killed and at least ten others were injured after gunfire erupted during a family gathering in Stockton, California, on Sunday evening. The suspect is still on the run, officials said. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting took place at a banquet hall near Lucile Avenue, roughly six miles north of downtown Stockton. Deputies rushed to the scene shortly before 6 p.m. following multiple reports of shots fired. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Heather Brent said the gathering was a family celebration when the attack occurred. Victims included both juveniles and adults,…

29 Nov

Trump Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit, Cites ‘Human Rights Concerns’ Over White Minority

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAfrikaner farmers, Donald Trump, G20 Summit 2026, Miami G20, South Africa

Washington DC, November 29, 2025: US President Donald Trump declared that one of the G20 member nations will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit, which the United States is set to host in Miami next year. The announcement followed America’s conspicuous absence from the recently concluded G20 Summit in Johannesburg.In a detailed post on X, Trump accused the South African government of ignoring what he called human rights violations against “Afrikaners and other descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers.” He alleged that members of the white farming community were facing targeted violence and land seizures. “They are…

29 Nov

US Imposes Strict Immigration Curbs After White House Shooting, Freezes Visas for Afghan Passport Holders

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAfghan passport visa freeze, US immigration rules, White House shooting

Washington DC, November 29, 2025: The United States has tightened its immigration policy following the recent shooting near the White House allegedly involving an Afghan national. In a swift response, the US government has suspended the issuance of visas to anyone travelling on an Afghan passport, marking one of the harshest restrictions imposed in recent years.Authorities have also ordered a nationwide halt on all asylum decisions. Immigration officials confirmed that the pause will remain in effect until new, enhanced security vetting procedures are fully implemented. The government said the move is part of an “urgent security review” triggered by the…

29 Nov

Airbus Orders Urgent Software Update for A320 Jets Following Solar Radiation Alert, Major Airlines Worldwide Affected

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsAirbus

Toronto / Delhi (Rajeev Sharma / Gurpreet Singh) : Global aviation leader Airbus has issued an urgent safety directive requiring operators of its A320-family aircraft to install a critical software update before the next scheduled flight. The move comes after the discovery that intense solar radiation could potentially interfere with vital data essential to the planes’ flight-control systems. Airbus confirmed that the issue affects the Elevator and Aileron Computer, responsible for managing the aircraft’s pitch and roll functions. The directive is expected to impact approximately 6,000 aircraft worldwide, representing roughly half of the active A320 fleet. The update, which for…

27 Nov

‘Act of Terror’: Trump Sends Additional Troops After Two Soldiers Shot Near White House

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAmerica, Attack, Big news, Donald Trump, Top news, USA, White House

National Times Bureau :- President Donald Trump strongly condemned the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, calling it a “terrible attack” and “an act of terror.” He ordered the Pentagon to send 500 more troops to Washington, DC. The two soldiers from the West Virginia National Guard were attacked on Wednesday afternoon just a few blocks from the White House, leading to an immediate lockdown as police and security forces rushed to the scene. At the time of the incident, Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida for Thanksgiving. "On the eve of the Thanksgiving…

27 Nov

Three arrested in Hong Kong building fire that killed 44, over 300 missing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsFire, Hong kong News

National Times Bureau :- At least 44 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after Hong Kong’s worst fire in 30 years tore through high-rise apartment buildings covered in flammable bamboo scaffolding. The blaze broke out on Wednesday in the Tai Po area. According to local media, police have arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the incident. The fire started in the afternoon at the bamboo scaffolding on the outside of a 32-storey building under renovation and quickly spread to seven other towers within the same eight-building complex. Strong winds and construction netting helped the…