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30 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presents Special Gift to Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia, Pm Narinder modi

National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a unique and culturally significant gift to Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — a set of vintage precious stone ramen bowls accompanied by silver chopsticks. The exclusive gift comprises a large brown moonstone bowl with four smaller bowls, designed to reflect the essence of Japanese donburi and soba traditions. The moonstone, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, is known for its adularescence and symbolizes love, balance, and protection. Adding to its grandeur, the main bowl’s base is crafted from Makrana marble, intricately inlaid with semi-precious stones in the traditional Rajasthani parchin kari…

29 Aug

Sikh Man Shot Dead by Los Angeles Police While Performing Gatka; Questions Raised Over Weapon Claim

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsgatka martial art, Gurpreet Singh, khanda sword, LAPD controversy, Los Angeles police shooting, Sikh man killed

Los Angeles: A 35-year-old Sikh man, Gurpreet Singh, was shot dead by police in Los Angeles while performing gatka, an ancient Sikh martial art, in the middle of a road. The incident took place in July near the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, but the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently released the footage.According to police, Singh was carrying a machete and refused to comply with repeated warnings before allegedly attempting to attack officers, leading to the fatal shooting. However, community members and observers have questioned the LAPD’s account, pointing out that the object in Singh’s hand appears to…

29 Aug

PM Modi Meets Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World Newsbilateral trade, Fumio Kishida, India–Japan relations, Narendra Modi, semiconductors, technology

Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a “wonderful meeting” with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during which the two leaders discussed strengthening India–Japan relations.Modi noted that Kishida has consistently been a strong advocate of closer ties between the two nations. Their discussions covered progress in bilateral cooperation in trade, critical technologies, and human resource mobility.The Prime Minister further highlighted that both sides also explored new opportunities in emerging sectors, including advanced technology and semiconductors.

29 Aug

PM Modi Begins Japan Visit, Bilateral Talks with PM Ishiba on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsJapan, Narendra Modi

Tokyo (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tokyo on Friday, beginning a two-day official visit during which he will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for wide-ranging talks on bilateral, regional, and global issues. The Ministry of External Affairs announced Modi’s arrival, stating that the discussions scheduled later today would focus on advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, a relationship that has expanded significantly over the past eleven years. Ahead of his departure from New Delhi, Modi emphasized that the visit would provide an important opportunity to strengthen cultural bonds between the two nations and open…

28 Aug

Trump Administration Moves to Limit Student and Media Visas, Revives 2020 Proposal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGreen Card, H1B, media visa, student visa, Trump administration, US visas

New York/Washington, Aug 28 — The Trump administration has proposed new restrictions on the duration of visas for foreign students and media personnel, reviving a rule first floated in 2020 but withdrawn under President Biden.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the move would end indefinite stays for certain visa categories, particularly the F visa issued to international students. Since 1978, foreign students have been admitted under a “duration of status” clause that allows them to remain in the United States as long as they are enrolled in academic programs, without a set expiry date.The administration argues that the system…

28 Aug

Two Children Killed, 17 Injured in Minneapolis Church Shooting; Gunman Leaves Extremist Messages

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newschildren killed, church attack, extremist writings, Minneapolis shooting, US gun violence

Washington, August 28, 2025: A horrific mass shooting during a school prayer gathering inside a Minneapolis church on Wednesday left two young children dead and 17 others injured.Police said the attacker, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, entered the church with multiple firearms and opened fire on children and worshippers. An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old were killed instantly while sitting on church benches. Among the injured were 14 children and three elderly people.The gunman later shot himself in the church parking lot. Authorities confirmed the firearms including a rifle and a pistol were legally purchased. Westman, who was born male as…

27 Aug

Flood Fury in Pakistan: Rising Sutlej and Ravi Inundate Punjab, Kartarpur Sahib Submerged

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, World NewsKartarpur Sahib, Pakistan

Islamabad (Gurpreet Singh): Pakistan is battling a worsening flood crisis as relentless rainfall and rising river levels inundate large parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The situation deteriorated after India released water into the Ravi and Sutlej rivers, prompting the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to sound a flood warning across vulnerable districts. The revered Sri Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara has also been caught in the deluge. In the early hours of the morning, floodwaters engulfed its lower portion, leaving Angitha Sahib, Mazar Sahib, and Khuh Sahib submerged. Rescue teams are struggling to maintain contact with sevadars inside the…

26 Aug

U.S. Slaps Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Effective August 27, Citing Russia Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced the imposition of an extra 25% tariff on a wide range of imports from India, effective from 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, August 27. The directive, published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), follows Executive Order 14329 signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump. The new trade measure marks a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure countries maintaining economic relationships with Russia, particularly in the energy sector. Although the order is framed as a response to "threats posed by the Government of the Russian Federation," India has been…

24 Aug

Canadian PM Mark Carney Visits Ukraine, Signals Openness to Future Peacekeeping Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsMark Carney, Ukraine

Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first official visit to Ukraine, as Ottawa weighs the possibility of contributing to international peacekeeping efforts in the war-torn region. The visit coincides with Ukraine’s Independence Day, underscoring Canada's continued support for Ukrainian sovereignty amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Carney's trip follows mounting discussions within a 30-nation coalition — led by France and the United Kingdom — exploring long-term security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. While Canada has not formally committed troops, senior government sources confirmed that the country is not ruling out future participation,…

24 Aug

Punjab Minister Seeks MEA’s Intervention Over US Visa Freeze for Punjabi Truckers After Florida Incident

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, World NewsPunjab, US Work Visa

Chandigarh: In a significant diplomatic appeal, Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has written to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate intervention following reports that the United States has suspended work visa issuance for commercial drivers — a move said to be linked to a recent truck accident in Florida involving a Punjabi-origin driver. In his letter, Arora expressed deep concern over the sweeping nature of the action, emphasizing that the visa pause is already causing considerable anxiety and hardship among the estimated 1.5 lakh Punjabis employed in the US trucking industry. He warned that such a blanket measure,…