Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Mar

Quinton de Kock’s Unbeaten 97 Powers KKR to Dominant Win Over Rajasthan Royals

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Guwahati, March 27, 2025 – Quinton de Kock delivered a masterclass in controlled aggression, remaining unbeaten on 97 to guide Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 clash at Barsapara Stadium.KKR's Clinical ChaseChasing a modest 152, KKR lost Moeen Ali (5) and Ajinkya Rahane (18) early, but De Kock held the innings together, forging a match-winning 83-run stand with young Angkrish Raghuvanshi (22 off 17 balls). KKR sealed the chase in 17.3 overs, registering their first win of the season.De Kock’s 61-ball innings featured eight fours and six sixes, showcasing…

26 Mar

Laura Loomer Suggests ‘China Link’ in Signal Chat Leak, Offers No Proof

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAlex Wong, Laura Loomer, Signal chat leak, Trump administration

Washington, March 26, 2025 – Right-wing commentator Laura Loomer has stirred controversy by suggesting a potential “China link” in the recent Signal chat leak involving the Trump administration. However, she did not provide any concrete evidence to support her claims.Loomer pointed to principal deputy national security advisor Alex Wong’s wife, Candice Chiu Wong, claiming her family ties to Hong Kong could be significant. She noted that Chiu Wong’s parents worked in Hong Kong, and that she previously served as a U.S. Attorney under both Obama and Biden, including work on prosecuting January 6 rioters.Her social media post came after The…

26 Mar

India’s Road Network to Surpass US in Two Years: Nitin Gadkari

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEV adoption, Highway Development, Indian Road Network, Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, March 26, 2025: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that India’s road network will be better than that of the United States within the next two years.Speaking at the Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2025, Gadkari expressed confidence in the rapid transformation of India’s highway infrastructure. "Earlier, I used to say that our highways would match those of the US, but now, I believe they will be even better," he stated.The minister also highlighted India’s push towards electric vehicle (EV) adoption, predicting that the country would surpass the US in EV manufacturing within…

26 Mar

CBI Raids Congress Leader Bhupesh Baghel’s Premises in Raipur and Durg

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Raipur, March 26, 2025: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at multiple locations linked to Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur and Durg on Wednesday.CBI officials reached the residence of the former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, carrying out search operations at his premises. The reason behind the raid is yet to be officially disclosed.This comes after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had previously raided Baghel’s properties as part of an ongoing probe.Further details on the investigation are awaited.

25 Mar

Punjab Kings Edge Past Gujarat Titans in High-Scoring Thriller

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIPL 2025, PBKS vs GT, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer

National Times Bureau, Marh 25, 2025: Punjab Kings (PBKS) held their nerve to clinch an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium. PBKS, powered by captain Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls and Shashank Singh’s explosive 44 off 16, posted a mammoth 243/5—the highest-ever T20 total at the venue.Gujarat Titans fought back valiantly, with Sai Sudharsan leading the chase with a well-compiled half-century. Despite their aggressive intent, GT fell short by 11 runs, unable to match PBKS’s imposing total. The Punjab bowlers held their nerve in the final overs…

25 Mar

US Mediates Partial Ceasefire Talks as Ukraine and Russia Continue Attacks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBlack Sea Conflict, Ceasefire Talks, Ukraine-Russia War, US Mediation

National Times Bureau, March 25, 2025: US negotiators pushed for a 30-day partial ceasefire in Ukraine, holding talks with Russian representatives in Riyadh on Monday, a day after separate discussions with Kyiv’s team. Despite an agreement "in principle" last week, hostilities persist as both sides continue drone and missile strikes.Ceasefire Disputes and Nuclear Plant ProposalA key dispute is over which targets should be off-limits. The US insists on protecting energy and infrastructure, while Russia limits it to energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks additional safeguards for railways and ports.Former US President Donald Trump, overseeing the negotiations, proposed the US…

25 Mar

PHDCCI organizes National IP Yatra Programme (2 days workshop) on Intellectual Property Rights with the support of the Office of the Development Commissioner MSME, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India

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SHIMLA, March 25, 2025: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organized a National IP Yatra Programme, a two day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at Hotel Holiday Home, Shimla. The event was organized with the support of the Office of the Development Commissioner MSME, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India. Intellectual Property Rights plays a crucial role in the recognition and protection of innovations in products and processes. They also contribute significantly to brand building, marketing and wealth generation. This workshop was aimed to create a robust IP ecosystem in the country and encouraged MSMEs, Start-ups and other…

25 Mar

Kunal Kamra Refuses to Apologize Amid Row Over Satirical Act on Eknath Shinde

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National Times Bureau, March 25, 2025: Comedian Kunal Kamra has taken a firm stand amid the controversy surrounding his parody act on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, refusing to apologize or back down. In a late-night statement, he declared, "I will not apologise or hide under the bed waiting for the controversy to die down."Shinde, reacting to Kamra’s act, compared it to "taking supari (contract) to speak against someone" and said that while freedom of speech exists, it should have limits. The row escalated as Mumbai Police issued a notice summoning Kamra for questioning at Khar police station, with…

25 Mar

Eknath Shinde Responds to Kunal Kamra Row, Says “Action Causes Reaction”

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Mumbai, March 25, 2025: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has compared comedian Kunal Kamra’s jibe at him to taking a “supari” (contract) to speak against someone and warned that satire must have limits. Speaking at a BBC Marathi event on Monday, Shinde acknowledged freedom of speech but insisted on maintaining decorum, stating that "action causes reaction."Shinde’s comments follow Kamra’s parody performance, where the stand-up comedian referenced him as a “gaddar” (traitor) while mocking Maharashtra’s recent political turmoil, including the Shiv Sena and NCP splits. The show, held at Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai’s Khar area, triggered violent backlash from…

25 Mar

India Slams Pakistan’s Kashmir Remarks at UN, Reaffirms Sovereignty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCouncil reforms, India UN peacekeeping, Pakistan Kashmir issue, UN Security

New York, March 25, 2025 – India strongly rejected Pakistan’s repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations Security Council debate on peacekeeping reforms, calling them “unwarranted.” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, reaffirmed that the region "was, is, and will always be an integral part of India."Harish condemned Pakistan’s attempts to divert attention from core discussions on peacekeeping, stating that such remarks do not validate Pakistan’s claims or justify its state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. He further asserted that Pakistan itself is illegally occupying part of Jammu and Kashmir and must vacate the territory.Rejecting Islamabad’s "parochial…