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07 Feb

Punjab family falls critically ill in Germany after eating ‘poisonous’ panjeeri; survivor alleges murder attempt by employee

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, World NewsGermany, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- In a strange yet tragic turn of events, an Indian family in Germany fell criticlly ill after allegedly consuming panjeeri with highly toxic chemical. Rachna Kapoor, 49 claimed that thallium in very high quantity was mixed in the sweet that she had prepared to celebrate birth of her granddaughter in Germany. She has accused her domestic help of mixing poison in the panjiri in an attempt of mass murder. Doctors have confirmed that the sudden illness was caused by thallium poisoning and not due to any natural disease. Within days of consuming it, several family members…

07 Feb

Tariffs cut to 18%, $500 Billion trade objective: India, US unveil interim trade pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News

National Times Bureau :- India and the United States on Saturday announced a plan for a temporary trade agreement, showing progress toward a larger trade deal after months of talks and recent disputes over tariffs. Under this new plan, tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on India will be reduced to 18 per cent. In a joint statement, both countries said they would quickly put this plan into action and work toward finalising the temporary agreement, with the aim of completing a full Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that benefits both sides. The plan shows their commitment to strengthening trade and economic…

06 Feb

Trump Faces Backlash After Sharing Racist Video Targeting Barack and Michelle Obama

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAI-generated content, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, racist video, Truth Social, U.S. politics

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after sharing a video on his Truth Social account that portrayed former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, an act critics across party lines described as openly racist. The video, which circulated widely online, prompted sharp reactions from Democrats and rare public criticism from within Trump’s own party. While opponents denounced the imagery as dehumanizing and offensive, the White House dismissed the backlash as exaggerated. The roughly one-minute clip promotes conspiracy theories surrounding Trump’s false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.…

06 Feb

Canada Open To First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Arctic Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsArctic diplomacy, Canada Arctic policy, Canada Greenland consulate, Mary Simon Greenland visit

Ottawa/Nuuk (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is set to inaugurate its first-ever diplomatic mission in Greenland, marking a strong political and symbolic gesture of support for the Arctic territory amid renewed global attention and recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding control of the island. A high-level Canadian delegation, including Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, will arrive in Nuuk on Friday to formally open the consulate. The visit will be accompanied by a Canadian Coast Guard vessel, underlining Ottawa’s growing diplomatic and strategic engagement in the Arctic region. Ahead of the visit, Simon said Canada firmly…

04 Feb

US Says India to Cut Tariffs to Zero on Majority of American Goods Under Trade Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India US trade deal, Indian tariffs, Jamieson Greer, tariff cuts, US Trade Representative

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced that India will eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American industrial and agricultural products under the trade agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump, describing it as a significant gain for US exporters while noting that some sensitive sectors in India will remain protected. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the agreement would substantially open India’s market to US goods and called it a major victory for the American economy. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Greer said the paperwork for the deal was being finalised, but the core terms had…

04 Feb

China Tests Smart Public Toilets That Turn Bathroom Visits into Instant Health Checkups

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News

Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): China is testing smart public toilets that can turn a routine bathroom visit into a quick health check. These high-tech restrooms use built-in sensors and artificial intelligence to analyze urine instantly and send basic health results to a user’s mobile phone within minutes. The system scans for biomarkers such as glucose, protein, white blood cells, pH levels, and hydration indicators. These measurements can help flag early warning signs of conditions like diabetes, kidney stress, urinary tract infections, and dehydration, often before clear symptoms appear. Developers say the goal is not to replace hospitals or doctors but to…

03 Feb

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Drone and Missile Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsenergy infrastructure attacks, Russia-Ukraine war, Russian drones and missiles, Ukraine air strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Moscow/Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Russia unleashed one of its heaviest aerial assaults on Ukraine overnight, firing roughly 450 long-range drones along with nearly 70 missiles of various types, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. The large-scale attack came just a day before Ukraine and Russia were due to take part in US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at exploring ways to end the nearly four-year-long conflict. Ukrainian officials said the strikes hit at least five regions, with a primary focus on critical energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy accused Moscow of deliberately targeting the power grid to deprive civilians of electricity, heating and…

03 Feb

New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil: Trump says as US, India seal trade deal after overnight call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India, PM Narendra Modi, USA

National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, shortly after holding a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move signalled a thaw in India–US relations, which had recently been strained by steep trade duties. Responding to Trump’s post on Truth Social, Prime Minister Modi said that “Made in India” products would now face a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. According to Reuters, the Trump administration has also decided to lift the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed over India’s…

02 Feb

Kendrick Lamar Dominates 68th Grammy Awards as Bad Bunny Clinches Album of the Year

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, World News68th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny Album of the Year, Grammy Awards 2026, Grammy winners list, Kendrick Lamar Grammys

Los Angeles (Rajeev Sharma): Los Angeles hosted the 68th Grammy Awards with hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar emerging as the biggest winner of the night for the second consecutive year, while Puerto Rican global icon Bad Bunny secured the most prestigious honour — Album of the Year. Kendrick Lamar walked away with five awards, including Record of the Year for Luther, his collaboration with SZA, and Best Rap Album for GNX. Despite his strong showing, Lamar narrowly missed out on Album of the Year, which went to Bad Bunny for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, marking a historic win for the Latin…

02 Feb

Women ‘fidayeens’, IED blasts: How Baloch rebels carried out deadly Pakistan attacks that left over 50 dead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsIED Blasts, Women Fidayeens

National Times Bureau :- The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan province, releasing photographs of two women allegedly involved in the violence that left nearly 50 persons dead, including at least 17 security personnel. One of the attackers has been identified by the BLA as 24-year-old Asifa Mengal, a resident of Nushki district. In a statement, the group said Mengal joined its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, in October 2023 and carried out a suicide strike targeting an alleged Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) facility in Nushki on Saturday. Pakistan’s Defence…