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01 Oct

Massive 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, officials declare ‘state of calamity’

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National Times Bureau :- At least 60 people have been killed and several others injured after a powerful 6.9 magnitude struck off the coast of the central Philippine island province of Cebu. Rafaelito Alejandro, the deputy administrator of the Philippines Office of Civil Defence, confirmed the new death toll on Wednesday, a steep increase on the 26 people reported killed earlier by the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. “We are receiving additional numbers of reported casualties, so this thing is very fluid. We are receiving reports [that] as high as 60 individuals are reported to have perished…

01 Oct

Trump Says Denying Him Nobel Prize Would Shame the Nation

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QUANTICO, VA (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has asserted that failing to award him the Nobel Peace Prize would be a national embarrassment, citing what he described as his unmatched record in resolving global conflicts, including a new initiative to bring an end to the war in Gaza. Addressing military officials at a gathering in Quantico on Tuesday, Trump claimed that his efforts have led to the resolution of seven international disputes and that his recently announced Gaza peace plan could soon mark an eighth. “I think we’ve figured it out. Hamas just needs to agree — and if…

01 Oct

Indonesia School Collapse: 91 Students Still Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue in Sidoarjo

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SIDOARJO (Rajeev Sharma): Emergency crews in East Java are in a tense race against time as at least 91 students remain unaccounted for following the collapse of a school building in Sidoarjo earlier this week. The tragedy occurred at Al Khojini Islamic Boarding School during afternoon prayers on Monday, when a section of the nearly 100-year-old building gave way, burying dozens of students under debris. Officials say unauthorized renovation work was being carried out at the time of the collapse. Rescue teams, including personnel from the military, police, and disaster management agency, have been working non-stop since Monday to sift…

30 Sep

Gandhi Statue in London Defaced Ahead of Birth Anniversary, India Decries Act of Vandalism

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London (Rajeev Sharma): Just days before Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2, his statue at Tavistock Square in London was defaced with graffiti, prompting strong condemnation from the High Commission of India and widespread outrage among the Indian diaspora. The act of vandalism targeted the statue’s base pedestal, which was found covered in offensive markings on Monday morning. The site, known for its peaceful atmosphere and significance as a memorial to the Father of the Indian Nation, was preparing to host annual Gandhi Jayanti observances. Indian High Commission Responds Swiftly Officials from the Indian mission in London were quick…

30 Sep

YouTube Settles Donald Trump Lawsuit with $24.5 Million Agreement Over 2021 Account Ban

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California (Rajeev Sharma): A long-running legal battle between U.S. President Donald Trump and Google-owned YouTube has officially ended with a $24.5 million settlement, as revealed in court documents filed in a federal court in California earlier this week. The lawsuit stemmed from YouTube’s suspension of Trump’s channel in January 2021, following the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The platform had cited public safety concerns at the time, stating that Trump’s videos violated its policies on inciting violence. Settlement Reached Ahead of Court Hearing The settlement comes just days before a scheduled court session in Oakland, where…

28 Sep

Canada Eyes Skilled Tech Talent as U.S. H-1B Visa Costs Soar Under Trump Order

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Toronto/London (Rajeev Sharma): With the United States imposing hefty new fees on the H-1B visa program, Canada sees a fresh opportunity to attract global tech workers, particularly those who now face higher financial and bureaucratic hurdles in America. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at an event in London on Saturday, hinted that Ottawa may soon roll out a more targeted immigration strategy aimed at welcoming professionals affected by the U.S. visa policy shift. “There’s now a real chance to bring in talent that might have previously gone to the U.S. under the H-1B program,” Carney told Bloomberg. “Many of…

27 Sep

Punjab police, CBI extradite Babbar Khalsa International fugitive Parminder Singh from UAE

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab police in coordination with Central Bureau of Investigation, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) fugitive was extradited from UAE. Parminder Singh alias Pindi was wanted by Punjab police in cases related to terror funding, extortion, attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The operation was carried out with the close coordination of central agencies, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of the United Arab Emirates. "The subject had fled from India and had been absconding. The International Police Cooperation Unit…

27 Sep

India Rebukes Pakistan’s UNGA Address, Accuses Islamabad of Distorting Facts and Shielding Terrorists

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New York (Rajeev Sharma): India has issued a firm and unambiguous response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accusing him of misrepresenting facts, glorifying terrorists, and using the international platform to peddle false narratives. Exercising the Right of Reply, Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, strongly condemned Sharif’s remarks, asserting that Pakistan’s continued justification of terrorism exposes its true intentions. “What we witnessed this morning was not diplomacy but dramatic storytelling from the Prime Minister of Pakistan. But theatrics can’t overshadow the reality: Pakistan has long used…

26 Sep

Donald Trump Slaps 100% Tariff on Branded Drug Imports Starting October 1: Indian Pharma on Edge

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Washington/New Delhi: In a dramatic shift aimed at reshaping the U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all imported branded and patented medicines, effective October 1, 2025. The sweeping move is likely to rattle the global pharmaceutical trade, with India’s pharma exports particularly vulnerable. Trump made the announcement via his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that the tariff will apply to any branded pharmaceutical product unless the manufacturer is actively building a production facility within the United States. “Companies importing branded or patented pharmaceutical products will face a 100% tariff unless…

24 Sep

Macron Tells Trump: Stop Gaza War if You Want Nobel Peace Prize

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma)— French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said that U.S. President Donald Trump could earn the Nobel Peace Prize if he takes decisive action to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking to a French television channel in New York, Macron highlighted that Trump has the leverage to influence Israel due to America’s role as the primary supplier of weapons and military equipment.“There is one person who can do something about this, and that is the President of the United States,” Macron said. “America has this power because we do not supply the equipment that enables…