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21 Sep

Don’t Miss It! Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 to Stun Skywatchers on September 21

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National Times Bureau: The final solar eclipse of the year will take place on Sunday, September 21, offering a celestial spectacle to skywatchers in select regions of the world. This partial eclipse will begin at 1:29 pm EDT (10:59 pm IST) and end at 5:53 pm EDT (3:23 am IST, September 22).The maximum phase of the eclipse, when the Moon covers the largest portion of the Sun, will occur at 3:41 pm EDT (1:11 am IST). Viewers in Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans will be able to witness the event, though India will…

21 Sep

Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade, Seeks Nobel Prize for ‘Ending Seven Wars’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump Nobel Peace Prize, Trump India-Pakistan conflict, US foreign policy

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for resolving tensions between India and Pakistan, asserting that his trade diplomacy helped prevent conflict earlier this year. Speaking at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday, Trump said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars.”“On the world stage, we are respected at a level that we have never been respected before,” Trump said. “We are forging peace agreements, and we are stopping wars. So we stopped wars between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia.”The President claimed that trade negotiations were central to his…

20 Sep

Trump Administration Seeks $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Visas, Sparking Concerns in Tech Industry

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington/San Francisco: In a sweeping move that could dramatically impact U.S. technology firms, the Trump administration announced a proposal on Friday to charge companies a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa they sponsor. The new fee, which would be assessed for each of the three years that the visa holder is employed, has raised concerns about the future of skilled labor in the technology sector, particularly in companies that rely heavily on workers from India and China. The announcement is part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which has already targeted various aspects of legal immigration. The H-1B…

19 Sep

India Urges Saudi Arabia to Consider Mutual Interests After Riyadh-Pakistan Defence Pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Saudi Arabia relations, Pakistan-Saudi defence pact, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement

New Delhi, September 19 — India on Friday said it expects Saudi Arabia to keep “mutual interests and sensitivities” in mind while pursuing its bilateral strategic partnership with New Delhi. The statement came after Riyadh signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” with Pakistan, a move seen as deepening defence ties between the two nations.The pact, signed on Wednesday by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia has expanded significantly in…

19 Sep

Canada and Mexico Elevate Ties with New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Joint Action Plan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mark Carney

Mexico City (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark meeting held at the National Palace in Mexico City, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced the elevation of bilateral relations through the creation of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a new chapter in Canada–Mexico cooperation. Joined by cabinet members from both governments, the leaders emphasized their shared ambition to deepen collaboration, strengthen regional ties, and promote inclusive prosperity, particularly in light of ongoing global shifts. A Partnership for the Future The upgraded partnership reflects what both leaders described as a “forward-looking and dynamic relationship” aimed at navigating…

19 Sep

Indian Techie Killed in Police Shooting in California, Telangana Family Seeks Government Help

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Mahabubnagar (Rajeev Sharma): A family in Telangana is seeking urgent assistance from Indian authorities after their 30-year-old son, Mohammed Nizamuddin, was fatally shot by police in Santa Clara, California, earlier this month. The incident reportedly followed a domestic altercation, though full details remain unknown. Nizamuddin, a software engineer originally from Mahabubnagar district, had been working in the United States after completing his higher education there. His family received word of his death only on Thursday morning, leaving them in shock and desperation. Scuffle Preceded Police Response The information, relayed to Nizamuddin’s father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, by a family friend in the…

18 Sep

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Ink Landmark Defence Agreement, Pledge Joint Security Framework

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsPakistan, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh (Rajeev Sharma): In a move that could reshape security cooperation in the region, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formalised a comprehensive defence accord that binds both nations to respond collectively to any external aggression. The agreement, signed in Riyadh during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s state visit, was described as a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement”. It highlights an upgraded security framework, expanding joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and integrated deterrence mechanisms. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who hosted Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace, stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to Pakistan’s security and long-term stability. Following the signing, Saudi Defence Minister Prince…

16 Sep

Major Shake-Up in Meghalaya Cabinet: Eight Ministers Resign Ahead of Reshuffle

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National Times Bureau :- In a dramatic political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya Cabinet tendered their resignations on Tuesday, paving the way for a significant reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led government. Officials confirmed that Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who heads the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, submitted the resignations of his colleagues to Governor C.H. Vijayashankar during a meeting at Raj Bhavan. The swearing-in of new ministers has been scheduled for 5 p.m. the same evening. Among those who resigned are Ampareen Lyngdoh, Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A. Sangma, and Abu Tahir Mondal from the NPP; Paul Lyngdoh…

16 Sep

India-US Trade Talks Begin Amid Renewed Criticism on Russian Oil Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Russia, US

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A new round of India-US trade discussions is set to begin today as American negotiator Brendan Lynch lands in the capital, though the agenda has been clouded by fresh remarks from White House adviser Peter Navarro. Navarro alleged that Indian refiners have been “quick to align with Russian suppliers” since the Ukraine conflict, claiming such purchases indirectly strengthen Moscow’s military capacity. “American workers lose while India profits. On top of that, they maintain some of the steepest tariffs globally,” Navarro said on Monday. Despite these pointed remarks, both governments are attempting to push forward with dialogue…

15 Sep

US Trade Envoy Brendan Lynch to Hold Talks in India on Bilateral Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBilateral Trade Agreement, Brendan Lynch, India-US trade deal, tariffs on Indian goods

New Delhi, September 15, 2025: US chief negotiator Brendan Lynch will arrive in India late Monday for a day-long discussion on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), a senior commerce ministry official confirmed.The upcoming talks are expected to serve as a precursor to the sixth round of negotiations, which had been scheduled for August 25–29 but were postponed after the United States imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods.This marks the continuation of efforts to resolve trade tensions, with five rounds of negotiations already completed between both sides. “Tomorrow’s dialogue will set the stage for the next…