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11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…

10 Jul

Over 2,000 Senior NASA Employees Set to Depart Amid Trump Administration’s Budget Cuts, Raising Concerns for Future Missions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, World NewsNASA budget cuts, NASA layoffs, Trump administration, U.S. space policy

Washington DC, July 10— At least 2,145 senior-ranking employees at NASA are preparing to exit the agency, as the Trump administration pushes forward with plans to reduce federal spending and streamline government operations, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing documents it reviewed.The looming departures are tied to the administration’s proposed budget cuts for NASA, which could slash nearly 25% of the agency’s funding and jeopardize critical space exploration missions.The news follows a letter from the Executive Office of the U.S. President sent in early May to Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Dated May 2, 2025, the letter…

10 Jul

Putting Alberta at the centre of US energy talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Trending, World NewsAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): MLA de Jonge to underscore Alberta as the answer to U.S. energy security, while attending training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Richland, WA. While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making. MLA de Jonge will also attend meetings where she will reinforce that when it comes to achieving the goal of energy dominance, Alberta has the…

09 Jul

Trump Threatens Sweeping New Tariffs on Copper, Chips, and Drugs Amid Global Trade Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newscopper tariffs, Donald Trump, pharmaceutical imports, semiconductor tariffs, US tariffs

Washington, July 9 — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dramatically expanded his trade offensive, announcing plans to impose a hefty 50% tariff on imported copper and threatening steep new levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals moves likely to rattle markets and global trade partners further.Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump declared that the United States would soon move forward with 10% tariffs on imports from Brazil, India, and other BRICS nations, adding to fresh tariff warnings already sent to 14 trading partners, including major US suppliers like South Korea and Japan.The President’s latest salvo could inject…

08 Jul

Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel as Leaders Celebrate Iran Strikes and Eye Gaza Ceasefire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGaza ceasefire, Iran nuclear strikes, Netanyahu Trump Nobel Peace Prize

Washington, July 8, 2025 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, hailing him as a peacemaker during a celebratory dinner at the White House that followed the leaders’ joint military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.“He’s forging peace as we speak, and one country and one region after the other,” Netanyahu said, presenting Trump with a nominating letter he plans to submit to the Nobel committee.The White House gathering on Monday, attended by top aides, marked a rare moment of unity as both leaders declared their Iran operation an “unmitigated success.”…

08 Jul

UAE Opens Doors to Lifetime Residency for Indians with New Nomination-Based Golden Visa

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndian professionals, lifetime residency UAE, UAE Golden Visa, UAE visa policy

New Delhi/Dubai, July 8, 2025 — In a significant departure from its traditional investment-linked residency model, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a revamped Golden Visa programme offering lifetime residency to eligible Indians for a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000 (approximately ₹23.3 lakh), without the mandatory requirement of investing in property or business.The new initiative, reflecting the UAE’s efforts to deepen economic and social ties with India, expands the Golden Visa beyond wealthy investors to include a broad spectrum of professionals. Under this nomination-based scheme, applicants can be chosen for their professional expertise, societal contributions, or potential to advance…

08 Jul

UAE Launches Rs 23 Lakh Golden Visa Route for Indians – No Property or Trade Licence Required

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsGolden Visa, UAE

New Delhi/Dubai (National Times): In a major policy shift aimed at deepening bilateral ties and attracting Indian talent, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new nomination-based Golden Visa route for Indian nationals, offering lifetime residency for a one-time fee of AED 100,000 (approx. Rs 23.3 lakh), no investment in real estate or trade licence required. This move marks a dramatic departure from the UAE’s earlier Golden Visa rules, which required at least AED 2 million in real estate or a significant business investment to qualify. The new pathway now opens the door for a wider range of Indian…

07 Jul

Trump Pushes Global Trade Deals with Tariff Threats, Canada Exempt for Now

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada trade talks, Donald Trump, global tariffs, Liberation Day duties, US trade deals

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will be sending letters to as many as 15 countries worldwide, pressing them to strike new trade deals under threat of fresh tariffs.Trump said the correspondence would inform targeted nations that they face new tariffs dubbed “Liberation Day” duties if negotiations fail. His administration has signaled those tariffs could take effect in August.The president initially launched his global trade offensive in April but quickly scaled back the most severe measures, granting a 90-day window for talks. So far, the Trump administration has only reached preliminary trade frameworks with two…

07 Jul

Elon Musk Slams Lack of Arrests in Epstein Case as DOJ Closes Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDOJ investigation, Elon Musk, Epstein client list, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reignited controversy around the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, criticizing the absence of high-profile arrests even as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI officially closed investigations into the case.In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk shared an image titled “Jeffrey Epstein Pedophile Arrest Counter,” showing all zeroes, accompanied by the caption: “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again.”Musk’s post reflects lingering public frustration over the limited legal fallout following Epstein’s 2019 death, which was officially ruled a suicide. Despite years of speculation about powerful individuals possibly connected to…

07 Jul

Russia’s Transport Minister Found Dead After Dismissal Amid Travel Chaos and Escalating Strikes on Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsRoman Starovoyt, Russia Transport Minister, suicide, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, July 7, 2025: Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt was found dead on Monday, just hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what authorities have described as an apparent suicide.Starovoyt, who had held the ministerial post since May 2024, was relieved of his duties in a presidential decree issued earlier the same day. His sudden removal followed a weekend of travel turmoil across Russia, when airports suspended hundreds of flights at the peak of vacation season amid heightened threats of attacks from Kyiv.Authorities have not disclosed details surrounding the circumstances of Starovoyt’s death. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined…