Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

18 Dec

Alberta Sheriffs Shut Down Calgary Property After 148 Drug and Crime Complaints

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Sheriffs have closed a Calgary property at 2016 41 Street SE following nearly two years of investigation linked to drugs and criminal activity. Acting under a court order obtained by the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit, the property will be closed for 90 days starting Dec. 17 at noon, with all occupants ordered to vacate. The closure follows 148 complaints from residents and police findings that included drug trafficking activity, arrests on outstanding warrants, and the seizure of ammunition and weapons. The property, located near two playgrounds and an elementary school, will be boarded up,…

17 Dec

Goa Court Sends Nightclub Fire Accused to Five-Day Police Custody

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North Goa, December 18: A court in North Goa on Wednesday remanded Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’, to five days of police custody in connection with the December 6 fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives.The two brothers were produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class court in Mapusa after being brought to Goa earlier in the day following their deportation from Thailand. Judicial Magistrate Puja Sardesai granted the police custody after the accused underwent multiple medical examinations.A team of Goa Police arrived with the Luthra brothers at the Manohar International Airport in…

17 Dec

TMC Orders Door-to-Door Verification in Bhabanipur After Massive Voter Deletions

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Kolkata, December 17, 2025: The Trinamool Congress has decided to undertake a fresh door-to-door verification exercise in Bhabanipur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Assembly constituency, after a significant drop in voter numbers was reflected in the draft electoral rolls released under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.Party sources said booth-level agents have been directed to physically verify the names of voters removed from the rolls, following the deletion of nearly 45,000 electors from the constituency. Election Commission data show that Bhabanipur had 2,06,295 registered voters in January 2025. The draft rolls now list 1,61,509 voters, indicating that 44,787 names around 21.7…

17 Dec

Louvre Strike Continues as Staff Extend Walkout Over Security and Staffing Concerns

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Paris, December 17, 2025: Employees of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday voted to extend their ongoing strike, deepening uncertainty over the reopening of the world’s most visited museum amid mounting concerns over chronic understaffing, deteriorating infrastructure and security lapses.The decision was taken at a general assembly earlier in the day, where workers unanimously backed the continuation of the walkout that began earlier this week. The museum, which was closed on Tuesday for its regular weekly shutdown, remained in limbo on Wednesday as authorities assessed whether enough staff were available to safely open the galleries.Visitors holding pre-booked tickets were seen waiting…

17 Dec

SIT Begins Probe into Vandalism at Lionel Messi Event in Kolkata, Sixth Accused Arrested

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Kolkata, December 17, 2025: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the West Bengal government on Wednesday launched a detailed probe into the vandalism that erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium last week, officials said.The SIT, comprising senior IPS officers Piyush Pandey, Javed Shamim, Supratim Sarkar and Muralidhar, inspected the stadium premises before proceeding to the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate office to review preliminary findings and evidence related to the incident.Meanwhile, Bidhannagar Police arrested one more person in connection with the violence, taking the total number of arrests to six. The latest accused, Rupak Mondal,…

17 Dec

Supreme Court Transfers RG Kar Doctor Rape-Murder Case to Calcutta High Court

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New Delhi, December 16, 2025: The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the suo motu proceedings related to the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College to the Calcutta High Court, directing it to oversee further compliance with the apex court’s earlier orders in the matter.A Bench headed by Justice M.M. Sundresh ordered that all case records be forwarded to the Calcutta High Court, which will now monitor the implementation of directions issued by the Supreme Court during its earlier hearings. The Bench also directed that a copy of the latest status report be provided…

17 Dec

Delhi enforces 50% work from home as air quality slips to ‘severe plus’; violators face penalties

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National Times Bureau :- As toxic smog engulfed the national capital, the Delhi Government has directed all offices, government as well as private, to operate with at least 50 per cent of their staff working from home. Authorities have cautioned that strict action, including fines, will be taken against organisations that fail to comply with the order. Delhi recorded one of its worst air quality readings of the season on December 15, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 498, placing it firmly in the ‘severe plus’ category. This marked a further decline from the previous day, when pollution levels…

17 Dec

US extends travel ban to seven more countries, tightens curbs on 39 nations citing national security

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National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding America’s travel ban and entry restrictions, citing concerns over national security, public safety, inadequate vetting systems and high visa overstay rates. The order adds 20 more countries and Palestinians to the existing list, taking the total number of affected nations to 39. According to a White House fact sheet, a complete travel ban has been imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, as well as on Palestinians holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. Laos and Sierra Leone, which earlier faced partial restrictions,…

17 Dec

Misuse of Pujya Premanand Ji Maharaj’s Images and Videos via AI Sparks Concern; Official Clarification Issued from Keli Kunj, Vrindavan

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Vrindavan (National Times): A growing concern has been raised regarding the misuse and misrepresentation of Pujya Premanand Ji Maharaj’s images, videos, and teachings through artificial intelligence (AI) and social media platforms. Sources associated with Keli Kunj, Vrindavan, have stated that such misleading content is adversely affecting a large number of devotees and followers. According to officials, certain individuals, driven by financial motives, are unlawfully editing, remixing, and altering Maharaj Ji’s photos and videos. In many cases, fake or modified voices and messages are being added using AI tools. These manipulated clips are then widely circulated on social media, resulting in…

17 Dec

Second Ransom-Related Shooting Outside Surrey Restaurant Raises Safety Concerns; Police Say Extortion Suspected

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma) : Gun Shots were fired for the second time outside the Paratha and Pasta restaurant in Surrey in what police believe is another ransom related extortion attempt. The latest incident occurred late at night, while staff members were still inside the restaurant. No one was injured, but the incident has heightened fear among workers and nearby business owners. Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire and found evidence of shots striking the exterior of the business. The scene was secured, and investigators collected physical evidence while canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. In…