Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

25 Oct

Supreme Court to Examine if POCSO Act Applies to Women Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Boys

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArchana Patil, gender-neutral law, POCSO Act, Supreme Court

New Delhi, October 25, 2025: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, are gender-neutral and if a woman can be prosecuted under the Act for sexually assaulting a minor boy.A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma issued a notice to the Karnataka Government while staying the criminal proceedings against a woman, Archana Patil, who faces charges under the POCSO Act. The case will determine whether the Act’s wording allows female offenders to be prosecuted for sexual assault against boys.Patil, 48, is accused…

25 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Approves Over ₹96 Crore for Infrastructure and Housing Projects

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiahousing quarters, infrastructure projects, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, October 25, 2025 — Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, has sanctioned a series of allocations exceeding ₹96 crore for major infrastructure and housing developments across the state. A government release confirmed that funds have been approved for road reconstruction, housing quarters, water supply systems and public-amenity buildings. Among the key approvals, ₹ 51 crore has been earmarked for the construction of 120 Type-II residential quarters (Block-C) at the Police Lines complex in Race Course, Dehradun. In addition, ₹ 54 crore has been sanctioned for 120 Type-II residential quarters at the IRB Second Battalion in Dehradun. A multi-storey…

25 Oct

Assam CM Warns Parents of ‘Love-Jihad’ Accused Will Face Arrest Under New Law

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Guwahati, October 25, 2025 — The government of Assam has announced that parents of individuals accused under the state’s forthcoming “love-jihad” legislation could face arrest if they harbour or support the accused, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The statement comes as the state prepares to introduce in the upcoming assembly session bills to tackle what the government defines as “love-jihad” and polygamy. “We will hold not only the perpetrators but those who enable them accountable,” the Chief Minister said, emphasising that families of accused persons must not act as safe havens or obstruct enforcement of the new law. The proposed…

25 Oct

Rohit Sharma’s Century and Kohli’s Milestone Propel India to 9-Wicket Win Over Australia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs Australia 2025, ODI, Rohit Sharma century, Virat Kohli milestone

Sydney, October 25, 2025: India showcased a dominant performance to defeat Australia by 9 wickets in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, ensuring they avoided a clean sweep in the series, which Australia won 2-1.Australia managed a total of 236 runs, but the Indian bowling lineup, spearheaded by Harshit Rana, put the hosts under pressure. Rana was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs, while spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar controlled the middle overs and restricted scoring opportunities.Chasing 237, India’s batting was led by Rohit Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 121, marking his…

25 Oct

Five killed, several injured as speeding SUV mows down pedestrians in Agra

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National Times Bureau :- In a tragic incident, a speeding SUV ran over pedestrians killing five people and leaving two injured on Saturday, said police officials. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shesh Mani Upadhyay, five critically injured persons were rushed to Sarojini Naidu Medical College, where doctors declared all five brought dead. The deceased have been identified as Babli (33), Bhanu Pratap (25), Kamal (23), Krishna (20), and Bantesh (21). Police said Bhanu Pratap worked as a parcel delivery agent for a private company. The eyewitnesses revealed that the speeding car rammed into a divider before veering off…

25 Oct

Doctor suicide row: Four-page suicide note reveals chilling details, MP accused of pressuring her to issue fake certificates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDoctor, Maharashtra, Mp, Police, Satara, suicide

National Times Bureau :- The doctor who died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Satara district and accused a police officer of raping her four times also left behind a four-page suicide note. In it, she alleged that she was pressured to issue fake fitness certificates for accused individuals in police cases and faced harassment when she refused. The letter further claims that the pressure came not only from police officials but also, in one instance, from a Member of Parliament and his two personal assistants. The 26-year-old medical officer, posted at the Phaltan sub-district hospital, had written on her palm that…

25 Oct

Zebra Crossing Academy in Calgary Placed on Probationary Licence Over Safety Concerns

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary’s Zebra Crossing Academy has been placed on a probationary licence by Alberta’s Ministry of Education and Childcare following multiple instances of non-compliance with provincial standards. The probationary status will remain in effect until January 23, 2026, during which the program will be under close monitoring by Child Care Licensing officials. Authorities cited significant safety concerns regarding the supervision of younger children as one of the main reasons for the decision. As a result, the academy’s licensed capacity has been temporarily reduced, and it has lost permission to care for children under the age of three. This…

25 Oct

Delhi’s Air Still Unsafe: Slight Dip in Pollution Levels Offers Little Comfort

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Saturday morning, but pollution levels remained in the ‘poor’ bracket, keeping Delhi-NCR residents under the lingering blanket of smog. As per the Early Warning System for Delhi, the city’s average AQI stood at 257 around 5:30 a.m. — a minor improvement from 293 on Friday. Although the air showed signs of recovery over the past 24 hours, experts warn that the relief is temporary, with stagnant weather conditions and emissions from vehicles continuing to choke the city. The haze that blanketed Delhi reduced visibility across…

24 Oct

Haryana Gangster Lakhvinder ‘Lakkhi’ Kumar to Be Deported from U.S. with CBI’s Help

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New Delhi, October 24, 2025: Lakhvinder Kumar, alias Lakkhi, a notorious gangster from Haryana’s Kaithal district, is being deported from the United States on Saturday with the assistance of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), officials familiar with the matter confirmed.Lakhvinder, a resident of Titram village in Kaithal, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in California in June 2025. The FBI stated at the time that he was wanted in India on multiple charges including attempted murder, extortion, criminal conspiracy, and illegal possession of firearms.According to officials, “He is being brought back to India with the support…

24 Oct

Maharashtra Woman Doctor Dies by Suicide, Names Police Official and Two Others in Note

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Satara (Maharashtra), October 24, 2025: In a shocking incident, a woman doctor in Maharashtra’s Satara district died by suicide on Friday, leaving a message written on her hand that named a police officer and two others, officials confirmed.Satara Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Doshi said that a case has been registered against the accused under charges of rape and abetment to suicide. The Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) mentioned in the note has been suspended pending investigation.“A woman doctor committed suicide. A note was found written on her palm naming two people, including a police official. A case has been registered against…