Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

09 Nov

Police Chase Turns Deadly in Tampa: Four Killed, Eleven Hurt After Car Crashes Into Bar Crowd

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TAMPA, Fla.(Rajeev Sharma): A police pursuit through Tampa’s early-morning streets ended in disaster Saturday when a car speeding away from law enforcement crashed into a crowd of people gathered outside a popular Ybor City bar, killing four and leaving eleven others injured. Authorities say the crash happened shortly after midnight near Bradley’s on 7th, a well-known nightlife spot in the city’s historic district. The vehicle, a silver sedan, had been observed racing on a nearby highway before officers attempted to stop it. According to investigators, a Florida Highway Patrol unit tried to execute a precision immobilization technique—commonly known as a…

09 Nov

Political Upheaval in Ottawa: Poilievre Confronts Internal Dissent as Carney Seeks Budget Approval and Immigration Reductions

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Ottawa: (Rajeev Sharma): Canada's political landscape experienced a series of dramatic developments this week. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced renewed pressure after one of his MPs defected to another party, while another resigned from caucus, prompting fresh questions about internal cohesion and leadership stability within the Conservative ranks. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is working to secure sufficient votes to pass his inaugural federal budget, a crucial test of his government's strength and policy direction. The budget negotiations come amid rising economic uncertainty and public concern over affordability and housing. Adding to the political debate, the federal government announced a…

08 Nov

India Seeks Early Release of 44 Citizens Serving in Russian Military, Warns of Life Risks

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India has urged Moscow to immediately release 44 Indian nationals found to be serving in the Russian armed forces, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi has taken up the issue with Russian authorities after learning that several Indians had been recruited into the Russian military despite the dangers involved. “We are aware that 44 Indian nationals are presently in the Russian army. We are in constant touch with their families and have requested Russian officials to ensure their safe and early…

08 Nov

Winter Session of Parliament from Dec 1 to 19: Shortest Sitting Planned in Years

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to December 19, lasting just 15 working days, making it one of the briefest sessions in recent memory. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who said on X that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the schedule. Rijiju expressed hope for a “constructive and meaningful” session that advances the people’s interests and upholds democratic values. This session will convene two weeks after the Bihar Assembly election results are declared on November 14, and is expected to be politically charged. The Opposition, led…

08 Nov

Nine-year-old girl who jumped to death was bullied, teacher ignored complaint, alleges parents

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National Times Bureau :- The parents of a nine-year-old girl who died after jumping from the fourth floor of a private school in Jaipur have accused a teacher of ignoring their daughter’s repeated complaints about bullying by her classmates — including on the day of the incident. They claimed that their daughter had approached the teacher at least four times to report being harassed by a few boys in her class, and that the family had also brought the matter to the school’s attention earlier. On November 1, the girl, identified as Amayra, jumped from the fourth floor of Neerja…

08 Nov

US to deny visa to applicants with diabetes, heart diseases and other chronic illnesses

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National Times Bureau :- Trump administration has issued fresh directives strengthening visa rules for foreign nationals with chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or obesity that could possibly mean denial of visas and permanent residency. According to the guidelines issued by the State Department, visa officers have been instructed to flag applicants whose medical conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, mental health issues, and obesity, may require "hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of care", according to the report. The guidance said that such people could become a "public charge" —…

08 Nov

Two Terrorists Killed as Army Stops Infiltration in Kupwara

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Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir (Rajeev Sharma): In a swift response to a cross-border threat, the Indian Army neutralised two terrorists during a failed infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The Chinar Corps, headquartered in Srinagar, stated that the operation was triggered after intelligence agencies reported unusual movement in the Keran sector on Friday. Troops on high alert detected the suspicious activity and challenged the infiltrators, prompting them to open fire. “Security forces responded effectively, neutralising two terrorists. Operations and searches in the area are ongoing to ensure…

08 Nov

Four New Vande Bharat Trains Flagged Off; Firozpur–Delhi Route Promises Major Boost for Punjab

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Varanasi/ New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s high-speed rail ambitions received another push on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, taking the total count of semi-high-speed services in the country past 160. Among the new routes, the Firozpur Cantt–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a key addition, expected to significantly strengthen connectivity between Punjab’s border districts and the national capital. The train will operate six days a week (except Wednesdays), departing from Firozpur at 7:55 a.m. and reaching Delhi at 2:35 p.m., with stops at Bathinda, Dhuri, Patiala, Ambala Cantt,…

08 Nov

PU Campus on Edge Despite Centre’s Retraction of Senate Notification

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions continue to simmer at Panjab University (PU) even after the Central government rolled back its notification proposing changes to the university’s Senate structure. Student groups and faculty members have refused to end their agitation, demanding that the administration immediately announce dates for the long-pending Senate elections. The Panjab University Bachao Morcha and several student unions maintained that their protest would go ahead as planned, including a campus-wide shutdown scheduled for Monday. The term of the previous Senate expired on October 31, 2023, and no new election process has been initiated since, a delay that protesters say…

08 Nov

Flight Operations Slowly Recover at Delhi Airport After System Failure Disrupts Travel Nationwide

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Flight schedules at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) began to recover on Saturday morning after a serious technical fault triggered widespread delays and cancellations a day earlier, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across Indian airports. The airport authority said the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) — a core technology used by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to manage flight data and communication — experienced a sudden outage on Friday, leading to massive disruption in air operations. According to officials, over 800 flights were delayed and about 20 were cancelled as the system failure rippled through the…