Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

21 Aug

Man Who Attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Sent to Five-Day Police Remand

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A local court has granted a five-day police remand of the man accused of assaulting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing on Tuesday. The attacker, identified as Rajesh, was nabbed immediately after the incident and taken into custody. He was produced before the court later in the day, which approved his remand to allow investigators to probe the reasons behind the attack. Police said they will interrogate Rajesh to establish his motive, trace his movements before the incident, and check whether others were involved. Authorities have also stepped up security measures around the…

21 Aug

Himachal Monsoon Havoc: Death Toll Touches 276, Roads and Utilities in Ruins

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Shimla: Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of relentless monsoon rains as the death toll has risen to 276 since June 20, the State Disaster Management Authority confirmed. The breakdown reveals 143 fatalities in rain-triggered incidents like landslides, house collapses, and flash floods, while 133 people died in road mishaps. Massive Damage Across the State Within the past 24 hours, the downpour has blocked 366 roads, crippled power supply in 929 locations, and stalled 139 drinking water schemes, according to the HPSDMA bulletin. National Highway-305 in Kullu and NH-154 in Mandi remain shut due to landslides and road…

21 Aug

America’s Nicest Judge” Frank Caprio Passes Away at 88 After Battle With Cancer

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Rhode Island, U.S. Providence (National Times Bureau): The Honorable Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassionate courtroom rulings that garnered global attention on social media, has passed away at the age of 88 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Known affectionately as “America’s nicest judge”, Caprio gained international acclaim through his television show Caught in Providence, where his exceptional empathy and kindness in the courtroom captivated the hearts of millions worldwide. His guiding principle, “I don’t wear a badge under my robe; I wear a heart,” exemplified his distinctive approach to justice. Caprio had served with distinction as the Chief…

21 Aug

Five Schools in Delhi Targeted with Bomb Threat Emails, Authorities on High Alert

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New Delhi (National Times): The national capital once again witnessed a security scare on Wednesday after five schools, including those in Prasad Nagar and Dwarka Sector-5, reported receiving bomb threats through emails. As soon as the messages were flagged, Delhi Police and Fire Department teams reached the schools and began extensive security checks. Students and staff were safely moved out of the buildings as a precautionary step. Part of a Series of Threats The fresh wave of threats comes only days after several schools in Dwarka received similar emails. Earlier this year, over 50 schools across Delhi were also targeted…

20 Aug

Why More People Are Choosing “Digital Detox Sundays” to Recharge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestyledigital detox, Lifestyle, mental health, screen time, slow living, wellness

National Times Bureau, August 20, 2025: Scrolling endlessly, checking notifications, and juggling constant online updates have quietly become part of daily life. But lately, a growing number of people are embracing what they call “Digital Detox Sundays” a day to step away from screens and reconnect with themselves and the world around them.The idea is simple: pick one day a week, usually Sunday, to stay offline as much as possible. No mindless scrolling, no late-night doomscrolling, and no buzzing notifications pulling attention in ten different directions. Instead, people use that time for activities often sidelined during the week cooking a…

20 Aug

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attack: Accused Rajesh Khimji a ‘Serial Offender’ With Multiple Past Cases, Say Officials

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New Delhi, August 20 — The man arrested for attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunwai at her Civil Lines camp office has been identified as Rajesh Khimji, a “serial offender” with a criminal history in Gujarat, officials said on Wednesday.Khimji was apprehended by Delhi Police shortly after the attack and has been booked under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempt to murder. Police sources confirmed that he arrived in Delhi from Rajkot by train a day earlier and stayed at Gujarati Bhavan in Civil Lines before executing the attack.Past Cases in GujaratOfficials…

20 Aug

Over 60 Rescued in Dramatic Helicopter Operation After Flooding Strands Campers in Bugaboo Provincial Park

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Bugaboo Provincial Park, British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma) — More than 60 hikers and campers were dramatically airlifted to safety on Sunday after sudden flooding stranded them in the popular Bugaboo Provincial Park in the East Kootenay region.According to Columbia Valley Search and Rescue, the emergency began around 8 a.m. local time on August 17, when the Alpine Club of Canada reported unusually high creek levels near the Conrad Kain Hut, a well-known mountaineering base in the park. When rescuers arrived, they found the creek running fast, swollen with dirty water, and posing a serious threat to those attempting to trek…

20 Aug

Alberta Holds Out on Childcare Deal, Citing Fair Funding and Family Choice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada$10 daycare plan, Alberta childcare deal, childcare subsidies, family choice, Ottawa funding

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma) — Alberta remains one of the two provinces yet to extend its childcare agreement with Ottawa, highlighting concerns over limited family choice, underfunding, and unequal treatment of providers. Saskatchewan has also not signed on.The federal plan, which aims to deliver $10-a-day daycare nationwide by 2026 for families with children under six, has drawn criticism from some operators who call it unrealistic. Alberta replaced its childcare subsidy program earlier this year with a $15 daily fee for children up to kindergarten age, with the cost set to drop to $10 in 2026. The province also introduced a grant…

20 Aug

Anand-Kasparov Rivalry Rekindles in St Louis; Gukesh to Face Carlsen in October Chess Showdowns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsClutch Chess, D Gukesh, Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, St Louis Chess Club, Viswanathan Anand

New Delhi, August 20, 2025: Chess fans are set for a historic autumn as legendary battles take center stage in St Louis, USA. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will renew his classic rivalry with Russian icon Garry Kasparov, while reigning world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen in a series of high-profile Clutch Chess exhibition matches this October.Anand and Kasparov, who last met in 2021 at the Croatia Rapid and Blitz in Zagreb where the Indian emerged victorious, will square off again from October 7 to 11. The two giants have clashed 82 times in their storied careers, with…

20 Aug

Russia Pins Hopes on India to Keep Oil Trade Flowing Despite US Pressure

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New Delhi, August 20 – Russia has expressed confidence that India will not scale down crude oil imports despite rising American pressure, stressing that the two countries have developed a “special mechanism” to sustain trade.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday, Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires Roman Babushkin made it clear that Moscow values its energy partnership with New Delhi. “We don’t hope that India will stop buying oil. We have a true strategic partnership and are committed to removing any challenge,” he said.Russia’s Deputy Trade Representative Evgeniy Griva, who was also present, reaffirmed that crude oil supplies to India…