Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

06 Jul

Canadian Police Tighten Crackdown on Punjabi-Origin Gangster; Extortion, Drugs and Illegal Arms Case Widens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCanada, Safaldeep Singh

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have intensified their action against a Punjabi-origin man accused of being part of an organised crime network after fresh investigations allegedly uncovered his links to extortion, illegal firearms and stolen luxury vehicles. The accused, who had earlier secured bail in a weapons and narcotics case, has now been arrested again and handed over to investigators in Ontario. The accused, identified as Safaldeep Singh, first came under police scrutiny after officers stopped a speeding vehicle in Edmonton during a routine patrol. What initially appeared to be a traffic violation soon turned into a major criminal investigation…

06 Jul

Delhi Woman’s Mysterious Death Under Probe; Family Seeks Murder Investigation, Raises Dowry Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The death of a 28-year-old woman in Delhi has triggered a police investigation after her family rejected the possibility of suicide and demanded that the case be treated as murder. The deceased, Akriti Sutar, who had married just over two months ago, was found dead near a residential society in Lodhi Colony on Saturday night. According to her relatives, Akriti had resumed work the same day after being on leave following her marriage in April. They said she spent the day with colleagues, even hosting a small gathering at her workplace before leaving for home. Her family…

06 Jul

Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust Meeting to Focus on Donation Probe, Administrative Decisions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAyodhya, Ram Temple

Ayodhya (Rajeev Sharma): The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will convene an important meeting in Ayodhya on Monday as the organisation reviews the progress of the investigation into the alleged misuse of temple donations. Along with the inquiry, trustees are also expected to discuss key administrative matters that could shape the functioning of the Trust in the coming months. Sources said the meeting will take place at Mani Ram Chhawni, where trustees will examine the preliminary report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged financial irregularities. The findings are expected to be discussed before the Trust…

06 Jul

Monsoon Tragedy in Mumbai: Six Dead After Residential Structure Crashes Down in Mankhurd

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingMumbai

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy monsoon rains turned deadly in Mumbai on Sunday after a residential chawl in the Mankhurd locality collapsed, killing at least six people and injuring one. Rescue workers continued searching through the debris late into the night amid concerns that additional occupants could still be trapped beneath the fallen structure. The incident took place in Janta Nagar, where the ageing multi-storey building suddenly gave way during persistent rainfall. Firefighters, police personnel, disaster response teams, and civic officials immediately reached the location and launched a large-scale rescue operation. Officials said the rescue mission remained challenging due to unstable…

06 Jul

Neymar Ends Brazil Career Following World Cup Elimination, Says ‘My Journey Is Complete’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingNeymar

Brazil (Rajeev Sharma): Brazilian superstar Neymar has confirmed that his time with the national team has come to an end after Brazil's unexpected exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The veteran forward made the announcement shortly after the Selecao's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on an international career that spanned over 16 years. Speaking after the match, an emotional Neymar acknowledged that he had reached the end of his journey in Brazil's colours. He said he had always given everything whenever he represented the country and believed it was the right…

05 Jul

Goldy Brar’s Close Associate Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon Arrested in Spain; India Begins Extradition Process

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News

Rajeev Sharma: In a significant breakthrough against transnational organized crime, notorious gangster Gurpreet Singh, also known as Goldy Dhillon, a close associate of Canada based designated terrorist Goldy Brar, has been arrested in Madrid, Spain. The arrest was carried out following a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving the Punjab Police Anti Gangster Task Force, Chandigarh Police, and central intelligence agencies. Authorities described the operation as a major success in dismantling the international network of the Goldy Brar gang. According to investigators, Goldy Dhillon is the alleged mastermind behind the broad daylight murder of a pharmacy cashier in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 and…

05 Jul

MeitY Seeks Answers from Meta, Orders Removal of Child Sexual Abuse Content Linked to Instagram Ads

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Meta

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has reportedly taken stringent action against Meta over the alleged circulation of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) through paid advertisements on Instagram. According to sources, the ministry has directed the company to immediately block all advertisements and content found to be promoting or enabling access to such illegal material. Sources familiar with the development said the Centre has expressed serious concern over the issue and has asked Meta to ensure that all such content is taken down without delay. The government has also sought a detailed…

05 Jul

Udhampur Airport Project Gains Momentum as Government Invites Bids for Terminal Construction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUdhampur

Udhampur (Rajeev Sharma): The proposed airport at Udhampur has moved a step closer to execution after the government initiated the tendering process for the construction of its terminal building. The development was announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who shared the latest progress through a post on X. According to the minister, the tender has officially been floated, marking the beginning of the contractor selection process. He informed that the technical bids will be opened on July 10, while the financial bids are expected to be considered on July 22, subject to the completion of the evaluation process. Dr.…

05 Jul

Rescue Mission Continues Off Visakhapatnam Coast as Six Fishermen Remain Untraceable

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Vizag (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue agencies have intensified efforts to locate six fishermen who remain missing after a fishing vessel reportedly met with an accident in the Bay of Bengal near the Visakhapatnam coast. One member of the crew has been rescued safely, while search teams continue operations across the affected area. The fishermen had set out to sea several days ago and were expected to return after completing their fishing trip. Concern grew among their family members when they failed to arrive on schedule and could not be contacted. Following the alert, maritime authorities launched an extensive search operation. According…

05 Jul

Fresh Spell of Heavy Rain Likely in Himachal From Monday; IMD Warns of Landslides and Flash Flood Risks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): A fresh phase of monsoon activity is expected to grip Himachal Pradesh from July 6, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall in several districts over the next few days. After a brief break in intense showers, weather conditions are likely to worsen again as a Western Disturbance becomes active across the region. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Mandi and Sirmaur districts on Monday, indicating the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Kangra, Kullu, Shimla, and Solan have been placed under a Yellow Alert, where moderate to heavy showers accompanied…