Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

18 Feb

Costa Rica agrees to accept Indian migrants deported from US, first batch arrives Wednesday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCentral Asia, Costa Rica, India, Indian migrants

San Jose, Feb 18 (PTI): Costa Rica has agreed to serve as a "bridge" to repatriate illegal immigrants in the US, including from India and Central Asia, according to an official release on Tuesday.The first group of 200 migrants will arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport on a commercial flight on Wednesday, according to a statement by Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles' office."The Government of Costa Rica agreed to collaborate with the United States in the repatriation of 200 illegal immigrants to their country. These are people originating from countries in central Asia and India," said the statement.The…

18 Feb

Plane Carrying 80 Passengers Overturns at Toronto Airport, 18 Injured

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A Delta Air Lines aircraft carrying 80 people flipped upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, leaving at least 18 passengers injured but resulting in no fatalities. Officials confirmed that the incident involved Endeavor Air Flight 4819, which had departed from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was attempting to land in Canada’s largest city. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident or how the CRJ-900 aircraft ended up overturned with its wings clipped. However, Todd Aitken, the airport’s fire chief, ruled out adverse weather conditions as a contributing factor, stating, "It's very…

18 Feb

Communal Clash in Bihar’s Jamui; Internet Suspended, Nine Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar Communal Clash, Internet suspended, Jamui violence, Jhajha religious procession

Jamui (Bihar), February 18, 2025: A violent clash erupted between two communities during a religious procession in Jhajha, Bihar, leading the state government to suspend internet services in the district. Officials confirmed that three people were injured in the incident on Sunday, and nine individuals have been arrested so far.Jamui District Magistrate Abhilasha Sharma stated that the clash began when members of both communities engaged in stone-pelting, prompting swift police intervention. “The situation was brought under control, and all injured individuals were taken to the nearest government hospital,” she said.In response to the violence, a local police officer was suspended…

18 Feb

Delta Airlines Plane Crashes in Toronto; 18 Injured, No Fatalities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDelta Airlines crash, Plane Accident, Toronto Pearson Airport

Ontario [Canada], February 18, 2025: A Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down on the snowy runway. Authorities confirmed that at least 18 passengers sustained injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals, though no fatalities were reported.In a statement, Delta Airlines assured that their "primary focus is taking care of those impacted." The flight, which had 80 people on board, was attempting to land when the incident occurred. Emergency responders were quick to arrive, and all passengers and crew were accounted for.Toronto Pearson International Airport acknowledged the incident, confirming that emergency…

17 Feb

Jaishankar Warns of Global Shake-Up: ‘Something Big Is Coming’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGlobal Politics, Indian Ocean Conference, S. Jaishankar

Muscat, Oman, February 17, 2025 – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, addressed growing anxieties about global political shifts, particularly in the United States. He urged nations to assess these changes pragmatically rather than reacting emotionally. Uncertainty in the U.S. and Global Anxiety Jaishankar acknowledged that recent developments in the U.S. had caused concern worldwide. However, he stressed the need for a calm and rational approach to assess the situation. "Change is upon us whether we like it or not," he said, adding that while some aspects may cause anxiety, others present new opportunities.…

17 Feb

Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija to Appear Before NCW Amid Podcast Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaApoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, Rebel Kid, Samay Raina

New Delhi, February 17, 2025 – YouTuber Samay Raina and social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija are set to appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) via video conferencing on Monday. The summons follow the ongoing controversy surrounding an episode of Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Latent’, which featured podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and sparked massive backlash. NCW Summons Over Controversial Remarks The NCW issued summons on February 11, after the Maharashtra Police filed a case over inappropriate jokes made during the episode. The controversy has led to multiple FIRs in Mumbai and Guwahati, prompting the panel’s investigation.Apart from Raina and Mukhija,…

17 Feb

Supreme Court: Workplace Admonition Not a Criminal Offense

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIntentional Insult, IPC Section 504, Supreme Court ruling, Workplace Discipline

New Delhi, February 17, 2025: The Supreme Court has ruled that a senior’s admonition at the workplace does not constitute an “intentional insult” warranting criminal proceedings. In a judgment delivered on February 10, a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Sandeep Mehta emphasized that allowing such cases to proceed criminally could disrupt workplace discipline.The court clarified that mere abuse, discourtesy, rudeness, or insolence do not fall under the purview of "intentional insult" as defined under Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It warned that pressing criminal charges for workplace reprimands could have severe consequences, potentially crippling the…

17 Feb

Russia Intensifies Attacks in Eastern Ukraine as War Talks Loom

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNATO, Russia- Ukraine War

Kyiv, February 18, 2025: Russian forces have sharply escalated their offensive in eastern Ukraine, with Kyiv’s military reporting the heaviest fighting of the year. Over a 24-hour period on Saturday, Ukrainian troops faced 261 combat engagements, the highest recorded in 2025.The primary focus of Russia’s assault has been near Pokrovsk, a critical logistics hub for Ukrainian forces. The intensified attacks come as a NATO official predicted that Moscow would further increase the scale and intensity of its offensives, especially with diplomatic talks on ending the war drawing closer.Ukraine's military has been reinforcing defensive lines and repelling continuous Russian advances. The…

17 Feb

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR, Residents Rush Out in Panic

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi earthquake, National Center for Seismology, NCR tremors

New Delhi, February 17, 2025: A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Delhi-NCR early Monday morning, causing panic among residents. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were recorded at 5:36 AM at a depth of 5 km.The epicenter was located 9 km east of New Delhi, with strong tremors prompting people to rush out of their homes in fear. The sudden jolts were felt across various parts of the national capital region, with many reporting shaking furniture and rattling windows.NCS confirmed the quake's details in a post on X, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:…

16 Feb

Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills 42, Injures Many

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGold Mining Collapse, Mali

Bamako, February 16, 2025 – A gold mine collapse in eastern Mali has killed at least 42 people and injured many others, according to Malian television and local officials. The accident occurred in Bilali Koto, a mining site in the Kenieba district, late on Saturday night. Second Major Mining Disaster This Year This is the second major mining accident in Mali this year. On January 29, a landslide in the Koulikoro region killed several gold miners, most of them women.Mohamed Dicko, the prefect of Kenieba, confirmed the latest incident and said the death toll of 42 is expected to remain…