Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

13 Aug

Sikh Truck Driver Attacked at Edmonton Walmart, Police Probe Possible Hate-Motivated Assault

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An alleged assault on a Sikh truck driver inside a Walmart store in Edmonton has triggered concern within the Sikh community, with police examining the incident as a possible hate-motivated offence. The victim has been identified as Talwinder Singh Atwal, a British Columbia-based truck driver who was in Edmonton for work. The incident reportedly took place on August 6 at the Walmart Supercentre on Tamarack Way. Footage of the confrontation later appeared on social media, bringing the case into public focus. According to details emerging from the incident, Atwal was allegedly confronted by a man and a…

13 Aug

Sirmaur House Collapse: Two Women Dead, Two Toddlers Hurt in Rajgarh Incident

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Sirmaur (Rajeev Sharma): A family tragedy unfolded in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district after a house suddenly collapsed in the Rajgarh subdivision, killing two women and leaving two two-year-old children seriously injured. The incident was reported from the Didag area on Wednesday afternoon. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the house belonged to Bhim Singh of Chhichhadiya village in Mauza PC Didag. Four people were inside the building when it collapsed. Local residents rushed to the spot and helped rescue those trapped under the debris. The two fatalities were identified as 60-year-old Nirmala, wife of Bhim Singh, and 32-year-old…

13 Aug

Sangam Vihar Murder: Woman, 20-Year-Old Associate Held; Police Suspect Domestic Dispute Behind Killing

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man in connection with the killing of a 55-year-old man in the Sangam Vihar area, with investigators suspecting that domestic discord and financial disagreements may have played a role in the crime. The deceased, identified as Munna Lal, was found in a seriously injured condition on Ratiya Marg on August 10. He was taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he was subsequently declared dead. Police have identified the arrested woman as Manju, the wife of Munna Lal, while her alleged associate has been identified as…

12 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo Offers Condolences to Lionel Messi Following Death of Father Jorge Messi

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Buenos Aires (Rajeev Sharma): Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at a clinic in Rosario at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. The loss marks a deeply personal blow for the Argentine superstar, whose father served as a pivotal figure throughout his personal life and historic sporting career. Reacting to an emotional social media tribute posted by Messi, Ronaldo offered words of support and solidarity to his longtime rival and fellow icon, sending a message of strength to the Messi…

12 Aug

Gautam Rangarajan Appointed Expert Advisor to UK PM Andy Burnham

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London (Rajeev Sharma): British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Indian-origin corporate strategist and former BBC executive Gautam Rangarajan as Expert Advisor on Structure and Process at 10 Downing Street. The newly created role will see Rangarajan leading organizational transformation and structural alignment at the central level of the UK government. The appointment comes as Prime Minister Burnham implements a series of administrative realignments following his election as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister last month. As part of his broader regional devolution agenda, Burnham established "No. 10 North" in Manchester alongside a reorganized Office for the Prime Minister and…

12 Aug

Putin Accuses West of Maritime Piracy, Threatens Retaliatory Seizures of Foreign Commercial Vessels

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Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning of potential military and naval retaliation against Western states for intercepting Russian-linked merchant ships, characterising the enforcement actions as state-sponsored piracy. Speaking during an inspection aboard a naval warship participating in Pacific drills, Putin declared that Western interdictions breach international maritime laws and frameworks. He asserted that Moscow retains the right to execute symmetrical responses across any maritime zone it deems appropriate, emphasising that retaliatory measures will not be confined geographically to areas where Russian vessels have been detained. During the high-level naval briefing, Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral…

11 Aug

Toronto Man Accused of Armed Sexual Assault and Illegal Recording Surrenders to Police

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A 21-year-old Toronto man accused of recording a sexual assault at gunpoint earlier this summer has surrendered to authorities, Toronto Police confirmed. The suspect, identified as Devon Plooard, turned himself in to police on Monday following an active search for his whereabouts. The investigation began over the weekend when officers responded to a sexual assault call in the area of Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue. During the initial inquiry, investigators learned that the suspect had allegedly sexually assaulted a victim back in May. Police allege that during the May incident, the suspect produced a firearm, pointed…

11 Aug

Ontario Wildfire Season Reaches Historic Record as Crews Make Progress on Out-of-Control Blazes

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris reported that provincial emergency response crews are making notable progress against active wildland blazes, with dozens of fires extinguished over the last two weeks and significantly fewer burning out of control. While the overall number of fire starts this season remains relatively consistent with historical averages, the total land area burned has far surpassed previous years. Ontario recorded its largest single wildfire in provincial history this season, which reached a peak footprint of 3,500 square kilometres roughly double the size of the province's previous record-holding blazes. The severe fire conditions…

11 Aug

Four Chelmsford Teenagers Charged After Firing BB Guns and Fireworks at Pedestrians in Downtown Sudbury

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Sudbury (Rajeev Sharma): Four teenagers from Chelmsford, Ontario, are facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly firing BB guns and fireworks at pedestrians from a pickup truck in downtown Sudbury. The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) received several emergency calls shortly before 10:00 p.m. reporting that occupants of a moving pickup truck were discharging fireworks and pellet guns at individuals in the downtown core. As officers began searching the area, additional reports came in indicating the suspects were continuing to shoot at pedestrians, resulting in one person being struck by a BB pellet. Through the initial investigation, police obtained the truck's…

11 Aug

US Federal Court Permanently Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has permanently thrown out all criminal bribery and fraud charges against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and former executive Vneet Jaain. Presiding Judge Nicholas Garaufis granted the Department of Justice's Rule 48(a) motion to dismiss the indictment with prejudice, officially closing the case and legally barring prosecutors from bringing the same charges forward in the future. The federal case stemmed from an indictment unsealed in November 2024, in which American prosecutors claimed Adani Group executives participated in a scheme involving over…