Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

24 May

Gunfire Near White House Leaves Suspect Dead, Security Tightened After Fresh Shooting Scare

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsWhite House

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Security agencies in Washington were placed on high alert after a shooting incident unfolded near a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, leaving the suspected gunman dead and one bystander injured. According to initial information released by the US Secret Service, the suspect allegedly pulled a firearm from a bag and opened fire near the heavily guarded perimeter close to Pennsylvania Avenue. Officers stationed at the checkpoint immediately retaliated, striking the attacker during the exchange. The suspect was rushed to a nearby medical facility but was later declared dead. Officials identified him as 21-year-old Nasire Best.…

24 May

Shocking: Heatwave Claims 16 Lives; Govt Announces Relief of Rs 4 Lakh to Victims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHeatwave

Telangana (Rajeev Sharma): The Telangana government has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of 16 people who lost their lives due to severe heatwave conditions reported across seven districts of the state. The decision comes as temperatures continue to soar, with authorities intensifying emergency measures to prevent further casualties. Revenue, Housing, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy chaired a high-level review meeting at the state Secretariat on Saturday to assess the worsening heatwave situation and direct officials to strengthen relief efforts on the ground. During the meeting, the minister instructed district administrations to…

23 May

Three Tla’amin Nation Fishermen Perish, Two Survive After Clam Boat Capsizes Near Savary Island

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada

Savary Island (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night commercial clam-harvesting expedition ended in profound tragedy on Thursday after a vessel capsized off the northern coast of Savary Island, British Columbia, leaving three men dead and two others hospitalized. The fatal maritime accident prompted a multi-agency emergency search-and-rescue operation in the Strait of Georgia, northwest of Powell River, after the crew failed to return to their mainland home port. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria initially received an emergency alert at approximately 10 PM on Thursday when the six-metre fiberglass fishing vessel failed to arrive at Lund Harbour as scheduled. Heavy, high-velocity…

23 May

Edmonton Dog Owner Found Guilty of Criminal Negligence in Tragic Mauling Death of 11-Year-Old Kache Grist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaCriminal negligence verdict, Crystal MacDonald, Edmonton dog attack, Kache Grist

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge found an Edmonton woman guilty on Friday of criminal negligence causing death, ruling that her failure to secure two large, aggressive dogs constituted a wanton and reckless disregard for human life. Alberta Court of King’s Bench Justice Eric Macklin handed down the conviction against 46-year-old Crystal MacDonald, whose two unneutered Cane Corsos fatally mauled 11-year-old Kache Grist on April 1, 2024. The tragic attack occurred inside MacDonald’s residence in south Edmonton’s Summerside neighbourhood, where the young boy was visiting his father for spring break. During the delivery of the high-profile verdict, Justice Macklin sharply…

23 May

Massive Gas Explosion in China Coal Mine Kills 90, Rescue Operations Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBig news, Blast, China, Coal Mine Factory

Rajeev Sharma :- A devastating gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province has claimed the lives of at least 90 workers, triggering shock and grief across the country. The incident occurred on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, where hundreds of miners were reportedly working underground at the time of the blast. According to local reports, nearly 247 workers were inside the mine when the explosion took place. Authorities have not yet confirmed how many workers remain trapped, while emergency rescue teams continue large-scale search and evacuation operations at the site. Chinese…

23 May

ED arrests Suntec City promoter Ajay Sehgal in Punjab land scam; fake farmer consent letters used for CLU approva

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

Rajeev Sharma :- Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ajay Sehgal, secretary of the Indian Cooperative House Building Society, in connection with a major money laundering case linked to alleged fraud in obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) approvals for the Suntec City project in Punjab. The arrest was made by the ED’s Jalandhar unit on Friday evening following an ongoing investigation into alleged forged farmer consent documents used for securing permissions for real estate development. Complaint by farmers triggered investigation The case began after several farmers approached the Punjab Police claiming that their signatures and consent had been forged to…

23 May

Top Terror Operatives Attend Funeral of Hamza Burhan in Islamabad Amid Tight Security

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsHamza Burhan

Rajeev Sharma :- Several senior operatives linked to terror outfits, including Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and Al-Badr commander Bakht Zameen Khan, reportedly attended the funeral prayers of Hamza Burhan, a key terror figure accused of orchestrating anti-India activities from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan was laid to rest in Islamabad under heavy security arrangements, with armed militants seen carrying assault rifles and other sophisticated weapons during the ceremony. According to reports, Hamza Burhan was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Muzaffarabad earlier this week, triggering panic and heightened tensions within terror networks operating across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The visible presence…

23 May

Monthly Meeting of CHCC Alberta Chapter Successfully Concluded in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta entrepreneurs, Calgary business networking, Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce, Cybersecurity awareness

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The monthly meet and greet of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce Alberta Chapter was successfully held on today at the Scenic Acres Community Centre in Calgary. The event brought together a large number of CHCC members, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders from Calgary and surrounding areas for an evening of networking, discussions, and collaboration. The program commenced with Manish Mishra starting the introductions and warmly welcoming members, guests, and new participants attending the gathering. His introduction session helped create an engaging atmosphere and encouraged networking among attendees. The gathering provided an excellent platform for members to…

22 May

Centre Must Share Extraordinary RBI Dividend With States, Protect Freedom & Financial Strength of Central Bank, Says Harpal Singh Cheema

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Cheema

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday raised serious concerns over the Government of India taking an unprecedented dividend of nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India, warning that excessive extraction of RBI reserves could weaken the country’s long-term economic resilience and undermine the strength of the central bank. Referring to reports that the RBI has transferred nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Union Government out of the central bank’s total income of around ₹4 lakh crore, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that this was among the highest dividend transfers ever made…

22 May

Iran, Oman Discuss Permanent Toll on Hormuz Strait; India May Face Rising Fuel Costs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsStraight of Hormuz

Rajeev Sharma :- A major development surrounding the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global energy markets, particularly countries heavily dependent on Gulf oil imports such as India. Reports indicate that Iran and Oman are considering the introduction of a permanent toll system for ships and oil tankers passing through the vital maritime corridor. The move is reportedly aimed at formalising control over one of the world’s busiest energy transit routes. Iranian officials argue that maintaining security and managing maritime traffic in the region requires substantial financial resources, and nations benefiting from the route should contribute towards those…