Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

20 Feb

Golden Redemption: Megan Keller’s Overtime Heroics Seal Olympic Title for USA Women’s Hockey

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Milan (Rajeev Sharma) – In a breathtaking conclusion to Day 13 of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the United States women’s ice hockey team reclaimed their throne, defeating arch-rivals Canada 2-1 in a sudden-death overtime thriller. The victory on Thursday, February 19, marked the Americans' third Olympic gold in history and their first since 2018, avenging a bitter loss to the Canadians in Beijing four years ago. The hero of the night was defenseman Megan Keller, who netted a highlight-reel "golden goal" just 4:07 into the 3-on-3 overtime period. The Winning Play The sequence began deep in the American…

20 Feb

Search Intensifies for Tracy Resident Avtar Singh After Suspected Kidnapping in California

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California (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Northern California are continuing their search for 57-year-old Avtar Singh, a Tracy resident who was reported missing under suspicious circumstances earlier this week. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were alerted to a possible abduction on the night of February 17 after receiving a missing person complaint from the 16000 block of West Grant Line Road. Investigators believe Singh may have been taken against his will. Surveillance video reviewed by officials shows Singh near a white sport utility vehicle in the company of three unidentified individuals shortly before he disappeared. Authorities suspect…

20 Feb

Election Commission announces SIR in Punjab, Haryana among 22 states from April

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared that the upcoming phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will commence in April. Instructions have been sent to the remaining 22 states and Union Territories — including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka — to initiate groundwork for the exercise. This decision follows the near completion of the SIR process in 12 states. Officials stated that the revision drive began in June with Bihar and was later extended to several other states, such as West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. In West Bengal, where Assembly polls are due…

20 Feb

UP ATS arrest fugitive linked to Khalistan Commando Force after 31 years on the run

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Rajeev Sharma :- A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Gautam Buddha Nagar Police has arrested an absconding terrorist linked to the banned outfit Khalistan Commando Force in Punjab’s Mohali district. The accused, identified as Sukhwinder Singh Dhillon alias Dayal Singh alias Rakesh Sharma alias Chhinda, was an active member of the proscribed organisation. He was earlier arrested in Gautam Buddha Nagar with an AK-56 rifle and 121 cartridges and was produced before a court in 1993. On December 9, 1993, he was granted bail. After securing bail on August 16, 1995, he absconded and remained…

20 Feb

Heart-wrenching: Six-year-old dies in Delhi hit-and-run, grandmother says ‘begged but no one helped

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- In another case of reckless driving in national capital, a six-year-old girl died and her grandmother injured after the e-rickshaw they were travelling in collided with a car and overturned in west Delhi's Janakpuri. The child's grandmother, 57-year-old Mercy Xavier while recounting the horror said a fast-moving car suddenly slammed into their e-rickshaw. She remembered being thrown onto the road before she could understand what was happening. "I had boarded the e-rickshaw with my granddaughter, and we were on our way to her school. It was an ordinary morning. Suddenly, a speeding car rammed into…

20 Feb

ALBERTA PROTESTS INTENSIFY AS PRESSURE MOUNTS ON PREMIER DANIELLE SMITH

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Public anger toward Alberta’s government has escalated as protests and calls for accountability grow across the province, targeting Premier Danielle Smith over health care, education and governance issues. Demonstrations have been held outside constituency offices and in major cities, with organizers accusing the government of ignoring frontline crises while pursuing divisive political agendas.“We feel abandoned,” said one protester in Edmonton. “Hospitals are overflowing, classrooms are packed, and the government keeps talking about politics instead of people.” Health care has emerged as a central flashpoint. Alberta continues to face emergency room overcrowding, staff shortages and long wait times…

20 Feb

Extortion Ring Busted in Northeast Calgary After Year-Long Threat Campaign Against Woman

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Charges have been laid following a months-long extortion investigation in northeast Calgary, after police uncovered repeated threats and demands for money made against a local woman throughout 2024. According to the Calgary Police Service, the victim reported multiple extortion attempts by suspects known to her, who allegedly demanded cash and valuables on six separate occasions between August and October, warning her of violence if she refused to comply. Investigators say the sustained pattern of intimidation prompted an in-depth probe that ultimately led to criminal charges.Police said the case underscores the serious psychological and financial harm caused by…

19 Feb

Trump Pledges Financial Support to Strengthen UN; Asserts ‘Board of Peace’ Will Oversee Global Body

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma)– In a significant shift in rhetoric, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would revitalize the United Nations, promising to make the organization "viable" and provide necessary "money-wise" assistance. However, the President also stipulated that his newly formed Board of Peace would maintain an oversight role to ensure the global body "runs properly." Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace—a key component of his 20-point Gaza peace plan—Trump expressed a desire to help the UN reach its "tremendous potential," a milestone he claims it has historically failed to achieve. The…

19 Feb

Security Alert: Innisfil Mayor’s Email Compromised in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

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INNISFIL, ON (Rajeev Sharma) – The Town of Innisfil has issued an urgent warning to residents after Mayor Lynn Dollin’s municipal email account was breached by a malicious phishing scam earlier this week. Officials are advising the public to immediately delete any suspicious emails purportedly from the Mayor that request financial assistance or personal information. The breach occurred on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after the Mayor opened a link from an email that appeared to be from a "trusted external organization." Once clicked, the sophisticated malware automatically sent similar fraudulent messages to every individual in the Mayor’s extensive contact list.…

19 Feb

“Destiny, Not Fear”: PM Modi Invites Global Tech Leaders to ‘Design in India’ at Landmark AI Summit

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) – Addressing the inaugural India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India views the Artificial Intelligence revolution as a "destiny" rather than a threat. Speaking to a global audience that included French President Emmanuel Macron and tech titans like Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai, the Prime Minister positioned India as the world's premier destination for AI development and innovation. Modi emphasized that while some nations view AI as a confidential strategic asset, India advocates for an open-source approach. "Transparency is the best security," he remarked, calling for shared codes to…