Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

12 Feb

Quebec Ski Hill Closed After Ottawa Teen Critically Injured in Chairlift Incident

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Wakefield, Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): A ski resort in western Quebec remained closed on Thursday after a 13-year-old girl from Ottawa was critically injured in a chairlift incident, authorities said. Emergency services were called to Centre Vorlage near Wakefield at around 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday following reports of an accident as the teenager was disembarking from a ski lift, according to the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais Police Service. Police spokesperson Sgt. Martin Fournel said the girl’s clothing became caught in the chairlift, leading to the serious incident. Two doctors who were skiing at the resort at the time provided immediate medical assistance…

12 Feb

S Man Jailed in Canada for Long-Running Identity Fraud Scheme

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaborder security Canada news, Canada identity fraud case, fake Canadian identity arrest, RCMP Cornwall fraud investigation, US citizen jailed Canada

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 70-year-old United States citizen has been sentenced to one year in prison after authorities uncovered a years-long identity fraud operation in eastern Ontario, Canadian police said. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Cornwall began investigating the case in 2024 after the man was arrested while attempting to re-enter Canada using a false identity. According to an RCMP statement, the investigation revealed that the suspect had unlawfully assumed the identity of a Canadian citizen as early as 2012. Police said the man had illegally entered Canada between 2008 and 2009 while he was wanted in the…

12 Feb

Spain Announces Landmark Plan to Regularize 500,000 Undocumented Migrants

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National Times Bureau :- In a sweeping immigration reform move, Spain has announced plans to grant legal status to nearly 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the most significant regularization initiatives in Europe in recent years. The decision is expected to benefit thousands of Indian nationals, including a substantial number from Punjab, who have been living in the country without formal documentation. Under the proposed framework, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. Authorities have indicated that individuals seeking legal status must have no criminal record and must demonstrate continuous residence in Spain for a stipulated period prior to the cut-off…

12 Feb

Canada school shooting: 18-year-old trans woman killed mother, step-brother at home before school rampage

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National Times Bureau :- An 18-year-old trans woman with mental health disorders has been identified as the killer who opened fire at school in British Columbia, Canada that resulted in the deaths of nine children. Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said, without offering a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. The killer later died by suicide after the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community of 2,400 people in the Pacific province of British Columbia. The police further said earlier weapons from her home were confiscated…

12 Feb

$29 Million Compensation Finalised in Fatal Seattle Crash Involving Indian Student

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Seattle (Rajeev Sharma): Nearly three years after a tragic road accident claimed the life of Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, the City of Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to her family in a legal settlement. Kandula, 23, was pursuing a master’s degree in information systems at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus when she was struck by a police patrol vehicle in January 2023. The officer driving the car, Kevin Dave, was en route to attend to a reported drug overdose and was travelling at a speed of up to 119 km/h in an area where the limit was 40…

12 Feb

British Columbia Community Devastated After Teen Gunwoman’s Rampage Leaves Nine Dead

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A remote town in northern British Columbia is grappling with grief after an 18-year-old carried out a deadly attack that began inside her home and ended at a local school, claiming nine lives including her own. Authorities identified the shooter as Jesse Van Rootselaar, a transgender woman who had previously attended the school in Tumbler Ridge. Investigators revealed that before heading to the campus on Tuesday, she fatally shot her 39-year-old mother and her 11-year-old stepbrother at their residence. The violence then shifted to the school, where a teacher and several students were killed. Police said…

11 Feb

Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Alleged Driver Claims He Was at the Wheel, Police Stand Firm on Shivam Mishra’s Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGwaltoli police, Kanpur Lamborghini crash, KK Mishra, Mohan driver claim, Shivam Mishra, VIP Road accident

Kanpur, Feb. 11 — The investigation into the high-profile Lamborghini crash in Kanpur took a dramatic turn on Wednesday after Mohan, identified as the designated driver of the luxury vehicle, claimed that he and not Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco businessman KK Mishra was driving at the time of the accident. Police, however, reiterated that available evidence clearly points to Shivam as the driver. Speaking to reporters outside a local court, Mohan alleged that the accident occurred after Shivam, who was seated beside him, suffered a sudden seizure moments before the vehicle rammed into pedestrians on VIP Road. “I was…

11 Feb

Delhi Police Seeks Clarification from Penguin India Over Alleged Leak of Gen Naravane’s Unreleased Memoir

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New Delhi, Feb. 11 — The Delhi Police Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin Random House India seeking explanations regarding the reported circulation of an unpublished book by former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on social media, officials said on Wednesday. The notice comes amid growing controversy over the status of the memoir and allegations that unauthorised versions of the manuscript were being shared in digital and other formats ahead of its official release. The dispute has drawn attention from the publisher, the former Army Chief, and prominent political leaders. According to a senior police officer, the…

11 Feb

Centre Tells Supreme Court Sonam Wangchuk ‘Fit and Hale’, Rules Out Release on Health Grounds

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiahealth grounds, Ladakh protests, National Security Act, preventive detention, Sonam Wangchuk, Supreme Court

New Delhi, Feb. 11 — The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, is medically stable and cannot be released on health grounds. Appearing before a bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice P.B. Varale, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that Wangchuk, lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail since September 26, 2025, has undergone 24 medical examinations and is “fit, hale and hearty.” “He had some digestive issues and is being treated. There is nothing alarming. The grounds for detention continue to exist. It will not be possible…

11 Feb

Sitharaman Defends Union Budget 2026-27, Announces Medical Hubs and Support for Labour-Intensive Sectors

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndialabour-intensive sectors, Lok Sabha, medical hubs, Nirmala Sitharaman, textile parks, Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 11 — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday addressed the Lok Sabha, outlining key priorities of the Union Budget 2026-27 and emphasizing employment generation through sector-focused investments. Responding to discussions on the Budget, Sitharaman said the government plans to establish medical hubs across several states, a move aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure while creating substantial job opportunities. She noted that the initiative would not only improve access to quality medical services but also boost local economies through allied industries and services. Highlighting the government’s employment strategy, the Finance Minister said special attention would be given to…