Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

06 Apr

Canara Bank Officer Caught Stealing Over ₹10 Lakh from Vrindavan Temple Donation Boxes

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Vrindavan, April 6, 2025 — A Canara Bank officer was arrested Saturday after being caught on CCTV allegedly stealing around ₹10 lakh from donation boxes at the revered Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.The accused, Abhinav Saxena, a resident of Rampur currently living in Mathura, was nabbed during the monthly donation count. Footage showed him stuffing bundles of ₹500 and ₹200 notes into his clothes.Police Circle Officer Sandeep Kumar confirmed Saxena was caught red-handed on temple premises. “He was found with ₹1,28,600 during a frisk in front of witnesses. On interrogation, he confessed to stealing ₹8,55,300 over the previous…

06 Apr

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Appearance at Vatican, Shares Message of Hope Amid Recovery

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Vatican City, April 6, 2025 — Pope Francis made an unannounced and emotional appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, his first public outing since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after battling life-threatening pneumonia.The 88-year-old pontiff was wheeled to the front of the altar during a special Jubilee Mass dedicated to the sick and health workers. As he appeared, the crowd stood and applauded. “Good Sunday to everyone,” he greeted them, tapping the microphone for sound. “Thank you very much.”His voice, while still fragile, carried more strength than during his brief remarks outside Gemelli Hospital on March 23.…

06 Apr

Modi, Lankan President Launch Key Railway Projects Built with Indian Aid

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Anuradhapura, April 6, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake jointly inaugurated two major railway projects in Sri Lanka on Sunday, marking a milestone in India-Sri Lanka development ties.The leaders unveiled the refurbished 128-km Maho-Omanthai railway line, upgraded with Indian assistance of USD 91.27 million. They also launched the construction of an advanced signaling system from Maho to Anuradhapura, funded by an Indian grant of USD 14.89 million.“These landmark railway modernization projects represent a major step in strengthening north-south rail connectivity in Sri Lanka,” officials said.The upgraded infrastructure is expected to enable faster and…

06 Apr

Spiritual Leaders Are Our True Guides, Says Union Minister Manohar Lal

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Addresses second day of annual festival at Sanskrit college in Gurugram’s PataudiChandigarh, April 6 – Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, emphasized the importance of saints and spiritual leaders as true guides in comprehending the deep teachings of India's ancient scriptures. Speaking as the chief guest on the second day of the annual three-day festival at Hari Mandir Sanskrit College in Pataudi, Gurugram, he said the Sanatan tradition holds a rich legacy of spiritual knowledge.The Union Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 is gaining momentum through public…

06 Apr

Nadda Clarifies Waqf Law Intent, Emphasizes BJP’s Growth on Foundation Day

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New Delhi, April 6, 2025 — BJP President JP Nadda clarified on Sunday that the central government does not seek control over Waqf Boards but only aims to ensure lawful management that benefits the Muslim community through education, healthcare, and employment.Speaking at the BJP headquarters in Delhi during the party’s 46th foundation day celebrations, Nadda addressed concerns arising from the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He emphasized that the new law demands accountability and adherence to rules from those overseeing Waqf properties.“We do not seek to control the Waqf Board,” Nadda said. “We only ask that those operating it…

06 Apr

Parliament Hill Lockdown Ends Peacefully, 31-Year-Old Man Charged

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Ottawa, April 6, 2025 — A tense hours-long lockdown at Parliament Hill on Saturday ended without injuries after Ottawa police arrested a 31-year-old man who entered the East Block and made threats to public safety.According to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), the incident began around 2:40 p.m. when the man entered the security screening area of the East Block and started issuing threats. He was quickly isolated to the screening zone as the Parliamentary Protective Service and OPS initiated an evacuation of the building and surrounding area.Authorities discovered several suspicious packages during the lockdown, but after thorough checks, no explosives,…

06 Apr

Indian National Dharmesh Kathireeya Killed in Suspected Hate Crime in Canada

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Ottawa, April 6, 2025 — A 27-year-old Indian national, Dharmesh Kathireeya, was fatally stabbed in what is being investigated as a suspected hate crime in Rockland, Ontario, a township near Canada’s capital. Kathireeya, originally from Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, had moved to Canada in 2019 as an international student and was currently working on a permit.The incident occurred Friday afternoon when Kathireeya was exiting a shared laundry room in his residential building. Witnesses said a white male neighbor in his 60s, who had previously hurled racial and anti-Indian slurs at Kathireeya and his wife, attacked him with a knife in…

06 Apr

Canadians See 2025 Federal Election as Most Crucial Yet Amid Trump Tensions

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Toronto, April 6, 2025 — A vast majority of Canadians believe the ongoing federal election is the most important in the country’s history, as tensions rise over threats to Canadian sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a recent Nanos Research survey, 86 per cent of respondents said this election matters more than previous ones.This sentiment was strongest in Ontario and British Columbia, where nearly 90 per cent of people expressed heightened concern. Even in regions with slightly lower figures—such as Quebec and the Prairies—support for the statement remained high, at 79.2 and 81.9 per cent respectively.Nik Nanos, chief…

05 Apr

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Rumored Romance Quashed as RJ Mahvash Confirms She’s Single

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Mumbai, April 5, 2025 — Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has found himself in the social media spotlight once again, this time over rumors surrounding his personal life following his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. The buzz intensified when Chahal was spotted with Instagram influencer and radio personality RJ Mahvash at the ICC Champions Trophy final.However, Mahvash has now set the record straight. In a candid podcast conversation, she confirmed she’s currently single and not interested in casual dating. “I don’t understand the concept of marriage in today’s time,” she said, explaining that she only dates with the intention of marriage and…

05 Apr

BookMyShow Delists Kunal Kamra Amid Shiv Sena Pressure, Comedian Yet to Respond to Police Notices

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Mumbai, April 5, 2025 — In a controversial move, ticketing giant BookMyShow has reportedly removed stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra from its listings following pressure from the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena functionary Rahool Kanal confirmed the action and publicly thanked BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani for what he described as “keeping the portal clean.”While BookMyShow has not officially commented, Kanal released a letter praising the platform for removing Kamra not only from ticket sales and promotions but also from the site’s search history. "Thank you for respecting our emotions and maintaining peace," Kanal wrote.He…