Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Jun

China Reaffirms Support for Bangladesh’s Teesta River Project and BRICS Ambitions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBRICS expansion, China Bangladesh relations, SCO dialogue partner, Tarique Rahman Beijing visit, Teesta River project

Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): China has officially backed Bangladesh’s participation in the BRICS alliance and endorsed its application to become a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while simultaneously reaffirming support for the controversial Teesta River development project. The announcements were formalized in a comprehensive joint communiqué issued following Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s high-profile five-day state visit to Beijing, where he held extensive bilateral discussions with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Amid simmering geopolitical anxieties in New Delhi regarding Beijing's expanding footprint in the subcontinent, Chinese officials asserted that the deepening bilateral cooperation is strictly a livelihood…

27 Jun

Search Operations Continue in Rajouri as Operation Sheruwali Crosses One-Month Mark

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRajouri

Rajouri (Rajeev Sharma): Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations in the forested stretches of Rajouri district as Operation Sheruwali entered its 36th day on Friday. The prolonged operation remains focused on clearing the dense Dorimal forests in the Gambir Mughlan area and ensuring there is no militant presence in the region. Joint teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security agencies, are continuing extensive search and surveillance activities across the challenging terrain. Officials said personnel are maintaining constant vigilance while carrying out systematic combing operations through thick forests and remote pockets. The operation has seen multiple security…

27 Jun

Six Dead as Pickup Falls into 500-Metre Gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla District

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

Rampur (Rajeev Sharma): A devastating road accident in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district claimed six lives after a pickup vehicle lost control and plunged into a gorge nearly 500 metres deep in the Rampur subdivision. The victims included the driver, a mother and her son, leaving the region in mourning. Officials said the accident took place while the pickup vehicle was returning after completing a milk delivery. During the journey, the driver had reportedly allowed five local passengers to board the vehicle. Moments later, the vehicle is believed to have veered off the mountainous road before crashing into the deep valley…

27 Jun

Canadian Police Arrest Punjabi-Origin Man in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scam

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Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Punjabi-origin resident of Brampton has been taken into custody by Canadian police in connection with an alleged investment fraud that investigators say caused losses of nearly $1.5 million to several investors, many of them senior citizens. The investigation, led by the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau, centres on a suspected Ponzi-style operation that allegedly lured victims with promises of secure investments and guaranteed financial returns. Police identified the accused as 62-year-old Navdeep Boparai, who allegedly persuaded investors to place money through his company, BLM Canada Corporation. Victims were reportedly told their investments would be channelled into…

27 Jun

Donald Trump Responds After Hyderabad Names Avenue in His Honour, Thanks India for the Recognition

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has welcomed the decision to name a prominent road in Hyderabad after him, describing the gesture as a special honour and thanking India for the recognition. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump shared a photograph from the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump Avenue, saying he was proud to become the first US President to have a road named after him in India. The avenue, situated beside the US Consulate in Hyderabad, was formally unveiled earlier this week in the presence of Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and US…

27 Jun

Arvind Kejriwal Seeks Divine Blessings in Ayodhya, Raises Questions Over Ram Temple Donation Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

Ayodhya (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal visited Ayodhya on Friday to offer prayers at Hanuman Garhi and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, combining a spiritual visit with a strong political message over the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in temple donations. Following his visit, Kejriwal addressed the media along with Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, alleging that the investigation into the donation case had failed to reach those occupying senior positions. He argued that the arrests made so far targeted only lower-level employees, while individuals responsible for overseeing the temple trust had not been brought under the scanner.…

27 Jun

Alberta Expands School Meal Program with $43 Million Investment to Support Students

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands more students across Alberta are set to benefit from expanded access to healthy school meals as the provincial and federal governments move ahead with the next phase of the Canada-Alberta National School Food Program. The two governments have confirmed action plans for the second and third years of the agreement, backed by nearly $43 million in joint funding aimed at strengthening school nutrition programs across the province. The initiative seeks to ensure that more children begin their school day with nutritious meals, improving both learning outcomes and overall well-being. Under the renewed funding framework, more than…

27 Jun

ASIRT Launches Probe Into Fatal Calgary Police Shooting on Deerfoot Trail

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has opened an investigation into a fatal police shooting involving members of the Calgary Police Service following a confrontation with a woman on Deerfoot Trail last weekend. According to preliminary information, officers were dispatched on June 21 after receiving reports of an erratic driver near the Deerfoot Meadows shopping district. Police located the compact SUV travelling northbound on Deerfoot Trail and brought it to a stop between Memorial Drive East and 16 Avenue N.E. at approximately 5:30 p.m. To secure the scene, officers halted traffic in the northbound lanes before…

27 Jun

Five GTA Men Face Trial in Alleged Kidnapping and Attempted Murder at Abandoned Orillia Gas Station

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Orillia, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Five men from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are facing trial after being charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and attempted murder of a Mississauga man at an abandoned gas station in downtown Orillia. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident occurred on September 27, 2025, when officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a vacant gas station located at the corner of Colborne Street East and Peter Street South. Police found a man bound and suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to hospital for emergency treatment and survived…

26 Jun

From Cowboy Vision to World-Class Festival: The Evolution of the Calgary Stampede into “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary Stampede history, Calgary Stampede traditions, Guy Weadick Big Four, Rangeland Derby chuckwagon, Treaty 7 Elbow River Camp

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Every July, the city of Calgary transforms into a celebration of Western heritage, culture, and community as millions of visitors gather for the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Stampede is far more than a rodeo it is a symbol of Alberta’s pioneering spirit, Indigenous heritage, agricultural roots, and multicultural identity. What began as one man’s bold vision in 1912 has grown into one of Canada’s most iconic festivals and one of the largest outdoor events in the world. The remarkable story of the Calgary Stampede began with Guy Weadick, an…