Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

20 Jan

Indian tourist found dead under mysterious circumstances at music festival in Phuket

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National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old Indian national was found dead under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Phuket, Thailand. The cause behind the death has not been ascertained yet. The incident occurred during the early hours of January 18, Sunday, in Phuket, where the three-day music festival attracted thousands of national and international tourists. The deceased has been identified as Jaisaksham, a 28-year-old Indian national. According to the reports, he was rushed to Thalang Hospital in Phuket’s Thalang district late on Saturday night after displaying disturbing behaviour following his visit to the Electric Daisy Carnival. Despite receiving…

20 Jan

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended over alleged obscene videos

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National Times Bureau :- The Karnataka government on Tuesday placed senior DGP-rank officer Ramachandra Rao under suspension after a video allegedly showing him in intimate moments with multiple women inside his office went viral on social media. The move followed mounting controversy and public outrage over the officer’s alleged conduct while on duty. The matter reached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday, who sought a detailed briefing from the concerned department. By the next day, the state government decided to suspend the senior police official. Sources said the Chief Minister was angered after viewing the footage and asked for an explanation…

19 Jan

Canada Weighs Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions Over NATO Exercises

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Ottawa 9rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering deploying a small contingent of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Greenland to participate in NATO military exercises, a move that could further strain relations with the United States amid escalating tariff threats by President Donald Trump. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Canadian government has drafted plans for a limited deployment alongside forces from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and other allied nations. The source confirmed an earlier report by CBC News, while noting that no final decision has yet been taken by the Prime Minister. The…

19 Jan

Laurentian University Faculty Go on Strike After Talks Collapse

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Sudbury, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Faculty members, academic librarians and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have gone on strike after mediated contract negotiations with the university reached an impasse. The strike came into effect at 12:01 am on Monday, following the breakdown of talks on Sunday afternoon, the union said. In a media release, LUFA president Fabrice Colin said faculty members had already made significant sacrifices to help the university survive its financial crisis and insolvency proceedings. “We made enormous sacrifices to keep Laurentian alive,” Colin said. “Throughout the insolvency process, we did our part to save…

19 Jan

Canada’s Top Court Hears Challenge to Quebec Ban on Random Police Traffic Stops

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Ottawa, January 19, 2026: The Supreme Court of Canada on Monday began hearing arguments in a landmark Quebec case that could have far-reaching implications for policing practices across the country, particularly the legality of random police traffic stops. The case centres on a challenge by the Quebec government to a lower court ruling that struck down provisions allowing police to conduct traffic stops without cause, finding that such powers contributed to racial profiling and violated constitutional rights. The matter originated from a legal challenge filed by Joseph-Christopher Luamba, a Montreal resident, who alleged that he was repeatedly stopped by police…

19 Jan

Mark Carney Calls Chinese EV Deal a ‘Chance’ for Ontario’s Auto Industry Amid Criticism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney described the recent agreement with China on electric vehicles as a potential boost for Ontario and Canadian autoworkers, despite concerns from Premier Doug Ford and the Canadian Auto Workers union. Speaking at a news conference in Doha, Carney said Chinese companies have shown interest in producing “affordable” electric vehicles in Canada, signaling opportunities for local industry. “We’ve had direct conversations with Chinese companies expressing explicit interest in partnering with Canadian firms,” Carney said. “We’ll see what comes to pass. This is an opportunity for Ontario, for workers, and for Canada, done in a…

19 Jan

December Floods in B.C. Cause Nearly $900M in Insured Losses, IBC Calls for Faster Investment in Resilience

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Severe storms and flooding that swept across southern British Columbia and parts of Alberta in December have resulted in significant insured damages, with estimates approaching $900 million, according to data from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ) cited by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). The Fraser Valley was particularly hard-hit, accounting for roughly $74 million of the losses, primarily affecting homes and businesses. Floodwaters breached borders into Abbotsford-area neighborhoods and farmland, inundating poultry barns and prompting emergency evacuations, reports said. IBC emphasized that these recurring flood events underline the urgent need for the province to…

19 Jan

Deadly Wildfires Sweep Through Chile, Killing 18 and Displacing Tens of Thousands

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Chile (Rajeev Sharma): Central and southern Chile are grappling with catastrophic wildfires that have claimed at least 18 lives, destroyed hundreds of homes, and forced tens of thousands to flee, officials said Sunday. The blazes, fueled by a severe heat wave, have already consumed more than 8,500 hectares (21,000 acres) of forest. Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in the Biobío and Ñuble regions, about 500 kilometers south of the capital, Santiago. The measure allows the government to coordinate more closely with the military and emergency services to contain the over two dozen active fires raging across…

19 Jan

Delhi on high alert: Security beefed up after posters of wanted terrorists put up at metro stations, markets

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National Times Bureau :- Days before the Republic Day, the national capital has been put on high alert as the security agencies intensified surveillance to prevent any untoward incident. According to police officials, the posters primarily feature suspects linked to terror outfits such as Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Al-Qaeda. The move aims to involve the public in identifying potential threats, as millions of commuters pass through major transit hubs every day. Police officials said the posters highlight individuals associated with terror organisations like Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Al-Qaeda. The purpose is to encourage public participation in identifying possible threats, as…

19 Jan

Spain tragedy: 21 killed, over 100 injured as high-speed train derails, rams into another train

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National Times Bureau :- At least 21 people lost their lives and about 100 others were injured when a high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming service near the town of Adamuz in southern Spain on Sunday evening, police and state broadcaster RTVE reported. The collision happened in Córdoba province and involved an Iryo high-speed train travelling from Málaga to Madrid and a Renfe train heading from Madrid to Huelva. Reuters cited police confirming the death toll, while RTVE said that at least 25 of the injured were in critical condition. According to Spain’s rail operator Adif, the accident…