Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

21 Feb

Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariffs Following Supreme Court Ruling

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington D.C ( Bureau).: Immediately after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court limiting his authority over trade, Donald Trump announced a new executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imported goods from around the world. The tariff, enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, is set to take effect in three days. Officials confirmed that, under current law, the measure can remain in place for 150 days unless extended by U.S. Congress. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled last year that Trump had exceeded his trade authority when imposing broad tariffs without congressional approval. The…

21 Feb

Alberta Tourism Records Historic $15.2 Billion in Visitor Spending for 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s tourism sector achieved a new benchmark in 2025, with visitor expenditures totaling $15.2 billion, setting a historic record for the province. The figures reflect robust domestic and international travel demand, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and highlighting Alberta’s growing appeal as a travel destination. The surge in spending is driven by a combination of Alberta’s renowned natural attractions, including Banff and Jasper National Parks, major urban centers such as Calgary and Edmonton, and a calendar of cultural and recreational events. The increase also reflects rising travel confidence following the easing of global pandemic-related restrictions. Government officials emphasized…

20 Feb

Canada Top Court to Examine Limits on Challenging Rail Service Rulings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case that could redefine how railway companies contest regulatory findings related to service obligations. At the centre of the dispute is a November 2023 decision by the Canadian Transportation Agency, which determined that Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) failed to meet its statutory service responsibilities to Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc., a major forestry producer. The agency, a quasi-judicial body operating under the Canadian Transportation Act, has the authority to adjudicate complaints involving federally regulated transportation providers. Under that law, parties may appeal agency decisions to the…

20 Feb

U.S. Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariffs on Canada and Dozens of Nations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, US

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark ruling with major implications for global commerce, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a series of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, concluding that he exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers to levy duties on Canada, Mexico and numerous other countries. In a majority opinion authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court held that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president unilateral authority to impose sweeping tariffs. The judgment affirms earlier lower court decisions that found the measures unlawful. The tariffs were introduced…

20 Feb

Mother’s Testimony Highlights Paranoia and Cryptic Messages in Winnipeg Mass Shooting Trial

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCourt of King’s Bench, Jamie Felix, Mary Felix Testimony, West Broadway Homicide, Winnipeg Mass Shooting Trial

Winnipeg (Rajeev Sharma): The trial of Jamie Felix, accused of a 2023 mass shooting in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighborhood, heard emotional testimony from the defendant's mother regarding his deteriorating mental state and troubling communications. Mary Felix told the Court of King’s Bench on Thursday that she contacted authorities herself after hearing rumors of her son’s involvement in the violence at a local rooming house. Driven by what she described as a mix of concern and intuition, she provided police with screenshots of Facebook messages exchanged with her son in the immediate aftermath of the killings, which claimed five lives. During…

20 Feb

TRCA Warns GTA Residents of Rising Water Levels Amid Rain and Melting Snow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is urging residents across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to exercise caution near rivers, streams and other bodies of water as melting snow and rainfall are expected to create hazardous conditions on Friday. In a Watershed Conditions Statement, the agency said widespread flooding is not anticipated in TRCA watersheds. However, the combination of rainfall, warmer temperatures and snowmelt could cause water levels to rise and flows to accelerate. “Due to the total rainfall expected combined with warmer temperatures and melting snow, all rivers may rise and flow faster than usual,”…

20 Feb

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsHilary Knight, Megan Keller, Milan Cortina 2026, Taylor Heise, USA vs Canada, Women's Hockey Gold

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics

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…