Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

13 Dec

Surrey Mayor Outraged as Extortion Suspects Seek Refugee Status to Avoid Deportation

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Surrey, (Rajeev Sharma): A mounting controversy surrounding public safety and immigration protocols has erupted in British Columbia, following the submission of refugee claims by fifteen individuals implicated in a widespread extortion investigation. This development has prompted Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke to express vehement criticism, stating that she is “appalled” by the exploitation of Canada's asylum system by individuals accused of serious criminal offenses. The suspects in question, identified by the B.C. Extortion Task Force, are allegedly linked to a series of violent incidents that have plagued Surrey throughout the year. Law enforcement agencies have documented over one hundred extortion-related cases,…

12 Dec

Centre Bars Agencies from Taking Anmol Bishnoi’s Physical Custody for One Year

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New Delhi, December 12, 2025 — The Union Home Ministry has issued a special directive restricting the physical custody of gangster Anmol Bishnoi for an entire year, citing heightened security concerns. Sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said the order, issued under Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), bars all state police forces and investigating agencies from taking Bishnoi into their custody.Under the directive, any agency that needs to question Bishnoi will have to conduct the interrogation inside Tihar Jail itself. Officials said the step aims to mitigate risks linked to his criminal network and prevent…

12 Dec

SIT Files 3,500-Page Chargesheet in Zubeen Garg Death Case in Guwahati Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAssam investigation, Guwahati court, SIT chargesheet, Zubeen Garg death

Guwahati, December 12, 2025— A Special Investigation Team probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg submitted a massive chargesheet at the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Guwahati on Friday, marking a major development in the high-profile case. Officials said the document spans more than 3,500 pages and was brought in four large trunks along with supporting evidence.The nine-member SIT arrived at the court complex in a convoy of six vehicles, underscoring the scale and seriousness of the investigation. Garg died on September 19 in Singapore while swimming in the sea, after which the Assam government set up a high-level probe…

12 Dec

Indian Railways Records Historic Low in Train Accidents as Safety Investments Surge

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New Delhi, December 12, 2025— Passenger safety on Indian Railways has reached a record high, with consequential train accidents dropping sharply from an annual average of 171 between 2004 and 2014 to just 11 so far in 2025–26, the Ministry of Railways said on Friday.Officials credited the dramatic improvement to sustained investments, modern technology and stricter safety protocols. Safety-related expenditure has nearly tripled over the past decade, rising from ₹39,463 crore in 2013–14 to ₹1,16,470 crore in the current fiscal year.The ministry highlighted a major expansion in fog safety devices, which are vital during low-visibility winters. Their numbers have soared…

12 Dec

India Switches to Short-Term Business Visas for Chinese Technicians Amid Rising Applications

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiabusiness visa, Chinese technicians, India-China relations, visa policy

New Delhi, December 12, 2025— India has revised its visa policy to better manage a growing number of short-term business visa requests from Chinese nationals, officials said on Friday. The changes are intended to simplify entry for technicians and specialists without easing the strict security checks already in place.The surge in visa applications follows the October 2024 understanding between India and China to end their prolonged military standoff in Ladakh and gradually normalise ties. Many recent applicants are technical experts who visit India briefly to install or service machinery at industrial units.Previously, these visitors were issued employment or “E” visas…

12 Dec

Six gulf countries ban Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar over ‘anti-Pakistan’ stance

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National Times Bureau :- Ranveer Singh’s new spy film Dhurandhar is doing well in India, but it has run into trouble overseas, especially in the Middle East. The movie has been banned in six Gulf countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — because authorities reportedly felt it shows Pakistan in a negative light. This ban has once again sparked discussion about how Indian movies with India-Pakistan themes often face strict checks in the Gulf. Reports say the filmmakers tried to release Dhurandhar in these countries, which are important markets for Bollywood, but they didn’t get…

12 Dec

Shashi Tharoor skips Rahul Gandhi-led meeting for Congress MPs, third time in a row

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National Times Bureau :- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor skipped a meeting of the party’s Lok Sabha MPs chaired by Rahul Gandhi on Friday, raising fresh questions within the party about why he keeps missing important discussions. Party sources said Tharoor had informed the leadership beforehand, though the Congress chief whip said he didn’t know the reason for his absence. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, has recently faced criticism for comments that some believe were too soft on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. He missed Friday’s meeting as well as several other Congress Lok Sabha meetings in recent weeks.…

12 Dec

Ontario Sees $772M Investment Surge, Nearly 700 Jobs Through Major Expansions

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ONTARIO (Rajeev Sharma): A series of significant expansion projects in Ontario’s manufacturing, life sciences, and technology sectors are set to generate nearly 700 new jobs and attract a total investment of $772 million, provincial officials announced. Beverage Manufacturing Expansion in MississaugaHomegrown beverage producer Lee Li Holdings is investing $387 million to expand operations through its subsidiaries First Choice Beverage Inc., Global Beverage and Logistics Centre Inc., and Imperial Chilled Juice Inc. The project includes an upgraded plant and a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Mississauga. The facility will feature AI-driven production, automated warehousing, and sustainable manufacturing practices aimed at reducing energy…

12 Dec

Alberta’s Childcare System Strained as Rising Costs and Growing Demand Clash

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CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): For parents in Alberta, securing affordable childcare is becoming increasingly difficult, as rising costs and a growing population put unprecedented pressure on the system. For Calgary mother Rachel Kert, the struggle is a daily reality. A full-time substitute teacher and single parent of three, Kert juggles work schedules and childcare needs, constantly adjusting her hours to align with her children’s daycare availability. “It’s tough, really tough. As a single mom, it keeps getting more difficult to maintain a stress-free life,” Kert said. “I have to keep asking my managers for different schedules almost every week because of…

12 Dec

Fresh Name From Punjab Surfaces in Kap’s Café Shootings in Canada

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LUDHIANA (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): Investigators probing the three shootings at Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Canada have identified another youth from Punjab as a central figure in the conspiracy, deepening the cross-border trail of the case. Authorities in Canada, supported by Indian central agencies, have named Sukhwinder “Seepu” of Brahampur village in Raikot as a key planner behind the attacks. His name emerged soon after the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon — linked to the Goldy Dhillon gang — from Jawaddi village on November 28. Police sources in Raikot say they have been quietly instructed to…