Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

04 Dec

PM Modi Marks International Cheetah Day, Highlights India’s Conservation Gains

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on International Cheetah Day, celebrating India’s recent strides in re-establishing the world’s fastest land animal on Indian soil. In a message shared on social media, he lauded wildlife enthusiasts, conservation teams and local communities for contributing to what he described as a revival of “lost ecological heritage.” Modi recalled that it has been three years since the Centre launched Project Cheetah, a flagship initiative aimed at reintroducing the species to India after it vanished from the subcontinent decades ago. He said the programme was envisioned not only to…

04 Dec

Flight Chaos Persists at Chandigarh Airport as IndiGo Battles System-Wide Disruptions

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Travellers at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport woke up to yet another morning of uncertainty on Thursday, with IndiGo’s operational meltdown stretching into its third consecutive day. Early morning schedules took a hit as five outbound flights and two inbound services were delayed, leaving passengers scrambling to replan their travel. IndiGo’s troubles are not limited to Chandigarh. On Wednesday alone, the carrier scrapped over 100 flights nationwide, while dozens more departed behind schedule. The widespread disruption has sparked concern across the aviation sector, given the airline’s dominance in India’s domestic market. Regulator seeks answers With the situation…

04 Dec

IndiGo cancels over 100 flights amid worsening crew shortage; delays across major airports

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National Times Bureau :- IndiGo’s operations faced a major setback on Thursay as India’s largest airline cancelled more than 100 flights across the country and reported widespread delays, with staffing shortages emerging as the primary challenge, sources said. Passengers flying out of key airports, including Bengaluru and Mumbai, were left coping with long queues and extended waiting times as the airline struggled to deploy adequate cockpit and cabin crew. The situation, which began deteriorating late Tuesday, escalated further by Wednesday morning, impacting flight schedules nationwide. In an official statement, IndiGo confirmed the disruptions but cited a combination of reasons behind…

04 Dec

Premier Danielle Smith and 14 UCP MLAs Face Unprecedented Recall Petitions Across Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has entered uncharted political territory as Premier Danielle Smith and fourteen members of her United Conservative Party caucus face officially approved recall petitions, marking the largest and most coordinated recall effort since the province introduced recall legislation. The surge of petitions reflects rapidly growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of major issues, from education disputes to governance concerns.The recall wave began gaining momentum in late November, when Elections Alberta confirmed that petitions targeting fourteen UCP MLAs had met the requirements to move forward. The applications, filed by citizens across the province, accuse the MLAs of…

03 Dec

BJP Cites Maniben Patel’s Diary to Defend Rajnath Singh’s Remarks on Nehru and Babri Masjid

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New Delhi, December 3, 2025— The BJP on Wednesday leaned on a book written by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s daughter, Maniben Patel, to reinforce Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s claim that Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use public money to build the Babri mosque. The party also highlighted Nehru’s discomfort with some South Indian temples, accusing Congress of ignoring historical records.The Congress had earlier dismissed Singh’s statement as a “lie” and a “WhatsApp university story,” arguing that the defence minister should refrain from following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s style of political attacks. Singh made the claim during a public address in Gujarat’s Vadodara…

03 Dec

DGCA Seeks Explanation from IndiGo as Massive Flight Disruptions Hit Passengers

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New Delhi, December 3— India’s aviation regulator DGCA has launched an investigation into widespread disruptions across IndiGo’s network and has directed the airline to provide a detailed explanation for the surge in flight cancellations and delays.IndiGo, the country’s largest carrier, cancelled more than 100 flights on Wednesday across multiple airports, while several other services faced long delays. The airline continued to struggle with major operational challenges, with a shortage of crew emerging as the key reason behind the disruptions. IndiGo said it will implement calibrated schedule adjustments over the next 48 hours to stabilise operations.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation…

03 Dec

Calgary Vedic Academy to Host Free 4th Annual Day Celebration on December 20

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Vedic Academy (CVA) will host its 4th Annual Day Celebration on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Southview Community Centre, offering a full day of cultural and spiritual festivities with complimentary admission for all. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and invites families from across the community to enjoy an uplifting program featuring drama, dance, sloka recitation, soulful kirtan, and traditional cuisine. While speaking with National Times, Krishna Vidhya Das mentioned that this year's celebration includes the academy's first graduation ceremony, recognizing the accomplishments of its students, along with a special…

03 Dec

Two Delhi University Colleges get bomb threat emails; police on site

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National Times Bureau :- Two colleges under Delhi University were thrown into panic on Wednesday morning after they received bomb threat emails, prompting swift action from security agencies. The threats were reported at Ramjas College in North Campus and Desh Bandhu College in Kalkaji. As soon as the information surfaced, teams from the Delhi Police along with the bomb disposal squad reached both campuses and began thorough inspections. Authorities confirmed that no suspicious items have been found so far, and the searches are still underway. Officials said that further updates will be shared once the investigation progresses. This incident comes…

03 Dec

Delhi MCD Bypolls: BJP Dominates with 7 Wins, AAP Claims 3, Congress Enters Fray

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strengthened its position in Delhi’s civic politics by winning 7 out of 12 seats in the recent MCD by-elections, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 3 seats and Congress recorded its first victory in the polls. The All India Forward Bloc also won a seat, highlighting the multi-party contest. High-stakes contest under tight security Counting for the bypolls began at 8 am at 10 counting centres across Delhi, with paramilitary forces and police personnel deployed to ensure smooth proceedings. The elections were seen as a key indicator of voter…

03 Dec

SC grants humanitarian entry to pregnant woman, child sent to Bangladesh amid citizenship dispute

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Wednesday intervened in a contentious deportation case, permitting a pregnant woman and her young son—both reportedly pushed into Bangladesh earlier this year—to re-enter India on humanitarian grounds. Top court steps in, asks Bengal to ensure medical aid A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, sitting with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, directed the West Bengal government to take custody of the eight-year-old child and ensure that the woman, Sunali Khatun, receives full medical assistance. The court specifically asked the Birbhum district Chief Medical Officer to oversee her treatment and safety. Solicitor General Tushar…