Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

28 Nov

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Chandigarh Station Redevelopment Work

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, today undertook a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing redevelopment work at the Chandigarh Railway Station. The Minister was briefed by senior officials regarding the progress of the station's modernization project. Following the detailed review, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed his satisfaction with the progress of redevelopment of Chandigarh station. During the inspection, Shri Ravneet Singh, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager Northern Railway and senior officials were present. While addressing the media at Chandigarh…

28 Nov

YYC Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Reopen West Runway

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary International Airport (YYC) today celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the official reopening of its West Runway following an extensive reconstruction and upgrade project. The event was attended by airport officials, industry partners, and city representatives, who gathered to commemorate the reinstatement of one of the airport's most critical infrastructure assets.According to YYC, the first aircraft is scheduled to utilize the runway tomorrow, marking the commencement of phased operations. The West Runway is expected to resume full operational capacity on December 2nd. The reopening is anticipated to enhance airport efficiency, reduce delays, and…

27 Nov

Siddaramaiah–Shivakumar Rift Escalates as Power-Sharing Debate Turns Public

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Bengaluru, November 27, 2025: The ongoing tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar erupted into an open war of words on Thursday, sharpening the debate over who will lead the state for the remaining term of the Congress government.As the government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year tenure on November 20, Siddaramaiah reiterated that he intends to complete the full term. Shivakumar, however, renewed his push for a leadership change, widely seen as a reminder of the unconfirmed power-sharing pact reportedly discussed in 2023.In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said, “The mandate given by the…

27 Nov

Carney Poised to Announce Deal With Alberta, Opening Door to New Pipeline and Policy Shift

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to reveal a major agreement with Alberta on Thursday that could revive the possibility of a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. In return, Ottawa is preparing to introduce tougher environmental rules and ease some of its existing climate policies.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has described the negotiations as a “grand bargain,” centred on advancing the Pathways Alliance carbon-capture project while also pushing ahead with a long-sought pipeline to the Pacific. The deal comes after months of back-and-forth between federal and provincial officials.Speaking in Ottawa a day before the announcement, Carney…

27 Nov

Supreme Court Asks Samay Raina, Other Comedians to Host Shows for Disabled Community After Mocking Row

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed comedian Samay Raina and four others to organise regular events that highlight the achievements of persons with disabilities and raise funds for their medical needs. The order follows a controversy triggered by a video in which the group was accused of mocking individuals with physical disabilities.The Court instructed them to hold at least two shows every month, featuring specially-abled people, particularly those suffering from rare conditions such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The bench, led by Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, clarified that the directive is not punitive but…

27 Nov

Top Court to revisit Delhi–NCR pollution crisis as air quality worsens

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has decided to once again turn its attention to the persistent air pollution crisis in the Delhi–NCR region, listing a key plea for hearing on December 3. The court said on Thursday that the issue cannot be handled through one-time intervention and needs continuous, expert-based monitoring. The matter was mentioned before a Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi by senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who assists the court as amicus curiae. Singh informed the Bench that the spike in pollution levels has reached a worrying threshold, describing the situation…

27 Nov

‘Act of Terror’: Trump Sends Additional Troops After Two Soldiers Shot Near White House

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National Times Bureau :- President Donald Trump strongly condemned the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, calling it a “terrible attack” and “an act of terror.” He ordered the Pentagon to send 500 more troops to Washington, DC. The two soldiers from the West Virginia National Guard were attacked on Wednesday afternoon just a few blocks from the White House, leading to an immediate lockdown as police and security forces rushed to the scene. At the time of the incident, Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida for Thanksgiving. "On the eve of the Thanksgiving…

27 Nov

Three arrested in Hong Kong building fire that killed 44, over 300 missing

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National Times Bureau :- At least 44 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after Hong Kong’s worst fire in 30 years tore through high-rise apartment buildings covered in flammable bamboo scaffolding. The blaze broke out on Wednesday in the Tai Po area. According to local media, police have arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the incident. The fire started in the afternoon at the bamboo scaffolding on the outside of a 32-storey building under renovation and quickly spread to seven other towers within the same eight-building complex. Strong winds and construction netting helped the…

27 Nov

Prime Minister Carney Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Safeguard and Transform Canada’s Steel and Lumber Sectors

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney announced far-reaching measures to protect and strengthen Canada's steel and softwood lumber industries amidst intensifying global trade instability, particularly in light of significant shifts in U.S. trade policy. The government positioned these initiatives as crucial steps toward reducing Canada's reliance on a single trade partner and building a more resilient, self-sufficient economy.The new strategy imposes stricter restrictions on foreign steel imports, substantially lowering tariff rate quota levels for countries without free trade agreements with Canada and for non-CUSMA free trade partners. A new global tariff of 25 per cent will be levied on…

26 Nov

India–Russia Relations Set for Major Boost Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s December Visit

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New Delhi, November 26, 2025 — India and Russia are preparing to deepen their strategic partnership ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected visit to New Delhi next month. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that preparations for the 23rd annual bilateral summit are in full swing, with MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal saying the dates for Putin’s early December visit will be announced soon.“Both countries are working hard to make this a success. We expect an improvement in ties when President Putin visits,” Jaiswal said, signalling renewed momentum in the relationship despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of expanding sanctions.In…