Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

24 Jan

ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup After Travel Refusal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBangladesh Cricket Board, ICC, Jay Shah, Scotland Cricket, T20 World Cup

New Delhi, January 24, 2026: The International Cricket Council has formally informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that the national team has been replaced by Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India citing security concerns, sources said. The decision was finalised on Friday in Dubai, where senior ICC officials, including chairman Jay Shah, were present. An official communication was sent late in the evening to BCB chairman Aminul Islam Bulbul, stating that Bangladesh had forfeited its place in the tournament after failing to confirm participation within the stipulated deadline. According to an ICC official…

24 Jan

Major Airlines Cancel Middle East Flights as Fears Mount Over Possible U.S. Strike on Iran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsairline cancellations, aviation safety, Middle East Flights, US-Iran tensions

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Major international airlines have abruptly cancelled flights to the Middle East amid growing fears of a possible U.S. military strike on Iran, causing significant disruption for global travelers and raising safety concerns across key air routes. On Saturday, European carriers Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, and Swiss International Air Lines announced the suspension of flights to destinations including Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, citing volatile security conditions and the threat of potential missile or drone activity. In North America, United Airlines and Air Canada also cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, with both carriers pointing…

24 Jan

IndiGo Gives Up Over 700 Airport Slots After Regulator Cuts Winter Schedule

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaairport slots, Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA, Indian aviation, IndiGo, winter schedule cut

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has relinquished more than 700 airport slots at domestic airports following a 10 per cent reduction in its winter flight schedule imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) earlier this month, officials familiar with the matter said. Airport slots, which are fixed time windows allocated for aircraft take-offs and landings at congested airports, are critical for smooth flight operations. The surrendered slots apply to the January–March 2026 period and stem directly from the DGCA’s decision to curb frequent last-minute cancellations and improve operational stability. According to sources, IndiGo has submitted…

24 Jan

Polar Vortex Triggers Extreme Cold Across Canada, Wind Chills Plunge to –55°C

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): An intense Arctic cold wave has gripped most of Canada this weekend, prompting widespread cold weather warnings from Prince Edward Island to eastern Alberta, as a powerful polar vortex drives temperatures to dangerous lows. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) warned that wind chill values in parts of the Prairies could feel as cold as –55°C, as an Arctic air mass settles firmly over the country. The extreme cold is expected to persist through the weekend before conditions gradually improve in some regions. ECCC meteorologist Trudy Kidd said the cold snap is linked to a weakened polar…

24 Jan

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over Trade Deal With China

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Ottawa/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a sweeping 100 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Ottawa proceeds with its newly announced trade agreement with China. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump strongly criticised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, warning against what he described as Canada becoming a transit hub for Chinese exports into the US market. “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the USA,” Trump said.…

24 Jan

RCMP Task Force Probes 111 Foreign Nationals in Extortion Network; Majority Linked to Punjab, New Details on Overseas Gangsters Surface

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Chandigarh/Vancouver: A special task force formed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia is currently investigating 111 foreign nationals in connection with a series of extortion cases, with a significant number of the suspects reportedly tracing their origins to Punjab. Officials associated with the probe clarified that the investigation is being conducted strictly on the basis of evidence and intelligence inputs, and not with the intent to target any specific community. The inquiry relies heavily on CCTV recordings, digital trails, financial data and forensic material to establish links between suspects and the alleged crimes. The task force…

24 Jan

Young Man from Khalra Killed in Tragic Road Accident in the United States

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, World NewsAmerica, Khalra Village, Punjab, Youth Died

National Times Bureau :- A heartbreaking incident has emerged from the United States, where a 25-year-old youth from Khalra in Punjab lost his life in a fatal road accident. The deceased, identified as Deepkaran Singh, son of Kuldeep Singh, had moved to the US around one and a half years ago in search of better employment opportunities. According to family sources, Deepkaran was residing in San Francisco, California. The accident occurred on January 21 when he was returning home after work. A speeding vehicle allegedly rammed into his car from behind, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to a…

24 Jan

Suicide bombing rocks wedding celebrations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, seven killed

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National Times Bureau :- At least seven people lost their lives and 25 others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest during a wedding ceremony in Pakistan’s volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday. The attack took place at the home of Noor Alam Mehsud, a pro-government community figure in Dera Ismail Khan district, according to local police. The explosion triggered chaos at the crowded event, leaving debris and blood scattered across the scene. Guests were reportedly dancing when the blast occurred, and the impact caused the roof to collapse, complicating rescue operations and trapping several people under…

24 Jan

Canada-Wide Manhunt Ends at Vancouver Airport in Explosive Minor Abuse Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada

Lethbridge ( Rajeev Sharma): A Taber, Alberta man wanted in connection with a disturbing case involving multiple minors has been arrested upon his return to Canada. According to a media release from the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), Yuvraaz Singh, a resident of Taber, was taken into custody at Vancouver International Airport on January 19 after arriving in Canada from abroad. Singh had been the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant following an investigation that began in April 2025 in Lethbridge. Police said officers were called to a hotel in Lethbridge to assist in recovering property when they discovered Singh in…

23 Jan

Delhi Metro to Start Services at 3 AM on Republic Day to Ease Travel to Kartavya Path

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Metro, DMRC special services, Kartavya Path parade, Republic Day 2026, Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi, January 24 — As the nation gears up to mark the 77th Republic Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced special operating hours on January 26 to facilitate smooth movement of commuters heading towards Kartavya Path and other Republic Day venues. In an official statement issued on Friday, the DMRC said that metro services on all lines will commence at 3 am on Monday. Trains will run at a frequency of 15 minutes between 3 am and 6 am, following which the normal daily schedule will come into effect for the rest of the day. The decision…