Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

22 Jan

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns USA against economic coercion, pledges unshakable NATO support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

DAVOS, Switzerland ( National Times Bureau): In a sharp rebuke to the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada will not be intimidated by threats of tariffs aimed at countries resisting U.S. attempts to influence Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Carney called such measures “reckless and counter productive”, warning they could fracture international trade and undermine global alliances. He emphasized that Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark, defending their sovereign right to decide their own future, while reaffirming Ottawa’s absolute commitment to NATO’s Article 5, the cornerstone of collective defence.“These tactics threaten not just…

22 Jan

Sajjan Kumar Found Not Guilty in Delhi Case Linked to 1984 Riot Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSajjan Kumar

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A Delhi court on Thursday cleared former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar of charges connected to alleged incidents of violence in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The decision brings an end to this particular case, which examined accusations of provocation and unrest in parts of West Delhi nearly four decades ago. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh delivered the verdict in open court, announcing Kumar’s acquittal through a short oral ruling. The court has stated that a detailed judgment explaining the reasoning behind the decision will be issued separately. The case focused on…

22 Jan

Fake “FIFA Visa” Scam Sparks Alarm; Public Warned Against Unlicensed Immigration Agents

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada immigration fraud, FIFA visa scam, IRCC, RCIC, unlicensed immigration agents

Chandigarh/Toronto ( Gurpreet Singh/ Rajeev Sharma): Immigration experts have sounded a strong warning after National Times Media highlighted a surge in fraudulent claims about so called “FIFA visas” for Canada, calling the scheme a deliberate scam designed to exploit hopeful migrants.Experts quoted in the report stressed that no “FIFA visa” category exists under Canadian immigration law. They cautioned that any agent or individual promising a special, fast-track, or guaranteed Canadian visa linked to FIFA events is providing false information.According to Balwinder Singh from BMS immigration and other immigration professionals, the scam is being aggressively promoted by unlicensed agents, particularly in…

22 Jan

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi Accuses UCP of Politicizing Calgary Water Main Failure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta politics, Calgary water crisis, Naheed Nenshi, UCP government

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has accused Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) government of politicizing the failure of a major Calgary water main by placing blame on him amid renewed scrutiny of the city’s aging infrastructure.Nenshi said the province’s decision to review two decades of oversight and decision-making related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is politically motivated, arguing he is being singled out because of his current role as leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP). He maintained that the review unfairly targets his time as mayor while ignoring broader, long-standing systemic…

21 Jan

Surrey Extortion Crisis Deepens as RCMP Charge 7, Deport 9, and Probe 111 Foreign Nationals

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBC Extortion Task Force, Canada deportations, RCMP, South Asian Community, Surrey extortion

SURREY (Rajeev Sharma): — British Columbia police say they are intensifying efforts to dismantle extortion networks as investigations stretch beyond provincial borders, resulting in multiple criminal charges, deportations, and immigration reviews. Assistant RCMP Commissioner John Brewer said authorities are “actively hunting” extortion suspects across B.C., Alberta, and Ontario, as criminals adapt their tactics in response to enforcement pressure. Providing a four-month update since the launch of the BC Extortion Task Force, Brewer emphasized that law enforcement remains focused on arresting suspects and removing those without legal standing in Canada. Police are working closely with the Canada Border Services Agency, which…

21 Jan

IAF Trainer Aircraft Crashes into Pond in Prayagraj, Probe Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadefence news, IAF trainer aircraft, Indian Air Force, Prayagraj crash, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj, January 21, 2026: A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Wednesday, triggering an immediate response from emergency agencies and defence authorities.Officials said details regarding the exact cause of the crash, the precise location, and the condition of those on board are yet to be confirmed. They added that more information would be shared after preliminary assessments are completed.Rescue operations were launched soon after the incident, with teams from the local administration and emergency services rushing to the spot. The Indian Air Force has also initiated standard procedures…

21 Jan

Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Eternal Group CEO, Albinder Dhindsa Takes Over

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAlbinder Dhindsa, Blinkit, Deepinder Goyal, Eternal Ltd, leadership change

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Deepinder Goyal has stepped down as Group Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Ltd. with immediate effect, triggering a major leadership transition at the company he founded 18 years ago. Subject to shareholder approval, Goyal will now serve as Vice Chairman, while Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa has been appointed as the new Group CEO.In a letter to shareholders, Goyal said the decision was driven by his growing inclination to pursue high-risk and experimental ideas that fall outside the strategic and risk framework of a listed company. He said Eternal, as a public entity, requires sustained focus and…

21 Jan

Supreme Court Seeks Time-Bound Action Plans to Implement Long-Term Measures on Delhi-NCR Air Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality Index, CAQM, Delhi-NCR air pollution, Supreme Court, vehicle emissions

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, the Delhi government and other concerned agencies to submit detailed action plans within four weeks, outlining how they will implement long-term measures to tackle the worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, issued the direction after examining a status report filed by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati on behalf of the Commission for Air Quality Management.The court was informed that the CAQM has recommended 15 long-term measures and has…

21 Jan

Calgary Mother Reunited with Son After Father Arrested in Mauritius for Alleged Abduction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaCalgary Police, international abduction case, Interpol assistance, Mauritius arrest, parental child abduction

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary mother has been reunited with her young son after police arrested the child’s father in Mauritius, more than two years after the boy was allegedly abducted and taken overseas. Calgary police announced Tuesday that 62-year-old Muhammad Zia-Ur Rahman has been charged with parental child abduction. Police confirmed Rahman had previously worked in Alberta as a doctor. He was arrested in Mauritius in December 2025, and last week Calgary Police Service (CPS) Sgt. Scott Mizibrocky travelled to the island nation to escort him back to Canada. The child, who was five years old at the time of…

21 Jan

China Resumes Canadian Canola and Beef Imports After Tariff Deal with Ottawa

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaagriculture tariffs, Canadian beef exports, Canadian canola, China-Canada trade, Heath MacDonald

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): China has begun moving swiftly to resume imports of Canadian canola and beef following a recent agreement between Ottawa and Beijing to reduce trade tariffs, Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, MacDonald confirmed that a Chinese importer has placed an order for 60,000 metric tonnes of Canadian canola seed. He also said a Canadian company is preparing to ship its first consignment of beef to China as early as next week. This marks the first time China has agreed to purchase Canadian canola seed and beef since trade restrictions were…