Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

20 Jan

Quebec Joins Manitoba in Opposing Ontario’s Planned Crown Royal Boycott

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCrown Royal boycott, Diageo plant closure, Doug Ford, Ontario liquor stores, Quebec concerns

Montreal/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) —Days after Manitoba raised objections, Quebec has also voiced concern over Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to remove Crown Royal whisky from shelves at provincially run liquor stores, warning the move could harm Canadian supply chains at a sensitive economic moment. Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard said he has formally conveyed his concerns to his Ontario counterpart, arguing that with ongoing trade tensions involving the United States, governments should avoid actions that weaken domestic production networks or create further uncertainty for Canadian industries. Ontario’s planned move targets Crown Royal whisky bottled in Amherstburg, Ont., following a decision…

20 Jan

Calgary Double-Murder Convictions Overturned as Appeal Court Orders Acquittal

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — Alberta’s top court has overturned the murder convictions of a Calgary man serving a life sentence for two counts of murder, ruling that the verdict was unreasonable and unsupported by the evidence presented at trial. In a decision released Monday, the Alberta Court of Appeal identified “serious flaws” in the trial judge’s assessment of the evidence and entered acquittals, clearing Gerald Benn of all charges. Benn, who has spent more than five years in custody since his arrest in September 2020, is now set to be released. “A conviction cannot be supported by this evidence,” the…

20 Jan

Trump shares map featuring Canada and Greenland, fuelling global concern over territorial intent

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Ottawa/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Diplomatic tensions between the United States and its European allies have escalated after a social media post depicted Canada and Greenland in the red, white and blue colours of the American flag, sparking fresh debate over US intentions and Arctic security. The image, shared without any caption, showed a stylised map of North America and quickly drew attention for visually folding Canada and Greenland into US national colours. While no official policy announcement was made regarding Canada, its inclusion alongside Greenland has unsettled allies and intensified scrutiny of Washington’s increasingly assertive tone. The post surfaced amid renewed…

20 Jan

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP national president, succeeds JP Nadda; becomes youngest leader ever to hold top post

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National Times Bureau :- Nitin Nabin on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the national president of the BJP, succeeding JP Nadda, who is currently serving as a Union minister. At 45, Nabin becomes the youngest leader ever to hold the top organisational post in the party. The change of guard took place at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and several other senior leaders from across the country. Ahead of officially taking charge, Nabin visited prominent religious sites in the…

20 Jan

Central Information Commissioner reviews RTI implementation in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- The Central Information Commissioner, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IFS (Retd.), today visited the Punjab State Information Commission Headquarters in Chandigarh. During his visit, he held a detailed and productive meeting with Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab, Inderpal Singh Dhanna, and State Information Commissioners of Punjab – Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth, Harpreet Sandhu along with Additional Chief Secretary D.K. Tiwari. The meeting focused on the effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, with special emphasis on institutional reforms, transparency, accountability, and strengthening mechanisms for efficient information delivery. V.K. Tiwari appreciated the work of the Punjab State…

20 Jan

Indian tourist found dead under mysterious circumstances at music festival in Phuket

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National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old Indian national was found dead under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Phuket, Thailand. The cause behind the death has not been ascertained yet. The incident occurred during the early hours of January 18, Sunday, in Phuket, where the three-day music festival attracted thousands of national and international tourists. The deceased has been identified as Jaisaksham, a 28-year-old Indian national. According to the reports, he was rushed to Thalang Hospital in Phuket’s Thalang district late on Saturday night after displaying disturbing behaviour following his visit to the Electric Daisy Carnival. Despite receiving…

20 Jan

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended over alleged obscene videos

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National Times Bureau :- The Karnataka government on Tuesday placed senior DGP-rank officer Ramachandra Rao under suspension after a video allegedly showing him in intimate moments with multiple women inside his office went viral on social media. The move followed mounting controversy and public outrage over the officer’s alleged conduct while on duty. The matter reached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday, who sought a detailed briefing from the concerned department. By the next day, the state government decided to suspend the senior police official. Sources said the Chief Minister was angered after viewing the footage and asked for an explanation…

19 Jan

Canada Weighs Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions Over NATO Exercises

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada Greenland troops, Canada US relations, Donald Trump tariffs, Mark Carney, NATO military exercises

Ottawa 9rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering deploying a small contingent of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Greenland to participate in NATO military exercises, a move that could further strain relations with the United States amid escalating tariff threats by President Donald Trump. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Canadian government has drafted plans for a limited deployment alongside forces from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and other allied nations. The source confirmed an earlier report by CBC News, while noting that no final decision has yet been taken by the Prime Minister. The…

19 Jan

Laurentian University Faculty Go on Strike After Talks Collapse

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Sudbury, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Faculty members, academic librarians and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have gone on strike after mediated contract negotiations with the university reached an impasse. The strike came into effect at 12:01 am on Monday, following the breakdown of talks on Sunday afternoon, the union said. In a media release, LUFA president Fabrice Colin said faculty members had already made significant sacrifices to help the university survive its financial crisis and insolvency proceedings. “We made enormous sacrifices to keep Laurentian alive,” Colin said. “Throughout the insolvency process, we did our part to save…

19 Jan

Canada’s Top Court Hears Challenge to Quebec Ban on Random Police Traffic Stops

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Ottawa, January 19, 2026: The Supreme Court of Canada on Monday began hearing arguments in a landmark Quebec case that could have far-reaching implications for policing practices across the country, particularly the legality of random police traffic stops. The case centres on a challenge by the Quebec government to a lower court ruling that struck down provisions allowing police to conduct traffic stops without cause, finding that such powers contributed to racial profiling and violated constitutional rights. The matter originated from a legal challenge filed by Joseph-Christopher Luamba, a Montreal resident, who alleged that he was repeatedly stopped by police…