Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

17 Jan

Haryana and British Columbia Explore Strategic Cooperation in Clean Energy, Trade and Technology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Haryana, TrendingBritish Columbia, Haryana

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma/Balwinder Singh): Underscoring Haryana’s growing global engagement and its commitment to forging meaningful international partnerships, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Friday held a meeting with a high-level delegation from British Columbia, Canada, led by the Premier Mr. David Eby. The interaction focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration across key sectors and strengthening State–Province level cooperation between Haryana and British Columbia. During this Chief Principal Secretary to CM Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Commissioner and Secretary, Foreign Cooperation Department Smt. Amneet P. Kumar also remained present. Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Minister said that the Government of Haryana attaches…

17 Jan

Bangladesh Trader Killed in Gazipur Assault; Three Taken Into Custody

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsBangladesh, Gazipur

Gazipur (Rajeev Sharma): A 55-year-old Hindu trader was killed after being attacked in Bangladesh’s Gazipur district on Saturday, police said, as authorities moved swiftly to detain three suspects and launch a criminal investigation. The victim, Liton Chandra Ghosh, ran a small food business in the Kaliganj area and was well known in the locality. Police said the incident occurred late in the morning along Boro Nogor Road, where Ghosh was confronted by a group of individuals during what is believed to be a dispute. He sustained fatal head injuries after being struck with a heavy object, identified as a shovel.…

17 Jan

Canada Seals Major Trade Understanding With China, Eyes Broader Export Reach

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has finalised a fresh trade understanding with China that is expected to unlock export opportunities worth over USD 7 billion, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday, signalling a recalibration of Ottawa’s global trade strategy. The Prime Minister said the agreement would help Canadian companies expand their footprint in overseas markets while supporting jobs at home. In a message shared on social media, Carney described the deal as a step toward strengthening Canada’s economic resilience at a time of global uncertainty. An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the government is moving quickly to…

17 Jan

Delhi Forensic Lab Clears Atishi Video, Contradicts Punjab Police Claim

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAtishi video, Delhi Forensic Lab, forensic report, Punjab Police, Vijender Gupta

New Delhi, January 17, 2026— A fresh political controversy has emerged after the Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) declared a video linked to Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi as authentic, stating that no tampering or manipulation was detected in the footage. The video was sent for forensic examination to the Delhi FSL on the demand of the opposition, following which Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered an independent probe. The Delhi lab’s report has now concluded that the video is genuine and has not been edited or altered. The findings have triggered sharp questions, as the Punjab Police had…

17 Jan

Delhi–NCR air quality worsens sharply, GRAP III restrictions enforced with immediate effect

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National Times Bureau :- Air quality in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated rapidly, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to impose Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) with immediate effect on Friday. According to official data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which stood at 343 on Thursday, climbed further to 354 by Friday evening, placing the city firmly in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Weather experts have warned that the situation could worsen further in the coming days due to low wind speed and unfavourable meteorological conditions, potentially pushing AQI levels…

17 Jan

Poonam Patnaik Donates $1,000 to Support Ottawa Food Bank

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Ottawa ( Rajeev Sharma ): Mrs. Poonam Patnaik, wife of Mr. Dinesh Patnaik, High Commissioner of India to Canada, has generously donated CAD 1,000 to support the Ottawa Food Bank, reaffirming her strong commitment to community service and social responsibility. The donation was raised through a Christmas Bazaar, an initiative that not only supported a vital local charity but also promoted Indian artisans and their craftsmanship, reflecting Mrs. Patnaik’s belief in empowering communities while celebrating culture and tradition. Mrs. Patnaik expressed her appreciation for the impactful work of the Centre de ressources communautaires Rideau-Rockcliffe / Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (CRC),…

16 Jan

Alberta Court Splits Pet Ownership After Separation, Says Pets Are Not Children

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Fort McMurray (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge has ruled that a group of cats shared by two former partners must be divided between them, stressing that pets cannot be treated the same way as children under Canadian family law. In a written decision issued last month, Justice Douglas Mah stated that while people often form deep emotional bonds with their pets, the legal framework governing parenting disputes does not apply to animals. “Parenthood and pet ownership are not the same and should not be treated as such,” the judge wrote, adding that courts must apply a different legal standard when…

16 Jan

Doug Ford Criticises Ottawa’s China Trade Deal, Warns of Risks to Canadian Auto Jobs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-China trade deal, Chinese electric vehicles, Doug Ford, Mark Carney, Ontario auto sector

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario Premier Doug Ford has sharply criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly announced trade agreement with China, warning that it could undermine Canada’s auto sector and threaten domestic jobs by opening the door to a surge of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). In a social media post on Friday, Ford said the deal would give China a strategic entry point into the Canadian market, allowing it to compete aggressively at the expense of Canadian workers. He argued that the agreement lacks safeguards to protect domestic manufacturing and long-term economic interests. Prime Minister Carney earlier announced that Canada had…

16 Jan

Canada–China Reset: PM Mark Carney Seals Strategic Partnership on Energy, Trade, and Agri-Food

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Beijing ( National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a major new strategic partnership with China during his landmark visit to Beijing, the first by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 aimed at boosting Canada’s economic resilience through deeper cooperation in energy, agri-food, and trade.Following high level meetings with President Xi Jinping and other top Chinese leaders, both countries released a joint statement outlining collaboration on clean energy, climate competitiveness, and technology, including batteries, solar, wind, and energy storage. Canada is also encouraging increased Chinese investment in its clean-tech and manufacturing sectors.A key outcome includes Canada allowing up to…

16 Jan

Toronto Pearson Declares ‘Recovery Day’ After 23 cm Snowfall, Crews Work 24/7 to Restore Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontarioflight delays, recovery day, snow-clearing operations, Snowfall, Toronto Pearson Airport, winter storm

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto Pearson International Airport is in recovery mode after a powerful winter storm dumped 23 centimeters of snow across the airfield, prompting one of the largest snow-clearing operations of the season. Airport crews are removing an estimated 30,000 to 80,000 tones of snow to keep flights operating safely at Canada’s busiest airport. The snowfall blanketed approximately 55 kilometers of pavement, including runways, taxiways, and large apron areas used for aircraft parking and servicing. By midday, airfield teams were clearing as much as 10 to 30 kilograms of snow per square meter, a critical task required before aircraft…