Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

03 Jan

Calgary Flooded and Parched: Smith Blames Nenshi for City’s Water Disaster

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has publicly blamed former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi for the city’s ongoing water system failures, saying years of neglect under his leadership contributed to the latest crisis. The Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which delivers about 60% of Calgary’s treated water, ruptured for the second time in less than two years, flooding streets and forcing thousands of residents to adhere to water restrictions. Some areas remain under boil-water advisories, and city officials are urging continued conservation. “This is not just an accident, it’s the result of years of insufficient maintenance and inspections under the…

03 Jan

Alberta Advances New Public Safety and Regulatory Reforms

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EDMONTON ( Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has enacted and advanced a series of legislative measures aimed at strengthening public safety and modernizing regulatory frameworks across the province. Among the key developments is the advancement of the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2). The legislation includes provisions to enhance policing authorities, improve information sharing in cases involving domestic violence, and update prisoner transfer rules. Government officials have stated that these changes are intended to improve coordination among public safety agencies and better protect Albertans. In November 2025, the provincial government also invoked the notwithstanding clause…

03 Jan

BCCI asks KKR to drop Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 amid rising controversy: Report

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National Times Bureau :- According to a report by India Today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The decision puts an end to speculation surrounding the pacer’s future with the franchise. The development was confirmed to India Today by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who stated that the board had formally communicated its decision to the IPL franchise in view of the prevailing situation. “Considering the recent developments and sensitivities involved, the BCCI…

02 Jan

Dense Fog, Cold Wave Alert Issued for Delhi as Temperatures Dip

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New Delhi, January 2, 2026: A ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for Delhi with dense fog likely to reduce visibility across the national capital on Saturday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, warning of challenging weather conditions over the next few days. The weather office has also predicted a cold wave in isolated areas of Delhi and Haryana between January 3 and January 6. According to IMD norms, a cold wave is declared when minimum temperatures fall 4.5 to 6.5 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. On Friday, Delhi recorded a notable improvement in air quality, with the 24-hour…

02 Jan

Ten-Year Prayer Ends in Tragedy as Contaminated Water Claims Six-Month-Old’s Life in Indore

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Indore, January 2, 2026: A six-month-old baby born after a decade of prayers and vows died within days after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, as a diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak continues to grip the city’s Bhagirathpura area. A heavy silence hangs over Marathi Mohalla, where Avyan Sahu lived with his family. Born after 10 years of fervent prayers, the infant died on December 29 after falling severely ill, his family said. What began as routine feeding turned fatal when packaged milk was diluted with water supplied through a municipal tap. The Sahu family has refused the ₹2…

02 Jan

Shah Rukh Khan Drawn Into Political Storm Over KKR Signing of Bangladeshi Cricketer

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Kolkata, January 2, 2025: Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has found himself at the centre of a political controversy following reports that his IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, triggering sharp reactions from leaders across party lines. Leaders from the BJP and the Shiv Sena criticised the decision, arguing that players from Bangladesh should not be allowed to participate in the IPL amid reports of violence against Hindus in the neighbouring country. BJP leader Sangeet Som went as far as calling the move “treason,” accusing Khan of acting against national interest. “In Bangladesh, Hindus are…

02 Jan

FBI Foils New Year’s Eve Attack Plot on North Carolina Grocery Store, Teen Arrested

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Washington/New York, January 2, 2026: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday that it had thwarted a planned terror attack on a grocery store in North Carolina on New Year’s Eve, arresting an 18-year-old who was allegedly inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group and had pledged allegiance to the extremist organisation. The accused, identified as Christian Sturdivant, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation. Federal agents arrested him on Wednesday, and he was produced before US District Judge Susan Rodriguez on Friday. Sturdivant has been remanded in custody, with a…

02 Jan

Centre Warns Elon Musk’s X to Take Down Obscene Grok Content or Face Legal Action

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New Delhi, January 2, 2026: The central government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, directing it to immediately remove all vulgar, obscene and unlawful content, particularly material generated through its artificial intelligence tool Grok. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) warned that failure to comply could invite strict legal action under existing laws. In an official order dated January 2, MeitY said it has served a notice on X’s Chief Compliance Officer for India for alleged non-compliance with statutory due diligence obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information…

02 Jan

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Writes to Umar Khalid, Reflects on “Bitterness” and Solidarity Amid Prolonged Detention

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New York (USA), January 2, 2026: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a personal handwritten note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, recalling conversations on “bitterness” and stressing the importance of not letting it consume one’s spirit. The note was made public after being shared on social media platform X by Khalid’s partner, Banojyotsna Lahiri. Posting an image of the message, Lahiri wrote that even when prisons attempt to isolate individuals, words continue to travel. In the note, Mamdani said he often reflects on Khalid’s thoughts about bitterness and the need to resist being overtaken by it. He also…

02 Jan

FIR Registered After DoE Complaint Over Alleged Misinformation on Stray Dog Circular

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New Delhi, January 2, 2026: Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR following a complaint filed by the Directorate of Education (DoE) over the alleged spread of misleading information on social media regarding a government circular related to the appointment of nodal officers for stray dog-related matters. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the action was taken after what he described as false and distorted claims were circulated online, including a social media post by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal. The post had suggested that school teachers in the capital were being directed to count stray dogs…