Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

12 Sep

Xi Jinping Reaches New Delhi for BRICS Summit as Beijing Calls for Closer Communication with India

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the national capital on Saturday for a two-day visit centred on the BRICS Summit, marking his return to India after a gap of seven years. His arrival comes as New Delhi and Beijing seek to sustain high-level engagement while continuing to navigate differences on strategic and security matters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Xi on Saturday evening for bilateral discussions, with trade and investment expected to be among the key areas of focus. The Chinese leader’s visit follows a series of diplomatic interactions between the two countries.…

12 Sep

Punjab Police Secures First Extradition from Europe, Fugitive Gang Operative Returned from Moldova

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in its campaign against organised crime with the extradition of alleged gangster operative Amritpal Singh alias Amrit Dalam from Moldova. Singh, described by the police as an important operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, is wanted in several criminal cases involving allegations of murder, attempt to murder, offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), violations of the Arms Act and narcotics-related offences. The police said this is the first extradition of a fugitive from a European country secured by Punjab Police, making the development a notable milestone in its…

12 Sep

Harish Rawat Gives Up Two Congress Posts After ED Search Linked to Former Aide

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has resigned from two organisational positions in the party following an Enforcement Directorate search involving his former aide, Chandan Singh Jeena. Rawat announced the decision on Friday in a post on X, saying he did not want the controversy surrounding the ED action to undermine the Congress's campaign against corruption. The ED action at Jeena's premises in Dehradun has reportedly been linked to allegations concerning the manipulation of OMR answer sheets in the Uttarakhand Gram Sevak recruitment examination. Reports have also emerged about the alleged recovery…

12 Sep

Rain Triggers Fresh Blockage on Kedarnath Trek Route, Pilgrim Movement Put on Hold

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Rudraprayag (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh rainfall has disrupted the Kedarnath pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, with debris and loose stones blocking the pedestrian route near the Chirbasa helipad in Rudraprayag district. The obstruction has affected the movement of devotees travelling towards the Kedarnath shrine. Following the development, the district administration has deployed teams to clear the debris and restore the affected stretch of the route. In view of the prevailing conditions, authorities have temporarily suspended the movement of pilgrims from Sonprayag and Gaurikund. The precautionary measure has been taken to prevent devotees from entering potentially unsafe sections of the route. Officials said the…

12 Sep

19-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Targeted Carrington Shooting; Calgary Police Seek Public’s Help

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 19-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting in Calgary’s northwest Carrington community Thursday night, prompting police to appeal for witnesses, CCTV footage and other information. Calgary Police Service said officers were called at approximately 10 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving multiple reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Carrington Boulevard N.W. According to police, at least two vehicles were involved, with one vehicle coming to a stop near 144 Avenue N.W. and Carrington Boulevard N.W. Witnesses reported that the suspects then fled the area in an unknown vehicle. Officers located a…

12 Sep

Mark Carney Meets Alberta ‘Forever Canadian’ Campaigners as Referendum Debate Intensifies

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Banff (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney met supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign in Banff on Friday, offering a brief but symbolic show of support for national unity as Alberta prepares for a referendum linked to the province’s separatist movement. Carney encountered volunteers from the group at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, where the federal cabinet was concluding its retreat. Around 50 campaign supporters gathered to welcome the prime minister, many carrying red-and-white signs and wearing maple leaf symbols. During the interaction, Carney signed the campaign’s bright pink recreational vehicle, which is being used to travel across…

12 Sep

Alberta Education Minister Heads to France to Strengthen Education Ties and Student Mobility

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to deepen its long-standing education relationship with France, with Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides set to travel to the country from Sept. 12 to 19 for a series of meetings focused on international collaboration. During the visit, Nicolaides will hold discussions with French education authorities on expanding opportunities for students and teachers to gain experience abroad. The mission will also focus on strengthening existing links between Alberta and French education institutions while identifying new areas for cooperation. Two new agreements are expected to mark a key part of the visit. Alberta’s government will…

12 Sep

Alberta to Showcase 34 Investment Projects at Canada Investment Summit in Toronto

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to make a major pitch to international investors as Premier Danielle Smith leads a provincial delegation to the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto from Sept. 13 to 15. The Alberta delegation, known as Team Alberta, will use the three-day summit to present 34 investment-ready projects and engage with more than 100 major global investors representing capital pools worth more than $50 trillion. Joining Smith will be Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow, Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Tara Sawyer and Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish. Representatives from Invest Alberta Corporation and…

12 Sep

RCMP Constable Charged Over Alleged Excessive Use of Force in Alberta

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Slave Lake (Rajeev Sharma): An RCMP constable has been charged with two criminal offences following an investigation into the alleged excessive use of force during a police response in northern Alberta. Const. Tyler Bell was arrested by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on Sept. 10, 2026, nearly a year after the incident that prompted the investigation. He faces charges of assault with a weapon and breach of trust. The case relates to an RCMP response on Sept. 10, 2025, after police received a call concerning a man reportedly carrying a large knife in the Atikameg townsite. During the…

11 Sep

Himachal Faces Six-Day Dry Spell as Weekly Rainfall Deficit Touches 56%

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The southwest monsoon has lost momentum in Himachal Pradesh, with the state recording a 56% shortfall in rainfall over the past week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast predominantly dry weather for the next six days, with temperatures likely to climb further. Between September 3 and 10, Himachal received only 17.5 mm of rain, against the normal average of 40 mm for the period. The rainfall deficit has also widened the overall gap for the monsoon season. From June 1 to September 10, the state has received 11% less rainfall than normal. Mercury likely to climb…