Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

26 Oct

Tejashwi Yadav Vows to Repeal Waqf Amendment Act If INDIA Bloc Wins Bihar

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Katihar, Bihar — In a significant pre-election pledge, Tejashwi Yadav, the Chief Ministerial candidate for the opposition INDIA bloc, announced that his government would repeal the Waqf (Amendment) Act if the alliance secures victory in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.Addressing a rally in the Muslim-majority district of Katihar on Sunday, Yadav criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly aligning with communal forces, accusing him of enabling the spread of divisive politics in the state. He stated, “My father, Lalu Prasad, never compromised with communal forces. But Nitish Kumar has always supported them. Because of him, RSS and its affiliates are…

26 Oct

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 950th Career Goal, Eyes Historic 1,000-Goal Milestone

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Riyadh, October 26, 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo reached a remarkable milestone on Saturday, scoring his 950th career goal during Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League. The decisive goal came in the 88th minute, securing the victory and maintaining Al-Nassr’s perfect start to the season with six wins from six matches.Ronaldo, 40, has been in prolific form this season, netting six goals in as many appearances. Since joining Al-Nassr in January 2023, he has scored 106 goals in 119 matches, underscoring his enduring impact on the pitch. Following the match, Ronaldo shared his excitement on Instagram, writing, “Happy…

26 Oct

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025: Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prime Minister Carney underscored opportunities for growth in the robust trading relationship between Canada and Vietnam. Vietnam is Canada’s largest trade partner in ASEAN, with over $15 billion in bilateral trade between the two nations. The prime ministers focused on increasing collaboration in trade, including in energy, aerospace, security, and critical minerals. The Prime Minister highlighted Canada’s new mission to double its…

26 Oct

US deports Bishnoi gang fugitive Lakhwinder Singh, Haryana Police makes arrest

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National Times Bureau :- The Haryana Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has made a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on organised crime by arresting gangster Lakhwinder Singh, alias Lakha — a close aide of Lawrence Bishnoi — following his deportation from the United States. Lakha, a native of Titram village in Kaithal district, had reportedly been running operations from the US since 2022 under the instructions of Anmol Bishnoi, police said. He is accused of involvement in about a dozen cases of extortion and firing linked to organised crime across Haryana and Punjab. Officials said several FIRs were filed against…

26 Oct

Teachers Rally in Education Minister’s Riding as Alberta Government Prepares Back-to-Work Bill

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): As Alberta’s teachers’ strike enters its fourth week, hundreds of educators and public education supporters gathered Saturday in Calgary-Bow, the home riding of Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, to protest looming back-to-work legislation expected to be tabled Monday. The demonstration, organized by Public Interest Alberta, saw members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and allies canvassing the southwest Calgary community of West Springs, distributing yellow signs and urging residents to support stronger funding for public schools. The strike, now in its 22nd day, has left approximately 750,000 K–12 students across the province out of classrooms since October 6.…

26 Oct

Alberta Wraps Up 2025 Harvest Season: Minister Sigurdson Praises Farmers’ Resilience

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): As Alberta’s 2025 harvest season draws to a close, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson commended the province’s farmers for their determination and hard work throughout a challenging growing year. In a statement issued Monday, Minister Sigurdson highlighted the dedication of Alberta’s producers, whose efforts continue to make the province a global leader in agricultural quality and innovation. “We applaud our producers’ dedication to growing the high-quality agricultural products people around the world enjoy as they gather and create memories over the food we produce right here in Alberta,” Sigurdson said. Dry Weather and Swift Harvest…

26 Oct

World Leaders Issue Joint Statement Backing ‘Just and Lasting Peace’ in Ukraine

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Brussels / Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Eighteen global leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to securing a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine while supporting the call for an immediate halt to hostilities. The statement, also endorsed by the heads of government from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Slovakia, and the European Union, expressed unified backing for U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a ceasefire along the current line of…

26 Oct

Trump Escalates Trade Tensions with Canada, Adds 10% Tariff After Dispute Over Reagan-Themed Ad

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The already-strained trade relationship between the United States and Canada took a sharp downturn after President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian goods. The decision follows Trump’s outrage over a controversial television advertisement aired during the World Series, which he claims misrepresented former U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s stance on tariffs. The ad — reportedly commissioned by Ontario’s provincial government — featured archival footage of Reagan that appeared to criticize protectionist trade policies. Trump, calling the commercial “deceptive and disrespectful,” accused Canada of spreading “false propaganda” to influence public sentiment in the U.S. “Canada…

26 Oct

Mayor Shannon Dean and Council Re-Elected, Sworn In to Serve New Term

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Chestermere (Rajeev Sharma): In a momentous occasion for the residents of Chestermere, Mayor Shannon Dean and members of the Town Council were officially sworn in this morning, marking the beginning of a new term dedicated to leadership, collaboration, and community development. The re-elected Council members include:• Murray Grant• Dr. Ritesh Narayan• Kiran Randhawa• Janelle Sandboe• Robert Schindler• Rob Wawrzynowski The swearing-in ceremony drew residents, community leaders, and dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the reaffirmation of local governance and commitment to public service. In his remarks, Mayor Shannon Dean expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community for its continued trust and support.…

25 Oct

Gold and Silver Prices Crash After Nine-Week Rally as Dollar Strengthens, Festive Demand Fades

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Mumbai, October 25, 2025: Gold and silver prices plunged this week, ending a nine-week winning streak as investors booked profits amid a stronger U.S. dollar, easing geopolitical tensions, and weak global trends. The correction followed record highs earlier this month that had drawn heavy speculative buying during the festive season.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery fell by ₹3,557, or 2.80%, closing at ₹1,23,451 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver futures also dropped sharply, with the December contract crashing by ₹9,134, or 5.83%, to ₹1,47,470 per kg.After touching lifetime highs of ₹1,32,294 per 10 grams for…