Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

08 Nov

Canada Expels Trio Linked to B.C. Extortion Network Preying on Punjabi Business Community

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian immigration officials have removed three foreign nationals believed to be connected to a violent extortion ring that has been targeting Punjabi-owned businesses across British Columbia. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the deportations this week, describing them as part of a wider crackdown by the B.C. Extortion Task Force—a joint initiative involving the CBSA, RCMP, and regional police forces. Authorities say the expulsions follow extensive intelligence work tracing links between several transnational crime networks and a surge in intimidation and arson incidents directed at South Asian business owners. “These actions demonstrate that we are…

08 Nov

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Canada next week to attend G7 foreign ministers’ meet: Anita Anand

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, has formally confirmed that the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting will convene in Niagara, Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025, under Canada's G7 Presidency. The high-level meeting will assemble foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with invited nations including Australia, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine. The Indian Foreign Minister, attending as a special guest, will participate in discussions on key global challenges including security in the Indo-Pacific region, the ongoing conflict in…

07 Nov

OpenAI Hit with Multiple Law suits Alleging ChatGPT Drove Users to Suicide and Delusions

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San Francisco, November 7, 2025 — OpenAI is facing seven separate law suits filed in California state courts that accuse its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, of contributing to suicides and severe psychological harm in users who reportedly had no prior mental health conditions. The suits, brought on behalf of six adults and one teenager by the Social Media Victims Law Center and Tech Justice Law Project, allege wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter and negligence. Plaintiffs claim OpenAI released its GPT-4o model prematurely, ignoring internal warnings that it was “emotionally manipulative” and “dangerously sycophantic.” One high-profile case involves a 17-year-old named…

07 Nov

Trump Administration Expands Visa Restrictions to Applicants with Chronic Illnesses

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Washington D.C., November 7 — The Trump administration has rolled out new visa guidelines that could deny entry to foreign applicants suffering from chronic or long-term health conditions. The move, aimed at reducing potential healthcare costs for the U.S., expands the scope of the existing “public charge” policy.According to the updated rules, U.S. consular officers can now reject visa applications if the applicant or their dependents are deemed likely to require expensive medical care in the future. Conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and certain neurological or mental health disorders fall under the new scrutiny.Officials have been instructed to…

07 Nov

Delhi High Court Orders Google to Remove Deepfake Videos Targeting Journalist Rajat Sharma

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New Delhi, November 7, 2025 — The Delhi High Court has directed Google LLC to take down two YouTube channels accused of circulating deepfake and fabricated videos that exploit the personality rights of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma.The court ordered Google to remove the channels within 36 hours and provide Sharma with details such as their BSI information, contact details, access logs, and monetisation data within a week. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora stated that the journalist had provided sufficient evidence to prove the videos were “fake, doctored, and AI-generated,” impersonating him to spread misinformation.The court also instructed Sharma and Google…

07 Nov

Massive Glitch Disrupts Delhi Airport Operations, Over 400 Flights Delayed

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New Delhi, November 8 — A major technical malfunction at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport brought flight operations to a standstill on Friday, causing delays to more than 400 domestic and international flights, officials confirmed.According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, 313 departures and 118 arrivals were affected, leading to chaos inside terminals as passengers faced long queues and overcrowding. Major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, reported significant disruptions.Authorities said the problem originated from a failure in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which plays a key role in processing flight plans for air traffic control. The glitch, which occurred…

07 Nov

Thick Smog Returns to Delhi — Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Very Poor’ as Stubble Burning Intensifies

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National Times Bureau :- A thick layer of smog covered Delhi on Friday morning, pushing the city’s air quality back into the “very poor” category after two days of slight improvement. By 6 am, the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 311, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air was especially bad in central and north Delhi, with AQI readings of 334 at ITO and 333 in Narela. In Chandni Chowk, the AQI touched 350, while at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, it was 290, falling in the “poor” range. Visuals from Anand Vihar, shared by…

07 Nov

Supreme Court orders complete removal of stray dogs from near schools, railway stations and bus stands

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National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court on Friday directed that all stray dogs near schools, colleges, hospitals, bus and railway stations, sports grounds, and other public places must be removed and relocated to shelters. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that once the dogs are taken away, they must not be brought back to the same places. The court asked all states and union territories to list every educational and sports institution under their areas. It also ordered District Magistrates (DMs) to make sure that schools, colleges, hospitals, sports complexes, and government offices…

07 Nov

Edmonton Police Officer Faces Four Criminal Charges Following ASIRT Investigation

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma):An Edmonton Police Service officer has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into allegations of sexual assault while on duty. According to ASIRT, the investigation began on September 8, 2023, after the agency was directed to examine a complaint involving an Edmonton police officer. Evidence collected during the inquiry led investigators to believe that a criminal offence may have occurred. As required under Alberta’s Police Act, the completed investigation was referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the threshold for prosecution.…

07 Nov

Alberta to Strengthen Forestry Trade Ties in Asia Through Japan and South Korea Mission

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, is set to embark on a trade mission to Japan and South Korea from November 9 to 14 to promote the province’s forestry sector and expand international trade partnerships. The mission aims to highlight Alberta’s world-class wood products and position the province as a dependable supplier of sustainable forest resources. Minister Loewen will participate in industry meetings, site tours, and trade networking events to reinforce Alberta’s reputation for quality and reliability in global markets. “Alberta has a strong trade relationship with Japan and South Korea, which we would like…