Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

28 Oct

Delhi Bans Entry of Polluting Commercial Vehicles from November 1, 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBS-VI vehicles, CAQM order, commercial vehicle ban, Delhi pollution control

New Delhi, October 28, 2025: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered a complete ban on the entry of commercial goods vehicles—Light, Medium, and Heavy Goods Vehicles (LGVs, MGVs, and HGVs)—that do not meet BS-VI emission norms into Delhi, starting November 1, 2025.Only BS-VI compliant, CNG, LNG, and electric vehicles will be allowed entry, with an exception for vehicles registered in Delhi. However, BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be granted temporary permission to operate in the capital until October 31, 2026.The decision aims to curb vehicular pollution, one of the primary contributors to Delhi’s worsening air quality. Authorities…

28 Oct

Kirpan Ban Sparks Outrage at Diljit Dosanjh Concert in Australia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsConcept, Diljit Dosanjh, Sikh, Sydney

National Times Bureau :- A controversy erupted at Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s first-ever stadium concert in Sydney, Australia, after Sikh attendees were stopped from entering the venue for wearing the kirpan, a sacred religious symbol in Sikhism. Thousands of fans had gathered at the Parramatta Stadium in Western Sydney, which was completely sold out with around 25,000 people in attendance, many of them from the Punjabi and Sikh communities. However, those who wore the kirpan as part of their faith were denied entry by security officials. When some attendees protested the restriction, they were reportedly asked to leave, leaving many…

28 Oct

Delhi acid attack case turns shocking: Survivor’s own father accused of plotting assault

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National Times Bureau :- In a shocking turn of events, the father of a 20-year-old Delhi University student, who had reportedly been attacked with acid, was arrested on Monday in a rape case after admitting to having staged the assault to frame another man, Jitender, according to sources. The accused, identified as Akil Khan, was taken into custody after Jitender’s wife accused him of sexually assaulting her and sharing her obscene photos with her husband. She filed a rape complaint, prompting police to register an FIR. To escape the allegations, investigators said, Akil and his daughter fabricated the acid attack…

28 Oct

Premier Smith Embarks on Middle East Mission to Promote Alberta’s Energy and Investment Strengths

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has departed on a 10-day trade and investment mission to the Middle East, where she will highlight Alberta’s leadership in responsible energy production, technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. The trip, spanning Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 27 to November 5, aims to position Alberta as a top destination for global investment and collaboration. Strengthening Global Energy and Investment Partnerships While in Saudi Arabia, Premier Smith will hold meetings with government officials, energy executives, and sovereign wealth fund managers, including representatives from Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. Discussions…

28 Oct

Alberta Tables ‘Back to School Act’ to End Teachers’ Strike and Restore Classroom Stability

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government has introduced Bill 2, the Back to School Act, a sweeping measure aimed at ending the province-wide teachers’ strike and restoring normalcy to classrooms disrupted for weeks by stalled negotiations. The proposed legislation seeks to legislate a new collective agreement and ensure that students can return to school without further loss of instructional time. Premier Danielle Smith said the province could no longer allow the strike to continue, emphasizing that the prolonged shutdown was harming students’ academic progress and emotional well-being. “This strike has gone on long enough,” Smith said in a statement Monday. “It’s…

28 Oct

Alberta Launches Task Force to Tackle Growing Classroom Complexity and Aggression

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): With teachers across Alberta reporting rising classroom challenges — from increasingly diverse learning needs to a surge in aggressive behaviour — the provincial government is taking new action to ensure safer, more supportive learning environments. Premier Danielle Smith announced the creation of a Class Size and Complexity Task Force, a move aimed at addressing the mounting concerns raised by educators about classroom safety and student support. The initiative follows the work of the recently established Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team, which was tasked with identifying practical, classroom-focused solutions. The action team’s draft final report has…

28 Oct

Himachal Faces Climate Crossroads: UNDP Report Flags Warming, Erratic Rainfall and Mounting Losses

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): A new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has sounded the alarm for Himachal Pradesh, warning that the state could experience a temperature rise of up to 3°C by 2050, alongside increasingly unpredictable rainfall and faster glacial retreat. The findings, part of the Himachal Pradesh Human Development Report 2025, paint a worrying picture of how climate change could reshape the state’s economy, ecology, and way of life. The report notes that the effects of a changing climate are already visible — from cloudbursts and shifting monsoon cycles to rising forest fires and erratic snowfall. Despite…

28 Oct

Abbotsford Businessman Fatally Shot in Vehicle Monday Morning

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Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of shock and grief has swept through the Abbotsford community following the tragic shooting death of renowned entrepreneur Darshan Singh Sahsi on Monday morning. According to police reports, Sahsi was targeted by a gunman moments after entering his vehicle outside his residence.Emergency services responded promptly, but despite their efforts, Sahsi succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Investigators believe the attack was targeted, though the motive remains under investigation. Sahsi was a respected businessman and community figure, admired for his kind nature and dedication to helping others. Friends and colleagues describe him as a humble,…

27 Oct

Kangana Ranaut Appears Before Bathinda Court, Apologizes to Farmer Bebe Mahinder Kaur in Defamation Case

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Bathinda (Punjab), October 27, 2025: Bollywood actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut appeared before a Bathinda court on Monday in connection with a defamation case filed by elderly farmer Bebe Mahinder Kaur, whose image Kangana had shared during the 2020–21 farmers’ protest while comparing her to the Shaheen Bagh protester “Dadi.”After the hearing, Kangana addressed the media and expressed regret over the controversy, stating that her comments were “misunderstood.” “I feel very good to be in Bathinda. I never intended to hurt anyone’s sentiments. There has been a misunderstanding — Bebe Mahinder Kaur became a victim of confusion. Still,…

27 Oct

Supreme Court Declines Contempt Action Against Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at CJI Gavai

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to initiate contempt proceedings against the lawyer who hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai earlier this month, citing that the CJI himself had chosen not to pursue action.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi observed that while shouting slogans or throwing objects in court clearly amounts to contempt, the decision to proceed lies entirely with the judge concerned. “Issuing a contempt notice will only give undue importance to the lawyer and prolong the shelf life of the incident. It should be allowed…