Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ as Light Rain Expected Later

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi continues to battle poor air quality, with the city’s pollution levels lingering in the "very poor" range on Monday. While the air remains harmful to health, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain for later in the day, providing some hope for relief. As of early morning, the minimum temperature in the capital was recorded at 17.3°C, just slightly above the average for this time of year. With skies expected to be partly cloudy, the maximum temperature is forecasted to reach around 29°C. The high humidity of 94% recorded at 8:30 AM made the…

27 Oct

Calgary Community Organizations Unite for Massive Blood Donation Drive

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma ): In a powerful demonstration of unity and compassion, several Calgary based community organizations have joined forces to organize a Massive Blood Donation Drive aimed at saving lives and fostering community spirit.The initiative is being led collectively by AAPCAA, BBC3, BAA, CMA, Calgary IITians, CBKM, CTA, GMA, Himachal, IIC, ISC, JSOC, OSCAA, OHM, RANA, Tamil, and TAC, reflecting a shared commitment to social responsibility and humanitarian service. 🩸 Date: November 29Location: Downtown CenterTime: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.Organizers have emphasized that this campaign is more than just a donation event , it’s a celebration of togetherness, empathy,…

26 Oct

Pushkar Singh Dhami Government Drives Tourism Boom Across Uttarakhand, Pilgrimage and Adventure Activities Soar

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Dehradun, October 26 – The Uttarakhand government’s focused efforts have significantly boosted tourism and pilgrimage activities across the state. According to the Tourism Department, over the past three years, more than 23 crore tourists have visited Uttarakhand, marking a notable surge in both domestic and international visitors.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted that tourism forms the backbone of Uttarakhand’s economy, providing direct benefits to local communities. “Tourism and pilgrimage activities not only generate income for the state but also support livelihoods for homestay owners, hotel and dhaba operators, women’s self-help groups, and transport service providers,” he said.The state’s tourism sector…

26 Oct

Niagara Police Intensify Hunt for Suspect in Lincoln Homicide

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Lincoln, Ontario, October 27, 2025: The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit has stepped up efforts to locate Manpreet Singh, wanted in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Amanpreet Saini. Saini’s body was discovered on October 21 at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln, Ontario.Postmortem results confirmed Saini, a North York resident, as the victim. Singh, 27, from Brampton, has been identified as the suspect, and authorities are seeking a Canada-wide arrest warrant for second-degree murder. Investigators believe Singh fled the country soon after the killing. Police have described the incident as a targeted attack and reassured the public that…

26 Oct

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Clarifies US-Pakistan Ties Won’t Undermine India Relations

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Doha [Qatar], October 26, 2025: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed concerns that Washington’s expanding strategic engagement with Pakistan is aimed at sidelining India, affirming that the US’ “deep, historic, and important” partnership with New Delhi remains intact.Speaking to reporters en route to Doha, Qatar, Rubio acknowledged India’s concerns due to longstanding tensions with Pakistan but emphasized that the US engages multiple nations based on shared interests. “I don’t think anything we’re doing with Pakistan comes at the expense of our relationship or friendship with India,” he said.Rubio highlighted India’s diplomatic maturity, noting that New Delhi maintains relations…

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.…