Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 Aug

PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Heads to China for SCO Summit

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National Times Bureau, August 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, following a successful two-day visit to Japan.During his Japan visit, India and Japan finalized 13 key agreements and declarations, launching several transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese people, and the government for their warm reception, calling the visit “productive and beneficial for both nations.”The two countries set an ambitious investment target of 10 trillion yen (approximately ₹60,000 crores) in India over…

30 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presents Special Gift to Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a unique and culturally significant gift to Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — a set of vintage precious stone ramen bowls accompanied by silver chopsticks. The exclusive gift comprises a large brown moonstone bowl with four smaller bowls, designed to reflect the essence of Japanese donburi and soba traditions. The moonstone, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, is known for its adularescence and symbolizes love, balance, and protection. Adding to its grandeur, the main bowl’s base is crafted from Makrana marble, intricately inlaid with semi-precious stones in the traditional Rajasthani parchin kari…

30 Aug

Team Alberta brings it home at Canada Summer Games

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is celebrating Team Alberta’s impressive performance at this year’s Canada Summer Games. Over 17 days of spirited competition, Alberta’s athletes demonstrated their dedication, talent and sportsmanship, capturing 81 medals and finishing fourth overall. Alberta’s government provided more than $1.6 million to support Team Alberta at this year’s event, including $744,000 in operations and logistics funding through the 2025 Canada Summer Games Operating Grant. In the lead-up to the games, $900,000 was provided over three years to provincial sporting organizations for athlete training and selection. Team Alberta’s strong showing included 22 gold, 30 silver and 29…

30 Aug

Alberta Commits $5.5 Million to Strengthen Blood Tribe Police Service with New Detachment

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has announced a $5.5 million investment to build a new detachment for the Blood Tribe Police Service, marking a significant step in strengthening Indigenous-led policing and enhancing public safety in First Nations communities. The Blood Tribe Police Service, one of Canada’s longest-standing self-administered First Nations police forces, has been operating out of a facility built in 1990. Officials say the aging building no longer meets operational requirements. The new detachment will feature modern infrastructure, including secure evidence rooms, interview spaces, and holding areas, allowing officers to better respond to community needs. “Alberta’s government…

29 Aug

Sikh Man Shot Dead by Los Angeles Police While Performing Gatka; Questions Raised Over Weapon Claim

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Los Angeles: A 35-year-old Sikh man, Gurpreet Singh, was shot dead by police in Los Angeles while performing gatka, an ancient Sikh martial art, in the middle of a road. The incident took place in July near the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, but the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently released the footage.According to police, Singh was carrying a machete and refused to comply with repeated warnings before allegedly attempting to attack officers, leading to the fatal shooting. However, community members and observers have questioned the LAPD’s account, pointing out that the object in Singh’s hand appears to…

29 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Condemns Violence as Congress, BJP Workers Clash in Patna

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National Times Bureau :- Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday strongly condemned the violence between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Patna, asserting that “falsehood and violence cannot stand before truth and non-violence.” The clash erupted during a BJP protest march against derogatory remarks allegedly made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother at a stage linked to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. BJP workers, raising slogans in Darbhanga over the same issue, marched to the Congress office at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. Congress alleged that BJP workers vandalized the…

29 Aug

Violent Clash Erupts Between Congress and BJP Workers in Patna

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National Times Bureau :- Tensions flared in the city on Thursday when workers of the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed violently during a political demonstration. Eyewitnesses reported that the altercation began with heated arguments between members of both parties, which soon escalated into stone-pelting and physical confrontations. Several workers sustained minor injuries, while property in the vicinity was damaged in the chaos. Police forces were rushed to the spot to disperse the crowd and restore order. Law enforcement authorities have registered cases against unidentified individuals from both sides and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved…

29 Aug

PM Modi Meets Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World Newsbilateral trade, Fumio Kishida, India–Japan relations, Narendra Modi, semiconductors, technology

Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a “wonderful meeting” with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during which the two leaders discussed strengthening India–Japan relations.Modi noted that Kishida has consistently been a strong advocate of closer ties between the two nations. Their discussions covered progress in bilateral cooperation in trade, critical technologies, and human resource mobility.The Prime Minister further highlighted that both sides also explored new opportunities in emerging sectors, including advanced technology and semiconductors.

29 Aug

Army Aviation Corps Rescues 27 Security Personnel Trapped in Jammu Floods After 10-Hour Mission, Watch Video

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Jammu: In a dramatic operation that lasted nearly 10 hours, the Indian Army’s Aviation Corps rescued 27 security personnel who were stranded due to flash floods in the border belt of Jammu district on Thursday. The incident took place in the Jourian area of Akhnoor after floodwaters from the swollen Chenab River inundated a camp. With rising waters cutting off access, the Army’s White Knight Corps launched an immediate rescue mission.Officials said helicopters were deployed under extremely challenging conditions, carrying out 17 sorties to airlift the trapped personnel to safety. Despite adverse weather and poor visibility, pilots and ground teams…

29 Aug

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Zurich Diamond League, Extends Top-Two Streak to 26 Events

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Zurich [Switzerland]: Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable consistency in international competitions by finishing second at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday, registering a best throw of 85.01 metres.Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a commanding throw of 91.51 m on his second attempt, securing the top spot with two successive efforts beyond 91 metres. Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympic champion, took third place with a best of 84.95 m.Chopra, who had a shaky start with attempts in the low 80s followed by three consecutive fouls, risked breaking his four-year…