Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

26 Aug

CANADA FIRES BACK: UP TO 50% TARIFFS ON U.S. PRODUCTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 8

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

OTTAWA ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Canada has released the full list of U.S.-origin products that will face new Canadian tariffs beginning September 8, 2026, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. The new tariffs target a wide range of consumer goods, with some products facing duties of as much as 50%. The measures apply specifically to U.S.-origin goods, rather than simply products manufactured or sold by American companies. MAIN PRODUCTS FACING TARIFFS Clothing, including T-shirts, sweaters, pants and coats, up to 50% Televisions and monitors, up to 50% Video game consoles, 50% Furniture and…

26 Aug

DRDO Tests Indigenous Military Combat Parachute System at 22,000 Feet in Extreme High-Altitude Trial

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDRDO

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant demonstration of indigenous defence technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 22,000 feet above mean sea level. The trial was conducted at the Nyoma-Mudh Drop Zone in Ladakh, regarded among the highest-altitude drop zones in the world. The test was designed to assess the performance of the combat parachute system in the kind of severe conditions encountered during high-altitude airborne operations. The MCPS has been developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), a DRDO laboratory specialising…

26 Aug

Manimahesh Yatra 2026: Helicopter Flights Take Off From Bharmour and Holi, Pilgrims Warned Against Fake Bookings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingManimahesh Yatra 2026

Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): The wait for helicopter services to the revered Manimahesh pilgrimage site ended on Wednesday, with heli-taxi operations beginning from Bharmour and Holi after receiving the necessary clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The service is aimed at making the journey easier for devotees travelling to Manimahesh Kailash and the sacred Manimahesh Lake. Helicopters will take pilgrims up to Gaurikund, situated roughly one kilometre below the Shiv Kund. A flight from Bharmour to Gaurikund takes about seven minutes, while the journey from Holi is around 10 minutes. Four helicopters have been deployed for the pilgrimage,…

26 Aug

Himachal Likely to Stay Dry for Three Days as Monsoon Trough Shifts Away, Temperatures Set to Rise

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is set for a short spell of relatively dry weather, with rainfall activity expected to remain subdued across the state for the next 72 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies, with partly cloudy conditions possible at some places. The change follows a shift in the position of the monsoon trough, which is currently lying away from Himachal Pradesh. There is also no active Western Disturbance influencing the state at present, reducing the chances of widespread rain in the immediate future. The IMD said the monsoon trough is extending from Jammu…

26 Aug

Six Killed, 12 Injured as Private Bus Rams Truck in Telangana’s Suryapet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingTelangana

Suryapet (Rajeev Sharma): At least six people, including five women, were killed and 12 others injured after a private bus collided with a truck in Telangana’s Suryapet district early Wednesday morning, police said. The accident took place at around 4.30 am near Kodad mandal, according to the preliminary investigation. The bus was carrying around 42 passengers and was travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh when it crashed into the rear of a truck. Bus Collides With Truck According to police, the private bus struck the truck from behind while both vehicles were travelling on the road. The impact…

26 Aug

Canada Looks to India for Trade Growth as Tariff Dispute With US Deepens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is stepping up its efforts to expand trade with India as rising tariff tensions with the United States push the government to seek new markets and reduce its dependence on its biggest trading partner. Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has identified India as a major economic opportunity, highlighting the country's large population and status as the world's fifth-largest economy. Ottawa is increasingly viewing stronger commercial ties with New Delhi as an important part of its wider trade diversification strategy. India Emerges as Key Market Speaking to reporters, Champagne said Canada wants India to increase its trade…

26 Aug

Akaal Warriors FHC Launches MAX/PRO TAX CUP 2026 Field Hockey Tournament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Sports, TrendingAkaal Warriors

CALGARY ( Rajeev Sharma): Akaal Warriors FHC has officially launched the poster for the MAX/PRO TAX CUP 2026 Field Hockey Tournament, a two-day sporting event scheduled for August 29–30, 2026, at Maxwell Soccer Centre, located at 7000 48 Street SE in Calgary. The tournament is expected to bring together field hockey players, families, youth, sports enthusiasts and community members for a weekend of competitive action, sportsmanship and celebration of the sport. The event aims to provide athletes with an opportunity to showcase their skills while encouraging greater participation in field hockey among young people. The official poster launch was attended…

26 Aug

Islamabad PIMS Hospital Fire: 14 Infants Reportedly Dead, AC System Fault Under Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIslamabad

Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma): A fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 14 infants, according to Pakistani media reports. The blaze reportedly broke out in a section of the hospital where newborns were being treated. Initial reports have attributed the fire to a fault in the air-conditioning system, although the exact cause is yet to be established through an official investigation. Hospital staff and emergency responders rushed to the affected area following the incident, with efforts focused on controlling the flames and moving patients to safer locations. Safety Systems…

26 Aug

IIT Delhi Student Death: Police Probe Abetment Angle After 31-Year-Old Physics Scholar Dies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIIT Delhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police have initiated an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old M.Sc. Physics student of IIT Delhi, registering a case of abetment to suicide against unidentified persons, officials said. The student died on August 22 after allegedly jumping from a building on the institute campus. The registration of the case indicates that investigators are examining whether any person or circumstances may have contributed to the student's death. Police Reconstruct Student’s Final Movements Preliminary findings suggest that the student entered the IIT Delhi campus through the main gate at around 8 am on the day of…

25 Aug

Alberta Backs Calgary Innovation With More Than $15 Million for Clean Technology Projects

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is putting more than $15 million into a new group of Calgary-based technology projects as it looks to accelerate economic growth, strengthen industries and support efforts to cut emissions. The funding, announced on August 24 through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund, will support seven projects covering sectors including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, critical minerals and waste management. The investment is designed to help companies move promising technologies beyond the development stage, allowing them to test, expand and eventually bring their products to market. Calgary Companies to Receive Support for Technology Development The…