Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

07 Aug

Kapil Sharma’s Surrey Café Attacked Again, Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Issues Fresh Threat

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Indian comedian and entertainment icon Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, Canada, came under fire for the second time in less than a month, sparking serious security concerns. On Thursday morning, unknown assailants fired multiple rounds at Kap’s Cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road, leaving at least six bullet holes and shattered windows in their wake.Local resident Bob Singh, speaking to 1130 NewsRadio, recounted the moment he heard the gunshots. “I saw it from my patio. I heard five or six shots and then the cops arrived,” he said.The Surrey Police responded swiftly and have launched…

07 Aug

“India Has Not Violated Any US Law”: Former MoS MJ Akbar Slams Trump’s Tariffs

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New Delhi— Former Minister of State for External Affairs, MJ Akbar, has strongly criticised the recent US decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, calling it a result of Washington’s "volatile and inconsistent policy." In a conversation with ANI, Akbar defended India’s purchase of Russian oil, stressing that "India has not violated any American law." He noted the contradiction in US President Donald Trump’s actions declaring Russia a foe and penalising India for trade ties, only to announce talks with President Putin days later. Describing the current global scenario as “a game of snakes and ladders” initiated by Trump,…

07 Aug

Putin Likely to Visit India by End of 2025, Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Scrutiny

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New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in the final week of 2025, marking his first trip to the country since the Ukraine conflict began in February 2022. According to Russian news agency TASS, this information was confirmed by India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during his recent visit to Moscow, where he held high-level discussions with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.Putin last visited India on December 6, 2021, for a brief four-hour trip during which 28 bilateral agreements were signed, including military and technological cooperation. At that time, both nations had set an…

07 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in Voter Fraud

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New Delhi — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has levelled serious allegations against the Election Commission (EC), claiming it colluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to manipulate the 2024 general elections. In a press conference held at the AICC headquarters on Thursday, Gandhi called it a “crime against the Constitution.”Presenting what he described as “concrete evidence of vote chori” gathered over six months, Gandhi pointed to irregularities in voter data from Bangalore Central constituency, specifically the Mahadevapura Assembly segment. According to Gandhi, although Congress won six of the seven assembly segments in the constituency, it lost Mahadevapura by more than…

07 Aug

SC Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Report, Impeachment Process Set to Begin in Parliament

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New Delhi, August 7, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who had challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and the recommendation made by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for initiating impeachment proceedings against him.A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih refused to entertain Justice Varma's contention that he was denied a fair opportunity to respond during the internal probe process. The three-judge panel, set up under the in-house mechanism of the Supreme Court, had submitted its report after…

07 Aug

Air India to Fully Resume International Flights by October 1 After Safety Overhaul

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New Delhi, August 7 – Air India has announced that its international flight operations will be fully restored by October 1, marking a significant milestone after the airline’s self-imposed “Safety Pause” that began in June. The phased return to the skies started on August 1, following intensive inspections and system upgrades to strengthen operational reliability and safety.The “Safety Pause” was introduced on June 19, following the AI171 incident. It involved a temporary reduction in the airline’s flight schedules to carry out detailed pre-flight inspections and address disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions. The period was also used to expedite reliability…

07 Aug

Kulgam Encounter Enters Day Seven, Three Soldiers Injured in Ongoing Gunfight

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Srinagar, August 7 — The anti-militancy operation in the Akhal area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district stretched into its seventh day on Thursday, as security forces continued efforts to flush out militants hiding in the dense forest terrain.Officials confirmed that gunfire between militants and security forces resumed late Tuesday night and continued through Wednesday, leaving three army personnel injured. The injured soldiers were immediately shifted to a military hospital for treatment.“There was a brief pause on Wednesday morning, but firing resumed late at night. Three jawans sustained injuries during the exchange of fire,” a senior official stated.The joint operation led…

07 Aug

Uttarakhand Rescues 274 Tourists Safely After Uttarkashi Cloudburst

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): In the wake of a devastating cloudburst and flash floods that struck Uttarkashi, the Uttarakhand government has confirmed the safe evacuation of 274 stranded individuals from Gangotri and nearby regions. According to official sources, those rescued have been safely relocated to Harsil, a key stop on the Gangotri route. Authorities emphasized that all evacuees are in good health and are currently en route to Dehradun, where further arrangements are being made. The rescued group includes tourists and pilgrims from across the country: 131 from Gujarat 123 from Maharashtra 21 from Madhya Pradesh 12 from Uttar Pradesh 6…

07 Aug

Amazon’s Challenge to B.C. Labour Board Union Ruling Dismissed Again

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Delta, B.C (Richa Walia): In a significant development for labour rights in Canada, the British Columbia Labour Relations Board has dismissed Amazon’s attempt to reverse a decision certifying a workers' union at its Delta facility. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, upholds an earlier decision from July that found the company acted to undermine union efforts through targeted hiring practices. The Labour Board panel supported the conclusion that Amazon deliberately expanded its workforce during the union’s membership drive to reduce the percentage of union supporters, a move the board deemed an intentional effort to obstruct certification. Evidence submitted by Unifor, the…

07 Aug

Alberta Renews Commitment to Youth in Care with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarship

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Children and Family Services, Searle Turton, reaffirmed the province’s dedication to empowering young adults formerly in government care by officially launching this year’s round of applications for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarship. Originally established to honor the 2011 royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Alberta, the scholarship recognizes outstanding academic performance by participants of the province’s Advancing Futures program—an initiative that supports youth as they transition from government care into adulthood. “We are investing in the future of Alberta’s youth,” Minister Turton stated. “This scholarship is about recognizing…