Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

20 Aug

Punjab Braces for More Rain as Monsoon Stays Active; Chandigarh May Get Thunderstorms

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to witness another spell of monsoon rain on Thursday, with showers forecast across the state and cloudy conditions expected to persist in Chandigarh. The continuing rainfall has brought a marginal decline in temperatures, offering some relief from the prevailing warmth. The weather department has predicted light to moderate rain in various parts of Punjab. Chandigarh is expected to remain partly cloudy, while isolated spells of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning cannot be ruled out. Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and Mohali are among the areas likely to receive light to moderate showers. Rain is…

19 Aug

101+ Canadian Organizations Urge Ottawa to Support Dr. Mohan Bhagwat’s Proposed Visit

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OTTAWA/CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): More than 101 Canadian community, cultural, religious and advocacy organizations have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior federal ministers, urging the Government of Canada to uphold due process, religious freedom and equal treatment in considering the proposed visit of Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak (chief) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The letter, addressed to Prime Minister Carney, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, says Bhagwat’s proposed visit is of significant interest to members of Canada’s Hindu community. The signatories argue that any…

19 Aug

Questions Raised Over RCMP Protection Provided to Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau During Travel

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CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma) — Questions have been raised in media reports about the scope and potential public cost of RCMP protective services provided to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, including during some of his international travel. The claims were reported by TVA Nouvelles, which cited three unnamed sources regarding RCMP personnel assigned to protect Trudeau. The report also discussed travel involving Trudeau and singer Katy Perry, with whom he has been publicly linked. National Times has not independently verified the claims made by the unnamed sources. The TVA report quoted former RCMP deputy commissioner Pierre-Yves Bourduas, who discussed the operational…

19 Aug

CBSA Officers Spotted at International Student Protest in Edmonton’s Mill Woods

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers were reportedly observed at an ongoing protest involving international students and graduates in Edmonton’s Mill Woods area, where participants have been raising concerns about immigration and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) decisions. The demonstration has drawn attention from international graduates who say they are concerned about cases involving denied or cancelled Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). Protesters have been calling for greater clarity, transparency and consideration of the circumstances affecting graduates who say their immigration and employment plans have been disrupted. The presence of CBSA officers at the protest site has added another…

19 Aug

Paramhansa Swami Vishwananda to Bring Two Sacred Days of Spirituality and Devotion to Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary is set to host two special spiritual gatherings featuring Paramahamsa Swami Vishwananda on September 13 and 14, 2026. The Darshan Blessing will take place on Sunday, September 13, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Shepard Community Hall, 10800 84 Street SE. The evening will include personal blessings, devotional kirtan, inspirational talks, and vegan/vegetarian food. On Monday, September 14, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Ganesh Chaturthi & Bhajan Jamming event will be held at the New Indo-Canadian Centre, Bay 8, 30 Avenue NE, Calgary. The program will feature live bhajan jamming, sacred rituals, inspirational talks and…

19 Aug

RCMP Warn Two Canadian Sikh Activists of Potential Threats to Their Lives

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have issued security warnings to two Sikh separatist activists, informing them that police have received intelligence indicating a potential threat to their lives, according to reports in Canadian media. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) sent “duty to warn” notices to Inderjeet Singh Gosal, based in Caledon, Ontario, and Manjinder Singh of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Both men are associated with efforts advocating the creation of an independent Sikh state in India. Gosal reportedly received the notification on August 14 after being contacted by the RCMP. The police communication is understood to have described the threat…

19 Aug

Sensex, Nifty Slide as Crude Oil Surge and Middle East Uncertainty Rattle Investors

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Indian equities opened lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty extending their recent decline as investors reacted to a sharp rise in crude oil prices and continuing uncertainty in the Middle East. The BSE Sensex fell 166.19 points to 77,070.93 in early trading, while the NSE Nifty 50 was down 59 points at 24,096.75. The weakness was broad-based, with several heavyweight stocks coming under selling pressure. Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the prominent stocks trading lower. Some counters bucked the trend. HCL Technologies, Infosys,…

19 Aug

Satyendar Jain Brought to ACB Office as Probe Into STP Tender Case Continues

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was brought to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) office on Wednesday by officials from the agency and Delhi Police, amid an investigation into alleged corruption in sewage treatment plant projects. Jain was arrested on August 18 over allegations related to the augmentation and upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Delhi. The case involves suspected irregularities in the tendering process for the projects. After his arrest, Jain was taken to the ACB premises as investigators continued their probe into the allegations. Officials are examining the tender process and other aspects of the…

19 Aug

Chamba, Kangra Feel Back-to-Back Tremors; No Damage Reported

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): Residents in parts of Himachal Pradesh were startled by two separate earthquakes that struck Chamba and Kangra districts on Tuesday evening. Although the tremors were strong enough to cause alarm, authorities reported no casualties or property damage. The first seismic event was recorded in Chamba at 6:54 pm and measured 3.6 in magnitude, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was identified near Kareri, with the earthquake originating about 5 km beneath the surface. Around 45 minutes later, the second tremor occurred in Kangra. The earthquake was also recorded at a shallow depth of approximately…

19 Aug

Major Singh Wanted by FBI in Transnational Crime Investigation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified Major Singh as a wanted individual in connection with an alleged transnational organised crime network known as the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group. US authorities allege that the group has been involved in racketeering and firearms-related conspiracies. Investigators say its alleged activities extended through the Central District of California as well as other locations. Singh is being sought as part of the broader investigation into the organisation and its alleged criminal activities. The FBI’s action reflects its efforts to track individuals suspected of having links to organised criminal networks…