Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

12 Jul

Young people are playing a significant role in nation-building: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingNarendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organizations via videoconferencing today. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized that today marks the beginning of new responsibilities for these youth in different departments of the Government of India. He congratulated the young individuals on beginning their service in various departments, emphasizing that despite different roles, their common goal is national service, guided by the principle of "Citizen First." The Prime Minister emphasized the unmatched strengths of India’s demographic and democratic foundations. He underlined that India, with…

12 Jul

Airline Pilots’ Association of India Raises Concern Over AI 171 Crash Report, Cites Bias and Lack of Transparency

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air Inidia

New Delhi: (National Times): The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPAI) has strongly criticized the preliminary report issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 on June 12 in Ahmedabad. In a firm statement released on Saturday, the pilots’ body alleged the report appears to be skewed toward blaming pilot error and lacks essential transparency. "The tone and direction of the investigation suggest a bias toward pilot error. We categorically reject this presumption and insist on a fair, fact-based inquiry," the Association stated. The AAIB's preliminary 15-page report was released…

12 Jul

Alberta Leads Canada in Job Growth with 51,000 Full-Time Jobs Added in June: Minister Schow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s economy continues its upward momentum, with the province adding over 51,000 full-time jobs in June 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow, released an official statement on Friday highlighting the impressive employment gains and Alberta’s strengthening economic position. “Alberta is leading Canada in job growth,” said Minister Schow. “With changes in part-time jobs included, we’re seeing a net increase of 30,000 jobs across the province. This is welcome news and further proof that our economic strategy is delivering results.” The significant surge in full-time employment contributed…

12 Jul

Edmonton Athletics Invitational: Top track stars race to Edmonton

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports, TrendingEdmonton

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The best track and field athletes from around the world will hit the ground running at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational. Olympic-level athletes, coaches and officials will take to the track at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational on July 13. With athletes from 15 countries travelling to Edmonton’s Foote Field, the invitational is expected to bring more than 3,000 spectators and generate about $1.1 million for Edmonton’s economy as participants book hotels, shop and dine at local businesses and restaurants. Through the Major Sport Event grant program, Alberta’s government is supporting the Edmonton Athletics Invitational with $150,000 in funding. This…

12 Jul

Building affordable homes for Albertans

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and Alberta are investing a record of more than $203 million to build thousands of new affordable housing units across the province. Every Albertan deserves to have access to housing options that meet their needs and budgets. As a key part of the province’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing, Alberta’s government launched the Affordable Housing Partnership Program in 2022. Through the latest round of Affordable Housing Partnership Program intakes, more than $203 million in joint provincial and federal funding has been committed to support the construction of new affordable…

12 Jul

Punjab Police Officer Daljit Singh Rana Breaks Javelin Record at International Police Games in USA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, Trending, World NewsDaljit Singh Rana, USA

Rupnagar/Atlanta (National Times): In a moment of immense pride for India and Punjab, Senior Punjab Police officer S. Daljit Singh Rana has shattered a long-standing javelin throw record at the prestigious International Police Games held in Atlanta, USA, on July 1, 2025. The feat, which saw him break the previous record set in 2005, not only elevated the stature of Punjab Police on a global platform but also brought international recognition to the Rupnagar district, the sacred region of Shri Anandpur Sahib, and his native village Dabur. Lauding the remarkable achievement, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains expressed his admiration,…

12 Jul

AAIB Releases Preliminary Report on Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 10 Crucial Findings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air Crash

New Delhi (National Times): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has published its initial 15-page report detailing preliminary findings from the tragic Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12. The incident, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, claimed the lives of 240 of the 241 passengers onboard and 19 individuals on the ground, after the aircraft crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel premises near the airport. Only one passenger survived the disaster. The report provides the first official insight into the sequence of events and technical failures that led to the fatal crash. The AAIB notes that…

11 Jul

A Courtroom with a Past: How Tla-o-qui-aht Nation is Rewriting Justice from the Ground Up

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaIndigenous justice, residential school, restorative justice Canada, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation

Tofino, British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful and unprecedented move, justice in Tofino is no longer confined to cold, distant courtrooms. Instead, it now lives and breathes inside the gymnasium of a former residential school once a symbol of colonial oppression now transformed into a community-driven courtroom led by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.Earlier this week, Provincial Court Judge Alexander Wolf delivered a sentence to an Indigenous man for assaulting his partner while intoxicated. Yet the hearing was far from typical. The judge did not sit elevated above the accused. There was no intimidating bench, no formal divide. Just ordinary…

11 Jul

Serious Crash Shuts Down Part of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge; Drivers Urged to Find Alternate Routes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaLougheed Highway closure, Maple Ridge crash, Ridge Meadows RCMP

Maple Ridge, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A significant stretch of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, remained closed Friday morning after a serious vehicle crash, prompting authorities to warn commuters of delays.According to Ridge Meadows RCMP, eastbound lanes of Lougheed Highway are closed between 287th Street and Jim Robson Way. Additionally, 240th Street is fully shut down from River Road to Hill Avenue. DriveBC reported that one westbound lane of Lougheed Highway is also closed.B.C. Emergency Health Services said two ambulances and multiple paramedics rushed to the crash at the intersection of 240th Street and Lougheed Highway shortly after 3…

11 Jul

Amazon Enters Delhi’s 10-Minute Delivery Race, Igniting India’s Quick Commerce Frenzy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness10-minute delivery, Amazon Now, quick commerce

New Delhi, July 11, 2025 — Amazon has launched its ultra-fast 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in select areas of Delhi, stepping directly into India’s red-hot quick commerce (QCom) battlefront, already fiercely contested by Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart. This follows Amazon Now's debut in Bengaluru late last year, signaling the e-commerce giant’s growing ambitions in the quick-delivery segment.Available through a dedicated tab on the main Amazon app, Amazon Now promises deliveries of daily essentials groceries, fruits and vegetables, personal care items, wireless accessories, and small appliances within 10 minutes. Prime users can access the service with a minimum order…