Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

13 Jun

Experts Say Canada’s Investment in Hosting G7 Summit Worth It Despite High Costs

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Ottawa/Kananaskis, June 13, 2025 — As Canada prepares to host the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15–17, experts assert that the substantial public expenditure is justified by the diplomatic and economic benefits the event brings.Sources report that while the full cost remains forthcoming, it echoes past high-expense global meetings: the 2018 summit in Charlevoix cost CAD 375 million, with CAD 222 million spent solely by the RCMP. Similarly, the 2002 Kananaskis G8 event carried a total price tag of approximately US $300 million, with over $200 million allocated to security.Despite the steep expense, analysts emphasise the event's strategic returns. Hosting the summit enhances Canada's…

13 Jun

DGCA Orders Enhanced Inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787 Fleet Following Ahmedabad Crash

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National Times Bureau, June 13, 2025: In the wake of India’s deadliest civil aviation disaster, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a directive mandating enhanced inspections of Air India’s entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The move follows the catastrophic crash of Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of all 232 people on board and at least five medical students on the ground. It marked the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 in global aviation history.The DGCA’s directive comes amid growing scrutiny of the aircraft’s safety and technical performance. The regulator has asked Air India…

13 Jun

Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Lover Raj Kushwaha Plotted Four Backup Plans to Kill Sonam’s Husband Raja

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National Times Bureau, June 13, 2025: In a deeply disturbing turn of events, Meghalaya Police have confirmed that Raj Kushwaha, the alleged mastermind behind the honeymoon murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, had meticulously designed three backup plans before finally executing the crime near Weisawdong Falls in the East Khasi Hills on May 23.The investigation has revealed that Raj, along with his lover Sonam Raghuvanshi, the victim’s wife, had been plotting Raja’s murder since February 2025, months before Sonam and Raja were married on May 11. Police say the murder was motivated purely by Sonam and Raj’s illicit relationship, not…

13 Jun

Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Makes Emergency Landing After Bomb Threat

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Bangkok, June 13, 2025 – An Air India flight (AI 379) en route from Phuket to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing back at Phuket International Airport on Friday morning after receiving a bomb threat, according to airport authorities.The flight, which had departed at 9:30 AM local time, was in mid-air when officials were alerted to the possible threat. The pilot immediately diverted course and returned to Phuket, where the aircraft landed safely.The airport confirmed via its official Facebook page that it is following standard bomb threat protocols laid out in its Airport Contingency Plan (ACP). Authorities…

13 Jun

Air India London Flight AIC129 Returns to Mumbai Midway After Ahmedabad Crash: Here’s the Latest Update

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Mumbai (National Times): Just two days after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, another London-bound Air India flight, AIC129, took an unexpected turn on Saturday morning, returning to Mumbai shortly after takeoff. The sudden reversal of Flight AI-129, operating on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route, has triggered concern and speculation, especially as the country continues to mourn the deadliest civil aviation disaster in Indian history. According to live tracking data from Flightradar24, the Boeing 787 aircraft took off from Mumbai but made a U-turn over the Arabian Sea and is currently en route…

13 Jun

PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site, Meets Injured Victims at Civil Hospital

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Ahmedabad (National Times): A day after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site in the Meghaninagar area and later met injured survivors undergoing treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. In an emotionally charged moment, PM Modi met Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the crash that claimed 265 lives. Ramesh, who miraculously escaped with serious injuries, is currently being treated in the hospital’s C7 ward along with 25 other victims of the tragedy. The Prime Minister spent nearly an hour at the hospital, offering…

13 Jun

Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion” with Preemptive Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

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Jerusalem/Tehran (National Times): In a dramatic escalation in the Middle East, Israel carried out a series of precision airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and military installations early today, marking the start of what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dubbed “Operation Rising Lion.” According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the operation targeted a network of Iranian targets, including the uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, ballistic missile factories, and senior military leadership apnews.com+15reuters.com+15thesun.co.uk+15. Iranian state media and residents in Tehran reported hearing multiple explosions, while officially announcing that the country’s air-defence systems were at full operational capacity, theguardian.com. In a televised…

13 Jun

WSO Condemns India’s Plot to Target Jagmeet Singh; Modi G7 Invite Endangers Sikhs

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is appalled by shocking revelations reported by Global Times that a suspected agent of the Government of India had former NDP leader and Member of Parliament Jagmeet Singh under close surveillance while he served in office. The targeting by India posed a credible risk to Jagmeet Singh’s life and prompted a duty to warn and police protection. The suspected Indian agent was associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which the Indian government has been accused of using to commit violence in Canada. These revelations follow a series of deeply troubling…

12 Jun

Tata Sons Announces ₹1 Crore Ex-Gratia for Families of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims

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Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – In a significant humanitarian gesture, Tata Sons has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of all those who lost their lives in the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. The announcement was made by N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, as part of the group’s comprehensive relief efforts following the country’s deadliest civil aviation tragedy.Chandrasekaran also confirmed that the medical expenses of all injured individuals will be fully covered by the group. “We will ensure that every survivor receives all necessary care and support,” he said in a statement.In addition to…

12 Jun

Sole Survivor Pulled from Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Was Seated in 11A

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Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – In a miraculous discovery amidst India’s deadliest aviation tragedy, one survivor has been pulled from the wreckage of Air India Flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London. The passenger, identified as Ramesh Kumar, was found alive in seat 11A, according to officials. He is currently undergoing treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and remains in critical care, though doctors say he is showing signs of stability.The crash claimed 231 other lives, including passengers and several medical students at BJ Medical College, where the aircraft crashed into the undergraduate hostel mess. …