Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

23 Mar

U-Turn & First step organized multicultural event in Calgary Promotes Unity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Dialogue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary multicultural event, Indigenous reconciliation, U-turn Project

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma), March 23, 2025: In a remarkable display of cultural unity and collaboration, First Step Together Society (led by Anita & Savita) and U-Turn project (led by Jay) organized a vibrant multicultural gathering in Calgary. The event brought together diverse communities, leaders, and dignitaries to foster dialogue, strengthen community ties, and celebrate cultural heritage. A key focus of the event was the participation of Indigenous communities in Canada. Elder Charlotte , Yellow Horn McLeod , Elders Jeraldine Larose (Jerry), Flora Johnson, James Savazzoo, and Terry Snow shared their experiences, highlighting both the rich traditions of Indigenous culture and…

22 Mar

RCB Dominate IPL 2025 Opener with a Crushing Win Over KKR

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAjinkya Rahane, IPL 2025, Krunal Pandya, Phil Salt, RCB vs KKR, Virat Kohli

(National Times Bureau), March 22, 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) started their IPL 2025 campaign in style, thrashing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the tournament opener. Led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, RCB chased down the 175-run target with ease, finishing the match with 22 balls to spare at Eden Gardens.Kohli and Salt set the tone early, smashing 80 runs in the powerplay. Their aggressive strokeplay left KKR bowlers searching for answers. Salt raced to a half-century before falling, while Kohli anchored the chase with his own fifty. Rajat Patidar contributed with a quickfire 34, and…

22 Mar

CBI Closes Sushant Singh Rajput Case, Rules Out Foul Play

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBI Investigation, Rhea Chakraborty, Sushant Singh Rajput case

New Delhi, March 22, 2025 – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed its probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, ruling out foul play and confirming that he died by suicide. This decision, announced on Saturday, comes more than four years after his death, bringing an end to the high-profile investigation that gripped the nation.The closure report clears actress Rhea Chakraborty and her family, who were accused by Rajput’s family of abetment to suicide and financial fraud. The CBI found no evidence supporting these claims.Rajput, 34, was found hanging in his Bandra apartment on June 14,…

22 Mar

Twitter’s Iconic Bird Logo Sells for Nearly $35,000 at Auction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk, RR Auction, Twitter bird logo, X rebranding

San Francisco, March 22, 2025 – Twitter’s famous blue bird logo, removed from its former San Francisco headquarters after Elon Musk rebranded the platform as X, has been sold for $34,375 at an auction.Boston-based RR Auction, known for selling rare collectibles, confirmed the sale of the 254 kg, 12-foot by 9-foot sign but did not disclose the buyer’s identity.This isn't the first time Musk has auctioned off memorabilia from the old Twitter. Previously, he sold office furniture, kitchen equipment, and various signs from the company’s past.Other high-profile tech collectibles also fetched impressive prices in the auction. An Apple-1 computer with…

22 Mar

CJI Forms Panel to Probe Delhi HC Judge Over Cash Recovery Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice of India, Delhi High Court, Sanjiv Khanna, Supreme Court

New Delhi/Chandigarh, March 22, 2025 – Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has set up a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma after a significant amount of cash was reportedly found at his residence in the national capital.The committee, announced by the Supreme Court, will be headed by Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and includes Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Anu Sivaraman from the Karnataka High Court.In addition, the Supreme Court has directed the Chief Justice of the Delhi…

21 Mar

Israel Eliminates Senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures Amid Renewed Conflict in Gaza

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Gaza, Hamas, IDF, Israel, Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, March 21, 2025 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) confirmed on Thursday the elimination of three senior operatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.Rashid Jahjouh, head of Hamas’s General Security Apparatus, was killed alongside Ayman Atsila, who led Hamas’s security operations in Khan Yunis. Their department played a crucial role in safeguarding Hamas leadership, eliminating suspected collaborators, and gathering intelligence for terrorist activities against Israel. Jahjouh was also responsible for Hamas propaganda efforts.In a separate operation, Israeli forces killed Ismail Abd al-Aal, a key figure in Islamic Jihad’s weapons smuggling network. He…

21 Mar

Trump Signals Limits to Musk’s Role in US Strategic Affairs Over Business Interests in China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Elon Musk, National Security, Trump, U.S. Government

Washington, March 21, 2025 – President Donald Trump hinted at limits to Elon Musk’s involvement in U.S. government strategic matters, citing Musk’s business interests in China as a potential conflict of interest. During an Oval Office meeting on the development of a new fighter jet, Trump addressed reports suggesting that Musk would be briefed on U.S. military strategies, particularly regarding China.Trump, acknowledging Musk’s business dealings in China—where the billionaire operates manufacturing facilities for his Tesla vehicles—indicated that such ties could make Musk susceptible to Chinese influence. “Elon has businesses in China,” Trump remarked, “and he would be susceptible, perhaps, to…

21 Mar

Mark Carney will ask Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday and call election

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada election, Governor General, Mark Carney, Parliament dissolution

Alberta ( Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney will ask the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call a federal election this Sunday, Radio-Canada has learned. The election campaign will kick off barely a week after Carney was sworn in as prime minister and appointed his cabinet. Carney's trip to Rideau Hall to speak to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will come a day before MPs were scheduled to return after Parliament was prorogued on Jan. 6. An election campaign is expected to last between 36 and 50 days. Election day remains to be confirmed, but voters are expected to cast…

21 Mar

Poilievre Defends Decision to Block Journalists from Campaign Plane

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadacampaign plane, journalism, media access, Pierre Poilievre, press freedom

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has defended his party’s decision to bar national political reporters from traveling on the campaign plane, saying it will allow for greater engagement with local journalists instead. The Conservative Party’s move, announced earlier this week, breaks with long-standing election campaign traditions, where national reporters typically accompany party leaders. Instead, Poilievre’s campaign will rely on regional media to cover his events and news conferences. Speaking in Jonquière, Quebec, Poilievre dismissed concerns that the decision would limit media access, particularly for francophone journalists. He assured that his campaign would maintain open access across the country…

20 Mar

Alberta Premier Denielle Smith Issues Strong Demands to Ottawa in Meeting with PM Mark Carney

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Danielle Smith, Federal Policies, Mark Carney, Oil and Gas

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta Premier Denielle Smith met with Prime Minister Mark Carney today in what she described as a “very frank discussion” about Alberta’s ongoing grievances with federal policies. The Premier outlined a series of demands she said must be addressed within the first six months of the next federal government’s term to prevent what she called an “unprecedented national unity crisis.” Among the key demands: • Guaranteed access to oil and gas corridors in all directions • Repeal of Bill C-69 (the “no new pipelines act”) • Lifting of the BC coastal tanker ban • Elimination…