Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

16 May

India Links Indus Treaty Talks to End of Terror Flow from Pakistan

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New Delhi, May 16, 2025: India has rejected Pakistan’s latest appeal to resume talks on the Indus Waters Treaty, stating bluntly that dialogue can resume only after Pakistan dismantles terror networks operating from its soil. The response comes in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 dead. India blamed the Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba based in Pakistan, for the attack.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made it clear that the treaty will remain suspended unless Pakistan acts credibly and irreversibly against cross-border terrorism. This firm stance follows rising tensions and…

16 May

Two Men Charged Following Violent Assault on Calgary Transit Bus Driver

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Two individuals have been charged in connection with a brutal attack on a Calgary Transit bus driver that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, May 14. Police responded to the area of Falconridge Boulevard and Castleridge Boulevard N.E. at approximately 1:12 a.m., following reports that two unidentified men had assaulted a driver. It is alleged that the suspects became violent when the driver refused to deviate from the designated bus route. With the assistance of a passenger who attempted to intervene, the injured driver was able to call for assistance using his radio. He was transported…

15 May

Indian Forces Eliminate Three Militants in Tral’s Nader Region Under Ongoing Counterterror Ops

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Tral, Jammu and Kashmir (National Times): In a decisive pre-dawn encounter on Thursday, Indian security forces gunned down three terrorists in Tral’s Nader locality as part of Operation Nader, reinforcing India’s renewed push against terrorism in the Kashmir Valley. According to defense officials, the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs, with personnel from the Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police moving in to seal off suspected hideouts in the area. Troops observed unusual movement, and upon confronting the suspects, they came under heavy fire, triggering a fierce gunbattle. The Chinar Corps confirmed the outcome via a post…

15 May

Donald Trump Claims Role in Defusing India-Pakistan Conflict, Yet Again

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Doha (National Times): Addressing U.S. military personnel in Qatar, President Donald Trump asserted that he had played a pivotal role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan, suggesting that his behind-the-scenes diplomacy helped avert a possible military escalation. In his characteristically freewheeling style, Trump recounted what he described as a dangerous standoff between the two South Asian rivals. “I think it is settled,” he told the audience. “It looked like it was really going to be escalating out of control.” Trump's remarks hinted at a sharp increase in hostilities that, according to him, were simmering just last week. While details…

15 May

Gold Price in India Tumbles Amid Shift in Geopolitical Tensions

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New Delhi (National Times): The gold market saw a notable downturn on Thursday, falling to levels not seen in over five weeks. The pullback reflects a broader trend away from safe-haven assets as geopolitical tensions cool and investor focus pivots to risk-on strategies. Spot gold fell by nearly 0.8%, trading at $3,153.09 per ounce, while futures in the U.S. slipped 1% to $3,156.90. The price action confirms what many traders feared—a decisive breach below the psychological $3,200 level, which could open the door to further downside. “Once gold dropped below $3,200, it invalidated the near-term bullish setup,” noted a commodity…

15 May

Donald Trump to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook: Focus on US, Not India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsApple, Donald Trump, Tim Cook

Washington, D.C. (National Times): Former President Donald Trump has issued a strong statement to Apple CEO Tim Cook, urging the tech giant to reconsider its manufacturing investments in India. Speaking at a business event in Doha, Trump expressed disapproval of Apple’s expansion plans in South Asia. “I told Tim, I’ve supported you all along, but I don’t want to see Apple growing its factories in India,” Trump told attendees. He emphasized his preference for Apple to ramp up its U.S.-based operations instead. “India’s one of the toughest places to do business in terms of tariffs. They say they’ll drop them,…

15 May

Political Tensions Hit Tourism: Turkey and Azerbaijan Face Backlash from Indian Travellers

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New Delhi (National Times): The ongoing diplomatic fallout from the India-Pakistan conflict has spilled into the tourism industry, with Indian travelers cancelling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan en masse after both nations expressed support for Islamabad. Top Indian travel companies are witnessing a wave of cancellations and reduced interest in these popular holiday destinations. "Since last week, there has been a 60% drop in new bookings and a 250% increase in trip cancellations for Turkey and Azerbaijan," confirmed a spokesperson from MakeMyTrip. EaseMyTrip, another major travel player, reported that Turkey has seen a 22% rise in cancellations, while Azerbaijan's figure…

15 May

Prominent Punjabi Businessman Harjeet Singh Dhadda Shot Dead in Mississauga

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Mississauga (National Times): The Punjabi-Canadian community in Ontario is reeling with shock after the cold-blooded assassination of Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a prominent Sikh businessman, outside his office near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, in the vicinity of Dixon and Derry Roads. According to Peel Regional Police, the fatal shooting occurred on Wednesday. While police have confirmed the homicide, they have not officially released the identity of the deceased. However, sources have confirmed that the victim was Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a respected figure within the Sikh community and a known member of the Canadian Sikh Gurdwara Committee. Dhadda, originally from Bazpur,…

15 May

Two Men Arrested Following Brutal Assault on Calgary Transit Driver

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Calgary, (Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful display of justice, the Calgary Police Service has apprehended two individuals believed to be responsible for a violent assault on a city transit bus driver that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, sending a strong message that such heinous crimes will not be tolerated. At approximately 1:12 a.m., officers responded to reports of an assault near Falconridge Boulevard and Castleridge Boulevard N.E. It is alleged that the two suspects attacked the driver after he refused their request to deviate from the designated route, showcasing the driver's unwavering commitment to safety. One passenger…

14 May

Operation Keller: Three Terrorists, Including LeT/TRF Commander, Killed in Shopian; Large Cache of Arms Recovered

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Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir (National Times): In a significant counter-terrorism success, security forces neutralised three terrorists, including a local commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front (LeT/TRF), during Operation Keller in the Keller Forest area of Shopian district on May 13. The joint operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following credible intelligence about terrorist presence in the area. High-Intensity Encounter and Major Recovery The operation resulted in a fierce gunfight, culminating in the elimination of three heavily armed terrorists who were reportedly involved in multiple recent attacks across south…