Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

19 Mar

Calgary Police Investigate Rollover Crash Involving 14-Year-Old Driver

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada14-Year-Old Driver Calgary, Calgary Rollover Crash 2026, Northeast Calgary Road Closure, Youth Driving Accident

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — The Calgary Police Service is investigating a single-vehicle rollover that occurred early Wednesday morning in the city’s northeast, involving a 14-year-old boy behind the wheel. The incident, which took place during the early hours of March 18, led to the temporary closure of several major roads as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and assess the damage. According to initial police reports, the teenage driver miraculously escaped the crash without any physical injuries, though the vehicle sustained significant damage after flipping onto its roof. The rollover occurred in a residential area of northeast Calgary, where…

19 Mar

Canada to Host Inaugural Charter Negotiations for New Multilateral Defence Bank in Montreal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAnita Anand Montreal Meeting, Canada Multilateral Defence Bank, DSRB Charter Negotiations, NATO Defence Financing 2026

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)— Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced on Thursday that Canada will host a critical multilateral meeting next week to begin formal negotiations on a charter for the newly proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). Speaking at a conference at the Chatham House think tank in London, Anand confirmed that representatives from allied nations will gather in Montreal this coming Monday to establish the governance and operational framework for the institution. The DSRB is designed as a state-backed multilateral lender aimed at mobilizing private capital and providing low-cost financing to strengthen the defence industries of NATO members…

19 Mar

Quebec Judge Issues Landmark Injunction to Halt Serial Sperm Donations by Father and Son

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDominik Seelos, Fertility Fraud Case 2026, Justice Simon Chamberland, Philippe Normand, Quebec Sperm Donation Injunction, Serial Sperm Donors

Montreal (Rajeev Sharma) — In a historic legal decision for Canadian family law, a Quebec Superior Court judge has granted an interlocutory injunction to ban two men from continuing to donate their sperm. Justice Simon Chamberland issued the ruling on Wednesday against Philippe Normand and his son, Dominik Seelos, after a high-profile case brought forward by a mother who accused the pair of "fertility fraud." The legal action was prompted by a documentary that revealed the two men had fathered hundreds of children across the province, raising serious concerns regarding genetic risks and the potential for accidental inbreeding among a…

19 Mar

FBI launches manhunt for Indian national in US-wide fraud scheme case

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National Times Bureau :- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched manhunt for an Indian national accused of orchestrating long-standing fraud scheme across the United States. FBI has also urged the public to step forward in the information on his whereabouts. In a post on X, the FBI said Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, is “wanted by the FBI” for his alleged role in a nationwide operation that targeted multiple victims between 2017 and 2021. The FBI has identified Patel, a former fuel station attendant, as a suspect in a nationwide fraud scheme that allegedly operated…

19 Mar

32-year-old Punjab man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Spain, family seeks justice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, World NewsDied, Punjab News, Punjabi Youth, Spain

Rajeev Sharma :- A 32-year-old Punjabi man from Raikot was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Spain. The deceased has been identified as Arshdeep Singh, who is a resident of village Bhaini Baringa near Raikot in Ludhiana district. He was the only son of his parents. He had gone to Spain around eights years ago in search of a better future and employment opportunities and had been working in the same factory for over five years. According to his father, Balwinde Singh, he was very much familiar with the job as he had been working there for more than five…

19 Mar

Iranian strikes hit world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar, fire erupts at key facility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAttack, Iran, LPG, Oil, Qatar

Rajeev Sharma :- A major energy complex in Qatar that hosts the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility sustained significant damage as attacks on energy infrastructure intensified across the Persian Gulf. Authorities said Iran fired missiles at Ras Laffan Industrial City late Wednesday, with one striking the site while four others were intercepted. The facility had previously supplied roughly 20% of global LNG before operations were halted earlier this month. Around the same time, Abu Dhabi shut down its Habshan gas facilities after debris from a thwarted strike landed in the area. "A retaliatory attack on Ras Laffan…

18 Mar

Cabinet Greenlights ₹33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme to Build 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna, BHAVYA Scheme 2026, India Manufacturing Growth, Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks, PM Narendra Modi Cabinet

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — In a major move to accelerate India’s manufacturing-led growth, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA). The scheme, backed by an allocation of ₹33,660 crore, aims to develop 100 "plug-and-play" industrial parks across the country. These future-ready ecosystems are expected to generate approximately 15 lakh direct jobs while attracting substantial global and domestic investments. By offering pre-approved land and ready-to-use infrastructure, BHAVYA is designed to significantly reduce entry barriers for manufacturing units, MSMEs, and startups, enabling a faster transition from investment intent to actual…

18 Mar

Energy Security vs. Net-Zero: Mark Carney’s Climate Roadmap Faces Resistance from Canadian Oil Giants

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanadian Oil Production, Energy Security Canada, Mark Carney Climate Plan 2026, Net-Zero Transition, Reuters Energy News

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)— Mark Carney’s ambitious framework for a global net-zero financial transition is facing a critical stress test as Canada’s leading oil and gas companies signal a renewed push to expand production. According to a report by Reuters, the collision between long-term climate mandates and immediate energy security concerns has reached a boiling point, with Canadian producers arguing that their crude is essential to stabilizing global markets amid ongoing supply disruptions in West Asia. Carney, the UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance, has long advocated for a managed phase-out of fossil fuel investment, but that vision is…

18 Mar

B.C. Attracts Over 400 U.S. Health Workers in Major Recruitment Push

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): The western Canadian province of British Columbia has successfully drawn more than 400 healthcare professionals from the United States over the past year, as part of an aggressive recruitment initiative aimed at strengthening its medical workforce. According to figures released by the provincial health ministry, a total of 414 workers — including doctors, nurses and allied health staff — accepted positions between March 2025 and January 2026. The intake includes 89 physicians, 42 nurse practitioners, 260 nurses and 23 other healthcare specialists. Health Minister Josie Osborne said the influx is already helping improve access to care,…

18 Mar

Alberta Chosen to Host 2028 World Cup of Hockey, Calgary and Edmonton to Share Matches

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The province of Alberta has been selected as the North American venue for the World Cup of Hockey 2028, with games scheduled to take place in Calgary and Edmonton in February 2028. The announcement was made jointly by Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation and OEG Sports & Entertainment, following a successful bid supported by multiple levels of government and tourism bodies. The event will be organised in collaboration with the National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association. Matches in Calgary will be held at Scotia Place, while Rogers Place in Edmonton will host key fixtures, including…