Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

07 Jun

Ambe Society of Calgary to Organize Grand “Jagran Ki Raat” on June 26 at Rajveer Banquet Hall

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Ambe Society of Calgary is organizing a major spiritual and cultural gathering titled “Jagran Ki Raat”, scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, at Rajveer Banquet Hall, 3961 52 Ave NE #1177, Calgary. The event is expected to bring together the local South Asian community for an evening of devotion, music, and communal harmony. According to information shared by organizer Ricky Narula & Rajnish Singla, the program will begin with Pooja at 6:00 PM, followed by Bhandara at 7:00 PM, and the main Jagran starting at 7:00 PM and continuing through the night. He stated that the…

07 Jun

Xi Jinping Headed to Pyongyang to Reassert Strategic Balance on Korean Peninsula

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Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in North Korea on Monday for a critical two-day state visit, marking his first trip to the isolated nation in nearly seven years. The diplomatic mission provides North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a prominent international stage to display an increasingly assertive foreign policy, heavily anchored by a strategic realignment with his country’s traditional Cold War benefactors. As North Korea’s primary economic lifeline, Beijing is widely expected to utilize the summit to re-establish its traditional influence over Pyongyang. This strategic pivot comes at a time when the North…

07 Jun

Canada on the Brink: Poilievre Slams Liberal Debt Explosion, Warns Families Are Paying the Price

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre met with Calgary residents during a community meet-and-greet event on Saturday, where he delivered a sharp critique of the Liberal government’s fiscal policies and warned that Canada’s growing national debt is placing an increasing burden on families across the country. Poilievre was joined by MP Dawinder Gill and MP Jagdharan Singh Mahal of Edmonton. The gathering provided local residents with an opportunity to engage directly with Conservative leaders on the economic challenges facing Canadians. Addressing the crowd, Poilievre argued that years of excessive government spending have fuelled record debt levels, higher interest…

06 Jun

Liberal Caucus Chair Rejects Claims of Tensions With PM Mark Carney

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney has strongly dismissed allegations that Prime Minister Mark Carney has a difficult relationship with members of his caucus, calling recent reports suggesting otherwise “absolutely false.”The remarks come after media reports citing unnamed Liberal MPs claimed Carney had become increasingly dismissive of concerns raised by caucus members, centralized decision-making and, at times, lashed out during internal discussions.Speaking in an interview with CTV’s Question Period, Maloney firmly rejected the accusations and defended the prime minister’s leadership style.“Absolutely false,” Maloney said when asked about claims that Carney regularly talks down to caucus members. He described…

06 Jun

Canada-Wide Manhunt Launched After Quebec Man Charged in 2023 Murder

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-wide warrant, David Faucher, Franz Drosch murder, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Quebec, RCMP

Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have launched a nationwide search for a Quebec man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Franz Drosch in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) identified the accused as 30-year-old David Faucher of Sherbrooke, Quebec. Investigators have obtained a Canada-wide arrest warrant and say Faucher is actively evading police.According to the RCMP, Faucher is believed to be in the Sherbrooke area but may also have links to the Trois-Rivières region of Quebec and Mexico. Police are continuing efforts to locate and apprehend him.Authorities believe…

06 Jun

CJP Protest Begins at Jantar Mantar Amid Tight Security Across Delhi

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Rajeev Sharma :- Members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday began their protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, prompting heightened security arrangements across the national capital. The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke, drew a significant number of supporters to the designated venue after the organisation announced that it had received official permission to hold the demonstration at Jantar Mantar. In view of the gathering, Delhi Police, assisted by paramilitary forces, intensified security measures at key locations across the city. Additional personnel were deployed in central Delhi, at Indira Gandhi International Airport, major…

06 Jun

Three Held After Brief Exchange of Fire With Police in South Delhi

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Rajeev Sharma :- Three suspected criminals were arrested following an encounter with the Delhi Police in South Delhi's Pushp Vihar area late on Friday night. According to police officials, a joint team of the Special Staff and the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) launched an operation after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of the suspects in the locality. Acting on the tip-off, the team laid a cordon around the area and moved in to apprehend them. Police claimed that the suspects opened fire upon spotting the security personnel. The police retaliated and managed to overpower and arrest all three accused…

06 Jun

India Introduces Major OCI Reforms: New Compliance Rules and Fee Structure Now in Effect

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Vancouver ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India has implemented the most significant overhaul of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) programme in more than a decade, with new regulations coming into effect from April 1. The Ministry of Home Affairs says the reforms are aimed at modernizing services for the Indian diaspora, strengthening biometric verification, and creating a more streamlined and uniform system across Indian missions and consulates worldwide.Under the revised framework, OCI cardholders are now required to update their passport details within 90 days of receiving a new foreign passport. Failure to meet the deadline may result in…

05 Jun

Anantnag Police launch QR-based app to strengthen security ahead of Amarnath Yatra

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Rajeev Sharma :- In a bid to enhance security arrangements and improve pilgrim management ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, the Anantnag Police have launched a new QR-based mobile application, 'Pehchaan', aimed at regulating and verifying service providers operating along the pilgrimage route and at major tourist destinations in the district. According to police officials, the app has been developed to facilitate on-the-spot verification of individuals engaged in providing services to pilgrims and tourists. By creating a database of registered and authenticated service providers, the initiative seeks to distinguish authorised personnel from unregistered individuals and establish a more secure operational…

05 Jun

Big relief for Cockroach Janata Party as Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against protest

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking action against a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on June 6, clearing the way for the demonstration to proceed for now. The plea, filed by NGO Save India Foundation, was mentioned before a vacation Bench comprising Justice Saurabh Banerjee and Justice Amit Sharma. The petitioner sought immediate intervention by the court, arguing that the proposed protest could potentially disrupt public order and create law-and-order concerns in the national capital. However, the Bench…