Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

01 Jun

Heavy Rain, Flood Alerts and Summer Snow Grip Calgary and Banff as Unpredictable Weather Returns to Alberta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada

Calgary / Banff (Rajeev Sharma): Southern Alberta is once again experiencing the kind of unpredictable weather that has become a hallmark of the region, as a powerful weather system brings heavy rainfall, rising river levels, flood concerns, and even summer snowfall to parts of the Rocky Mountains. The changing conditions are affecting residents, tourists, and businesses across Calgary, Banff, and surrounding communities. Meteorologists report that some areas could receive significant rainfall over several days, while higher elevations in the Rockies may see fresh snow accumulation despite the arrival of the summer season. The combination of rain, cooler temperatures, and lingering…

01 Jun

Supreme Court Gets Five New Judges as Centre Clears Key Judicial Elevations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSupreme Court

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court of India received a significant boost on Monday with the appointment of five senior judges from various High Courts across the country. The Union Law Ministry issued formal notifications confirming their elevation to the apex court, paving the way for a stronger judicial bench at a time when courts continue to deal with a large volume of pending cases. Among the judges elevated is Justice Sheel Nagu, who currently serves as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. His appointment is being seen as an important moment for the region's…

01 Jun

Restaurants, Hotels Face Fresh Cost Burden as Commercial LPG Rates Rise

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingLPG

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Businesses dependent on commercial cooking gas will see their expenses increase after oil companies announced a fresh hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices from June 1. The revision raises the cost of a 19-kg commercial cylinder by Rs 42, affecting restaurants, hotels, roadside eateries and catering services across the country. In the national capital, the revised price of a commercial LPG cylinder now stands at Rs 3,113.50, up from Rs 3,071.50. The increase comes at a time when many food businesses are already navigating rising operational costs, including transportation, raw materials and labour expenses. Despite the…

01 Jun

Smoke, Breakdown and Heartbreak: Gujarat Titans’ Night Takes Another Turn After IPL Final Defeat

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingGujarat Titans

Ahmedabad (Rajeev Sharma): Gujarat Titans' disappointing IPL 2026 final ended on a dramatic note off the field as the team's bus reportedly developed a technical fault while transporting players and support staff back to their hotel late Sunday night. According to information available, the incident occurred shortly after the Titans' defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Team members were travelling together when smoke was noticed inside the vehicle, leading to immediate concern among passengers. As a precautionary measure, players, coaches and support staff were quickly asked to disembark from the bus. The…

01 Jun

Redstone Community Association to Host 3rd Annual Stampede Breakfast at Redstone Park

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Redstone

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Redstone Community Association, in collaboration with Uppal Law Group, Protax Block, Uppal Legal Group, and Calgary Best Buy Furniture & Mattress, is set to host its 3rd Annual Free Stampede Breakfast event at Redstone Park Soccer Playground in northeast Calgary. The community celebration will take place on Sunday, July 5, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 60 Red Sky Way NE, Calgary, T3N 0X6. The event aims to bring residents together for a family-friendly morning featuring a traditional Stampede breakfast along with entertainment and activities for all age groups. Organizers have announced a range of…

31 May

IHIT Takes Over Surrey Homicide Investigation After Fatal Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has assumed conduct of a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting in Surrey that claimed the life of one man early Sunday morning.According to police, officers with the Surrey Police Service (SPS) responded at approximately 12:22 a.m. on May 31, 2026, to reports of a shooting in the area of 138 Street and 62 Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a male victim inside a vehicle that had collided with a power pole. The victim was suffering from gunshot wounds.SPS officers immediately provided emergency medical assistance until paramedics from…

31 May

United Airlines Transatlantic Flight Diverted Back to Newark Over Midair Bluetooth Security Scare

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAviation News, Bluetooth Scare, Flight Security, Newark Airport, Transatlantic Diversion, United Airlines

New York (Rajeev Sharma): A Spain-bound United Airlines flight was forced to make a dramatic U-turn over the Atlantic Ocean and return to Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday evening following a security scare triggered by a discoverable Bluetooth device name. The flight, which departed around 6:00 p.m. local time for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, reversed course roughly an hour into its transatlantic journey after an eagle-eyed passenger noticed a discoverable Bluetooth speaker network containing a threatening four-letter word, later identified as "BOMB." Upon discovering the network name, the cabin crew immediately broadcasted multiple urgent announcements over the public address…

31 May

‘Encroaching Indian Land’: Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s Remarks Trigger Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBalendra Shah, Border Dispute, India-Nepal Relations, Lipulekh, Nepal, Parliament Controversy

Kathmnandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra "Balen" Shah, has sparked a major political controversy following his first address to the country's Parliament regarding long-standing boundary disputes with India. Speaking on Sunday during a parliamentary session in Kathmandu, the 36-year-old leader claimed that both India and Nepal have encroached upon each other’s territories, drawing sharp criticism from opposition benches at home and raising diplomatic eyebrows in New Delhi. Addressing the House of Representatives for the first time since his party's landslide victory in March, Shah stated that the issue of territorial lines should not be used as a…

31 May

Kedarnath Yatra Crosses 1 Million Pilgrims in Record 39 Days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaKedarnath Yatra

Rajeev Sharma :- The Kedarnath Yatra has achieved a significant milestone this year, with the number of pilgrims visiting the Himalayan shrine crossing the one-million mark within just 39 days of the temple opening. The development is being seen as one of the fastest surges in pilgrim footfall in the history of the Char Dham Yatra. The portals of the Kedarnath temple were opened on April 22 amid traditional Vedic rituals, following which devotees from across the country and abroad have been arriving in large numbers. Officials said the shrine has been witnessing an average daily footfall of over 25,000…

31 May

Ghaziabad teen killing: Accused shot dead in police encounter after dramatic chase

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia

Rajeev Sharma :- The main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Chauhan was killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad late Saturday night, marking a significant development in a case that had triggered widespread public anger. Police identified the accused as Asad, who was allegedly involved in Surya Chauhan’s murder on Bakrid. Acting on specific intelligence, officers received information that Asad was planning to travel to Khora to collect money from a friend before escaping the city. A police team subsequently set up surveillance and laid a trap along the suspected route. According to officials, Asad arrived at the…