Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

31 May

VHP Canada Mourns Death of Indian Student Vidhi Megha; Indian Consulate Toronto & National Times Media Group React, Raise Concerns Over Public Safety and Investigation Delays

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP Canada) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of 22-year-old Indian student Vidhi Megha, who was fatally stabbed in Ontario’s Niagara Region. The organization extended condolences to her family and urged governments and law enforcement agencies to strengthen public safety, particularly for international students and immigrant communities across Canada. Originally from Gujarat, India, Megha had come to Canada to pursue higher education. According to her family, she was stabbed on May 15 in the Niagara Region, but authorities informed them about the incident approximately 10 days later, causing additional distress and concern. Her…

31 May

Kerry-Lynne Findlay Elected Leader of BC Conservative Party After Tight Leadership Contest; Political Leaders React

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): The BC Conservative Party has elected Kerry-Lynne Findlay as its new leader following a closely contested, multiround leadership race held in Vancouver on Saturday. The result was finalized after several rounds of ranked-ballot voting, where Findlay ultimately secured a narrow majority support from party members.The leadership contest brought together thousands of members from across British Columbia and is being described as one of the most significant internal votes in the party’s recent history. Findlay’s victory came after a competitive race involving several prominent candidates, including Caroline Elliott, Peter Milobar, Iain Black, and Yuri Fulmer.Findlay, a former federal…

30 May

Tiffany Trump Arrives in India on Private Visit, Taj Mahal Tour Planned

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia, Tiffany Trump

Rajeev Sharma :- Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, is set to arrive in India on a private visit today, with authorities making elaborate security arrangements for her stay and travel. According to sources, she will first arrive in Delhi before proceeding to Agra aboard a chartered aircraft. Officials said Tiffany is expected to land at Agra's Kheria Airport on Saturday morning. From there, she will be escorted under tight security to her hotel. Although the visit is being described as a private one, special arrangements have been put in place in view of her association with the…

30 May

China’s Desert Build-Up Draws Global Scrutiny as Analysts Spot Vast Network Around Missile Silos

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Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): A massive military construction programme unfolding deep inside China's northwestern desert is attracting growing attention from nuclear experts, with newly identified structures raising questions about how Beijing plans to manage and protect its rapidly expanding strategic arsenal. Satellite imagery reviewed by independent analysts has revealed an intricate network of octagon-shaped facilities, communication installations and support infrastructure positioned near China's missile silo fields in Xinjiang. While officials have offered no public explanation for the developments, specialists believe the project could significantly enhance the country's nuclear command and operational capabilities. The scale of construction has surprised even veteran observers…

30 May

US-Iran Talks Remain in Limbo as Trump Weighs Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening Plan

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to stabilise tensions between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after President Donald Trump ended a crucial White House security review without endorsing a proposed agreement aimed at extending the current ceasefire and restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The closed-door meeting, held in the White House Situation Room on Friday, brought together senior national security officials and foreign policy advisers as the administration reviewed the contours of a tentative understanding reportedly reached by negotiators from both countries. Despite growing speculation that an announcement could be imminent, no…

30 May

Bhakti, Beats & Bliss: Dhoom Events’ Bhajan Clubbing Draws Massive Participation, Creates a Spiritually Uplifting Evening

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Dhoom Events successfully hosted its unique “Bhajan Clubbing” evening, bringing together spirituality, music, and community celebration in an unforgettable gathering that attracted devotees and music lovers in large numbers. Held under the theme “Bhakti, Beats & Bliss,” the event witnessed overwhelming participation from members of the community who came together to enjoy an evening filled with devotional music, live performances, singing, dancing, and spiritual joy. The program, supported by the International Hindu Foundation, created a vibrant atmosphere where faith and entertainment blended seamlessly. Hundreds of devotees participated in the event and enthusiastically enjoyed the spiritual evening. The…

29 May

LRT Extension Contractor Fined $120,000 After Worker Seriously Injured on Edmonton West Line Project

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A company involved in constructing the west Edmonton Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension has been fined $120,000 following a serious workplace injury on a major transit project site. Marigold Infrastructure Partners Inc., acting as the employer, pleaded guilty on May 26 in the Edmonton Court of Justice to one count under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The charge related to failing to ensure equipment or material was properly contained, restrained, or protected to eliminate potential danger in the workplace. As part of the proceedings, the Crown withdrew 13 additional charges. Charges against related entities, including…

29 May

RBI Considers Introducing Plastic Currency Notes in India

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively considering the introduction of polymer-based plastic currency notes in the country as part of efforts to modernise the cash management system and reduce the rising cost of printing paper notes. The proposal was recently discussed during high-level board meetings held in Patna and Mumbai, with officials examining the long-term advantages of switching to more durable currency material. According to sources, the central bank may soon begin a pilot project to test plastic notes for public circulation. The move comes at a time when demand for physical cash continues to…

29 May

Global ChatGPT Outage Leaves Users Frustrated as AI Tool Faces Technical Glitch

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Users of ChatGPT across multiple countries faced unexpected service interruptions on Friday after the AI platform began experiencing technical problems, preventing many from accessing responses or continuing conversations. The issue quickly gained attention online as thousands of users reported failed prompts, delayed replies, and sudden error messages while using the chatbot. Complaints surged throughout the day, especially from people relying on the service for office work, studies, research, and content creation. Many users said the chatbot became unusually slow before eventually stopping altogether. Others encountered messages indicating server or network problems whenever they attempted to send…

29 May

Alberta Government Announces Province-Wide Referendum on Separation Debate; NDP Criticizes Move

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): : The Government of Alberta has approved an Order in Council authorizing a province-wide referendum that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain part of Canada or whether the provincial government should begin the legal process required to eventually hold a binding referendum on separation. The referendum, approved under Alberta’s Referendum Act by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, is scheduled to take place across the province on October 19, 2026 as a stand-alone vote. Under the proposed question, voters will be asked to choose between two options. The first option states that Alberta should remain a…