Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

09 Feb

Rajeev Sharma Appointed Vice President Communications of Canada Hindu Chamber of Commerce

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Toronto (Bureau): In a key organizational development, the Canada Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) has appointed Rajeev Sharma of Alberta as its new Vice President Communications, signaling a strategic push to strengthen the Chamber’s national communication and outreach framework. In his new role, Rajeev Sharma will lead the Chamber’s communication strategy across Canada, overseeing media relations, public messaging, and digital platforms. His mandate includes enhancing engagement with members, business leaders, and strategic partners, while expanding the Chamber’s visibility and influence within the broader Canadian business and community landscape. The Alberta Chapter Committee will concurrently focus on implementing the Chamber’s policies…

09 Feb

‘Delhi will become Khalistan’: Several schools in national capital receive bomb threat, students evacuated’

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National Times Bureau :- Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat on Monday triggering emergency responses , the latest in series of similar incidents that have repeatedly disrupted educational institutions in major Indian cities. At least nine schools reportedly received bomb threat emails between 8:30 am and 9:00 am: Loreto Convent in Delhi Cantonment, Venkateshwar Global School in Rohini, Cambridge School’s Srinivaspuri and New Friends Colony campuses, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, CM Shri School in Rohini, DTEA School in INA, Bal Bharti School in Rohini, and Manav Sthali School in New Rajinder Nagar. Soon after, Delhi Police was…

09 Feb

Ajit Doval’s Ottawa Meetings Hint at Thaw in India-Canada Relations, Firm Line on Extremism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada appear to be cautiously moving toward repairing their fractured relationship, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa emerging as a key diplomatic signal. The two-day visit, held from February 6 to 7, marked one of the most substantive security-level engagements between the two countries since ties deteriorated sharply in 2023. Doval held discussions with Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Adviser to the Prime Minister, Nathalie Drouin, and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. While both governments described the meetings as part of routine bilateral security dialogue, officials and analysts…

09 Feb

Quality of Life Keeps British Columbia a Top Choice for Newcomers Amid Security Concerns

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia remains Canada’s leading destination for new immigrants, holding its appeal even as parts of the province face heightened concern over organised extortion rackets. Recent livability rankings indicate that newcomers continue to prioritise employment prospects, lifestyle advantages and community support over fears related to crime. An assessment referenced by the Asian Pacific Post shows British Columbia securing a dominant presence in the Globe and Mail’s Most Livable Cities for Newcomers Index 2026. The province accounted for 12 of the top 20 cities, underscoring its popularity among immigrants who have arrived in Canada within the last…

09 Feb

Pariksha Pe Charcha Session Two: PM Modi Calls for Digital Balance, Clear Thinking and Self-Discipline

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his dialogue with students as part of the ongoing Pariksha Pe Charcha series, using the platform to address concerns that extend well beyond examinations and classrooms. During the interaction, the Prime Minister spoke about the growing influence of technology in students’ lives, advising them to remain mindful users rather than passive dependents. He encouraged young learners to ensure that digital tools serve their goals instead of controlling their time, attention and thinking. https://youtu.be/pGGESolZ9-o?si=dwI69wnYMnlsP2Vx Highlighting the role of discipline in shaping success, PM Modi said that enthusiasm and inspiration lose…

08 Feb

Ontario Launches New Succession Planning Hub to Help Small Businesses Navigate Ownership Transitions

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $2 million to create the province’s first centralized business succession planning hub, an initiative designed to help entrepreneurs prepare for ownership changes while safeguarding jobs and community-based enterprises. The funding will be used to roll out Succession Ontario, a digital platform led by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation. The hub will offer practical guidance, planning tools and educational resources to business owners considering retirement, sale or transfer of their enterprises. In addition, Small Business Enterprise Centres across the province will be equipped with new training and materials, enabling…

08 Feb

Concerns Grow as B.C. Expands Indigenous Land-Use Agreements, Raising Questions Over Property Control

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): The British Columbia government is facing renewed scrutiny over its approach to land governance after quietly finalizing another land-use agreement with an Indigenous group on Vancouver Island—an agreement critics say further reshapes decision-making authority and adds to uncertainty around property rights in the province. The latest agreement, reached with the ’Na̱mg̱is First Nation, establishes shared management over roughly 166,000 hectares in the Nimpkish Valley on northern Vancouver Island. The arrangement spans multiple land-use areas, including forestry, and represents one of the largest co-management frameworks announced by the province in recent years. The deal comes amid ongoing debate…

08 Feb

Alberta Premier Defends Judicial Reform Stance, Calls Funding Threat a Negotiation Tool

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pushed back against mounting criticism over her recent remarks on judicial reform, saying her warning about withholding court funding was intended as a bargaining strategy rather than an attack on judicial independence. Speaking during her weekend call-in radio program, Smith said her government’s objective is to open dialogue with Ottawa and arrive at an arrangement that she believes would be balanced and respectful to the province. She argued that Alberta is seeking an equal voice in the process of appointing judges, not a confrontation with the federal government. Smith’s comments follow a…

08 Feb

Canada’s Streets to Global Stages: AP Dhillon Recalls Sleeping Outdoors, Working at a Gas Station, and the Struggles That Shaped Him

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National Times Bureau :- Punjabi singer and global music sensation AP Dhillon, known for chart-topping tracks such as Brown Munde, Dil Nu, With You and GOAT, has opened up about the toughest phase of his life, revealing that he once slept on the streets of Canada and worked long hours at a gas station to survive. The singer shared these deeply personal experiences during his recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4, where host Kapil Sharma engaged him in a candid conversation about his journey from hardship to international fame. “I Had Nowhere to Stay”: AP Dhillon…

08 Feb

Light Aircraft Goes Down in Karnataka Village, Occupants Survive After Mid-Air Ejection

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Vijayapura (Rajeev Sharma): A privately owned small aircraft crashed in a field in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday, but both persons on board escaped with their lives after ejecting just before the impact, officials confirmed. The accident took place near Mangaluru village in Babaleshwar taluk during the afternoon hours. The two-seat aircraft, believed to be on a routine training sortie, lost control and descended into open farmland, breaking into multiple parts upon hitting the ground. Sources said the pilot and the second occupant managed to activate the ejection system in time, preventing a fatal outcome. They suffered injuries and were…