Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

06 Feb

Canada Open To First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Arctic Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsArctic diplomacy, Canada Arctic policy, Canada Greenland consulate, Mary Simon Greenland visit

Ottawa/Nuuk (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is set to inaugurate its first-ever diplomatic mission in Greenland, marking a strong political and symbolic gesture of support for the Arctic territory amid renewed global attention and recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding control of the island. A high-level Canadian delegation, including Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, will arrive in Nuuk on Friday to formally open the consulate. The visit will be accompanied by a Canadian Coast Guard vessel, underlining Ottawa’s growing diplomatic and strategic engagement in the Arctic region. Ahead of the visit, Simon said Canada firmly…

06 Feb

Delhi tragedy: Another life lost to civic negligence as office-goer dies after falling into open pit

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National Times Bureau :- A routine journey home turned fatal for a young Delhi office employee, whose disappearance overnight ended in tragedy on Friday morning. Kamal, a resident of Kailashpuri, was found dead inside an uncovered water board pit in Janakpuri, hours after his family raised alarm over his sudden loss of contact. Kamal had left his office in Rohini but never reached home. As his phone remained unreachable, panic gripped the family, prompting them to search through the night. Relatives visited multiple police stations, including Janakpuri, Sagar Pur, Vikas Puri and Rohini, desperately seeking clues about his whereabouts. Police…

06 Feb

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25% after Budget 2026; what it means for homebuyers?

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National Times Bureau :- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept its key policy rate, the repo rate, unchanged at 5.25%, marking its first monetary policy decision after the Union Budget 2026. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the decision following a three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which meets every two months to chart the central bank’s policy direction. The decision was largely on expected lines, supported by robust domestic growth, easing global trade pressures and improved external conditions following a trade agreement between India and the United States. Highlighting the benefits of the deal, Sanjay…

05 Feb

Actor Rajpal Yadav Surrenders at Tihar Jail After High Court Rejects Plea for Extension

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinesscheque bounce case, Delhi High Court, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Tihar Jail

New Delhi, February 5, 2026: Actor Rajpal Yadav on Thursday surrendered before the Tihar Jail authorities after the Delhi High Court declined to extend the deadline for his surrender in connection with his conviction in multiple cheque bounce cases. According to jail sources, Yadav surrendered at around 4 pm. Following his surrender, jail authorities initiated standard operating procedures as per protocol. The Delhi High Court had on Wednesday refused to grant any additional time to the actor, who was earlier directed to surrender by 4 pm the same day. His counsel had informed the court that Yadav had arranged Rs…

05 Feb

Vancouver Faces Possibility of First Snow-Free Winter in Over Four Decades

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAtmospheric Rivers, B.C. Weather, climate change, Environment Canada, Snow-Free Winter, Vancouver Weather

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Vancouver has entered February without recording a single official snowfall at its airport weather station, raising the possibility that the city could experience its first snow-free winter in 43 years, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Meteorologist Ken Dosanjh said that while winter is not technically over, current forecasts show no immediate likelihood of sea-level snow in the region. If Vancouver remains snow-free until spring, it would mark the first such winter since 1982–83, he noted. Environment Canada attributed the unusually mild conditions to an unseasonably warm air mass, which also led to daily temperature records…

05 Feb

PM Modi Targets Congress Over Electoral Defeats, Says Opposition ‘Can Never Dig His Grave’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCongress criticism, Lok Sabha Disruption, Motion of Thanks, Opposition Politics, PM Modi, Rajya Sabha Debate

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the Opposition party of being unable to accept its repeated electoral defeats and harbouring deep resentment towards him. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister said that slogans raised by the Opposition reflected frustration rather than political strength. Referring to chants such as “Modi teri kabr khudegi”, Modi remarked that despite their hostility, the Opposition would never succeed in undermining him. “They can never dig my grave,” Modi said, asserting that the…

05 Feb

Unseasonal warmth grips British Columbia as February temperatures smash records

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia is experiencing an unusually warm February, with temperatures soaring into spring-like territory and setting new daily records across much of the province, prompting fresh concern over the future of winter weather. A stretch of persistent high-pressure systems has pushed daytime highs well above seasonal averages, with record-breaking warmth reported in more than a dozen communities, ranging from coastal areas to the Interior and the North. Cities including Vancouver, Cranbrook and Dawson Creek have all logged temperatures rarely seen this time of year. One of the most striking readings came from Bella Bella on the…

05 Feb

Calgary Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Joining ISIS and Terrorism Activities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 35-year-old Calgary man, who travelled to the Middle East and joined the Islamic State (ISIS), has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for terrorism-related offences. Delivering the sentence, Court of King’s Bench Justice Corina Dario described terrorism as one of the gravest criminal acts, stressing that the punishment must clearly convey society’s intolerance toward such crimes. She stated that the sentence was meant to serve as a strong deterrent and reflect the seriousness of Borhot’s actions. Jamal Borhot was convicted late last year on three counts of participating in a terrorist group. The court heard…

05 Feb

Corporate donations form notable share of UCP fundraising in 2025

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party (UCP) collected a significant portion of its 2025 fundraising from businesses and organizations, according to newly released financial disclosures filed with Elections Alberta. Records show the UCP raised about $9.3 million last year, a figure that includes money collected through its constituency associations. Of that amount, nearly $8.9 million was formally reported in the party’s 2025 contribution filings. An analysis of the disclosures indicates that close to $7.2 million came from donors who contributed more than $250. Within this group, approximately $766,000 — or about 10.7 per cent — originated from corporate…

05 Feb

Top NHL Prospect Gavin McKenna Charged With Assault in Pennsylvania

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, SportsAssault Charges, College Hockey, Gavin McKenna, NHL Prospect, Pennsylvania Court, State College Police

Pennsylvania (Rajeev Sharma): Yukon-born hockey player Gavin McKenna, considered one of the top prospects for the National Hockey League (NHL), has been charged with assault, according to court documents verified by sources. McKenna, who is currently playing college hockey in Pennsylvania, was charged earlier on Wednesday by the State College Police Department in connection with an incident alleged to have occurred on January 31. According to the court filings, McKenna is facing four charges, including aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. The documents further state that he is awaiting a preliminary hearing in the matter. When contacted, John…