Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

04 Feb

Turkish Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata After Engine Fire Alert

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Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma|): A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after the pilot suspected a fire in one of the aircraft’s engines, airport officials said. The aircraft, carrying 236 passengers and 11 crew members, had taken off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu when the pilot noticed a possible fire in the right engine within minutes of departure. As a precautionary measure, the engine was immediately shut down. Following the alert, the pilot contacted Kolkata air traffic control and…

04 Feb

Past Assault Charges Surface After Brossard Woman Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

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Brossard, Que (Rajeev Sharma): New details have emerged in the case of a man and woman found dead inside a Brossard home earlier this week, revealing that the man had previously been accused of violently assaulting his wife and was once subject to strict court-ordered conditions that were later lifted. Police say Marcos Amilcar Diaz Lopez, 56, and his wife, Sonia Maricela Gonzalez Vasquez, 54, were discovered dead in their residence on Bienvenue Avenue shortly after midnight on Monday. Officers were dispatched following a 911 call reporting an armed assault around 12:45 a.m. Both were found with stab wounds. In…

04 Feb

Canada Economy on ‘Recession Watch’, Bank of Canada Must Cut Rates Further: Rosenberg

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s economy is effectively “on life support” and facing a clear recession risk in 2026, according to economist David Rosenberg, who says the Bank of Canada (BoC) will be forced to cut interest rates further to prevent a deeper slowdown. In a new report titled Canadian Economy on Life Support, Rosenberg Research warns that despite aggressive monetary easing since 2024, economic momentum remains weak. The Bank of Canada has slashed rates by 275 basis points from a peak of five per cent, yet per capita GDP continues to decline and overall economic growth is stuck at around…

04 Feb

Measles Cases Surge Across Americas, PAHO Urges Canada and Others to Step Up Vaccination Efforts

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): An international health body has raised alarm over a sharp rise in measles cases across the Americas, urging countries including Canada to strengthen vaccination drives and disease surveillance to prevent further outbreaks. In an epidemiological alert issued this week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called on governments in North and South America to “intensify” immunisation coverage and monitoring, warning that the highly contagious disease is spreading at an unprecedented pace. According to PAHO data, Canada reported a total of 5,436 measles cases last year, including two deaths. The trend has continued into 2026, with 67 confirmed…

04 Feb

US Says India to Cut Tariffs to Zero on Majority of American Goods Under Trade Deal

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Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced that India will eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American industrial and agricultural products under the trade agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump, describing it as a significant gain for US exporters while noting that some sensitive sectors in India will remain protected. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the agreement would substantially open India’s market to US goods and called it a major victory for the American economy. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Greer said the paperwork for the deal was being finalised, but the core terms had…

04 Feb

Congress Protest Outside Parliament Sparks War of Words Between Rahul Gandhi and Minister Ravneet Bittu

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New Delhi Rajeev Sharma): Political tensions escalated outside Parliament on Wednesday as Congress Members of Parliament staged a protest accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “compromised,” leading to a brief but sharp verbal confrontation between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu. The protesting Congress MPs assembled near the Parliament complex holding placards with the slogan “PM is compromised,” reiterating claims earlier made by Rahul Gandhi while addressing the media over the India–US trade agreement. The protest unfolded amid an already charged atmosphere during the ongoing Parliament session. The situation intensified when Ravneet…

04 Feb

China Tests Smart Public Toilets That Turn Bathroom Visits into Instant Health Checkups

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Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): China is testing smart public toilets that can turn a routine bathroom visit into a quick health check. These high-tech restrooms use built-in sensors and artificial intelligence to analyze urine instantly and send basic health results to a user’s mobile phone within minutes. The system scans for biomarkers such as glucose, protein, white blood cells, pH levels, and hydration indicators. These measurements can help flag early warning signs of conditions like diabetes, kidney stress, urinary tract infections, and dehydration, often before clear symptoms appear. Developers say the goal is not to replace hospitals or doctors but to…

04 Feb

Air India and IndiGo Planes Brush Wingtips in Minor Ground Incident at Mumbai Airport

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo were involved in a minor ground incident at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, when the wingtips of the two planes came into contact during routine taxiing operations. Authorities confirmed that no passengers or crew members were injured and all those on board are safe. The incident occurred while Air India flight AI 2732, scheduled to fly to Coimbatore, was stationary on a taxiway awaiting take-off clearance. At the same time, IndiGo flight 6E 791, which had just arrived from Hyderabad, was taxiing towards its designated parking…

04 Feb

Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Against Voter Revision in West Bengal; Mamata Banerjee May Argue Case Herself

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National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in West Bengal, a process that has triggered sharp political reactions in the state. All eyes are on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who may personally present arguments before the court after nearly three decades. Known for her combative political style, Mamata Banerjee has been vocal in opposing the SIR exercise. After earlier criticising its implementation in Bihar, she has now approached the apex court against the rollout of the same…

03 Feb

Canada Rejects Nuclear Arms Option Despite Former Military Chief’s Remarks

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Defence Minister David McGuinty on Tuesday reaffirmed that Canada has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons, pushing back against recent remarks by a former top military commander suggesting the country should not entirely dismiss the idea. Speaking to reporters ahead of a cabinet meeting, McGuinty said Canada remains firmly committed to international agreements aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. He stressed that Ottawa has signed treaties that clearly oppose nuclear proliferation and has no plans to deviate from those commitments. The minister said the government’s priority continues to be rebuilding and modernising the Canadian Armed…