Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

03 Feb

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Drone and Missile Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsenergy infrastructure attacks, Russia-Ukraine war, Russian drones and missiles, Ukraine air strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Moscow/Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Russia unleashed one of its heaviest aerial assaults on Ukraine overnight, firing roughly 450 long-range drones along with nearly 70 missiles of various types, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. The large-scale attack came just a day before Ukraine and Russia were due to take part in US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at exploring ways to end the nearly four-year-long conflict. Ukrainian officials said the strikes hit at least five regions, with a primary focus on critical energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy accused Moscow of deliberately targeting the power grid to deprive civilians of electricity, heating and…

03 Feb

Adani Defence, Italy’s Leonardo Partner to Build Military Helicopter Manufacturing Ecosystem in India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAdani Defence & Aerospace, AW109 TrekkerM, AW169M, helicopter manufacturing India, Leonardo

New Delhi, February 3, 2026: Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian aerospace major Leonardo to develop a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the future requirements of the Indian armed forces and boosting indigenous defence production. As part of the partnership, the two companies will focus on addressing military requirements for Leonardo’s AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters. The collaboration will involve phased indigenisation of manufacturing, setting up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, and establishing end-to-end pilot training capabilities within India, according to a joint statement. The MoU was signed…

03 Feb

Eight Opposition MPs Suspended from Lok Sabha for Remainder of Budget Session Amid Uproar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBudget Session disruption, Congress MPs suspended, CPI(M) MP, Lok Sabha suspension

New Delhi, February 3, 2026: Seven Congress Members of Parliament and one MP from the CPI(M) were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday for the remainder of the ongoing Budget Session, intensifying the standoff between the government and the opposition. The suspension, which will remain in effect until the conclusion of the Budget Session on April 2, was ordered after the Chair accused the members of unruly conduct, including tearing papers and throwing them towards the Chair during repeated disruptions in the House. The action came on a day marked by persistent turmoil in Parliament, with opposition members protesting…

03 Feb

Three Southern Alberta Mustangs Players Killed in Tragic Highway Crash En Route to Practice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta highway crash, junior hockey tragedy, RCMP investigation, Southern Alberta Mustangs, Stavely accident

Stavley (Rajeev Sharma): Three players from the Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey team were killed Monday morning in a devastating vehicle collision while travelling to a team practice, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The crash occurred at an intersection along Highway 2 in Stavely, roughly an hour south of Calgary. RCMP said the collision involved a northbound semitruck hauling gravel and a small passenger vehicle travelling east. The victims were identified as 18-year-olds JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso, both from Kamloops, British Columbia, and 17-year-old Caden Fine of Birmingham, Alabama. All three were members of the Mustangs,…

03 Feb

Calgary Man Convicted After Tunnelling Into Neighbour’s Apartment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAlberta crime, Ben Maize, break and enter, Calgary court, neighbour dispute, tunnel incident

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A Calgary man who dug a tunnel from his apartment into the unit of his upstairs neighbour last summer has been found guilty of break and enter following a one-day trial. Ben Maize, 47, was arrested and charged with mischief and break and enter in connection with the unusual incident, which came to light in September 2025. Maize represented himself during the trial. According to court testimony, the woman who lived in the apartment above Maize returned home on Sept. 5 to find her unit locked from the inside. Upon entering, she noticed holes in the drywall…

03 Feb

Worker Killed, Another Injured in Accident at Northern Alberta Oilsands Site; Safety Probe Launched

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta OHS investigation, Alberta oilsands, Cenovus Energy, Christina Lake North, worker death, workplace accident

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A safety investigation is underway after a workplace accident at a northern Alberta oilsands site left one worker dead and another seriously injured, provincial officials confirmed. According to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the incident occurred on January 29 near Christina Lake, approximately 150 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. Investigators said the workers were unloading a truck when a section of pipe rolled off the vehicle and struck both individuals. One worker succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while the second sustained serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment. Cenovus Energy confirmed the incident…

03 Feb

New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil: Trump says as US, India seal trade deal after overnight call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India, PM Narendra Modi, USA

National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, shortly after holding a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move signalled a thaw in India–US relations, which had recently been strained by steep trade duties. Responding to Trump’s post on Truth Social, Prime Minister Modi said that “Made in India” products would now face a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. According to Reuters, the Trump administration has also decided to lift the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed over India’s…

03 Feb

‘Exit India if you can’t…’: Meta faces Supreme Court’s heat over Whatsapp policy

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National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over the app’s privacy policy. The court said companies cannot misuse people’s personal data and warned that it would not allow WhatsApp to share any user information or take advantage of Indian citizens. The court was hearing a case related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy and a ₹213 crore fine imposed on the company by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The company law tribunal had earlier supported the fine. The CCI had also challenged a decision that allowed WhatsApp to share user…

02 Feb

US, India Reach Trade Deal; Trump Announces Tariff Cut After Call With PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India US relations, India-US trade deal, PM Narendra Modi, US tariffs on India

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States and India have reached an agreement on a trade deal, marking a significant step toward easing recent strains in bilateral economic relations. As part of the agreement, both countries will move to reduce reciprocal tariffs. President Trump said the US would lower tariffs from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, signalling a de-escalation in trade tensions and a push toward strengthening commercial ties with India. Earlier in the day, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed that President Trump held a telephonic conversation with…

02 Feb

Kendrick Lamar Dominates 68th Grammy Awards as Bad Bunny Clinches Album of the Year

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, World News68th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny Album of the Year, Grammy Awards 2026, Grammy winners list, Kendrick Lamar Grammys

Los Angeles (Rajeev Sharma): Los Angeles hosted the 68th Grammy Awards with hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar emerging as the biggest winner of the night for the second consecutive year, while Puerto Rican global icon Bad Bunny secured the most prestigious honour — Album of the Year. Kendrick Lamar walked away with five awards, including Record of the Year for Luther, his collaboration with SZA, and Best Rap Album for GNX. Despite his strong showing, Lamar narrowly missed out on Album of the Year, which went to Bad Bunny for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, marking a historic win for the Latin…