Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

08 Jun

Alberta Launches Massive 60,000-Worker Hiring Drive for 2026 Referendum

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has launched an unprecedented recruitment campaign to hire more than 60,000 election workers for the province’s upcoming October 19, 2026 referendum, marking one of the largest electoral staffing efforts in Canadian history. The referendum will see Albertans vote on ten separate ballot questions, with officials preparing to print approximately 45 million ballots and complete the unofficial count within a strict 48-hour timeline. The scale of the operation far exceeds previous elections in the province and even surpasses recent federal voting numbers. Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure described the referendum as a “colossal undertaking” that will…

08 Jun

FSSAI Warns Food Vendors Against Using Newspapers for Packing and Serving Food

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh advisory directing food vendors and businesses to stop using newspapers for packing, wrapping or serving food, citing serious health and safety concerns. The advisory follows a recent enforcement action in Mumbai, where food was found being packed and served in newspapers. The action was carried out jointly by FSSAI’s West Regional Office and the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). According to the food regulator, newspaper ink contains harmful substances such as chemicals, pigments, colours, lead and other heavy metals that can contaminate food…

08 Jun

Tamim Iqbal elected Bangladesh Cricket Board president unopposed

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Rajeev Sharma :- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking a new chapter in the administration of the country's cricket. The 37-year-old was elected unopposed during the board elections held in Dhaka on Sunday and will serve a four-year term. Tamim had been functioning as the board’s interim president since April after the Bangladesh government dissolved the previous BCB board of directors. With his formal election, he becomes the 21st president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. One of Bangladesh’s most accomplished cricketers, Tamim retired from international cricket in January last year.…

08 Jun

Headline: INDIA Bloc Leaders to Hold Crucial Delhi Huddle, Eye Stronger Opposition Coordination

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc are set to meet in the national capital on Monday as alliance partners look to strengthen their collective strategy and enhance coordination against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the run-up to future electoral contests. The meeting, scheduled at the Constitution Club, is expected to bring together representatives from 23 political parties. Prominent attendees are likely to include Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and Shiv Sena (UBT)…

08 Jun

Strong Offshore Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines, Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Tsunami Precautions

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Manila (Rajeev Sharma): A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines on Monday, triggering tsunami alerts in several Asia-Pacific countries, damaging infrastructure and prompting large-scale evacuation efforts in vulnerable coastal regions. The powerful undersea quake occurred near Sarangani province on Mindanao island, sending strong tremors across southern Philippines and causing panic among residents. Emergency authorities immediately activated disaster response protocols as concerns grew over potential tsunami waves. Initial reports from local officials confirmed one fatality and multiple injuries, while rescue teams continued operations in areas where buildings had collapsed. Authorities warned that the casualty figure could change…

08 Jun

Donald Trump Cuts Short NBC Interview After Heated Dispute Over California Election Claims

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A scheduled television interview featuring US President Donald Trump ended abruptly after an intense exchange with NBC's Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker over allegations surrounding California's election process. The discussion took a confrontational turn when Trump criticised the state's ballot-counting timeline, arguing that the prolonged process was indicative of election-related misconduct. He questioned why results were still being finalised days after voting, suggesting the delays pointed to systemic issues. WOW -- Trump crashes out and cuts his interview with Welker short as she presses him on his lack of evidence for claiming elections are rigged"You're either…

08 Jun

Fresh Israeli Air Operation Targets Iranian Military Sites Following Overnight Missile Barrage

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Tel Aviv/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The conflict between Israel and Iran witnessed another sharp escalation on Monday as Israeli forces launched airstrikes on military facilities inside Iran, only hours after Tehran fired a series of missiles towards Israeli territory in a retaliatory move. The Israeli military confirmed that its Air Force carried out coordinated attacks against what it described as strategic military targets located in western and central parts of Iran. Officials said the operation was aimed at degrading capabilities linked to the Iranian military establishment. The strikes followed an overnight missile assault launched by Iran, which came in response to…

07 Jun

Ambe Society of Calgary to Organize Grand “Jagran Ki Raat” on June 26 at Rajveer Banquet Hall

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Ambe Society of Calgary is organizing a major spiritual and cultural gathering titled “Jagran Ki Raat”, scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, at Rajveer Banquet Hall, 3961 52 Ave NE #1177, Calgary. The event is expected to bring together the local South Asian community for an evening of devotion, music, and communal harmony. According to information shared by organizer Ricky Narula & Rajnish Singla, the program will begin with Pooja at 6:00 PM, followed by Bhandara at 7:00 PM, and the main Jagran starting at 7:00 PM and continuing through the night. He stated that the…

07 Jun

Xi Jinping Headed to Pyongyang to Reassert Strategic Balance on Korean Peninsula

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Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in North Korea on Monday for a critical two-day state visit, marking his first trip to the isolated nation in nearly seven years. The diplomatic mission provides North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a prominent international stage to display an increasingly assertive foreign policy, heavily anchored by a strategic realignment with his country’s traditional Cold War benefactors. As North Korea’s primary economic lifeline, Beijing is widely expected to utilize the summit to re-establish its traditional influence over Pyongyang. This strategic pivot comes at a time when the North…

07 Jun

Canada on the Brink: Poilievre Slams Liberal Debt Explosion, Warns Families Are Paying the Price

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre met with Calgary residents during a community meet-and-greet event on Saturday, where he delivered a sharp critique of the Liberal government’s fiscal policies and warned that Canada’s growing national debt is placing an increasing burden on families across the country. Poilievre was joined by MP Dawinder Gill and MP Jagdharan Singh Mahal of Edmonton. The gathering provided local residents with an opportunity to engage directly with Conservative leaders on the economic challenges facing Canadians. Addressing the crowd, Poilievre argued that years of excessive government spending have fuelled record debt levels, higher interest…