Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

06 Jun

Liberal Caucus Chair Rejects Claims of Tensions With PM Mark Carney

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney has strongly dismissed allegations that Prime Minister Mark Carney has a difficult relationship with members of his caucus, calling recent reports suggesting otherwise “absolutely false.”The remarks come after media reports citing unnamed Liberal MPs claimed Carney had become increasingly dismissive of concerns raised by caucus members, centralized decision-making and, at times, lashed out during internal discussions.Speaking in an interview with CTV’s Question Period, Maloney firmly rejected the accusations and defended the prime minister’s leadership style.“Absolutely false,” Maloney said when asked about claims that Carney regularly talks down to caucus members. He described…

06 Jun

Canada-Wide Manhunt Launched After Quebec Man Charged in 2023 Murder

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have launched a nationwide search for a Quebec man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Franz Drosch in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) identified the accused as 30-year-old David Faucher of Sherbrooke, Quebec. Investigators have obtained a Canada-wide arrest warrant and say Faucher is actively evading police.According to the RCMP, Faucher is believed to be in the Sherbrooke area but may also have links to the Trois-Rivières region of Quebec and Mexico. Police are continuing efforts to locate and apprehend him.Authorities believe…

06 Jun

CJP Protest Begins at Jantar Mantar Amid Tight Security Across Delhi

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Rajeev Sharma :- Members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday began their protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, prompting heightened security arrangements across the national capital. The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke, drew a significant number of supporters to the designated venue after the organisation announced that it had received official permission to hold the demonstration at Jantar Mantar. In view of the gathering, Delhi Police, assisted by paramilitary forces, intensified security measures at key locations across the city. Additional personnel were deployed in central Delhi, at Indira Gandhi International Airport, major…

06 Jun

Three Held After Brief Exchange of Fire With Police in South Delhi

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Rajeev Sharma :- Three suspected criminals were arrested following an encounter with the Delhi Police in South Delhi's Pushp Vihar area late on Friday night. According to police officials, a joint team of the Special Staff and the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) launched an operation after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of the suspects in the locality. Acting on the tip-off, the team laid a cordon around the area and moved in to apprehend them. Police claimed that the suspects opened fire upon spotting the security personnel. The police retaliated and managed to overpower and arrest all three accused…

06 Jun

India Introduces Major OCI Reforms: New Compliance Rules and Fee Structure Now in Effect

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Vancouver ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India has implemented the most significant overhaul of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) programme in more than a decade, with new regulations coming into effect from April 1. The Ministry of Home Affairs says the reforms are aimed at modernizing services for the Indian diaspora, strengthening biometric verification, and creating a more streamlined and uniform system across Indian missions and consulates worldwide.Under the revised framework, OCI cardholders are now required to update their passport details within 90 days of receiving a new foreign passport. Failure to meet the deadline may result in…

05 Jun

Anantnag Police launch QR-based app to strengthen security ahead of Amarnath Yatra

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Rajeev Sharma :- In a bid to enhance security arrangements and improve pilgrim management ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, the Anantnag Police have launched a new QR-based mobile application, 'Pehchaan', aimed at regulating and verifying service providers operating along the pilgrimage route and at major tourist destinations in the district. According to police officials, the app has been developed to facilitate on-the-spot verification of individuals engaged in providing services to pilgrims and tourists. By creating a database of registered and authenticated service providers, the initiative seeks to distinguish authorised personnel from unregistered individuals and establish a more secure operational…

05 Jun

Big relief for Cockroach Janata Party as Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against protest

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking action against a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on June 6, clearing the way for the demonstration to proceed for now. The plea, filed by NGO Save India Foundation, was mentioned before a vacation Bench comprising Justice Saurabh Banerjee and Justice Amit Sharma. The petitioner sought immediate intervention by the court, arguing that the proposed protest could potentially disrupt public order and create law-and-order concerns in the national capital. However, the Bench…

05 Jun

Veteran Test Pilot Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed Next Vice Chief of Air Staff

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Rajeev Sharma :- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a distinguished fighter pilot, test pilot and senior officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He is scheduled to assume office on July 1, bringing with him nearly four decades of operational, command and technical experience. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 6, 1986, Air Marshal Dixit is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, the Defence Services Command and Staff College in Bangladesh, and the National Defence College, New Delhi. Over the course of his…

05 Jun

Putin Reaffirms Strong India-Russia Partnership, Dismisses Impact of External Pressure on New Delhi

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Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin has underscored the resilience of India-Russia relations, stating that New Delhi continues to pursue an independent foreign policy guided by its national interests despite pressure from various quarters. Speaking during a meeting with international media representatives, Putin praised India's economic trajectory and leadership, describing the country as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. He noted that the progress achieved by India reflects sustained policy efforts and long-term planning. The Russian leader said Moscow values its partnership with India and remains committed to expanding cooperation in key sectors, including trade, energy,…

04 Jun

Alberta Privacy Commissioner Cites Strong Public Support for Tougher Rules on Political Data Use

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has pointed to new polling data showing strong public support for stricter privacy protections governing how political parties handle voter information. Commissioner Diane McLeod said the findings reinforce concerns her office has raised for years about the need to bring political organizations under provincial privacy legislation. The survey, conducted among Alberta residents, found broad backing for independent oversight and enforceable rules covering the collection, use and sharing of personal data by political parties and campaign groups. The discussion has gained urgency following reports of the unauthorized distribution and use of Alberta’s List…