Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

08 Mar

Tehran Fuel Depot Ablaze as Israel Strikes; Trump Vows Tougher Action Against Iran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsTehran

Tehran/Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma): The confrontation between Israel and Iran escalated sharply late Saturday after an Israeli strike hit a major fuel storage facility in the Iranian capital, sending huge flames and thick smoke into the night sky and signalling a further widening of the week-long conflict. Footage from Tehran showed fire and smoke rising above the city after the facility was struck. The Israeli military confirmed that it had targeted fuel storage installations as part of its ongoing operations against Iran. Iranian state media blamed the strike on joint actions by Israel and the United States, claiming the attack damaged…

07 Mar

Ford Canada Issues Massive Recalls Impacting Over 680,000 Vehicles Across Popular Models

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaCanada Safety, F-150 Recall, Ford Recall, Trailer Module, Vehicle Maintenance

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) — Ford Motor Company has initiated a significant safety campaign across Canada, recalling more than 680,000 vehicles to address two distinct mechanical and software vulnerabilities. The recalls, which encompass some of the manufacturer’s most popular trucks and SUVs, target critical issues with integrated trailer modules and windshield wiper motors. According to the latest notices, these defects could potentially compromise driver visibility and towing safety, significantly increasing the risk of collisions on Canadian roads during a time when many are preparing for spring travel. The most extensive of the two recalls affects approximately 627,000 vehicles, spanning the 2021…

07 Mar

Quebec Teacher’s Gender Policy Challenge Sparks Legal Battle Over Witness Anonymity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAnonymity, Charter rights, Education, Gender Policy, Pronouns, Quebec Court

Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): — The Quebec Superior Court heard pivotal arguments on Friday in a case that could reshape the provincial education landscape and the boundaries of parental rights. A high school teacher, identified in legal filings as A.B., is taking the provincial government to court, alleging that her Charter rights were violated when she was ordered to conceal a student’s gender identity from their parents. The legal challenge centres on a 2021 provincial education policy that allows students aged 14 and older to change their names and pronouns at school without requiring parental consent. The teacher alleges that in…

07 Mar

Loonie Soars as Global Energy Volatility Drives Canadian Dollar Past Major Peers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian dollar has taken a commanding lead among G10 currencies this week, surging to its strongest position in months as global energy markets react to the deepening crisis in the Middle East. Driven by a dramatic spike in crude oil benchmarks, the "loonie" has successfully defied broader market volatility, outstripping the performance of the Euro, the Japanese Yen, and the British Pound. With Brent crude prices climbing steadily toward the $90 per barrel threshold fuelled by direct military engagements between the United States and Iran—the Canadian currency has become a primary beneficiary of the mounting geopolitical…

07 Mar

Killing of Punjabi Influencer in Ontario Under Investigation Amid Claims Linked to Khalistan Criticism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingNancy Grewal

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Punjabi-origin social media personality in Ontario, after online posts surfaced claiming the attack was linked to her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement. The victim, Nancy Grewal, 45, was attacked late on March 3 near Todd Lane in LaSalle, a community in Essex County close to Windsor. Police said officers responding to an emergency call found Grewal seriously wounded. Despite medical assistance at the scene, she later died from her injuries. The LaSalle Police Service confirmed that detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the killing. Officials…

06 Mar

Supreme Court of Canada Rules Quebec’s Daycare Policy Discriminates Against Female Refugee Claimers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDaycare, Discrimination, Quebec, Refugee, Supreme Court

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark decision delivered on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Quebec government’s policy of denying asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare spaces (CPE) is discriminatory. The court found that the provincial regulations specifically marginalized female refugee claimants, hindering their ability to integrate into society and participate in the workforce. This ruling marks the third time the judiciary has struck down the province's restrictive stance on this issue. The case centered on a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo who, after applying for asylum in Canada, obtained a valid…

06 Mar

Landslide Victory for Rashtra Swatantra Party Redefines Nepal’s Political and Geopolitical Landscape

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBalen Shah, Geopolitics, Kathmandu, Landslide Victory, Nepal Elections, RSP

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): In a political transformation described by locals as a "pairo" or landslide, the Rashtra Swatantra Party (RSP) has achieved an astounding supermajority in Nepal’s 275-member legislature. Making its electoral debut only in 2022 with a modest 21 seats, the RSP has defied all conventional projections to secure nearly 200 seats in the 2026 general elections. This massive mandate, crossing the two-thirds threshold, marks the first time since 2008 that a single political force has so thoroughly dominated the House, effectively ending the long-standing hegemony of the traditional "old guard" parties. The catalyst for this seismic shift appears…

06 Mar

Canada’s Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Montreal Following Deadly Yorkdale Shooting

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma)— In a major breakthrough for national law enforcement, Montreal police apprehended Canada’s most wanted fugitive, 24-year-old Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, during a high-stakes overnight operation on Wednesday. Fuentes Gramajo had been the subject of a nationwide manhunt following a fatal shooting at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre last July. The suspect, who was considered armed and dangerous, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 2:40 a.m. in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough. Mélanie Dupont, head of the Montreal police major crimes unit, confirmed that a specialized SWAT team was deployed for the arrest due to the suspect's history and…

06 Mar

Ottawa Charters Emergency Flights to Evacuate 530 Canadians Amid Escalating West Asia War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAnita Anand, Beirut, Canada, Dubai, Evacuation, Middle East

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — The federal government has launched an urgent evacuation operation to assist hundreds of Canadians stranded in the Middle East as the regional conflict intensifies. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed on Friday, March 6, 2026, that Ottawa has secured transportation for an initial group of 530 citizens, marking a significant escalation in Canada’s consular response to the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The evacuation plan includes a specifically chartered flight scheduled to depart from Dubai to Istanbul on Saturday, carrying 180 Canadians. Additionally, the government has reserved approximately 350 seats on various…

06 Mar

21-year-old State-level Hockey player stabbed to death in Chandigarh over property dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh News, Hockey Player, Murder, Property Dispute

Jatin Sharma :- A 21-year-old state-level Hockey player was allegedly stabbed to death at her house in Chandigarh's Sector 38 following an argument over a property dispute. The deceased has been identified as Tania. According to the police, the incident unfolded following a long-standing dispute between two families living in the same house over ownership of the property. In his complaint, Tania’s father Ravi, an auto-rickshaw driver, said that his sister and her family lived on the first floor of the house and that there had been long-standing tensions between the two families over ownership of the property. Ravi alleged…