Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

05 Mar

Tragic Accident in Canada: Two Punjabi Youths from Tarn Taran District Killed After Truck Plunges into Ditch

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Rajeev Sharma :- A tragic road accident in Canada has claimed the lives of two young men from Punjab’s Tarn Taran district after the truck they were travelling in reportedly plunged into a deep ditch in the province of British Columbia. The deceased have been identified as 32-year-old Talwinder Singh Gill from village Mari Gaur Singh Wala near Bhikhiwind and 30-year-old Jazbir Singh from village Alowal in Tarn Taran district. According to available information, both men were working as truck drivers in Canada. The accident reportedly occurred on Highway-97, part of the Alaska Highway, near Fort Nelson in British Columbia.…

05 Mar

Know All About Indian-Origin Woman Nancy Grewal Fatally Stabbed in Ontario; Police Probe Underway

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 45-year-old woman of Punjabi origin, Nancy Grewal, has died after being stabbed at her residence in LaSalle, Ontario, Canadian authorities confirmed, launching a homicide investigation into the incident. Officers from the LaSalle Police Service responded to an emergency call at the house where Grewal was discovered suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was quickly transported by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, she later succumbed to her injuries. Life and background Grewal had been active on social media and was known for sharing strong opinions on various political and social topics.…

05 Mar

Punjabi-Origin YouTuber Nancy Grewal Stabbed to Death in Canada, Raising Serious Questions About Safety and Online Hostility

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): The brutal killing of Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old Punjabi-origin YouTuber and social media commentator, has sent shockwaves across the Punjabi diaspora after she was reportedly stabbed to death in Windsor. According to initial reports, emergency services responded to a stabbing incident at a residence where Grewal was found with critical injuries. Despite medical efforts, she later succumbed to her wounds. Police have launched a homicide investigation and are currently gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses to determine what led to the fatal attack. Nancy Grewal had built a noticeable presence on social media, where she frequently…

05 Mar

Sixth Day of War: Iran Fires Fresh Missiles at Israel Amid Expanding Regional Clashes

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Missiles streaked across the skies over Israel early Thursday as Iran launched another round of attacks, pushing the ongoing war into its sixth day. Air raid sirens sounded in several cities after Israeli defence forces confirmed incoming projectiles, even as the country widened its own military campaign beyond its borders. The latest escalation follows reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian naval vessel in the Gulf, an incident that further inflamed tensions between Tehran and Washington. In response, Iranian officials warned that both military and economic targets across the region could face retaliation if hostilities continue.…

04 Mar

U.S. Strike on Iranian Warship Leaves at least 80 Dead as West Asia Crisis Intensifies

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Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— The escalating conflict in West Asia reached a perilous new height on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after a United States missile strike on an Iranian warship in the Gulf region reportedly killed at least 80 personnel. The strike, which targeted a vessel identified as a significant asset in Iran’s naval operations, marks a direct military confrontation that threatens to pull the entire region into a full-scale maritime war. According to reports from various sources, the U.S. operation was conducted in response to what the Pentagon described as "imminent threats" to international shipping lanes and American naval assets…

04 Mar

Canada Launches $100 Million Scholarship Fund for Indian Students Under New Talent Strategy

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a major boost to international academic mobility, the Canadian government has unveiled a landmark scholarship initiative worth up to $100 million (approx. ₹830 crore) specifically for Indian students. Announced during high-level bilateral talks last week, the fund is the cornerstone of the new Canada–India Talent and Innovation Strategy. This framework aims to deepen the long-standing educational ties between the two nations by focusing on advanced research, technology, and cross-border academic collaboration. At the heart of this investment is a fully funded scholarship programme designed to support up to 200 high-achieving Indian students. These scholars will have…

04 Mar

121 Arrested in Kelowna After Months-Long Crackdown on Crime and Drug Networks

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A sweeping seven-month enforcement drive in Kelowna, British Columbia, has resulted in 121 arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, firearms and other weapons, authorities confirmed this week. The operation, carried out by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Kelowna, was supported by funding from the province’s Special Investigations and Targeted Enforcement (SITE) Program. Running from June 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the initiative focused on repeat offenders, organised crime groups and neighbourhoods experiencing higher levels of violence and disorder. Police said the funding allowed officers to conduct intelligence-led patrols and targeted…

04 Mar

Canadian PM Mark Carney Calls for “Rapid De-escalation” of Middle East Conflict Amid Concerns Over International Law

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Sydney/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued an urgent appeal for a "rapid de-escalation" of hostilities in the Middle East, describing the widening war between the United States, Israel, and Iran as a stark indicator of the "failure of the international order." Speaking to reporters during his diplomatic visit to Australia, the Prime Minister signaled a more cautious shift in Canada's stance, urging all belligerents to respect the established rules of international engagement. The Prime Minister’s remarks follow a series of high-stakes military strikes that began on Saturday with a joint US-Israeli operation in Tehran, which resulted in…

04 Mar

Senior Afghan Taliban Commander Qahraman Killed in Pakistani Security Operation Near Torkham

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Rajeev Sharma :- Pakistani security forces have eliminated a high-ranking Afghan Taliban figure in a targeted overnight operation near the strategically vital Torkham border crossing, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to security authorities, the commander — identified as Qahraman — was moving toward the frontier zone with a small group of associates when he was intercepted. Troops reportedly tracked the movement under the cover of darkness and launched a coordinated assault, backed by artillery fire, resulting in the deaths of the militants. The operation unfolded close to Torkham, a critical crossing point connecting Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province with Afghanistan’s Nangarhar…

04 Mar

Strait of Hormuz at Risk: Any Iranian Blockade Could Cut 20% of Global Oil Supply and Shock World Economy

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Vancouver ( Rajeev Sharma): The Iran has repeatedly warned that it could close the Strait of Hormuz in response to military or economic pressure, a move that would trigger one of the most severe energy crises in modern history. The strait, a narrow waterway only about 33 kilometres wide at its narrowest point, is the main transit route for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from major producers such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar.According to international energy assessments, between 13 and 20 million barrels of oil per day (mbpd) nearly 20% of the…