Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

11 Jan

Ongoing Water Emergency Leaves Kashechewan First Nation Facing Uncertainty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingKashechewan

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Kashechewan First Nation continue to struggle as a worsening water emergency shows no clear sign of resolution, forcing families to ration bottled water and prepare for large-scale evacuations. With tap water no longer safe to use, households are being provided with just one case of bottled water per day — a supply many say is far from sufficient. For families living in overcrowded homes, the shortage has become especially difficult. Fifteen-year-old Keisha Paulmartin, a resident of the community, said the limited water supply does not meet daily needs. Many homes shelter multiple families and large…

11 Jan

Only Son of Prominent Kotkapura Singh Family Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Australia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, World News

National Times Bureau :- A devastating incident has shaken the well-known Singh family of Kotkapura, as their only son, Gurjant Singh, lost his life in a road accident in Australia. Gurjant, who had been living abroad for the past five years, was traveling from Sydney to Brisbane when the accident occurred late at night around midnight. According to reports, the young man was involved in a trailer accident that resulted in a fatal fire, claiming his life on the spot. Gurjant Singh, aged 32, had visited his sisters living in Australia a few years ago and was soon due to…

11 Jan

Delhi housing society chief, key witness in husband’s murder, shot dead in Shalimar Bagh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia

National Times Bureau :- A 44-year-old woman was shot dead at point blank range in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh on Saturday morning with police suspecting the killing to be a fallout of the 2023 murder of her husband, an official said. The deceased woman has been identified as Rachna Yadav, a resident of Shalimar Bagh the resident welfare association (RWA) president of her locality. She died on the spot after being shot in the head. Police said they received a PCR call around 10:59 am at Shalimar Bagh station reporting that a woman had been shot. When officers arrived, they found…

11 Jan

X admits lapses, deletes over 600 accounts over Grok obscene images row: Govt sources

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGrok AI, X

National Times Bureau :- Social media platform X has acknowledged its error and assured the Indian government that it will operate in line with Indian laws, government sources said, following controversy over misuse of its AI tool, Grok. As per officials, X has taken down about 3,500 pieces of content and removed more than 600 accounts that violated Indian regulations. The company has also stated it will no longer permit obscene imagery on its platform. This response came after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notice on January 2, giving X 72 hours to comply with…

11 Jan

US Intensifies Military Campaign Against ISIS With Fresh Syria Airstrikes

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Syria (Rajeev Sharma): American forces have launched another extensive round of air attacks on Islamic State strongholds in Syria, expanding a military operation initiated after a deadly assault on US personnel last month. The strikes, carried out around early afternoon Eastern Time, targeted several ISIS positions across different parts of Syria, according to US Central Command. The operation was conducted in coordination with allied partners and is intended to weaken the militant group’s operational capabilities. The renewed offensive falls under Operation Hawkeye Strike, a response ordered by President Donald Trump following the ambush near Palmyra that killed two US service…

10 Jan

Canada Condemns Iran’s Crackdown as Protests Stretch Into Second Week

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada Iran relations, Iran protests, Iranian crackdown, Mark Carney, travel advisory Iran

Ottawa, January 2026: As nationwide protests in Iran enter their second week, Canada has strongly criticised what it describes as an escalating and violent crackdown by Iranian authorities on demonstrators. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a post on social media platform X, denounced the Iranian regime’s response to the unrest, expressing deep concern over reports of violence and repression. “The reports of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people are profoundly concerning,” Carney said. He added that Canada “strongly condemns the killing of protesters” and urged Iranian authorities to respect freedom of expression…

10 Jan

Eurasia Group Warns Canada Could Bear Brunt of US Political Turmoil in 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-US relations, Donald Trump, Eurasia Group report, Mark Carney, US tariffs

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is likely to face the most severe consequences of political instability in the United States next year, according to a new report released by global risk consultancy Eurasia Group on Friday. The firm cautioned that rising uncertainty in Washington and a hardening trade environment could significantly reshape Canada’s economy and its long-standing relationship with its closest ally. The report argues that the traditional Canada–US partnership has entered a fundamentally different phase, driven by US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his confrontational approach to governance and trade. It warns that Trump’s efforts to…

10 Jan

Decades-Old Highway Murder Case Reaches Closure as Accused Extradited to Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia murder case, extradition to Canada, highway rest stop killing

Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): More than 20 years after a brutal killing at a remote highway rest stop in northern British Columbia, an American man has been brought to Canada to face justice for the crime. James Daniel Morgan, already serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States for an unrelated murder, appeared before a B.C. court on Friday in connection with the 2001 death of 74-year-old James Hamrick. Hamrick, a great-grandfather from the United States, was travelling through Canada in his camper when he was killed near Prince George in September 2001. Investigators say Hamrick had offered Morgan…

10 Jan

Canada Names Experience-Heavy Hockey Squad for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian women’s hockey team is set to bring a wealth of international experience to the ice at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics next month, with a roster that blends proven champions and emerging talent. Hockey Canada on Friday announced a 23-player squad that includes 20 players from the team that finished runner-up to the United States at the 2025 World Championships in the Czech Republic. Sixteen players from the gold medal-winning team at the 2022 Beijing Olympics have also been retained, underlining Canada’s intent to rely on a core that has delivered success on the biggest…

10 Jan

Canadian Job Market Sees Modest Gains in December; Unemployment Edges Up

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s labour market added a modest 8,200 jobs in December, according to Statistics Canada, while the national unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent in November. The increase in the jobless rate reflects more Canadians entering the labour force, a sign of growing confidence among job seekers. The December figures follow three months of robust hiring, with the economy adding 181,000 positions from September through November. Earlier in 2025, job growth had stalled due to trade uncertainties and U.S. tariffs. RBC assistant chief economist Nathan Janzen described the higher participation rate as…