Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

28 Oct

Himachal Faces Climate Crossroads: UNDP Report Flags Warming, Erratic Rainfall and Mounting Losses

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): A new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has sounded the alarm for Himachal Pradesh, warning that the state could experience a temperature rise of up to 3°C by 2050, alongside increasingly unpredictable rainfall and faster glacial retreat. The findings, part of the Himachal Pradesh Human Development Report 2025, paint a worrying picture of how climate change could reshape the state’s economy, ecology, and way of life. The report notes that the effects of a changing climate are already visible — from cloudbursts and shifting monsoon cycles to rising forest fires and erratic snowfall. Despite…

28 Oct

Abbotsford Businessman Fatally Shot in Vehicle Monday Morning

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Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of shock and grief has swept through the Abbotsford community following the tragic shooting death of renowned entrepreneur Darshan Singh Sahsi on Monday morning. According to police reports, Sahsi was targeted by a gunman moments after entering his vehicle outside his residence.Emergency services responded promptly, but despite their efforts, Sahsi succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Investigators believe the attack was targeted, though the motive remains under investigation. Sahsi was a respected businessman and community figure, admired for his kind nature and dedication to helping others. Friends and colleagues describe him as a humble,…

27 Oct

Kangana Ranaut Appears Before Bathinda Court, Apologizes to Farmer Bebe Mahinder Kaur in Defamation Case

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Bathinda (Punjab), October 27, 2025: Bollywood actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut appeared before a Bathinda court on Monday in connection with a defamation case filed by elderly farmer Bebe Mahinder Kaur, whose image Kangana had shared during the 2020–21 farmers’ protest while comparing her to the Shaheen Bagh protester “Dadi.”After the hearing, Kangana addressed the media and expressed regret over the controversy, stating that her comments were “misunderstood.” “I feel very good to be in Bathinda. I never intended to hurt anyone’s sentiments. There has been a misunderstanding — Bebe Mahinder Kaur became a victim of confusion. Still,…

27 Oct

Supreme Court Declines Contempt Action Against Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at CJI Gavai

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to initiate contempt proceedings against the lawyer who hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai earlier this month, citing that the CJI himself had chosen not to pursue action.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi observed that while shouting slogans or throwing objects in court clearly amounts to contempt, the decision to proceed lies entirely with the judge concerned. “Issuing a contempt notice will only give undue importance to the lawyer and prolong the shelf life of the incident. It should be allowed…

27 Oct

CM Dhami Launches ‘MP Sports Festival’ to Unearth Talent from Uttarakhand’s Villages

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Dehradun, October 27, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the MP Sports Festival at Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya in Tapovan, Dehradun, on Monday, marking a major step toward identifying and nurturing sporting talent from the remotest corners of the state.The event, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to make India a global sports powerhouse, aims to bring hidden rural talent into the national spotlight. The festival will be conducted in three phases across Uttarakhand, built around the central theme — “Fit India – Sports India – Strong India.”Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dhami reaffirmed the state’s dedication…

27 Oct

India’s Pratika Rawal ruled out of Women’s World Cup 2025, Shafali Verma named replacement

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Navi Mumbai, 27 October 2025 — India suffered a major setback today ahead of the semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 when opening batter Pratika Rawal has been officially ruled out of the tournament because of a severe ankle injury. The injury occurred during the group stage match against Bangladesh at the Dr DY Patil Stadium. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Shafali Verma will replace her in India’s squad for the remainder of the competition. Rawal, aged 25, had been one of India’s standout performers in this edition of the tournament, amassing 308 runs in…

27 Oct

Cyclone ‘Montha’ Intensifies; Andhra and Tamil Nadu on High Alert

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Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: Cyclone Montha has begun to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, triggering heavy rain and strong winds across coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of northern Tamil Nadu. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) confirmed that the cyclone is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on the evening or night of October 28.APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said the cyclone, moving at 18 km per hour, was located about 560 km off Visakhapatnam by Monday evening. “Coastal districts are witnessing rainfall accompanied by gales. The system will intensify further as…

27 Oct

Supreme Court Issues Notices to States, UTs Over Rising ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories over the alarming rise in digital arrest scams, directing them to submit detailed reports on all pending investigations related to such cases.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked states to provide comprehensive data on ongoing cyber fraud cases and scheduled the next hearing for November 3. The court also discussed the possibility of transferring the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure a uniform and coordinated national investigation.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed…

27 Oct

ECI Launches Second Phase of Special Intensive Revision to Ensure Accurate Voter Lists Nationwide

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a massive national initiative aimed at ensuring clean, transparent, and accurate voter lists across the country.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced that the first phase of the SIR had been successfully completed in Bihar, where voter lists covering nearly 7.42 crore electors were reviewed. The same model will now be replicated across 12 states and union territories in the second phase.The exercise will cover around 51…

27 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in South Korea

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KUALA LUMPUR ( National Times): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in South Korea.This meeting marks the first direct engagement between Canadian and Chinese leaders in several years, signaling a possible thaw in bilateral relations that have been tense amid ongoing trade and diplomatic disputes.Relations between the two nations have soured in recent years after China imposed damaging tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood, and other agricultural products, retaliating against Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries.Premiers and business leaders…