Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

01 Sep

7.8% GDP Growth Gives PM Narendra Modi Fresh Ammunition to Take Aim at Opposition Critics

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNarendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s stronger-than-expected economic performance has provided Prime Minister Narendra Modi an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the country’s growth story while taking a swipe at his political opponents. Addressing the nation from Kyrgyzstan, where he is participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Modi welcomed the latest GDP figures showing 7.8 per cent growth in the April-June quarter. The numbers, he said, were particularly significant given the uncertainty facing the global economy. Conflicts, supply-chain disruptions and instability in international markets have created challenges for economies worldwide, yet India has continued to expand at a rapid…

01 Sep

BIG NIGHT FOR MARK CARNEY! LIBERALS SEIZE BYELECTION MOMENTUM, WINS ALL SEATS

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)/ Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have scored a major political victory, winning federal byelections and securing all seats to retain their majority government. The results send a strong message to Canada’s opposition parties, with the Liberals making a major breakthrough in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Quebec, while also securing victory in North Vancouver–Capilano, British Columbia. The Liberals also held Beaches–East York in Ontario, reinforcing their position in Parliament. The B.C. victory in North Vancouver–Capilano is particularly significant, with Liberal candidate Braeden Caley winning the riding and adding another important seat to the government’s tally. The byelections were closely watched…

01 Sep

‘Liquid Cement’-Like Floodwater Buries Nepal, Death Toll Reaches 955 as Thousands Remain Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): The devastation caused by last week’s flash floods along the Nepal-China border has deepened, with the death toll rising to 955, according to figures released by authorities in Nepal and China. Around 4,471 people are still unaccounted for, while rescue teams continue searching through vast stretches of mud and debris. The floodwater and sediment have left behind conditions described as being “like liquid cement”, making rescue operations particularly difficult. In several areas, thick layers of mud have buried buildings, roads and other infrastructure, leaving rescuers struggling to reach people who may still be trapped. A major search…

01 Sep

Times Square Knife Attack Leaves One Dead, Another Injured; Suspect Shot by NYPD

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New York (Rajeev Sharma): Panic swept through New York’s Times Square on Monday afternoon after a woman allegedly attacked two people with knives in the crowded tourist hub, leaving one victim dead and another injured. The suspect was later shot by police following a prolonged confrontation. The incident unfolded at approximately 4:30 pm local time in an area packed with tourists, pedestrians and commuters. Police said the two victims were attacked within seconds of each other, prompting officers in the vicinity to respond. The suspect was identified by the New York City Police Department as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros. Authorities said…

01 Sep

India Dismisses Arbitration Panel’s Indus Waters Treaty Ruling, Reaffirms Stand on Projects

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has refused to accept a fresh ruling issued by the Court of Arbitration (CoA) over the Indus Waters Treaty, reiterating that it does not consider the arbitration body legally valid or competent to decide matters concerning the country. The government said the panel was established in a manner that, in India’s assessment, violates the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi has therefore maintained from the outset that the body has no legitimate jurisdiction and has declined to participate in its proceedings. The latest ruling, which deals with interim measures and the status of…

01 Sep

Donald Trump Warns Iran Over Nuclear Weapons, Says US Will Continue to Take Tough Action

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Tehran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon and stressing that Washington remains prepared to take forceful action if necessary. In his latest remarks on the escalating tensions in West Asia, Trump described Iran as a “failed nation” but made it clear that he did not view the country's weakened position as a reason for the United States to step back. Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz The US president also spoke about the security situation around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's…

01 Sep

Anna Hazare Under Medical Care in Mumbai After Viral Illness, Dehydration

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAnna Hazare

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Social activist Anna Hazare, 89, is receiving treatment at a Mumbai hospital after being diagnosed with a viral infection and acute dehydration, according to his aide. Hazare was brought to Bombay Hospital in south Mumbai on Monday after initially undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ahilyanagar district. He was shifted to the city for further medical evaluation and care. Doctors at Bombay Hospital are currently assessing his health in detail. The medical team is expected to decide on the next line of treatment after reviewing the results of the examinations and his overall condition. Shifted After Initial…

01 Sep

Nalagarh IED Blast Case: NIA Arrests Three More, Six Now Held in Probe

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made three more arrests in the investigation into the IED blast at Nalagarh Police Station in Himachal Pradesh, taking the total number of accused arrested in the case to six. The explosion occurred at around 9:40 am on January 1, 2026, near the outer wall of the police station, adjoining the room used by the Investigating Officer. The matter was initially investigated by Himachal Pradesh Police after FIR No. 02/2026 was registered at Nalagarh Police Station. The NIA later took over the probe and registered the case afresh on May…

01 Sep

Indian-Origin Convict Loses US Citizenship After Court Finds He Hid Rape, Kidnapping

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New York (Rajeev Sharma): A federal court in New York has cancelled the US citizenship of Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-born man serving a prison sentence for rape and kidnapping, after the Justice Department argued that he had concealed the offences during his citizenship application. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued its judgment on August 26, requiring Singh to give up the citizenship he obtained in 2011. The Justice Department said Singh's naturalisation was improperly obtained because he failed to disclose serious criminal conduct that occurred shortly before he applied for citizenship. Entered US as…

31 Aug

Gobind Sarvar Calgary to Mark First Parkash Gurpurab with Mediathon and Community Gathering

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Gobind Sarvar School Calgary is preparing to mark the sacred occasion of the First Parkash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with a special Mediathon and Community Gathering on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The gathering will be held at Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 8730 45 Street N.E., Calgary, bringing together families, community members and supporters for a day dedicated to faith, education, community service and building a stronger future for generations to come. The First Parkash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji took place in 1604, with the compilation…