Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

31 Aug

Fresh US-Iran Clash Near Strait of Hormuz Raises Fears of Wider Escalation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions between the United States and Iran have flared again after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers positioned near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marks the first confirmed US military strike against Iran in several weeks and has ended a period of relative calm in the conflict. US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were preparing to launch rockets and place sea mines in the strategic waterway when the American military carried out the attack. The US had recently completed efforts to remove mines from international shipping routes through the strait.…

31 Aug

Nepal Floods: Toll Reaches 794, Rescue Teams Search for Thousands Still Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal's flood disaster has taken a heavy toll, with the number of reported deaths rising to 794, while more than 2,500 people are still missing. Rescue agencies have stepped up operations across the affected areas as the search for survivors continues. One of the biggest challenges before rescue personnel is reaching people believed to be stranded inside tunnels at several hydropower facilities. Special attention is being given to the Trishuli-3A hydropower project, where workers are feared to have been caught inside the tunnels after the floods. Experts from India and China are assisting local teams in the…

31 Aug

Rain Returns to Himachal After Weak Monsoon Spell; IMD Issues Yellow Alert in 3 Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is seeing a renewed spell of monsoon activity after a week of relatively limited rainfall. Heavy showers were reported in Kangra overnight, while several other parts of the state received rain on Monday. Shimla and surrounding areas also remained under cloudy and unsettled weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall on Monday. According to the weather department, rain is likely to continue at several places across Himachal Pradesh over the next five days, with isolated pockets potentially receiving heavier showers. Rain had…

31 Aug

PU Elections Today: Nearly 39,000 Students to Vote; Four Candidates in Presidential Race

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Panjab University campus is set for a day of intense student political activity as elections to the Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) are being held today, August 31. Voting will also take place at eight affiliated colleges in Chandigarh, with thousands of students expected to participate. At Panjab University, nearly 39,000 students are eligible to vote. The eight affiliated colleges together have around 39,000 students, with 76 candidates in the fray. Elections for the principal student union posts are being conducted at six colleges, while Dev Samaj College in Sector 45 and PG Government College…

31 Aug

CENTCOM Says 83 Ships Redirected During US Blockade Operations Against Iran

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Arabian Sea (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has redirected 83 commercial vessels as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade against Iran, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). In an update issued on August 30, CENTCOM said its forces had taken action against commercial shipping operating in the region. Besides the 83 vessels that were redirected, three ships were reportedly disabled and two others were boarded as part of the enforcement operation. The US military command also released an image showing a sailor guiding an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS Delbert…

31 Aug

Mohan Bhagwat Highlights India’s Message of Diversity and Global Friendship in Toronto

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing the Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship gathering in Toronto, spoke about India’s civilisational outlook and its long-standing traditions of coexistence, compassion and service. Bhagwat said the idea of being a Hindu cannot be restricted to a particular language, religious practice or lifestyle. He described these differences as natural expressions of human diversity and said the Hindu tradition accepts and respects them. Referring to India’s history, Bhagwat said the country has provided refuge to people facing persecution in different parts of the world. He also pointed out that communities…

31 Aug

Calgary Police Investigate Two Shootings in Cornerstone

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Police Service is investigating two separate shootings in the northeast Calgary community of Cornerstone, including a fatal shooting early Sunday morning and another shooting Saturday night that left one man injured. The first incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Cornerstone Road N.E. Police said a man inside a vehicle was shot by a person in a second vehicle. The victim was transported to hospital in serious condition, which was later upgraded to stable. Police said three individuals who were in one of the vehicles fled the scene. A red sports…

31 Aug

Ankit Baliyan Murder Case: Two Alleged Shooters Killed in Encounter With UP STF

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Uttar Pradesh (Rajeev Sharma): The investigation into the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan took a major turn after two men suspected of being involved in the shooting were killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF), officials said. The two men have been identified as Sumit and Mohit. Police believe they were among the four shooters allegedly involved in the attack on Baliyan. The encounter is being viewed as a key development in the case as investigators continue to piece together the events surrounding the singer’s killing and track down the remaining people allegedly…

30 Aug

NEET-PG 2026: Jaipur Candidates to Reappear on September 5 After Power Failure Disrupts Test

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Jaipur (Rajeev Sharma): The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced a fresh examination for candidates whose NEET-PG 2026 test was disrupted at the iON Digital Zone iDZ centre in Sitapura, Jaipur, following a power failure. The affected candidates will now appear for the examination on September 5, 2026, at 3 pm in Jaipur, according to an official notice issued by NBEMS. Two Sitapura centres affected The disruption occurred at Test Centres 41682 and 41683 at the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura facility. NBEMS said the examination could not be completed at the centres because of an…

30 Aug

Nepal Floods: Unidentified Bodies to Be Buried as Authorities Create DNA Trail for Future Identification

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal is preparing to bury unidentified and unclaimed victims of this week's devastating flash floods as authorities struggle with the sheer number of bodies recovered and the limited facilities available to preserve them. More than 700 bodies have been recovered since the floods swept through villages and towns on Wednesday. Among the worst-affected areas is Chitwan, where 233 bodies have been recovered so far. The large number of remains has put considerable pressure on local hospitals and temporary storage facilities. Authorities say burial has become necessary as the bodies deteriorate and health concerns increase. DNA collected before…