Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

08 Aug

When Breathlessness Is More Than Just Being Out of Shape

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestyleBreathlessness, health, Heart Problems

National Times Bureau, Aug 8, 2025: It’s normal to feel a little breathless after running up the stairs or carrying heavy groceries. That’s your body’s way of telling you it’s working harder your heart beats faster, your lungs draw in more air, and your muscles demand extra oxygen.But when shortness of breath becomes frequent, happens with minimal activity, or appears alongside other worrying symptoms, it could be more than just being unfit. Sometimes, it’s your body’s way of waving a red flag.When to Pay Attention While a bit of huffing and puffing is no cause for alarm, breathlessness that comes…

08 Aug

Modi Cabinet Extends Ujjwala Gas Subsidy for 2025–26; ₹12,000 Crore Allocated to Benefit Over 10 Crore Families

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaclean cooking fuel, LPG subsidy, Modi Cabinet, PMUY, Ujjwala Yojana

New Delhi, August 8, 2025 — In a major relief measure for low-income households, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of targeted LPG subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the financial year 2025–26. The decision will benefit more than 10.33 crore families across India and will entail an expenditure of ₹12,000 crore.Under the scheme, PMUY beneficiaries will receive a ₹300 subsidy per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for up to nine refills per year. For households using smaller 5 kg cylinders, the subsidy will be provided on a proportionately prorated basis.…

08 Aug

Government Withdraws Income-Tax Bill, 2025; Revised Version to be Introduced on August 11

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBaijayant Panda, Income-Tax Bill 2025, Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, August 8, 2025 — The Central Government on Friday formally withdrew the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 from the Lok Sabha, paving the way for a revised draft that will incorporate extensive recommendations from the Parliamentary Select Committee. The motion for withdrawal, moved by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was passed by the House despite uproar from Opposition members.The decision follows a comprehensive review of the Bill by a 31-member Select Committee chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda. The panel had presented its findings on July 21, the opening day of the Monsoon session. Over several weeks of deliberations and consultations…

08 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Hits Back at EC Over Affidavit Demand on ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP, Election Commission, Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi, vote theft, voter-list manipulation

Bengaluru, August 8, 2025 — Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday responded sharply to the Election Commission’s (EC) demand for an affidavit on his recent claims of large-scale electoral fraud, saying he had “already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament.”“The Election Commission demands an affidavit from me. It says I must take an oath. I have already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament,” Gandhi told reporters in Bengaluru.His remarks followed his Thursday accusation that the BJP and the EC were involved in a “huge criminal fraud” through voter-list manipulation, which he…

08 Aug

Man Arrested in Stray Bullet Killing of Indian Student in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Hamilton Police, Harsimrat Randhawa, Indian student, Jerdaine Foster

Hamilton, Canada (Rajeev Sharma)— Police in Ontario have arrested a man in connection with the tragic death of 21-year-old Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa, who was killed by a stray bullet earlier this year.Hamilton Police said 32-year-old Jerdaine Foster was taken into custody at Niagara Falls on Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder, along with three counts of attempted murder. Foster, who has prior police records and connections to multiple regions in Ontario, was reportedly living in short-term rental properties at the time.Randhawa, a second-year physiotherapy student at Mohawk College, was struck on April 17 while standing near a bus stop…

08 Aug

ICICG Independence Cup 2025 to Bring 14 Indian Communities Together in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCalgary, ICICG Independence Cup 2025

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The spirit of sportsmanship and cultural unity will be on full display at the ICICG Independence Cup 2025, taking place on August 9–10 at 3688 48 Ave NE, Calgary. The two-day cricket tournament and community gathering will feature 14 vibrant Indian communities, offering spectators thrilling matches along with free chai, samosas, and biryani. Participating teams include: Gujarati Mandal (GMC), Rajasthan Royals (RANA), Calgary Marathi Association, Karnataka Flames, TAC (Telugu Association of Calgary), Kalinga Warriors, Delhi Lions, Telangana Chargers, Kerala Blasters, APCAA (Bengali), Bihari Association of Alberta, Tamil Nadu Cricket Club, UP Wolverines (Uttar Pradesh), and Uttarakhand (UK).…

08 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Leads from the Front as Flood Rescue and Relief Operations Intensify

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): As torrential rainfall wreaked havoc in Uttarkashi and surrounding regions this week, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken charge of statewide relief and rescue efforts, ensuring rapid deployment of resources and timely evacuations from flood-affected zones. The deluge began on August 5 with reports of flash floods and landslides emerging from the Dharali-Uttarkashi and Harsil sectors. CM Dhami, who was away on an official trip to Tirupati at the time, swiftly directed state agencies to launch rescue missions on an emergency basis. Within hours, joint teams comprising the Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, Fire Services, and…

08 Aug

Rain Offers Brief Relief in B.C. Wildfire Battle, but Heightened Risk Looms Ahead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia, Canada

British Columbia (Richa Walia): Light rainfall and increased humidity have offered a short-lived break in British Columbia’s battle against wildfires, but provincial officials warn that more difficult days are likely ahead as temperatures are expected to rise again. According to Cliff Chapman, Director of Wildfire Operations at the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the recent change in weather has helped slow fire activity in some areas, it has not been enough to significantly alter the overall wildfire risk. “The southern half of B.C. is expected to heat up again starting this weekend,” Chapman said during a media briefing on Wednesday.…

08 Aug

Track athletes chase gold in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta will welcome Canada’s top track stars for the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. For the second consecutive year, almost 1,000 of Canada’s most promising young track and field athletes are preparing to jump, throw, and sprint their way to the finish line at Calgary’s Foothills Athletic Park from Aug. 8 to 10. This event will bring together top talent from across the country and showcase Alberta as a top destination for major sports events. Alberta’s government invested $30,000 in funding through the Major Sport Event grant program to support the national competition. This…

08 Aug

PM Mark Carney engages Métis leadership on the Building Canada Act

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Mark Carney

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s new government is ready to get our country building major infrastructure projects again, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Métis Major Projects Summit in Ottawa to discuss the Building Canada Act and hear from Métis leaders on how best to work together. During the Summit, the Prime Minister and Métis leadership discussed how the Building Canada Act will enable Canada’s new government to build big things that will connect and transform the national economy – driving greater prosperity for Métis through equity ownership and resource management projects. They focused on how the Government of Canada and Métis…