Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

11 Jul

Twin Earthquakes Shake Haryana’s Jhajjar, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi NCR tremors, Haryana seismic activity, Jhajjar earthquake

New Delhi, July 11, 2025: Back-to-back earthquakes jolted Haryana’s Jhajjar district this week, sending mild tremors across Delhi-NCR and raising concerns about seismic activity in the region.On Friday evening, an earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Jhajjar at 7:49 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor originated at a depth of 10 km beneath the earth’s surface and was felt in Delhi and surrounding areas, prompting residents to step outside buildings as a precaution.This latest quake followed a stronger earthquake on Thursday morning, when a magnitude 4.4 temblor hit the same district at 9:04 am, also at…

11 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Pleads Not Guilty in Pune Court Over Savarkar Defamation Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsPune court, Rahul Gandhi, Satyaki Savarkar, Savarkar defamation case

Pune, July 11, 2025: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday pleaded not guilty in a defamation case related to his remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.The plea was entered through his lawyer Milind Pawar before Judicial Magistrate (First Class) and Special Judge for MP/MLA cases, Amol Sriram Shinde, during proceedings at the Pune court. The case was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of V D Savarkar.The court formally read out the charges, to which Gandhi responded via his counsel with a plea of not guilty. Rahul Gandhi was not present…

11 Jul

RSS Chief’s “Age 75” Remark Sparks Political Firestorm; Opposition Targets PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaage 75 retirement, Mohan Bhagwat, PM Narendra Modi, RSS

New Delhi, July 11: Politics has erupted after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat suggested that individuals should step aside from active roles upon turning 75, a comment the Opposition seized upon as a subtle dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reaches that age next year.Speaking at a book launch on Wednesday, Bhagwat said, “When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others.” He cited late RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle, who once quipped that being honoured with a shawl at 75 signified it was time to retire and let the next generation…

11 Jul

Joe Root Overtakes Dravid, Equals Smith with Record-Breaking Century Spree at Lord’s

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsEngland cricket, Joe Root, Rahul Dravid, Steve Smith, Test cricket records

London, July 11: Joe Root has once again etched his name into cricket’s glittering history books. The senior England batter scored his 37th Test hundred on Friday, surpassing the tallies of India’s legendary Rahul Dravid and his contemporary, Australia’s Steve Smith, both of whom held 36 centuries each in the longest format.Root’s sparkling innings came on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. He reached his milestone in style, threading a boundary wide of third slip off Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. But cricket’s fortunes can shift quickly Bumrah had the final word,…

11 Jul

Trump Hikes Canada Tariffs to 35%, Escalating Tensions in US-Canada Trade Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada trade, Mark Carney, Trump tariffs, US-Canada Relations, USMCA

Washington/Ottawa, July 11: President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, further straining relations between two of North America’s closest trading partners and injecting new uncertainty into cross-border commerce.In a letter sent Thursday to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump said the increased tariffs, up from the 25% rate announced in February, will take effect from August 1. The move comes amid US accusations that Canada has not done enough to curb fentanyl trafficking, despite comparatively low levels of the drug’s smuggling from Canadian territory.“I must mention that the flow of Fentanyl is hardly the…

11 Jul

Kapil Sharma’s Canada Café Vows Resilience After Shooting Claimed by Khalistani Terrorist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada café shooting, Kap’s Café, Kapil Sharma, Khalistani terrorist attack

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma) : Kap’s Café, the Canadian eatery owned by popular Indian comedian Kapil Sharma, has vowed not to bow to violence after coming under attack in a shocking shooting incident late Wednesday night.In an emotional post on Instagram, the café located in Surrey, British Columbia said the gunfire had left them shaken, but resolute.“We opened Kap’s Café with hopes of bringing warmth, community and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversations. To have violence intersect with that dream is heartbreaking. We are processing this shock but we are not giving up,” read the café’s statement.The attack occurred around…

11 Jul

Regional health councils give Albertans a voice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans want a health care system that reflects where they live and adapts to the unique needs of their communities. As part of the province’s health care refocus, Alberta’s government committed to strengthening community voices by providing more opportunities for Albertans to bring forward their local priorities and offer input on how to improve the system. The regional advisory councils, made up of 150 members from 71 communities, will advise Alberta’s four health ministries and the newly refocused health agencies: Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, and Recovery Alberta. Each council will explore solutions…

11 Jul

Sheriffs shut down drug house in Edmonton

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property in Edmonton that has been a source of complaints about drug and criminal activity since 2015. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 6707 32 Ave NW. The property will be closed for 90 days, beginning on July 10 at noon. All individuals must vacate the premises, including the current property owner. The community safety order, obtained in the Court of King’s Bench, bars all people from the property until the closure period ends on Oct.…

11 Jul

PM Mark Carney Reaffirms Canada’s Support for Ukraine in Virtual Meeting of Coalition of the Willing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsMark Carney, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a high-level virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Thursday, reaffirming Canada’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. The meeting, convened to coordinate global support for Ukraine, was co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also joined the discussion, alongside senior American figures including Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, and U.S. Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg. During the meeting, the Coalition unanimously condemned Russia’s latest missile strikes on Ukraine and pledged continued military,…

11 Jul

Fatty Liver Disease can be reversed with right diet and lifestyle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHealth, Opinions, Punjab, TrendingFatty Liver

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now affecting nearly 25% of adults worldwide, including a rising number of cases in India, making it one of the most common chronic liver conditions globally. Health experts are raising concerns over the increasing trend, especially among urban populations with sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits.During a seminar in Chandigarh, Dr. Naval Kishore from National Times stated that NAFLD is primarily caused by insulin resistance, poor eating habits, and metabolic dysfunction, and is commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. “When more than 5–10% of…