Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

04 Jun

1 Dead, 5 Hospitalized After Shooting in Toronto’s Lawrence Heights on June 3

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Toronto — One person was killed and five others injured in a late-night shooting incident that unfolded in the Lawrence Heights area of Toronto on Tuesday, June 3.Toronto Police responded around 11:50 PM to reports of gunfire in the area of Varna Drive and Flemington Road, a residential neighbourhood located near the Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Upon arrival, officers found six individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw confirmed that one male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining five victims were transported to local hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to critical.Investigators believe the shooting was…

04 Jun

Elderly Sikh Man Detained in Abu Dhabi, Forced to Remove Turban and Kirpan

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Abu Dhabi/Delhi (National Times): A disturbing incident involving religious discrimination has come to light after an elderly Sikh man from India was allegedly detained by Abu Dhabi police and forced to remove his turban and kirpan, both integral articles of faith for Sikhs. The man, identified as Dalvinder Singh, a resident of Kaithal in Haryana, was reportedly on a tourist visa visiting the United Arab Emirates when he was apprehended by local authorities. His son, Manpreet Singh, who resides in Delhi, revealed that his father was held in custody for 20 days without any formal charges or explanation from authorities.…

04 Jun

Two Arrested in B.C. for Mississauga Homicide of Brampton Man Harjeet Dhadda

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Mississauga/Delta (National Times): Peel Regional Police have announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of 51-year-old Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a Brampton resident who was killed in Mississauga on May 14. The shooting occurred at approximately 11:49 a.m. in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way. Dhadda was approached and shot multiple times in broad daylight before succumbing to his injuries at a nearby hospital. The suspects fled the scene in a stolen black 2018 Dodge Challenger, which was quickly located and recovered by police. Following an extensive investigation by the Homicide Bureau, police…

04 Jun

Tehran Police Rescues Three Punjabi Youth Abducted in Iran

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New Delhi/Tehran (National Times): In a dramatic turn of events, Tehran Police has successfully rescued three Punjabi youth who were reportedly abducted in Iran after falling victim to a visa scam. Delhi Cabinet Minister and BJP National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed the rescue. The three young men, Jaspal Singh, Sampreet Singh, and Amritpal Singh, were allegedly lured by a travel agent from Punjab with the false promise of an Australian visa in exchange for Rs 18 lakh each. Instead, they ended up in Iran, where they were reportedly kidnapped, a situation confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Tehran. In…

04 Jun

Mass Shooting in Toronto’s Lawrence Heights Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

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Toronto (National Times): A mass shooting rocked Toronto's Lawrence Heights neighbourhood on Tuesday evening, leaving one person dead and five others injured, according to police reports. The incident took place around 8:30 PM near the intersection of Flemington and Zachary Road, close to Ranee Avenue and Allen Road. Emergency services rushed to the scene following multiple reports of gunfire in the area. Toronto Police confirmed that one individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while five others were transported to local hospitals with varying degrees of injuries. The identities and conditions of the victims have not yet been released. Authorities…

03 Jun

Respect Privacy of Armed Forces Personnel, Families: Defence Ministry Issues Advisory to Media

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New Delhi, June 3, 2025: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued an official advisory to media organizations across the country, urging them to uphold the privacy and dignity of Indian Armed Forces personnel and their families especially amid ongoing operations like Operation Sindoor.While acknowledging the media’s vital role in informing the public about the Armed Forces’ achievements and sacrifices, the Ministry expressed concern that certain recent coverage had breached acceptable limits. It noted that some reporters had approached the private residences of senior military officers and attempted to contact their families actions deemed "deeply inappropriate" and potentially compromising to…

03 Jun

Trump and Xi Likely to Hold Talks This Week Amid Renewed Trade Tensions: White House

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Washington DC (National Times): U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak later this week, amid escalating trade tensions between the two nations, according to a statement from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, as reported by ABC News. Leavitt confirmed to reporters on Monday that a conversation between the two leaders is “likely” to take place in the coming days. “As always, if the call happens, we will release a readout,” she added. This comes after Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, indicated on Sunday during an interview with ABC’s…

03 Jun

IPL 2025 Final: RCB and PBKS Battle for Historic First Title After 18-Year Wait

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A new name will be etched into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Both franchises, after 18 long years in the league, are eyeing their maiden title in what promises to be a thrilling summit clash. RCB’s Fourth Shot at Glory RCB enters the final with hopes of finally ending their long-standing title drought, having previously finished runners-up three times, in 2009, 2011, and 2016. This season, they secured second place in the league with 19…

03 Jun

India-Pakistan Delegations Set to Cross Paths in Washington DC; Tharoor Confident of Driving India’s Message on Terrorism

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New Delhi (National Times): In a significant diplomatic development following Operation Sindoor, India's All-Party Delegation is set to visit Washington, DC, as part of its international outreach campaign. Coinciding with this visit, a Pakistani delegation led by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also be in the U.S. capital, setting the stage for a diplomatic face-off between the two neighbouring nations on the global stage. The Indian delegation is led by Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor. Speaking to ANI ahead of the visit, Tharoor acknowledged the complexity…

03 Jun

United Field Hockey Club Calgary Makes History by Hosting Calgary’s 8th International Field Hockey Tournament

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Calgary(Rajeev Sharma): The 8th International Field Hockey Tournament, Alberta Cup 2025, organized by United Field Hockey Club Calgary, concluded on a high note on June 1 at Genesis Centre, Calgary. The tournament made history as Calgary’s first-ever international field hockey event, drawing teams from Mexico, USA, and across Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and the host city, Calgary. Under the leadership of main organizers Mandeep Jhally and Kanwal Dhillon, the event featured 28 teams competing across five divisions, Under-10, Under-13, Under-16, Masters 40+, and Men’s Premium Division. Under-13 and Host team United Calgary secured 1st place by defeating Panjab Sports…