Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

22 Mar

Christopher Morales Williams Shatters Championship Record to Claim World Indoor 400m Gold

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports400m gold, championship record, Christopher Morales Williams, World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026

Toruń, Poland (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian sensation Christopher Morales Williams secured his first global title on Saturday, March 21, 2026, winning the men’s 400-metre gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. The 21-year-old from Vaughan, Ontario, clocked a staggering 44.76 seconds, establishing a new championship record and becoming the first athlete in history to run a sub-45-second 400m indoors outside of the United States. Morales Williams entered the final as the man to beat after posting the fastest times in both the heats (45.51) and the semi-finals (45.35) earlier in the competition. In the final, which was conducted…

22 Mar

Two Bihar Minors Detained in Surat with Cannabis Worth Rs 4.54 Lakh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar to Gujarat, cannabis seizure, drug trafficking, minor detainees, NDPS Act, Surat police, Udhana police

Surat (Gurpreet Singh): Surat police on Sunday, March 22, 2026, detained two 17-year-old boys for allegedly smuggling a large consignment of cannabis into Gujarat. Acting on a specific tip-off, a team from the Udhana police station intercepted the duo on Saturday evening near the L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area. The minors, who had reportedly travelled from Bihar, were heading toward the M-4 market to deliver the contraband when they were apprehended by officials. During the search, police recovered 9.08 kg of ganja (cannabis) from the possession of the teenagers. According to Inspector S N Desai of…

22 Mar

Qatari-Turkish Personnel Among Seven Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiamilitary accident, Persian Gulf, Qatar helicopter crash, Qatar-Türkiye Joint Forces, technical malfunction

Doha (Rajeev Sharma): Qatar and Türkiye confirmed on Sunday, March 22, 2026, that seven people were killed following a military helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. Both nations attributed the tragedy to a "technical malfunction" that occurred during what the Qatari Ministry of Defence described as a "routine duty" mission on Saturday. The incident has prompted a joint expression of grief and a reaffirmation of the deep military ties between the two strategic partners. The casualties include four members of the Qatar Armed Forces and one member of the Qatar-Türkiye Joint Forces. Additionally, two technicians—identified as Turkish civilian collaborators—lost their…

22 Mar

Northeastern Ontario Man Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban Following Moose Poaching Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioDonald Gosselin, Larder Lake, MNR investigation, moose poaching, Ontario hunting ban, wildlife violations

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A Larder Lake man has been handed a lifetime prohibition from hunting in Ontario after pleading guilty to multiple wildlife violations. Donald Gosselin appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on November 13, 2025, where he was sentenced for failing to properly attach an invalidated moose tag and failing to produce a licence to a conservation officer. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) launched an investigation into Gosselin’s activities on November 11, 2024, following a targeted vehicle stop on Larder Station Road. Officers reported finding Gosselin returning from a hunting camp with a rifle on…

22 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith Rules Out Immediate Gas Tax Relief Despite Rising Pump Prices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta fuel tax, Danielle Smith, Fuel Tax Relief, Gas prices, Iran-US Conflict, provincial deficit, WTI oil

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has advised Albertans not to expect immediate relief from provincial tax breaks at the gas pump, despite prices currently hovering around $1.60 a litre. Speaking on her Saturday radio program, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith explained that the recent surge in fuel costs is largely driven by global oil price volatility stemming from the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran—factors she characterized as entirely out of the provincial government's control. The Premier’s cautious stance comes as the province prepares for the start of a new fiscal quarter on April 1. Under…

22 Mar

Redstone HOA Under Fire: Community Outrage Over Sudden Penalties and Legal Notices

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Redstone are voicing growing anger and frustration over what they describe as unfair and heavy-handed actions by the Homeowners Association (HOA), following the sudden issuance of legal notices and significant financial penalties without prior communication or transparency. According to numerous homeowners, several households recently received letters from legal representatives demanding immediate payment of fines, with many claiming these notices came without adequate warning, consultation, or clear explanation of the alleged violations, leaving families shocked and distressed. Community members say the experience has created a climate of fear, pressure, and uncertainty. One resident shared that “there…

21 Mar

Three Quebec Mariners Return Home After Being Stranded in Persian Gulf

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Quebec City (Rajeev Sharma): A Quebec-based shipping company, Desgagnés, announced on Friday, March 20, 2026, that three Canadian mariners have safely returned home after being stranded aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf for several weeks. The trio, who are trainees from Quebec’s maritime institute (Institut maritime du Québec), were serving on two of the company’s ships as part of their collegiate program when the regional conflict escalated in late February. The repatriation was made possible through the diplomatic assistance of the Saudi Arabian government, which facilitated the trainees' travel from the Gulf to Europe and finally back to Canada. While…

21 Mar

Canada Drops to 25th in 2026 World Happiness Report; Lowest Ranking Ever

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada ranking, Finland, social media impact, World Happiness Report 2026, youth well-being

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has fallen to 25th place in the 2026 World Happiness Report, marking its lowest position since the global survey was launched in 2012. According to the annual report released on March 19, 2026, Canada’s ranking reflects a significant decline from 18th place in 2025 and a steady plummet from its 5th-place standing in 2015. The 2026 report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with the UN and Gallup, highlights a growing crisis in well-being among young people in English-speaking nations. Researchers pointed to heavy social media use as a…

20 Mar

Iran Claims First-Ever Strike on US F-35 Stealth Fighter; Pentagon Confirms Emergency Landing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsemergency landing, F-35 strike, Iran Conflict, IRGC, Pete Hegseth, stealth fighter, US Air Force

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant escalation of the ongoing West Asia conflict, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) claimed on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to have successfully struck a United States Air Force F-35 Lightning II. If fully verified, this would mark the first time a fifth-generation US stealth fighter has been hit by enemy fire in combat. The IRGC stated that the aircraft was intercepted at 2:50 a.m. local time over central Iranian airspace by their "advanced, modern air defense systems," following what they described as a successful campaign that has already downed over 125 US and Israeli…

20 Mar

Air India Vancouver Flight Turns Back After Seven Hours Due to Aircraft Approval Lapse

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsAir India, aircraft approval, Boeing 777, Delhi Airport, flight return, operational lapse, Vancouver

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A major administrative oversight forced a Vancouver-bound Air India flight to return to New Delhi on Thursday evening after being airborne for more than seven hours. The Boeing 777-200 LR (registration VT-AEI) was flying through Chinese airspace when it was discovered that the specific aircraft model was not approved for this particular route under Canadian aviation requirements. Sources indicate that a failure to update the list of operational requirements for Canada led to the deployment of the wrong aircraft type. According to industry insiders, the Delhi-Vancouver service was specifically cleared to be operated using a Boeing 777-300…