Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

09 Aug

ASIRT Investigates Calgary Police Shooting Involving Man Armed With Bow and Arrow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating a police shooting in southwest Calgary after officers used multiple less-lethal and lethal options during an encounter with a 36-year-old man armed with a bow and arrow. The incident took place shortly before 2 a.m. on July 30 at a residence in the 1000 block of Bridlemeadows Manor S.W. Police had initially been called after receiving a report that a man was firing a bow and arrow in a backyard. Officers had also attended the same address earlier that night. According to ASIRT, police learned that the man was…

09 Aug

Iran Links Strait of Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions as Oman Talks Advance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, US

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has made clear that any reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz will depend on the United States meeting a series of demands, even as diplomatic efforts involving Oman appear to be making progress towards a new framework for maritime traffic. The latest position from Tehran comes amid continued tensions in the region, with the movement of commercial vessels through the waterway remaining a major issue in ongoing negotiations. IRGC says reopening will have conditions Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Sardar Mohebi said the decision to restore access through the strait would be based on…

09 Aug

Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Row: Government Calls Fresh Meeting as Student Protest Enters 16th Day

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJharkhand

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between Jharkhand government authorities and students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations continued on Sunday, with another round of talks planned even as concerns grew over the deteriorating health of student leader Devendra Nath Mahto. The agitation at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium has continued since July 25. Despite several meetings between government representatives and different student groups over the past two days, no agreement has yet been reached. Health of fasting leader deteriorates Mahto, who has been observing an indefinite hunger strike for nearly a week, reportedly fell seriously ill during…

09 Aug

JPSC-JSSC Aspirants’ Hunger Strike Enters Seventh Day as Jharkhand Government Talks Fail to End Standoff

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJharkhand

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants at Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium continued amid a growing impasse between student representatives and the Jharkhand government, with a second round of talks failing to produce a breakthrough. The agitation has intensified with several students continuing their hunger strike. Protester Prem Nayak said the fast had entered its seventh day, while expressing concern over the deteriorating health of those participating in it. According to Nayak, Mahendra and Kush Mahto were among the protesters whose health had weakened considerably. He said doctors had been keeping a watch on the fasting students throughout…

09 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Questions Ethanol Policy, Says Petrol Vehicle Demand Shift Could Hurt Economy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns over the government's ethanol-blending policy, arguing that a changing preference among car buyers could have a broader impact on the automobile sector and the economy. Kejriwal's remarks came in response to a social media post claiming that petrol-powered cars were increasingly being left unsold at dealerships as consumers turned towards CNG and electric vehicles, partly due to concerns over E20 fuel. “People have stopped buying petrol cars. Govt shud reverse its ethanol policy. Else it will hurt economy very badly,” Kejriwal posted. E20 fuel…

09 Aug

Toronto Murder Case: Man Arrested Months After Indian-Origin Partner’s Death

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A 32-year-old Toronto man has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of his 30-year-old Indian-origin partner, Himanshi Khurana, nearly seven months after she was found dead at a residence in the Canadian city. Toronto Police said Abdul Ghafoori was taken into custody at a Toronto airport on Friday. He had been wanted on a first-degree murder charge after investigators linked him to Khurana, whose death was later classified as an incident of intimate partner violence. Investigation began after woman was reported missing Police were alerted at around 10.41 pm on December 19 after receiving a…

09 Aug

Indian Nationals Top Canada’s Removal Figures as 2026 Enforcement Drive Gathers Pace

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s immigration enforcement measures have resulted in the removal of 3,323 Indian nationals during the first six months of 2026, placing Indians at the top of the list of nationalities recorded in the country’s enforced-removal statistics. The figure represents a substantial share of the 3,779 Indian nationals removed during the entire year in 2025. It also marks a notable change from last year, when Indians ranked second among nationalities facing removal. Mexico followed India in the January-June period, with 1,573 nationals removed from Canada. More than 10,000 enforced removals According to Canada Border Services Agency figures, authorities…

09 Aug

Himachal Pradesh to Witness Fresh Rain Spell Till August 13; Landslide Threat Prompts Caution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rain activity is expected to pick up across Himachal Pradesh, with the Meteorological Department forecasting intermittent showers in different parts of the state until August 13. Several areas could experience heavy rainfall during the initial phase of the spell, raising concerns over landslides and disruption of road connectivity. According to the weather forecast, rainfall is likely to intensify at several places on August 9 and may remain significant on August 10. Scattered showers are expected to continue on August 11 and 12, while some parts of the state could receive rain on August 13. Hilly areas face…

08 Aug

Chandigarh’s Deputy Commissioner Inspects Special Camps for Electoral Services

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Deputy Commissioner, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, today made surprise visits to various polling station locations to review the functioning of the two-day Special Camps for Electoral Services being organised on August 08 and 09, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) across Chandigarh as per the schedule of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). During the visits, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the arrangements at the polling stations and interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs). He directed the BLOs to actively assist and guide citizens visiting the camps for electoral services. The Special Camps are being organised at all…

08 Aug

Amarnath Yatra Suspended Again Due to Bad Weather, Pilgrims’ Movement Restricted

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAmarnath Yatra

Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The Amarnath pilgrimage was temporarily suspended from Jammu on Saturday as unfavourable weather conditions and slippery stretches along the route raised safety concerns for pilgrims. Authorities stopped the movement of a fresh batch towards Kashmir as a precautionary measure. Officials said weather conditions in Ramban district and several parts of the Kashmir Valley were being closely monitored. Given the possibility of further deterioration, no new Yatra convoy was allowed to proceed towards the Valley. 1,202 pilgrims allowed to leave Baltal While the onward journey was put on hold, authorities permitted pilgrims from the previous batch to return…