Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

08 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Weather: Heavy Rain Likely on August 10-11, Orange Alert Issued in Four Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): After a brief lull in monsoon activity, Himachal Pradesh is bracing for another spell of heavy rainfall, with the weather department forecasting intense showers in parts of the state on August 10 and 11. The change in weather is expected to follow the strengthening of a Western Disturbance. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for August 10 in Kangra and Sirmaur. The warning will shift to Chamba, Mandi, Kullu and Sirmaur on August 11. A Yellow Alert has also been issued for several other districts where moderate to heavy rain is possible. Residents…

08 Aug

Chamba Bus Accident: Seven Dead, 15 Injured After Private Bus Overturns on Tissa-Bairagarh Road

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): At least seven people were killed and 15 others injured after a private passenger bus overturned near Chalunj bend on the Tissa-Bairagarh road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Thursday morning. The bus, operated by Sharma Coach, was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when the accident occurred shortly after 7 am. Police said the vehicle overturned at the bend and eventually came to rest on the road below. Rescue operation launched The accident sparked panic in the area, with passengers reportedly trapped inside the overturned vehicle. After being alerted, police and local residents reached the location and…

08 Aug

Reports Claim Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Hospitalised in Critical Condition

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh reports from Israeli media have triggered renewed speculation over the health of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with claims that he has been hospitalised in a critical condition. Israeli broadcaster Channel 14, citing sources it described as being inside Iran, reported that Khamenei's health had deteriorated. An earlier report by The Jerusalem Post, citing IranWire and sources reportedly close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration, had also referred to growing concerns over the Supreme Leader's condition. There has been no independent confirmation from Iranian authorities that Khamenei has been admitted to a hospital or that he…

08 Aug

Canada Intelligence Report Flags Alleged Bishnoi Gang Recruitment Through Student Visa Route

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian intelligence assessment has reportedly shed light on how the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly used immigration pathways, including student visas, to find and recruit young people for criminal activities in Canada. The classified assessment, prepared by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and titled “The Bishnoi Gang: An Emerging Threat in Canada,” was circulated among immigration officials in December 2025, according to the information that has emerged from recent court proceedings. The document reportedly describes the gang as an expanding transnational threat, with extortion, shootings and intimidation of members of Canada's South Asian community among its…

08 Aug

US Senate Backs Russia Sanctions Measure, 100% Tariff Threat Looms Over India, China

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A bipartisan group of US senators has backed legislation that could significantly raise the economic cost for countries continuing to buy Russian energy, with India and China potentially facing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on their exports to the American market. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was approved by the Senate in an 86-11 vote, marking a major step forward for legislation designed to tighten pressure on Moscow and its key energy customers. The measure would give US President Donald Trump the authority to impose a 100 per cent…

08 Aug

Rishabh Pant Seeks CM Dhami’s Help to Buy Land in Uttarakhand, Says ‘I Want to Move Back to My Pahadi People’

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has reached out to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, seeking his intervention in what he described as a long-standing difficulty in acquiring land in the state. Pant said he has been attempting to shift his base from Delhi to Uttarakhand for nearly three years but has so far been unable to find a suitable property that meets his requirements. In his message to the Chief Minister, Pant highlighted his strong emotional connection with the state and said his intention was not merely to relocate but also to contribute to the development of…

07 Aug

Reports Claim Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Is in Critical Condition Following Hospitalisation

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Reports from Israeli media outlets, including Channel 14 and the Jerusalem Post, indicate that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in an extremely critical condition and has been rushed to a hospital. Citing sources within Iran and the news outlet IranWire, rumors regarding his deteriorating health are circulating at the highest levels of the Iranian leadership. The developments follow months of intense speculation regarding his physical condition. Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the leadership role after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28, 2026. Reports suggest that Mojtaba sustained severe injuries during…

07 Aug

Trees Crash Near Himachal CM’s Shimla Residence; Dense Fog May Cut Visibility to 50 Metres

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several towering Deodar trees came crashing down on a road near Oak Over, the official residence of the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, on Friday morning, disrupting movement in the area. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident. The fallen trees created difficulties for pedestrians and commuters, with schoolchildren and other residents having to carefully negotiate their way through the affected stretch. The incident occurred amid unsettled weather conditions prevailing across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has simultaneously warned of dense fog in Shimla, with visibility potentially falling to around 50 metres. Motorists have…

07 Aug

NASA Astronauts Anil Menon, Jessica Meir Finish Spacewalk to Boost ISS Power System

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir have successfully completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), undertaking structural work that will pave the way for the installation of additional solar arrays. The operation was focused on upgrading a power channel on the orbital laboratory and represents part of NASA’s continuing efforts to strengthen the station’s electricity-generating capabilities. Work carried out outside space station Menon and Meir left the ISS through the Quest airlock and spent several hours working on the station’s exterior. Their primary task involved assembling a modification kit associated with the station’s power…

07 Aug

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir Perform Umrah in Makkah

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Makkah (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir joined other senior members of the country’s leadership to perform Umrah in the holy city of Makkah. The Pakistani delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, besides other officials. Special visit to Kaaba Before beginning the Umrah rituals, the Pakistani delegation was accorded the opportunity to visit the Kaaba Sharif. The leaders subsequently completed the religious rites of Umrah…