Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

07 Mar

Killing of Punjabi Influencer in Ontario Under Investigation Amid Claims Linked to Khalistan Criticism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingNancy Grewal

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Punjabi-origin social media personality in Ontario, after online posts surfaced claiming the attack was linked to her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement. The victim, Nancy Grewal, 45, was attacked late on March 3 near Todd Lane in LaSalle, a community in Essex County close to Windsor. Police said officers responding to an emergency call found Grewal seriously wounded. Despite medical assistance at the scene, she later died from her injuries. The LaSalle Police Service confirmed that detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the killing. Officials…

06 Mar

Supreme Court of Canada Rules Quebec’s Daycare Policy Discriminates Against Female Refugee Claimers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDaycare, Discrimination, Quebec, Refugee, Supreme Court

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark decision delivered on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Quebec government’s policy of denying asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare spaces (CPE) is discriminatory. The court found that the provincial regulations specifically marginalized female refugee claimants, hindering their ability to integrate into society and participate in the workforce. This ruling marks the third time the judiciary has struck down the province's restrictive stance on this issue. The case centered on a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo who, after applying for asylum in Canada, obtained a valid…

06 Mar

Landslide Victory for Rashtra Swatantra Party Redefines Nepal’s Political and Geopolitical Landscape

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBalen Shah, Geopolitics, Kathmandu, Landslide Victory, Nepal Elections, RSP

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): In a political transformation described by locals as a "pairo" or landslide, the Rashtra Swatantra Party (RSP) has achieved an astounding supermajority in Nepal’s 275-member legislature. Making its electoral debut only in 2022 with a modest 21 seats, the RSP has defied all conventional projections to secure nearly 200 seats in the 2026 general elections. This massive mandate, crossing the two-thirds threshold, marks the first time since 2008 that a single political force has so thoroughly dominated the House, effectively ending the long-standing hegemony of the traditional "old guard" parties. The catalyst for this seismic shift appears…

06 Mar

Canada’s Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Montreal Following Deadly Yorkdale Shooting

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma)— In a major breakthrough for national law enforcement, Montreal police apprehended Canada’s most wanted fugitive, 24-year-old Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, during a high-stakes overnight operation on Wednesday. Fuentes Gramajo had been the subject of a nationwide manhunt following a fatal shooting at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre last July. The suspect, who was considered armed and dangerous, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 2:40 a.m. in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough. Mélanie Dupont, head of the Montreal police major crimes unit, confirmed that a specialized SWAT team was deployed for the arrest due to the suspect's history and…

06 Mar

Ottawa Charters Emergency Flights to Evacuate 530 Canadians Amid Escalating West Asia War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAnita Anand, Beirut, Canada, Dubai, Evacuation, Middle East

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — The federal government has launched an urgent evacuation operation to assist hundreds of Canadians stranded in the Middle East as the regional conflict intensifies. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed on Friday, March 6, 2026, that Ottawa has secured transportation for an initial group of 530 citizens, marking a significant escalation in Canada’s consular response to the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The evacuation plan includes a specifically chartered flight scheduled to depart from Dubai to Istanbul on Saturday, carrying 180 Canadians. Additionally, the government has reserved approximately 350 seats on various…

06 Mar

21-year-old State-level Hockey player stabbed to death in Chandigarh over property dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh News, Hockey Player, Murder, Property Dispute

Jatin Sharma :- A 21-year-old state-level Hockey player was allegedly stabbed to death at her house in Chandigarh's Sector 38 following an argument over a property dispute. The deceased has been identified as Tania. According to the police, the incident unfolded following a long-standing dispute between two families living in the same house over ownership of the property. In his complaint, Tania’s father Ravi, an auto-rickshaw driver, said that his sister and her family lived on the first floor of the house and that there had been long-standing tensions between the two families over ownership of the property. Ravi alleged…

06 Mar

Money Laundering Probe: ED Raids Premises Linked to Reliance Power in Two Cities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingReliance Power

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched a series of search operations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering involving Reliance Power Ltd., a company associated with businessman Anil Ambani. Officials familiar with the development said the agency conducted searches at around a dozen locations linked to the company and some of its senior officials. The action was carried out simultaneously in the two cities by multiple investigation teams. Sources indicated that nearly 15 ED teams were deployed to examine offices and other premises connected with the company. The searches are…

06 Mar

Deerfoot Turns into Danger Zone: Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Violent Multi-Car Crash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (National Times): A high-speed police chase involving a stolen vehicle turned chaotic on Deerfoot Trail after the suspect vehicle crashed into multiple cars, creating a dangerous scene on one of the city’s busiest highways. According to Calgary Police Service, officers were tracking a stolen vehicle when the driver attempted to flee at high speed. The chase ended when the suspect lost control and slammed into several vehicles on Deerfoot Trail, causing significant damage and bringing traffic to a standstill. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to assist drivers involved in the collision. While the crash left multiple vehicles damaged,…

06 Mar

Iran’s Selective Hormuz Strait Restrictions Offer Breathing Space for India’s Energy Supplies

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): India may avoid major disruption to its energy imports after Iran clarified that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz apply only to ships associated with the United States, Israel, Europe and their allied nations. The announcement has brought cautious relief to New Delhi, which relies heavily on the key maritime route for crude oil shipments. The strategic strait, located between Iran and Oman and measuring roughly 33 kilometres at its narrowest point, has remained closed since March 1 following coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. Given that close to 40 per cent…

05 Mar

PM Mark Carney Reshuffles Senior Civil Service to Tackle Global Instability and Financial Crime

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a sweeping reorganization of Canada’s top bureaucratic ranks, signaling a strategic pivot toward international trade, national security, and fiscal integrity. The shuffle, announced on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, marks the second major overhaul of the deputy minister level since December, as Carney seeks to align the "machinery of government" with his priorities amidst a volatile global landscape. Strengthening the Inner Circle and Global Diplomacy In a move that tightens the Prime Minister’s control over foreign policy, David Morrison is moving from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to become Carney’s Senior Diplomatic…