Rajeev Sharma

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Stronach Sexual Assault Trial: Final Complainant Delivers Harrowing Testimony

Stronach Sexual Assault Trial: Final Complainant Delivers Harrowing Testimony

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The high-profile sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach reached a critical juncture Monday as the final complainant provided a chilling account of an alleged encounter in the early 1980s. The witness, now in her late 60s, testified to a sense of total helplessness during an incident at Stronach’s waterfront apartment. The woman recounted a vivid and traumatic detail, stating she would never forget the sound of her pantyhose being ripped until only the waistband remained. She testified that she lay on a cot sobbing quietly while the businessman penetrated her, fearing that any further resistance would…
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Carney Touches Down in Sydney to Bolster Canada-Australia Trade and Defence Ties

Carney Touches Down in Sydney to Bolster Canada-Australia Trade and Defence Ties

Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia for a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration in trade and national security. The Prime Minister landed in Sydney midday Tuesday local time (Monday evening in Canada), marking the start of a multi-city tour through the Commonwealth partner nation. The visit comes at a pivotal time for Indo-Pacific relations. Carney is scheduled to engage with prominent business leaders in Sydney before travelling to the capital, Canberra, on Thursday. In a rare honour for a visiting head of government, he is slated to address the Australian Parliament, where…
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PV Sindhu returns safely to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

PV Sindhu returns safely to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

Rajeev Sharma :- India’s leading badminton player PV Sindhu has reached home safely after facing unexpected travel disruption in Dubai due to flight cancellations linked to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The two-time Olympic medallist was en route to the United Kingdom to participate in the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships when her journey was interrupted. Dubai International Airport, where she had a scheduled transit halt, witnessed flight suspensions amid security concerns triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Sharing an update with her followers on X (formerly Twitter), PV Sindhu confirmed that she has…
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Middle East crisis: Air India brings back 149 stranded passengers from Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

Middle East crisis: Air India brings back 149 stranded passengers from Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

Rajeev Sharma :- Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Air India on Tuesday operated a special flight from Dubai, bringing 149 stranded passengers back to New Delhi. The airline confirmed that flight AI916D landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 10.58 am IST. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-EDC, carried Indian nationals who had been unable to return due to the volatile situation in the Middle East. An Air India spokesperson described the service as the first evacuation-related flight operated by an Indian carrier in view of the ongoing regional crisis. The airline said the move was part of its…
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Netanyahu Promises Finite Military Campaign as Regional Tensions Spread

Netanyahu Promises Finite Military Campaign as Regional Tensions Spread

Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that the expanding confrontation with Iran will be swift and purposeful, dismissing fears of a protracted war in the Middle East. In a televised appearance on Hannity, Netanyahu said the joint efforts of Israel and the United States are aimed at delivering a decisive shift in regional security dynamics. “We are not entering an endless cycle of conflict,” he stated, framing the operation as a strategic move intended to create conditions for longer-term stability. The remarks come amid sustained military exchanges between Israeli and Iranian forces, with Washington playing a…
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Drone Strike on US Mission in Saudi Capital Deepens Regional Crisis; Trump Hints at Swift Action

Drone Strike on US Mission in Saudi Capital Deepens Regional Crisis; Trump Hints at Swift Action

Riyadh/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A drone assault on the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital has further inflamed the already volatile standoff between Washington and Tehran, with US President Donald Trump declaring that America’s countermeasure would be known “very soon.” Speaking in an interview with NewsNation, Trump suggested that a firm response was in the works following the attack on the diplomatic compound in Riyadh and the deaths of American service members during the ongoing conflict with Iran. While he stopped short of detailing the course of action, his remarks signaled that Washington is preparing to escalate its stance. Saudi…
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UNESCO Condemns Deadly Missile Strike on Girls’ School in Iran as “Grave Violation” of International Law

UNESCO Condemns Deadly Missile Strike on Girls’ School in Iran as “Grave Violation” of International Law

Paris/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday, March 2, 2026, expressed profound alarm over the devastating impact of the ongoing military escalation in West Asia on educational institutions. The agency issued a stern warning that attacks on schools constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law following a catastrophic missile strike on a girls’ primary school in southern Iran. Preliminary reports from the city of Minab indicate that the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people, with some estimates citing a toll as high…
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Trump Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Weeks as Death Toll Reaches 555 on Day Three

Trump Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Weeks as Death Toll Reaches 555 on Day Three

Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— The military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its third day on Monday, March 2, 2026, with US President Donald Trump stating that the war could persist for four to five weeks. Speaking from the White House, Trump emphasized that the American military possesses the capacity for even longer operations if necessary, adding that the United States has not yet deployed its full military might. In a warning to Tehran, the President remarked that the "largest attack" is yet to come, even as coalition forces continue large-scale operations across Iranian territory. The humanitarian impact…
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Bank of Canada Warns Potential Rate Hikes May Be Necessary Despite Weak Economic Growth

Bank of Canada Warns Potential Rate Hikes May Be Necessary Despite Weak Economic Growth

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Bank of Canada has issued a cautious warning that interest rate increases may occasionally be required even during periods of economic stagnation, as the country prepares for significant structural shifts and potential global supply shocks. Speaking in Norway on Monday, March 2, 2026, Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki addressed the "difficult trade-off" that central banks face when inflationary pressures are driven by supply-side disruptions rather than domestic demand. She noted that while it might seem counterintuitive to tighten monetary policy during a weak economy, such restraint is essential to prevent inflation from becoming persistent. Kozicki identified several…
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India-Canada Strategic Reset: PM Modi and PM Carney Unveil “One Family” Roadmap for 2030

India-Canada Strategic Reset: PM Modi and PM Carney Unveil “One Family” Roadmap for 2030

New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh/ Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a comprehensive Joint Leaders’ Statement on Monday, March 2, 2026, marking a definitive "reboot" of bilateral relations. This visit- the first by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2018 signals a shift toward pragmatic economic cooperation and strategic alignment under the guiding philosophy of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (One Earth, One Family, One Future). The two leaders have committed to a multi-layered roadmap designed to elevate India-Canada ties into a resilient, 21st-century partnership that balances high-tech innovation with traditional energy security…
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