Ransom was demanded from Punjabi businessman Harjit Singh Dhadda, who was shot dead in broad daylight in Mississauga on Wednesday. This has been revealed by his family. His daughter Gurleen Dhadda said that a ransom of $500,000 was demanded from her father but he refused. Gurleen said that her father said that he would not give a single penny. At the same time, Peel police did not confirm this claim but the victim's family says that they had reported the threats to the police and the police did not take it seriously. Gurleen said that my father was shot dead in broad daylight because our g

The Industrial Inquiry Commission report on the labour dispute at Canada Post recommends phasing out daily door-to-door letter mail delivery for individual addresses, while daily delivery to businesses should be maintained. It also says the moratoriums on rural post office closures and community mailbox conversions should be lifted.

A preliminary report by the City of Vancouver and police into last month's Lapu Lapu Day festival attack says authorities are considering safety enhancements for outdoor events in light of the attack. But the report says planning for the festival appears to have followed prescribed processes, and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says all the right steps were taken. Heavy barriers were not in place at the festival where 11 people were killed when an SUV sped through a crowded street on April 26 and police have previously said only nine out of 3,200 events in the city involved such protection. The report

MP Gurjit Aujla has held Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government responsible for the death of 27 people due to consuming poisonous liquor in Majitha constituency of Amritsar in Punjab. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, he also demanded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to make liquor cheaper in villages. He said that the trade of spurious liquor can be stopped only when the government makes cheap liquor available at the shops. The Congress MP said that the Punjab government has estimated to collect 11 thousand crores in revenue from liquor but this target will not be possible to meet

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has handed over cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of 4 Sikhs killed in firing by Pakistan in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. A delegation led by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami had reached Poonch today to attend the Bhog and Ardas on behalf of Ragi Bhai Amrik Singh, where they expressed their condolences to the members of all the victim families. On this occasion, Advocate Dhami said that whenever a Sikh in the country or the world has faced a difficult time, the SGPC has fulfilled its responsibility by standing with them, considerin

Bollywood’s powerhouse duo, Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani, are teaming up once again this time to bring the story of Indian cinema’s founding father, Dadasaheb Phalke, to the big screen. Set against the backdrop of India’s pre-independence era, the film will chronicle Phalke’s groundbreaking journey from the conception of Raja Harishchandra in 1913 to his tireless pursuit of cinematic excellence in an era when the idea of filmmaking itself was radical. Sources reveal that Aamir Khan will dive into preparations for the role right after the release of Sitaare Zameen Par. The project

Punjabi film actor and renowned Gatka teacher Sond Singh, known for his role in Nanak Naam Jahaz, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Kapurthala, Punjab. He had been missing since May 9. Authorities have yet to disclose the cause of death, and the incident is currently under police investigation. The Punjabi Film and TV Actors Association confirmed Singh’s passing in a social media statement, expressing shock and grief over the loss. Sond Singh was respected not only for his contributions to Punjabi cinema but also for promoting Gatka, the traditional Sikh martial art. His s

Recent reports claimed Internatioanl artist Diljit Dosanjh exited the upcoming sequel No Entry 2 due to creative differences. However, producer Boney Kapoor denied this, stating the issue is solely due to scheduling conflicts. “There are date issues, but certainly no creative differences,” he added.. Tentatively titled No Entry Mein Entry, the comedy sequel will star Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Arjun Kapoor, with six female leads. The film is in pre-production, with a shoot planned for early 2026, pending Diljit’s availability. Produced by Boney Kapoor and a follow-up to the 2

Bollywood’s rising star Avneet Kaur just turned heads across the internet—and this time, it wasn’t for a film role. The Tiku Weds Sheru and Mardaani 2 actress lit up social media when she posted fresh snapshots with none other than Hollywood’s action legend, Tom Cruise. The buzz began when Avneet shared two new photos with Cruise on Instagram, captioning it with a warm message that blended cultures and charm: “Namaste mere aur Mr Cruise ki taraf se poore India ko. Great to see you again @tomcruise @missionimpossible @paramountpics.” The reunion took place ahead of the highly ant

The red carpet rolled out under the Riviera sun as the 78th Cannes Film Festival launched with all the sparkle and anticipation one could hope for. With a dazzling lineup of global stars, master filmmakers, and a dose of real-world drama, this year’s edition promises to be one for the books. The opening night set the tone with a poignant tribute to Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, who was honored with an honorary Palme d’Or—nearly five decades after Taxi Driver took home the top prize at the festival. Making this moment even more special is the Cannes debut of veteran actress Simi Gar