As Ukraine marks four years since Russia launched its full scale invasion, a Calgary man recovering from serious injuries says he intends to rejoin his unit once he is medically cleared. Mac Hughes has been serving with the Ukrainian armed forces since the early months of the conflict in 2022. He was badly burned last year when an exploding drone pinned him between a vehicle and a wall, leaving him with significant injuries that required ongoing treatment. Now recovering, Hughes says the anniversary of the invasion is unlikely to carry special meaning for troops still stationed along the front

Widespread violence has been reported across parts of Mexico following the reported death of a senior drug cartel leader during a military operation, according to statements from the country’s defence authorities. Officials said the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, widely known as El Mencho, was detained by Mexican armed forces on Sunday in the town of Tapalpa. During the operation, an exchange of gunfire broke out between his security detail and military commandos. Authorities said the suspect was seriously injured and later died while being transported to Mexico City. Mexico’

A portion of the residence of Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira was demolished on Monday in the Ramgarh area of Bhulath, as a team from Punjab Police and local administration carried out what officials described as an action against alleged unauthorized construction. Supporters of Khaira gathered in large numbers at the site during the operation. The legislator sat in front of a JCB machine in protest and began a sit-in against the Punjab government and police, accusing authorities of targeting him. Administrative officials said the demolition was limited to structures deemed illegal under ap

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the number of Canadians registering with federal officials while in Mexico has increased sharply, as Ottawa works to assess the situation and provide assistance. Anand said 26,305 Canadians have now registered with Global Affairs Canada. As of the previous day, that number was approximately 8,000. She cautioned that the actual number of Canadians currently in Mexico could be significantly higher, as not everyone has completed registration with the federal government. According to the minister, Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre r

Flights between Edmonton and the Mexican resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been cancelled following reports of widespread violence in the state of Jalisco over the weekend. Edmonton International Airport confirmed that one outbound flight to Puerto Vallarta and three return flights to Alberta were cancelled after unrest broke out in several parts of Jalisco on Sunday. The disruptions have left a number of Edmonton-area travellers stranded in Mexico and families in Alberta seeking updates. The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the state of Jalisco, urging Canadians to exer

International pop sensation and multi-time Grammy winner Shakira is gearing up for a return to India, where she will perform live in Mumbai on April 10 and in Delhi on April 15. The concerts form part of the third edition of the Feeding India Concert 2026, an initiative by Feeding India in collaboration with District by Zomato. Fans in India have long awaited the Colombian star’s comeback, and her upcoming shows promise high-energy performances at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Beyond the music, the event aims to spotlight the ongoing fight against hung

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is preparing to welcome 24-time Grammy winner Kanye West, now known as Ye, for a massive live show on March 29. The performance is part of his 2026 World Tour. The Delhi concert will be a one-night-only event, marking Ye’s first-ever performance in India and building excitement among fans nationwide. With a capacity of 60,000, the stadium has become a leading destination for global music tours. Tickets go on sale today at 4 PM IST and will be available exclusively through the District app. The hitmaker behind tracks like Heartless, Gold Digger, Flashing Lights, and D

While chatter continues around the casting of Don 3, Farhan Akhtar has quietly stepped onto a much bigger global stage. The actor is all set to make his major Hollywood debut in an ambitious film series directed by Oscar-winner Sam Mendes. Farhan will portray legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar in The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event, a massive project backed by Sony Pictures and Neal Street. The films, currently being shot in the UK, are slated for a grand theatrical release in April 2028. Shankar famously influenced George Harrison, introducing Indian classical sounds into The Beatl

Alia Bhatt is all set to present an award at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards, as confirmed by the British Academy on Tuesday. Formally known as the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the prestigious event honours outstanding achievements in global cinema. The ceremony will be held on February 22 at the iconic Royal Festival Hall. Sharing her excitement, Alia reposted an update from BAFTA’s official Instagram page and captioned it playfully, “100 points if you can spot me.” At 32, the actor joins an impressive list of celebrity presenters including Alicia Vikander, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy,

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with a cheque bounce case linked to an outstanding loan dispute. Yadav had been lodged in Tihar Jail in recent days following legal proceedings related to the matter. The court declined to extend any special concession and directed that a demand draft of Rs. 1.5 crore be deposited before bail could be approved. After the specified amount was submitted within the given time frame, the court ordered his release on bail. The case stems from a reported loan dispute of approximately Rs. 9 crore, which led to proceed