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IndiaMay 21, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Prime Minister Modi will hold rallies in Punjab on May 23, 24

Before voting for the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold rallies in the state on May 23 and 24. They are planning to hold three rallies in Patiala, Jalandhar and Gurdaspur. Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, many BJP leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath, JP Nadda, Smriti Irani will hold rallies in Punjab in the last week of May. It is to be noted that ticket has been given to Maharani Parneet Kaur from Patiala, Sushil Rinku from Jalandhar and Dinesh Singh Babbu from Gurdaspur are BJP candidates. At the same time,
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IndiaMay 21, 2024

Sidhu Moosewala murder case hearing was held in Mansa court

In the first appearance after the charges were filed against the accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case, two key government witnesses did not appear in the lower court of Mansa to record their statements on Monday. On this, the court adjourned the hearing of the case and issued summons to the witnesses again for July 5. It is to be noted that the Special Investigation Team investigating the murder of Moosewala has filed four charge sheets against 32 accused including gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldie Brar and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
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CanadaMay 21, 2024

Four Indian nationals accused of killing B.C. Sikh activist to appear in court today

Four Indian nationals accused in the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are all due in court today. Twenty-two-year-old Amandeep Singh appeared via video link for his first appearance in a Surrey, B.C., court last week, and the matter has been put forward to today. Singh was charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder earlier this month while he was already in the custody of Peel Regional Police in Ontario for unrelated firearms charges. Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh and Karanpreet Singh, who already face the same charges following their arrests i
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IndiaMay 17, 2024

Sunil Jakhar invited Yogi Adityanath to come to Punjab

In Punjab, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath can hold an election rally at three places. These include Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Batala. Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has written a letter to Yogi Adityanath asking for time in this regard, in which it has been said that some time should be given to Punjab so that the party's election campaign can be accelerated. For the first time in Punjab, the BJP is contesting the 13 Lok Sabha seats alone without the Sromani Akali Dal. Prime Minister Modi will also visit Punjab. Preparations are being made in regard to which programs will be held by the p
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CanadaMay 17, 2024

Ottawa to make pathway for newcomers who lack official status, speed up deportations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says some immigrants to Canada who lack official status need a pathway to help them stay, while in other cases Ottawa must speed up deportation procedures. The Liberals pledged in late 2021 to "explore ways of regularizing status for undocumented workers who are contributing to Canadian communities." The office of Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he is on track to present a proposal to his fellow cabinet ministers before Parliament rises for its summer break next month. Trudeau says Canada must avoid anti-immigrant sentiment by preserving the integrity of the
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WorldMay 17, 2024

Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza, including Shani Louk

The Israeli military says it found the bodies of three Israeli hostages in Gaza, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. A photo of Shani’s twisted body in the back of a pickup truck ricocheted around the world and brought to light the scale of the Oct. 7 attack.
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IndiaMay 17, 2024

In Delhi's liquor scam case, ED made Kejriwal as well as Aam Aadmi Party guilty

ED has made Arvind Kejriwal as well as Aam Aadmi Party guilty in the Delhi liquor scam case. The investigation agency gave this information in the Supreme Court today. At the same time, the Supreme Court has reserved the decision in the case of Kejriwal's challenge to his arrest. Overall, this is the 8th charge sheet filed by ED in this case, in which 18 people have been arrested so far. ED arrested 55-year-old Arvind Kejriwal from his official residence on March 21. Currently, he is out of jail on temporary bail.
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BCMay 17, 2024

Crews fighting wildfires near Fort Nelson hope skies open up after rainy Thursday

A rainy Thursday in and around Fort Nelson was exactly what fire crews were looking for. In a video released late Thursday night by the B.C. Wildfire Service, fire behaviour specialist for the Parker Lake and Patry Creek blazes Evan Peck said recent rain was much needed and made for excellent conditions for fire suppression crews. While more rain is forecast in the coming days, Peck says there's not been nearly enough precipitation yet to overcome long-term drought conditions in northeast British Columbia. Crews continue to battle the Parker Lake and Patry Creek blazes, both of which are threa
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CanadaMay 16, 2024

Canada sanctions four Israeli 'extremist settlers' accused of attacking Palestinians

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is imposing sanctions on Israelis she accuses of "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, three months after pledging to do so. The sanctions apply to four men who stand accused of "violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank." Israel has occupied the Palestinian territory, which is separate from the Gaza Strip, since 1967, and settlers have increasingly built communities that Canada and many other countries say violate international law. Last October's Hamas attack in Gaza prompted Israel to b

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BCNov 09, 2026

Lorne Doerkson Appoints Angelo Isidorou as Principal Secretary Ahead of Taking Office

B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has announced the appointment of Angelo Isidorou as his principal secretary ahead of officially taking office on November 20. Isidorou is one of the key strategists credited with helping the B.C. Conservative Party rise to power. He previously served as the party’s executive director and campaign manager, playing a significant role in its growth under former leader John Rustad. The party, which secured less than two per cent of the vote in 2020, has now formed the provincial government. In another key appointment, Doerkson has named Ellie Blades as his d
WorldNov 09, 2026

At Least 34 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Senegal Coast

At least 34 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal, according to local media reports. Only one person has been rescued so far, while the number of people still missing remains unknown. The wooden boat reportedly sank between Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and the northern city of Saint-Louis. It was heading towards Spain’s Canary Islands when the tragedy occurred. Rescue operations are underway, and the bodies recovered so far are believed to belong to Senegalese nationals. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed condolences to the familie
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BCNov 09, 2026

BC Conservatives Gain 64th Seat After Final Count Flips Burnaby South-Metrotown Riding

The final count in British Columbia’s October provincial election has flipped the Burnaby South-Metrotown riding to the BC Conservatives by a margin of just 64 votes, giving Lorne Doerkson’s party a total of 64 seats in the legislature. Meanwhile, the BC NDP has retained its seat in Ladysmith-Oceanside by a margin of 50 votes. The party had initially won the riding by just 13 votes. Following its defeat, the BC NDP now holds only 27 seats in the legislature, while the BC Green Party has retained both of its seats. According to figures released by Elections BC, the Conservatives received 47
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CanadaNov 09, 2026

Canada Launches Real-Time Payment System for Instant Money Transfers

Transferring money between bank accounts in Canada is set to become faster and easier with the launch of a new real-time payment system. Payments Canada announced on Monday the launch of its Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system. Currently, transferring money between banks and completing business transactions can take considerable time. However, the new RTR system will allow consumers and businesses to send and receive money within seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Initially, fintech companies such as Wealthsimple and KOHO are testing the system to offe
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IndiaNov 09, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal After Four Years

Former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur is expected to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal on November 13, sparking fresh political discussions in Punjab and the Sikh community. Bibi Jagir Kaur has confirmed that Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal will visit Begowal on November 13. She said people in Punjab are concerned about the weakening of the Akali Dal, which was established in 1920 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, and stressed the need to strengthen the party. She also stated that she has never sought any position and has always worked for the pa