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IndiaSep 18, 2024

Approval of 'One Nation One Election', resolution passed in the Modi Cabinet

The Narendra Modi government of India has given the green signal to the proposal to hold the assembly elections along with the Lok Sabha elections in the country as 'One Nation One Election'. This bill will be presented in the Parliament in the winter session November-December. It is to be noted that the committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, formed to consider 'One Nation One Election' submitted its report to President Draupadi Murmu on March 14. In the report, it has been recommended to extend the tenure of all the Vidhan Sabhas till the next Lok Sabha elections 2029.
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CanadaSep 18, 2024

Ottawa announces it's further reducing the number of international student permits

The Liberal government will slash the number of international student visas it issues by another 10 per cent. The government says the new target for 2025 and 2026 will be 437,000 permits. In 2024 the target was 485,000 permits. It is also putting new limits on work permits for spouses of both foreign workers and students in master's degree programs. Earlier this year, the Liberal government announced a temporary cap to reduce the number of new student visas by more than a third this year. Those changes followed significant scrutiny of the international student program as experts warned that st
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CanadaSep 18, 2024

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez to seek Quebec Liberal leadership

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from cabinet to seek the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party. A federal Liberal source, who was not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the news to The Canadian Press. It was first reported by La Presse. Rodriguez, who is also Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Quebec lieutenant, is expected to formally announce his decision Thursday in Gatineau. The Quebec Liberals have been without a leader since Dominique Anglade resigned following her defeat in the 2022 provincial election. Rodriguez's choice to step down will be another
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IndiaSep 18, 2024

A hearing was held in the case of NSA being imposed on Amritpal

The Punjab-Haryana High Court has ordered the Punjab government to produce all the records related to the extension of NSA on Amritpal Singh and his accomplice Daljit Kalsi and has also asked the Center on what basis the NSA was extended. Now the Punjab and Central Government will have to give the information related to this in the High Court by October 3. Both Amritpal Singh and Daljit Singh Kalsi, lodged in Dibrugarh Jail, have said in their petition that the fresh imposition of NSA on them is wrong and unconstitutional, which should be rejected.
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IndiaSep 18, 2024

The Congress filed a police complaint against four leaders including Ravneet Bittu

A police complaint has been filed against four Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena leaders, including BJP Union Minister Ravneet Bittu from Punjab, for making controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. This complaint has been filed by Congress party treasurer Ajay Maken in Tughlaq Road police station in Delhi and has demanded to file an FIR. The Congress party has alleged that Rahul Gandhi is receiving death threats because he talks about saving Dalits, backward classes, minorities and the Constitution. Makan said that we all know that late Indira Gandhi and late Rajiv Gandhi sacrificed the
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CanadaSep 18, 2024

Jagmeet Singh was furious at the wrong comments made by the protesters

The case of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh making inappropriate comments by two protesters outside the parliament yesterday has sparked a debate on increasing the security of MPs and federal party leaders. On Tuesday, when Jagmeet Singh was walking out of Parliament, a protester called him a corrupt, bastard, using foul language. However, as soon as Jagmeet Singh turned around, he surrounded the two protestors and asked who said that they refused. On this, the NDP leader retaliated and said that you do not have the courage to criticize in front. These protestors were also telling Jagmeet Singh whe
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CanadaSep 18, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces $8.6-billion in school builds

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as classrooms get over whelmed with new grade school students, her government will fast-track new school builds with 8.6-billion dollars over the next three years. In a televised address, Smith says the province's existing education budget isn't enough to keep up with rapid population growth in kindergarten to Grade 12 schools. She says often the only thing holding back cash is school boards getting projects and sites ready for construction. The government is also changing the process of approving construction funding so school boards don't need to wait eve
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IndiaSep 18, 2024

The DGP filed an affidavit during the hearing in the High Court, making surprising revelations

DGP of Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav has made surprising revelations by filing an affidavit during the hearing in the Punjab-Haryana High Court in the case of jail interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The DGP has admitted that after Lawrence's interview, the series of extortion and threats from Punjab jails has increased. Shiromani Akali Dal's senior leader Bikram Majithia has questioned Bhagwant Mann regarding the Lawrence case. Majithia said that no action was taken by the government against the SSP, and any other officer posted at the time of Lawrence's interview with the CIA staff of Khar
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CanadaSep 18, 2024

Public inquiry to hear from current, former MPs targeted by foreign meddling

A federal inquiry into foreign interference is slated to hear today from current and former politicians who have been singled out by meddlers. Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, Conservative MP Michael Chong and New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan have all been identified publicly as targets of interference by China. The inquiry's latest hearings are focusing on the capacity of federal agencies to detect, deter and counter foreign meddling. The hearings, scheduled to continue through Oct. 16, will be somewhat broad in scope, examining democratic institutions and the experiences of diaspora commun

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CanadaAug 10, 2026

Quebec premier open to return of U.S. wines if trade gains are made

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says the province could allow U.S. wines to return to liquor store shelves, but only if there are gains for Quebec and Canada in ongoing trade discussions with the United States. Fréchette said she wants to see reductions in tariff barriers affecting key Quebec sectors, including forestry, aluminum and manufacturing, before considering a return of American wine products to provincial liquor stores. The Quebec government previously directed the province’s liquor board to stop selling U.S. products in response to tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald T
BCAug 10, 2026

Merritt closes hiking and biking trails amid wildfire risk

Merritt’s fire chief has ordered the immediate closure of all hiking and biking trails in forested areas under the city’s jurisdiction, citing the risk of human-caused wildfires. Fire Chief David A. Tomkinson said the restriction took effect Monday and will remain in place until Sept. 15. Members of the public are not permitted to enter the affected trails and forested areas during the closure. According to the city, the closure is authorized under its bylaw, which allows the administration to restrict access to areas when necessary to protect public safety and property. Tomkinson said the
BCAug 10, 2026

Overnight Highway 99 closures planned in Delta for bridge work

Drivers in Delta should expect overnight closures on Highway 99 as crews install new bridge girders for the 78th Street overpass. The closures are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 11. Work will begin with lane restrictions before the highway is fully closed in each direction. Southbound lane closures are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with a full southbound closure at 8 p.m. Northbound lane closures will begin at 8 p.m., followed by a full northbound closure at 9 p.m. The closures will affect Highway 99 between the Highway 91 and Highway 17 interchanges. The highway is expected
BCAug 10, 2026

Canadian Armed Forces on standby as B.C. wildfires displace thousands in Okanagan

The Canadian Armed Forces have been placed on standby to assist communities affected by wildfires in British Columbia, as thousands of residents in the Okanagan region have been forced from their homes. Defence Minister David McGuinty said military assistance will be deployed once the B.C. government makes a formal request for troops to operate on the ground. McGuinty said the provincial government submitted a formal request over the weekend through Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski. Federal assistance has since been approved to help provide accommodation and temporary shelter fo
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BCAug 10, 2026

Vancouver police seek public help identifying suspect in Kitsilano assault

Vancouver police are asking the public to help identify a man accused of assaulting a 73-year-old man in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood on July 31. According to Vancouver Police Department, officers were called after the two men became involved in a verbal altercation. Police allege the suspect had been yelling at passersby before the victim approached him and asked him to stop and leave the area. Investigators allege the suspect then pushed the victim to the ground. The 73-year-old suffered head injuries in the incident, police said. Police describe the suspect as a Caucasian man with