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IndiaSep 26, 2024

Sidhu Moosewala was a true soldier of the Congress party: Balkaur Singh

Sidhu Moosewala's father Balkaur Singh is currently campaigning for Congress in Haryana. On Thursday, he campaigned in support of Congress candidate Bharat Singh Bainiwal from Ellenabad Vidhan Sabha constituency of Sirsa district. Balkaur Singh reached the village of Shakar Mandori in Elanabad, where the people gave him a warm welcome. Addressing the people from the platform, he said that Sidhu was a true soldier of the Congress party and now is the time to strengthen the hands of Rahul Gandhi. Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party, he said that the BJP calls the farmers sitting on the Delhi b
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IndiaSep 26, 2024

National Bank of Canada will buy Edmonton's Canadian Western Bank

National Bank of Canada, Canada's 6th largest bank, has cleared a major regulatory hurdle to buy Edmonton-based Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank said in a statement on Thursday that it had received approval for the deal from the Competition Bureau, clearing the way for its acquisition of Western Bank. However, the transaction is pending approval from the banking regulator and the finance minister. National Bank is buying Western Bank for about $5 billion. The CEO of National Bank of Canada said that they are aiming to complete the takeover in early 2025. Founded in 1984, Canad
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IndiaSep 26, 2024

The Supreme Court will reconsider Rajoana's plea to reduce the death sentence

The Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider the plea of ​​Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the murder case of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to reduce the death sentence to life imprisonment. A bench headed by Justib B. R. Gavai has sought a response from the Center and the Punjab government regarding the petition. About 16 months ago, the Supreme Court had rejected such a petition. The latest petition has been filed on the basis that the Central Government has not yet been able to take a decision on the mercy plea filed on March 25, 2012 regarding Rajoana. Rajoana has b
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IndiaSep 26, 2024

Bhagwant Singh Mann hospitalised in Mohali

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. According to information received from sources, Bhagwant Maan fainted three times and is undergoing a thorough medical examination. His real health problem has not been revealed but sources have said that the Chief Minister's condition is stable. The Fortis management has remained silent on this comment for the time being. On the other hand, the senior leader of Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia, has been demanded the Punjab government and Fortis Hospital to be issued Health bulletin of CM. Maji
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CanadaSep 26, 2024

Macron, Trudeau meet as French president visits Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to his home in Ottawa Wednesday for an informal private dinner. Trudeau greeted Macron outside Rideau Cottage with a hug and a big smile at the start of Macron's second official visit to Canada. The two leaders will hold more formal meetings Thursday in Ottawa and Montreal. The war in Ukraine, misinformation and artificial intelligence will highlight the discussions. But the two surely will also touch on their similar political circumstances as progressive politicians who have become deeply unpopular with voters. They hav
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CanadaSep 25, 2024

Trudeau government survives Conservative non-confidence vote

The Conservatives' non-confidence motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government has been defeated. There were 120 votes in favor of the Conservative motion, while 211 MPs voted against it. This outcome has saved Prime Minister Trudeau’s government from falling. This was the first attempt by the Conservatives to topple Trudeau's government after NDP withdrew support from the Liberals. The NDP and Bloc Québécois had already made it clear that they would vote in support of the Liberals. However, with this move by the Conservatives, the pressure on the government h
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IndiaSep 25, 2024

A farmer committed suicide on the Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana

Today, a farmer committed suicide on the Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana. The deceased Gurmeet Singh was a resident of Thothianwala village of Mansa district. It is being told that since the farmers' dharna started, he was at the Khanuri border and rarely went home. According to information, Gurmeet Singh was associated with Indian Farmers Union Sidhupur. When he committed suicide, other farmers were not there. According to the farmers, Gurmeet Singh was also troubled due to a debt of 2 lakhs. He used to see the arrangement of light in front of the farmers.
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IndiaSep 25, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal write a letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and asked several questions

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is trying to surround BJP through RSS. He has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asking questions on many issues since the retirement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kejriwal write that he is very worried about the current situation in the country and if this situation continues, the country's democracy may be in danger. In a letter to Bhagwat, Kejriwal said that the BJP had made a law to give retirement from the party to leaders above 75 years of age. Shouldn't this apply to Modi? Kejriwal wrote that it is the responsibility of the RSS to stop the
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CanadaSep 25, 2024

2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades

Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the last two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season. Federal officials say above-normal temperatures and drought conditions across parts of Canada have continued to drive fire activity, with 5.3 million hectares burned so far, though they caution that number is preliminary. Outside of last year's roughly 15 million hectares burned, federal records indicate only three other seasons have topped 5 million hectares, and the last was in 1995. Yan Boulanger, a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada

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CanadaSep 09, 2026

Kalwinder Dosanjh Case: Lawyer Questions Fairness of Investigation

The lawyer representing Vancouver police officer Kalwinder Dosanjh has raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the investigation into his client. Dosanjh, who has served with the Vancouver Police Department for 26 years, is also the founder of the Kids Play Foundation, an organization that works to keep young people away from drugs and gang involvement. Following a secret investigation conducted by the Vancouver Police Department for about two and a half years, Dosanjh was charged last week with nine offences, including fraud, theft and breach of trust involving more than $3 mi
CanadaSep 09, 2026

Trump signs new orders restricting some Canadian imports amid trade dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed five new executive orders imposing additional restrictions on certain Canadian imports as trade tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. According to the information provided, the measures include restrictions on Canadian beer, wine, whisky and vodka, as well as motorcycles, cane molasses and some dairy products. The new restrictions are set to take effect Sept. 29. The United States has also imposed a 50 per cent tariff on some other Canadian goods, including mattresses and motorboats. Trump has further threatened to bar Canadian companie
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BCSep 08, 2026

Langley School District Bans E-Scooters and E-Bikes on School Grounds

British Columbia’s Langley School District has banned e-scooters and e-bikes across all elementary, middle and secondary schools, citing student safety concerns as the new academic year begins. The new rules come into effect immediately and follow growing concerns over e-scooter-related accidents and serious injuries involving children across the Lower Mainland. However, the district’s new policy allows e-pedal bikes at secondary schools. Students aged 14 and 15 can use light e-bikes, while those aged 16 and older can use standard e-bikes. Adults are also permitted to use e-pedal bikes at
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IndiaSep 08, 2026

Behbal Kalan Firing Case: Sukhbir Badal Summoned Again by SIT, Questioning Set for September 11

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has once again summoned Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal in connection with the Behbal Kalan firing case. Badal has been asked to appear before the SIT in Chandigarh on September 11 for questioning. Badal had previously appeared before the SIT on July 20. The latest summons comes as the investigation into the 2015 firing incident continues. The Behbal Kalan firing took place in October 2015, when police opened fire on protesters in Behbal Kalan, Faridkot district. The protesters were demonstrating against incidents of sacrilege involving th
CanadaSep 08, 2026

Canada and EU to Unite Against U.S.-China Global Dominance

Canada and the European Union are exploring a broad strategic alliance aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, security and other key areas, as both sides seek to navigate growing competition between the United States and China. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to outline the initiative during her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on September 16. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to attend the address and speak to European lawmakers the following day, highlighting Canada’s push for closer ties with Europe. The Carney governmen