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IndiaJun 06, 2022

Delhi Police gets 5-day Judicial Custody of Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in Arms Act case

Vishal Chopra, Lawyer of Renowned Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on June 05 clarified that his client is not involved in Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder and informed that the Court has agreed to 5-day custody demand of Delhi Police for Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Arms Act case. “Court has agreed to 5-day custody demand of Delhi Police for Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Arms Act case. Nowhere in its application did Delhi Police mentioned Moose Wala murder probe against Bishnoi,” said Chopra.
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IndiaJun 05, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala's father refutes rumours of contesting elections, says ‘no such intention’

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's father Balkaur Singh Sidhu has refuted the rumours making rounds on social media regarding his contesting elections in the state stating that he has 'no intentions' to do the same. In a 55-second video on the YouTube channel of his son on Saturday, the father was seen folding his hands and appealing to viewers to not pay heed to such rumours. "I wanted to tell you that I am sad about what is going on social media. Various rumours are going on, do not believe that. I have lost my son recently and I have no intentions of contesting any election," he said. "
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IndiaJun 03, 2022

Punjab: Anti-drug STF chief Harpreet Sidhu gets additional charge as ADGP, Prisons

The Punjab government on Friday gave additional charge of prisons to Harpreet Singh Sidhu, Additional Director General of Police. Sidhu would now hold the additional charge of ADGP (Prisons) Sidhu, a 1992-batch IPS officer, is currently heading the anti-drug Special Task Force (STF). The command of the anti-drug STF will remain with Sidhu, as per a notification issued by the Government of Punjab. Sidhu is set to replace ADGP Varinder Kumar, who has been posted as Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau. 1993-batch IPS officer Varinder Kumar, who was the ADGP (Jails), was on Tuesday transferred as c
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WorldJun 03, 2022

EU targets additional 65 individuals, 18 entities of Russia

The European Council on Friday imposed restrictive measures on an additional 65 individuals and 18 entities in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The European Council said in a statement this decision is an integral element of the comprehensive sixth package of sanctions adopted by the Council. "We are adding today to our sanctions lists those who are responsible for enabling this unjustified war and the war crimes committed in Bucha and Mariupol, adding more people from the military and economic elites and those with close ties with President Putin supporting his illegitimate aggressio
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IndiaJun 03, 2022

Moose Wala murder: BJP leader moves SC for CBI probe

A BJP leader from Punjab has approached the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala by unidentified assailants in Punjab's Mansa. The plea filed through Advocate Sarthak Chaturvedi, Namit Saxena and Shubham Jaiswal submitted that there is a storm of fear and terror in the state of Punjab which warrants interference by the Supreme Court as fundamental rights of the people of Punjab have been jeopardized at large. "The way the cold-blooded killing was done in broad daylight is indicative of the fact that th
WorldJun 03, 2022

Train derails in southern Germany, At least four dead, many injured

A train derailed in southern Germany on Friday and a number of people have been injured, police said. The train derailed Friday lunchtime in the Burgrain area, near the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Police spokesman Stefan Sonntag told news agency dpa that a number of people were injured. Police said on Twitter that four people were killed. They put the number of injured at about 30, 15 of whom were seriously injured and taken to hospitals. The regional train was traveling in the direction of Munich when it derailed near Burgrain, north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a ski resort
AlbertaJun 03, 2022

Five coyotes attack man, dog in south Edmonton

People in Edmonton are being warned to be wary of aggressive coyotes after a man and his dog were attacked by five of the animals in a south Edmonton park. The city says the dog-walker tried to scare the coyotes away but was not able to do so and both the dog and its owner were treated for minor injuries. coyotes attacked a man walking his dog near Thibault Park in Terwillegar around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The city says two of the coyotes that were believed to have been involved have been killed. A city official says there are reports someone has been feeding coyotes in the area.
AlbertaJun 03, 2022

Alberta confirms province's first monkeypox case

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the province has identified a case of monkeypox. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says in a post on social media that an adult has tested positive for the rare disease that can cause fevers, aches and rashes. She also says monkeypox does not spread easily between people. Monkeypox typically spreads from close person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets, direct contact with skin lesions or bodily fluids, or indirect contact through contaminated clothing or linens. She says the first person in the province to test positive for the disease had close conta
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IndiaJun 03, 2022

Amid protests, Bhagwant Mann meets family of Sidhu Moose Wala

Amid protests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday visited the family of singer Sidhu Moose Wala at his residence in Mansa, days after the Punjabi singer was shot dead. The singer-turned-politician was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village in Mansa district of Punjab on Sunday, a day after the Punjab government curtailed his security cover. Heavy police security was deployed outside the residence of the Punjabi singer as Mann reached the Moosa village to express his condolences to the family. Locals have been protesting against Mann's visit to the residence of S

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China Extends Tariff Relief on Canadian Lobster, Crab and Canola Meal Until 2028

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Canada’s Trade Diversification Agenda Unchanged Despite U.S. Election Results

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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Carney Confirms Trade Talks With U.S. Underway Since Weekend

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