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IndiaOct 04, 2024

Vibhav Kumar announced as chief advisor to CM Bhagwant Mann - Reports

An RTI activist has claimed that Vibhav Kumar, the former personal assistant to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been quietly appointed as the Chief Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The claim, made by RTI activist Manik Goyal, has triggered sharp political reactions in Punjab. According to reports, several rooms at the Punjab Chief Minister’s official residence have been vacated to accommodate Vibhav Kumar, who is said to be working under Kejriwal’s direct supervision. Kumar was recently granted bail in the case of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal at the Delhi Chief
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IndiaOct 04, 2024

Violence mars last day of nominations for Punjab panchayat polls; shots fired in Moga district

The final day of nominations for the panchayat elections in Punjab witnessed widespread tension and violent clashes at several locations. In Landheke village of Moga district, two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates contesting for the same sarpanch seat allegedly clashed, leading to a scuffle during which one candidate’s nomination papers were torn and thrown away. Panic spread near the nomination centre when shots were fired, triggering a stampede that left several people injured. Witnesses said security arrangements were inadequate to handle the large crowds of supporters gathered outside the
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WorldOct 04, 2024

Jaishankar to visit Pakistan for SCO Summit, first Indian ministerial visit in nine years

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan next week to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit scheduled for October 15–16, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday. This will mark the first visit by an Indian minister to Pakistan in nearly nine years. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Jaishankar will represent India at the regional meeting, which brings together foreign ministers and heads of state from member countries to discuss security, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity. Pakistan had formally invited Pr
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IndiaOct 03, 2024

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar reportedly seeks party overhaul, signals desire to step down

Amid growing speculation within the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), state president Sunil Jakhar is said to have communicated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, urging a change in the party’s approach toward Punjab’s political and emotional concerns. Sources suggest Jakhar has stressed that issues deeply connected to Punjabi identity and sentiment must be addressed on a priority basis, calling for greater sensitivity from both the state and central leadership. According to reports, Jakhar has also expressed his intention to step down as Punjab BJP chief, ci
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CanadaOct 03, 2024

Alberta nurses inch closer to strike as talks with province stall over pay and staffing issues

Tensions between the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) and the provincial government are escalating after another round of negotiations failed to produce a new collective agreement, raising the prospect of a province-wide strike that could impact hospitals across Alberta. David Harrigan, labour relations director for the UNA, said that while last month’s informal mediation meetings were “productive,” the gap between the two sides remains too wide to bridge. The union is demanding a 30 per cent wage increase over two years, citing inflation and the rising cost of living, while the Alberta go
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CanadaOct 03, 2024

Manitoba man acquitted after 50 years in wrongful murder conviction tied to systemic discrimination

After nearly half a century, Clarence Woodhouse, a Manitoba man wrongfully convicted of murder in 1974, has been formally acquitted by the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench, marking the end of one of Canada’s longest-running miscarriages of justice. Woodhouse had been found guilty of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg five decades ago. His lawyers argued that the confession attributed to him could not have been genuine, as it was recorded in fluent English, a language he did not primarily speak - his first language being Saulteaux, an Anishinaabe dialect. Th
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IndiaOct 03, 2024

Farmers block railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana demanding legal MSP guarantee, several trains disrupted

Farmers across Punjab and Haryana held protests today by sitting on railway tracks, demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and justice in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The demonstrations caused disruptions to train services at several locations in both states. The agitation, part of an ongoing nationwide campaign by farmer organizations, saw hundreds of farmers gather at major railway junctions, raising slogans against the central government’s alleged indifference to their long-pending demands. Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Bittu had earlier warned th
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BCOct 03, 2024

Eby to unveil full NDP platform in Surrey as B.C. Conservatives target ICBC monopoly

With less than two weeks until election day, B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is expected to unveil his party’s full election platform today at a news conference in Surrey, marking a key moment in a campaign that has focused heavily on affordability, housing, and public services. Surrey - one of the province’s fastest-growing and most diverse cities - has become a central battleground in this fall’s election. Eby’s choice to launch the NDP’s complete platform here underscores the region’s political importance, where housing affordability, infrastructure expansion, and transit remain top v
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CanadaOct 03, 2024

RCMP Commissioner to testify again at foreign interference inquiry as diaspora concerns grow in Canada

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme is set to appear today before the federal inquiry into foreign interference, where Canada’s national police force will face renewed questions about how it detects and counters attempts by foreign states to influence Canadian institutions - a topic closely watched in diverse communities such as Surrey and Edmonton. This marks Duheme’s second appearance before the inquiry, joined by senior RCMP officials as the hearings turn their focus to how federal agencies identify and respond to foreign meddling. The commission’s sessions, which continue through October 1

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BCOct 14, 2026

Third Victim Dies After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Crowd in Delta

A 64-year-old woman, Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn, has died in hospital from injuries sustained when a pickup truck struck a crowd outside Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta last month. Delta police confirmed her death on Wednesday, making her the third victim to die in the incident. The crash occurred on September 30, when a pickup truck drove into a crowd gathered to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Two elders from the Tsawwassen First Nation died at the scene, while Dwyn later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. A fourth injured person has been discharged from hospital and is recov
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BCOct 14, 2026

BC Conservatives Promise 60-Day Gap Between Provincial and Municipal Elections

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has announced that if his party comes to power, it will legally require a minimum 60-day gap between provincial and municipal elections in the future. Doerkson has promised to introduce the Respect for Local Democracy Act, describing it as one of the party’s top priorities. He argued that the current provincial election campaign has overshadowed municipal election campaigns, preventing local issues such as healthcare, public safety and the cost of living from receiving adequate attention. Criticizing BC NDP Leader David Eby, Doerkson said the NDP had a m
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BCOct 14, 2026

7 Charged in Toronto Crypto Exchange Owner Kidnapping, Including 3 Canadian Armed Forces Members

Toronto police have charged seven people, including three members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in connection with the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency exchange owner. A total of 82 charges have been laid against the accused, including kidnapping, extortion, firearms offences and drug trafficking, Police Chief Myron Demkiw said at a news conference on Wednesday. According to Demkiw, the incident began on July 25, 2026, when the victim was abducted at gunpoint near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue in North York. The kidnappers allegedly handcuffed and severely tortured the victim to gain acce
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WorldOct 14, 2026

Energy Cooperation to Be Discussed During Marco Rubio’s Visit to India

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will depart on Saturday for a five-day visit to India and Uzbekistan, the U.S. State Department has announced. During his visit to India, Rubio will discuss energy cooperation and meet with government officials to exchange views on regional and global issues. According to the State Department, his itinerary includes Samarkand in Uzbekistan and Mumbai and Jamnagar in India. The visit comes as efforts to finalize a long-pending bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States have once again stalled. Officials from both countries indicated earlier
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IndiaOct 14, 2026

No One Will Be Spared in Parvinder Jhota Murder Case: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured that no accused will be spared in the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. He has issued strict instructions to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to conduct a thorough investigation and get to the bottom of the case. Mann said the accused would face strict punishment. He added that if any conspiracy behind the murder comes to light, those involved in planning it would also be held accountable. Expressing his condolences to Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family, the Chief Minister said the loss of a young son was deeply painful and that such an inciden