Shiromani Akali Dal MP from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, has sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following its victory in the Haryana assembly elections, alleging that the ruling party used “every possible tactic” to secure power. Without directly naming the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Badal suggested that individuals convicted of serious crimes had been granted parole and mobilized for political gain. “Those serving ten-year sentences for murder were given parole and used for votes,” she said. Commenting on the poor performance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Haryana, B

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form the government in Haryana for a third consecutive term, becoming the first party to achieve this milestone in the state’s political history. The party won 48 out of 90 assembly seats, crossing the majority mark of 46 and improving its tally by eight seats compared to the 2019 elections. The Congress, led by former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, won 37 seats — five more than its previous count — but fell short of the majority once again. The result marks the third consecutive assembly election in which the Congress has failed to retur

A former high school football coach in Winnipeg has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting nine male students over a 13-year period. Kelsey McKay was handed the sentence today after pleading guilty last year to nine counts of sexual assault and two counts of luring. The assaults took place between 2003 and 2016, when the victims were between 12 and 18 years old. Court heard that McKay had been regarded as a mentor and father figure to the students. In some cases, he provided them with alcohol and pornography as part of his grooming behaviour. During an earlier court appea

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is facing criticism after a video surfaced of him referencing “Nuremberg 2.0,” a conspiracy theory suggesting public health officials should face trial for pandemic-era restrictions. Rustad now says his remarks were “misunderstood” and that comparing COVID-19 measures to Nazi Germany or the Holocaust is “deeply disrespectful to the memory of those who suffered.” The clarification came after a recording from July 2024 resurfaced, showing Rustad telling members of the B.C. Public Service Employees for Freedom group that his party would “certainl

After nearly a week of disruption, paddy procurement in Punjab will resume on Friday following a decisive meeting between Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and representatives of Aarti associations on Thursday. The commission agents, known as Aartis, had been on strike demanding clearance of pending payments and simplification of procurement procedures. Their protest had brought grain market operations to a standstill and raised concerns among farmers as the harvest season peaked. In Thursday’s meeting, the state government assured the Aarti unions that payment delays and procedural bottlenecks w

Surrey RCMP say a 33-year-old man has died after a pickup truck collided with a bus stop bench, injuring another pedestrian and causing significant property damage on Saturday afternoon. Police say the crash happened when a Ford F-350 truck crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into a bus stop bench, where two people were waiting. The impact killed one man instantly and left another man, also in his 30s, with minor injuries. The driver of the truck was arrested at the scene, and investigators say speed and drug use have not been ruled out as possible factors. RCMP confirmed that the Major

One person has died and four others were seriously injured after a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 5 north of Juliet Road near Merritt, British Columbia. RCMP say they were called to the crash site around 3:50 p.m. Saturday, after reports that a four-door sedan carrying five people veered off the road at high speed before overturning and coming to a stop. Emergency crews pronounced one person dead at the scene, despite efforts to save their life. The remaining four passengers were taken to hospital with varying injuries. The crash led to a temporary closure of Highway 5, halting traffic for

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, has hinted that party president Sukhbir Singh Badal may contest the upcoming Giddarbaha by-election, calling it an opportunity for voters to continue the legacy of former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal. Speaking to reporters, Harsimrat said that the people of Giddarbaha “will once again stand with the successor of Parkash Singh Badal,” expressing confidence that Sukhbir Badal would “transform the constituency like Bathinda and Lambi.” The remarks are being viewed as a strong political signal of the Akali Dal’s atte

Vancouver police say a man with a lengthy criminal record - including more than 50 prior convictions - is back in custody after allegedly stealing a police car and driving it dangerously through a park filled with families on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. in East Vancouver, when officers stopped to assist a woman in distress. While police were helping the woman, the 41-year-old suspect allegedly jumped into the unattended patrol vehicle and sped off, driving toward a group of families gathered at Templeton Park. Police say the man, described as a “prolific offender,