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IndiaMay 08, 2024

Parampal Kaur Maluka's reply to the Punjab government, do what you have to do, I will not join the job

BJP candidate from Bathinda Lok Sabha seat of Punjab, Parampal Kaur Maluka, has a conflict with the Bhagwant Mann government. IAS Parampal Kaur has refused to accept the notice sent by the state government to rejoin duty. IAS Parampal Kaur said that she will not go back to work, whatever action the government takes. He said that the central government has accepted my resignation and he will contest the election and is going to submit his nomination paper soon. It is to be noted that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rejected the voluntary retirement application of Parampal Kaur Maluka yesterday an
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CanadaMay 07, 2024

AAP candidate Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal campaigning in Amritsar was surrounded by farmers

After Bharatiya Janata Party in Punjab, now farmers have started opposing Aam Aadmi Party candidates.Aam Aadmi Party candidate Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was campaigning in Amritsar, was surrounded by farmers on Tuesday. He was campaigning in Lopoke under Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency. The farmers allege that all the promises made by the Punjab government have not been fulfilled. The Punjab government had talked about bringing the MSP guarantee law before coming to power. Apart from this, the Punjab government has not taken any decision regarding the support price of many crops, after whic
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CanadaMay 07, 2024

Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to scale back drug decriminalization pilot

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says the federal government has granted British Columbia's request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot program.Saks says the change takes effect immediately. The province requested that Health Canada amend an exemption allowing the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs such as heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine. B.C. Premier David Eby said his NDP government was looking to recriminalize the use of those drugs in public spaces such as hospitals and parks. Saks says she expects police to direct people who need help to
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CanadaMay 07, 2024

Liberal government not immune from auto thefts: 48 vehicles stolen in recent years

The federal Liberals are trying to crack down on a scourge of auto thefts across the country. Recently released data show the federal government, too, is struggling to keep its own vehicles away from thieves. Documents tabled in the House of Commons this week show 48 government vehicles were stolen between January 2016 and February of this year, most of them in Ontario. Vehicles from 14 departments and agencies were reported stolen, and the RCMP was hit hardest with 19 vehicles taken, mostly in the Prairies. Ministers are not immune, either: the government tracked at least three thefts of a ju
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IndiaMay 07, 2024

A blow to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, judicial custody now extended till May 20

The Delhi court has extended the custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his aide Manish Sisodia and BRS leader K Kavita in the case related to the liquor scam. The custody of Kejriwal and the BRS leader has been extended till May 20 in a money-laundering case linked to the liquor scam, while Sisodia's custody has been extended till May 15 in a corruption case. At the same time, the Supreme Court hearing regarding the bail to Kejriwal in view of the election will be held again next week. The Supreme Court did not give any decision in today's hearing but told Kejriwal that if you are gran
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WorldMay 07, 2024

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. Already in office for nearly a quarter-century and the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin, Putin’s new term doesn’t expire until 2030, when he will be constitutionally eligible to run again. At the ceremony inside the gilded Grand Kremlin Palace, Putin placed his hand on the Russian Constitution and vowed to defen
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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Blow to BJP candidate Parampal Kaur Sidhu: The government resigned, not approved

Parampal Kaur Maluka, the BJP candidate from the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, has received a big blow. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected the voluntary retirement application of IAS Parampal Kaur and has sent a notice asking her to rejoin duty. The Hon'ble government says that legal action will be taken against IAS Parampal Kaur if she does not return to duty. This action of the Punjab Government has come at a time when the Center has accepted the resignation of Parampal Kaur under the All India Service Rules. Earlier, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had objected to Parampal Kaur jo
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CanadaMay 07, 2024

Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

Canada's foreign minister says Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip is "completely unacceptable," and she's holding out hope that ceasefire talks will prevail. Israeli officials announced Monday that the country approved a military operation into the border city, and Israeli forces began striking targets in the area. The move came hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal, which Israel says does not meet its essential demands. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the situation in the Palestinian territory is catastrophic, and t
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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Politics on 'attack', Prime Minister hit back at Channi, said- Congress is singing the praises of Pakistan

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi's comment regarding the terrorist attack on the Air Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch remained in the headlines today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to Channi's controversial statement. He said that there was no other issue left with the Congress so they started making false allegations. Without mentioning Channi's name, PM Modi said that former Congress CM. Says that the attack on the army was a stunt. This shows the mentality of Congress. The Prime Minister said that Congress sings the praises of Pakistan every time after the vic

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CanadaNov 06, 2026

Canada Allocates Nearly $30 Billion Over 10 Years to Tackle Homelessness

The Canadian government has allocated nearly $30 billion in Budget 2026 to tackle homelessness across the country over the next 10 years. Under the plan, the government will invest $11.2 billion over the next four years, followed by another $17.8 billion over the subsequent six years, to help people overcome homelessness. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne described the initiative as one of the government's key policy priorities. Champagne said the funding aims to provide permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness, build community-based mental health and addiction treatm
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Missing Hunter Found Dead in B.C.'s Merritt Area

The body of a hunter who had been missing for several days has been found in the Merritt area of British Columbia. According to police, 57-year-old Klaus Farman Miles had gone hunting in the Douglas Lake area over the weekend but failed to return. A missing person report was filed on Monday morning after he could not be reached. Miles was last in contact with someone on Saturday. His van was later found abandoned near Glimpse Lake, prompting police and search-and-rescue teams to launch a search operation. Ground search teams and canine units were involved in the search. His body was recovered
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BCNov 06, 2026

Poilievre Faces Third Major Staff Departure as Deputy Chief of Staff Resigns

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has suffered another major political setback, with his deputy chief of staff, Aaron Wudrick, resigning from his position. This marks the third significant departure from Poilievre’s team within a year. In a letter sent to party members and colleagues, Wudrick said he was leaving politics to pursue opportunities in the private sector and spend more time with his family. His resignation will take effect on November 27. Wudrick had been part of Poilievre’s team for the past two and a half years, initially serving as director of policy before becoming deput
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BCNov 06, 2026

Pedestrian Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Collision in Prince George

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Prince George on Thursday morning. The victim remains in hospital. According to police, the incident occurred at around 9 a.m. near Domano Boulevard and McGill Crescent. The 54-year-old man was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the collision. A 48-year-old driver was taken into custody at the scene. No names have been released so far. This is the second serious pedestrian-related incident in Prince George this week. Earlier, on Monday at around 4:30 a.
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BCNov 06, 2026

Powerful Storm Brings Heavy Rain to B.C., Yellow Alerts Issued for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada has issued yellow-level weather alerts for several parts of Metro Vancouver as a powerful storm brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to British Columbia’s coastal region. According to the weather agency, up to 80 millimetres of rain could fall in elevated areas of the North Shore and near the southern Howe Sound. Areas in northeastern Metro Vancouver, including Coquitlam, could receive around 50 millimetres of rainfall by the evening. The agency says the rain is expected to gradually ease overnight. However, several more storm systems could move into the region early nex