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IndiaJul 19, 2024

Amritpal Singh's challenge to NSA, High Court's stand

NSA Amritpal Singh from Khadur Sahib, Punjab, who is currently lodged in Dibrugarh Jail, has challenged the NSA on him in the High Court. Amritpal Singh has appealed to the High Court to remove it, calling it illegitimate and illegal. The case will be heard next week. Amritpal Singh has said in the petition that the reasons given by the Punjab government for imposing NSA on him for the second time are wrong. Amritpal said that he has now also won the election of the Member of Parliament, for which the NSA should be rejected.
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CanadaJul 19, 2024

Trudeau expected to appoint new labour minister as Seamus O'Regan steps down

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to appoint a replacement for outgoing labour minister Seamus O'Regan, whose resignation is effective today. O'Regan announced Thursday he was stepping down from the Liberal cabinet for family reasons, though he intends to continue sitting as an MP until the next federal election. Trudeau's office did not indicate whether a new cabinet member would be appointed or if other ministers would be affected. A source with knowledge of the matter, who would only speak under condition of anonymity, says a broader cabinet shuffle is not expected to take place. Th
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IndiaJul 18, 2024

Amritpal Singh's brother will be interrogated by the police again, an application has been filed in the court

The Jalandhar police of Punjab is preparing to re-interrogate Harpreet Singh, the brother of Waris Punjab organization chief Amritpal Singh, in the drug case. The police have filed an application in the court for remand. The police have argued in the court that the accused need to be interrogated in detail as many things have not been clarified in the case yet. Now this matter will be heard on July 19. It is to be noted that Phillaur police of Jalandhar had arrested Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet Singh and his friend Lovepreet Singh on Phillaur highway five days ago.
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IndiaJul 18, 2024

Suryakumar Yadav became the new captain of the Indian cricket team

The Indian team has got a new captain in the shortest format of cricket T20. Suryakumar Yadav will be the new captain of the Indian cricket team in the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka. Team India will play T20 series against Sri Lanka from July 27. Meanwhile, the ODI series will start from August 2 and will be captained by Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli will also play the ODI match against Sri Lanka. At the same time, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain of both the T20 and ODI teams. It may be noted that Rohit and Kohli have not played an ODI for India since the 2023 World
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WorldJul 18, 2024

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a speaker at the UnidosUS annual conference broadcast on the White House's YouTube channel. Biden was slated to speak at the event in Last Vegas Wednesday afternoon as part of an effort to rally Hispanic voters ahead of the November election. Unidos US President and CEO Janet Murguía told the guests that the president had sent his regrets and could not appear because he tested positive for the virus. The president had previously been at the Original Lindo Michoacan restaurant in Las Vegas, where he was greeting diners a
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CanadaJul 18, 2024

'Major damage': Vandalism at federal immigration minister's office in Montreal

Police say the Montreal constituency office of federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller was vandalized overnight. Outside, windows were smashed and walls were defaced with paint and graffiti. Montreal police Const. Sabrina Gauthier said there was also "major damage" inside the office, located in the city's Sud-Ouest borough. Police say they think the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict is likely at the root of the vandalism. Pro-Palestinian protesters have frequently demonstrated in front of Miller's office over the past days and weeks. Miller said on X that he condemns the criminal act, addin
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CanadaJul 18, 2024

Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan leaving cabinet, sources say

Two sources with knowledge of the situation say federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan is stepping down from cabinet and will not be seeking re-election. A Liberal Party source says O'Regan is expected to resign as minister at a cabinet meeting Friday. Another source with knowledge on the matter says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a replacement for the position, but a broader cabinet shuffle is not expected. O'Regan will remain the MP representing the Newfoundland riding of St. John's South Mount Pearl until the next federal election, set to take place by the fall of 2025. O'Regan
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CanadaJul 18, 2024

New defence chief takes command, protective zones for MPs proposed

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carignan set to officially become defence chief Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan is set to officially take over command of the Armed Forces this morning in a ceremony at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Carignan will also be promoted to the rank of general during the change-of-command ceremony. She was chosen by the federal government to become Canada's first female defence chief, and she's no stranger to firsts. Carignan was also the first woman to command a combat unit in the Canadian military, and her career
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IndiaJul 18, 2024

AAP will not compromise with anyone in Haryana assembly elections

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that Aam Aadmi Party will contest in the Haryana Assembly elections on its own. During the Lok Sabha elections in Haryana, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress contested the election together under the India Alliance. Congress fielded candidates on 9 seats, while AAP fielded its candidate on one seat, Kurukshetra, which lost to BJP's Naveen Jindal. On breaking away from the India alliance in the Haryana Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party leader of Delhi Sanjay Singh and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the conditions are different in e

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BCOct 28, 2026

17-Year-Old Killed in Dirt Bike and Car Collision in Nanaimo

A 17-year-old has died following a road collision in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. According to the RCMP, the crash occurred at around 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of Extension Road in the southern part of the city, involving a dirt bike and a car. First responders rushed to the scene and made extensive efforts to save the teenager’s life. However, the victim succumbed to serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Following an initial investigati
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IndiaOct 28, 2026

BJP Nominates Hardeep Singh Puri for Rajya Sabha By-Election in Madhya Pradesh

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday nominated Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh. Puri was first elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in January 2018. His current term is scheduled to end on November 25, 2026. The Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh fell vacant following the resignation of former Union Minister L. Murugan. The Election Commission has announced a by-election for the seat, with November 2 set as the last date for filing nominations. The BJP's Central Election Committee has approved Puri's candidature. According
BCOct 28, 2026

Boat Catches Fire in Vancouver’s False Creek, Two People Escape Unharmed

A boat caught fire in False Creek in Vancouver late Tuesday night. Police said they received a report of the incident at around 11:30 p.m., following which Vancouver Fire Rescue and Coast Guard crews quickly arrived at the scene to help extinguish the blaze. According to Constable Darren Wong, an initial investigation suggests the fire was caused by a technical malfunction in a generator on board the boat. Fortunately, both people aboard the vessel safely escaped the incident without sustaining any injuries. Police clarified that the incident does not appear to be suspicious or the result of a
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CanadaOct 28, 2026

Cross-Border Tobacco Smuggling Racket Busted in Canada, Four Individuals Face Serious Charges

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in a joint operation with the RCMP in Saskatchewan, has uncovered a cross-border tobacco smuggling operation and laid serious criminal charges against four individuals. According to the CBSA, the group allegedly used the railway network to smuggle approximately 116,000 kilograms of illegal tobacco from the United States into Canada and between different provinces between October 2020 and April 2024. All four accused are residents of Ontario: 47-year-old Harminder Grewal of Brampton, 49-year-old Avikesh Sharma of Mississauga, 48-year-old Johnny Gamboa o
WorldOct 28, 2026

At Least 64 Killed in Spain High-Speed Train Collision

At least 64 people have been killed in a devastating collision involving two high-speed trains in Spain. Rescue workers continued searching through the wreckage on Wednesday for more bodies. The incident marks the country’s second major deadly rail accident this year. Following the crash, injured passengers and survivors were evacuated from the trains. Hundreds of ambulances, helicopters and other emergency response vehicles were deployed at the scene. According to preliminary information, a private Iryo train had stopped near Toledo after a signalling fault, reportedly on the instructions o