IndiaJun 26, 2025
Youth killed in shooting incident in Batala
A case of firing has come to light in Kadia, Batala, Punjab. According to reports, three unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired at a Scorpio vehicle late on Thursday night, in which a woman was seriously injured, who is said to be the mother of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
A youth died in this incident. The deceased youth has been identified as Karanvir Singh, son of Prem Singh, resident of Bhikhowali.
According to reports, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria's mother was referred from Batala to Amritsar due to serious injuries and the police who reached the spot are investigating.
BCJun 26, 2025
No, school zones are not changing to 24/7
Some disreputable websites are claiming that all Canadian school zones will be in effect 24/7 starting July 1, 2025. These websites are completely wrong, and social media and AI are amplifying the misinformation, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. School zones are a provincial jurisdiction. There are no sweeping changes coming for Canada.
Section 147 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act says that a person driving a vehicle on a regular school day and on a highway where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h… must drive at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h… be
CanadaJun 26, 2025
Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill — legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes will bolster the economy.
The bill, which moved swiftly through the House of Commons, is subject to a programming motion in the Senate — meaning it has to be voted on by tomorrow.
Bill C-5 has faced heavy opposition over the speed of its passage through Parliament and the sweeping new powers it would give the government.
Carney has said the bill is needed to fast-track "nation-building projects" in the f
BCJun 26, 2025
Numerous packages stolen from mail room, police seeking help identify suspects
On June 17, 2025, West Shore RCMP responded to a report of theft from a mailroom located at 3149 Aggregate Court in Langford.
Police obtained CCTV footage which depicts two suspects entering the mail room at approximately 5:40 a.m., gathering numerous packages from the mail room floor and walking out with them.
Suspect #1 is described as:
Male with light-medium skin tone;Dark facial hair styled in a goatee;Wearing a white zip up jacket with black piping and the brand name Nike written across the back with the hood up and a dark colored baseball cap under the hood,Wearing burgundy runners, blac
CanadaJun 26, 2025
Canada: Over half of study permits going to international students already here
New international students coming to study in Canada may struggle to obtain study permits.According to reports, the number of study permits approved by Canada for 2025 is expected to drop by 50 per cent from last year as a large number of study permits are being issued to international students who are already in Canada and are changing schools or programs or planning to study in Canada.
According to a recent analysis by the Apply Board, the decline in new international students could spell trouble for the post-secondary education sector and enrollment will continue to decline for at least
IndiaJun 26, 2025
Bikram Singh Majithia on 7-day police remand
Punjab's Mohali District Court has sent Shiromani Akali Dal senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia on seven-day police remand in drug money and disproportionate assets cases. The Vigilance team had sought a 12-day remand.
Majithia will now be produced in court again on July 2. The Vigilance team had taken the Akali leader into custody from his Amritsar residence the previous day. This action against Majithia has been taken on the statements of Vigilance Bureau AIG Swarandeep Singh.
BCJun 26, 2025
B.C.'s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result anti-vax 'recklessness'
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the growing spread of measles across Canada is "the sadly predictable outcome" of the "recklessness" of anti-vaccination politicians.
Eby says the disease is "no joke," given the potentially serious impact on those infected, and it's preventable with two vaccine shots.
He told a Vancouver news conference that the focus for provincial public health authorities now is to make sure that people who are not protected receive full vaccination.
The premier's response comes after Fraser Health said this week that three residents in Chilliwack have been confirmed
BCJun 26, 2025
Wildfire crews work to protect Dawson region from nearby blazes
Firefighters say more structural protection equipment will arrive in Yukon's Dawson City within the next few days to go by ferry to the community of West Dawson, where multiple fires are nearby.
There are 29 active wildfires in the Klondike, including nine that are under control or being held. An update from emergency officials says firefighting resources are stretched but recent rain has meant minimal growth, meaning crews could get closer to the flames.
The government says keeping the highways open remains a priority, but fires could mean closures on short notice.
CanadaJun 26, 2025
Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and the West Bank to Jordan on buses offered Wednesday.
Ottawa started offering evacuations from both regions later than some of its allies, and has taken note of low uptick from Canadians.
A chartered flight from Jordan left Tuesday for Athens with Canadians filling just 95 of the 265 seats Ottawa had arranged.
Consular officials continue to be stationed at countries bordering Iran, where Canada has no diplomatic presence, to help people find commercial routes home.
The department says it is aware of 800 Canadians leavin