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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Criticizes Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Slams PM Mark Carney

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for continuing tariffs on Canadian goods and also took aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney. Poilievre accused Carney of failing to secure tariff relief for Canada, noting that dozens of other countries have already received some form of exemption. Speaking in Milton, Ontario this morning, Poilievre also outlined his housing policy, promising to cut housing-related taxes by up to $100,000 through increased support to municipalities if the Conservatives form the next government. He further accused Carney of lacking any co
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IndiaApr 10, 2025

MP Amritpal Singh Set to Be Released from Dibrugarh Jail, But Legal Troubles Persist

Amritpal Singh, Member of Parliament from Khadoor Sahib in Punjab and chief of the ‘Waris Punjab De’ organization, is expected to be released from Dibrugarh jail on April 22. The government has not extended his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) so far. However, Amritpal’s legal troubles are far from over. Even after his release, he will continue to face charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and for an alleged attack on the Ajnala police station. Amritpal was transferred to Dibrugarh jail from Punjab under the NSA in April 2023. He won the 2024 Lok S
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IndiaApr 10, 2025

Government Plotting to Jail Me Again Ahead of By-Election: Bharat Bhushan Ashu

Bharat Bhushan Ashu, the Punjab Congress candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly seat, has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is plotting to send him to jail again ahead of the upcoming by-election. He asserted that they are not going to be afraid. Ashu stated that he would contest the election even from behind bars if necessary. He said he learned from the media that the government is once again planning to send him to jail. It is noteworthy that the date for the Ludhiana West by-election has not yet been announced. So far, only the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have decla
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Conservatives Close Gap on Liberals as Campaign Enters Day 19

The race between the Conservatives and Liberals is tightening, with just five points separating the two major parties as the campaign enters its 19th day. The 20-point lead that Liberal Leader Mark Carney held over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the preferred prime minister about a week ago has also steadily narrowed. According to Nanos Research’s three-day tracking survey through April 9, Liberal support now stands at 43 per cent, while the Conservatives have dropped to 38.1 per cent. The NDP remains in the single digits at 9 per cent, and the Bloc Québécois is at 6 per cent. In
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria

Police in Victoria are warning residents to exercise caution in a downtown area after a man was randomly stabbed and taken to hospital. Victoria police say officers were called this morning to a parkade on Blanshard Street, where a man was found with a stab wound. Investigators say the evidence so far indicates the attack was a random assault that happened Tuesday behind the Cineplex Odeon movie theatre on Johnson Street at around noon. Police say they believe the suspect is a Caucasian woman in her early 20s, but she has not been identified and arrested. The public is being aske
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AlbertaApr 10, 2025

Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposal to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. It comes a day after Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver proposed a new bill, saying codes of conduct have been weaponized to silence dissent on municipal councils. McIver says the changes won't offer free rein to misbehave, and the aim is to create a better system of standards that can't be misused. But Nenshi, the former Calgary mayor, says the proposed bill is part of a naked attempt to slant elections in Alberta'
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IndiaApr 10, 2025

Sunil Jakhar Accuses Punjab CM of Political Espionage, Demands Investigation

Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of engaging in political espionage and misusing the state’s intelligence network. In a letter to the Governor, Jakhar demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. Jakhar pointed out that the Chief Minister had openly admitted in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to having access to sensitive intelligence information. He further alleged that ADGP Intelligence RK Jaiswal was transferred for refusing to comply with political directives from the Chief Minister. Highlighting Punjab’s status as a sensitive border state, Jakh
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WorldApr 10, 2025

Russia Invites PM Narendra Modi to Attend Victory Parade in Moscow

Russia has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend its Victory Parade, scheduled for May 9, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany in World War II. In addition to PM Modi, Russia has invited leaders of several other friendly nations to participate in the Victory Day Parade at Moscow’s Red Square. This invitation comes at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India later this year. Prime Minister Modi had previously invited President Putin to visit India during his trip to Russia in July 2024, an invitation that Put
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IndiaApr 10, 2025

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa Urges Election Commission to Suspend Shiromani Akali Dal President Election

Punjab Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has written to the Election Commission, seeking the suspension of the election process scheduled for Saturday by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to elect the party’s president and office bearers. Randhawa has raised concerns about alleged technical and financial irregularities in the recruitment drive and internal election procedures of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Additionally, he highlighted that the SAD plans to hold a delegate meeting at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in the SGPC complex, which he claims is a direct violation of established rules. In

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EnglishSep 05, 2025

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles title

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski has won the US Open Grand Slam title with her New Zealand partner Erin Rutliff. The Canadian player won the women's doubles title in straight sets with her partner. Together, the two defeated the pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4. Earlier, Gabriela Dabrowski also won the US Open title in 2023. Pawan Sahni, of Newton Tennis Club in Surrey, says “the win is a boost for Canadian tennis.” He added, on one hand, just a few weeks ago, young player Victoria Mboko won the Canadian Open title, and now, with Canada's senior player win
BCSep 05, 2025

Coquihalla Highway reopened following wildfire closure

The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt has reopened in both directions following a closure caused by the Mine Creek wildfire. Due to the proximity of the fire, drivers should be prepared for the Coquihalla Highway to be closed with minimal notice. Drivers are advised to not stop in the fire zone. Intermittent lane closures can be expected as crews continue to assess and repair roadside damage, and visibility is reduced due to wildfire smoke. Drivers should also be prepared for an increased risk of wildlife presence due to fire damage to wildlife-exclusion fencing on this s
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Police Investigate Early Morning Shots Fired in South Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred in South Surrey. On September 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 am, SPS responded to reports of shots fired in the 14300 block of 28 Avenue, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located numerous shell casings on 28 Avenue. It does not appear that any residences were damaged and nobody was injured. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and have taken conduct of the investigation. Investigators believe this incident is related to an ongoing extortion investigation.
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BCSep 05, 2025

Special mediator appointed to resolve Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute: “This strike has been deeply disruptive to people living in the Cowichan Valley, who rely on transit to get to work, go to school, attend medical appointments and access everyday services. “This dispute has gone on for far too long. There’s a real urgency for the parties to get back to the table, find a fair resolution and get transit services back on the road. “To help the parties resolve the ongoing labour dispute, I have appointed Vince Ready as a special mediato
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts. They are part of the first clinical trial outside of the United States to test the safety and effectiveness of Elon Musk's Neuralink wireless brain chip, which he introduced to the public in 2020, and was first implanted in a paralyzed American in 2024. The Canadian men, both around 30 years old – one from Ontario, the other from Alberta – have limited or no ability to use their hands. Dr. Andres Lozano, a neurosurgeon at University Health