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IndiaJan 25, 2024

A big relief to Cabinet Minister Aman Arora from the court

The Sangrur Court has stayed the two-year sentence awarded by Sunam's court to Punjab's AAP government minister Aman Arora till January 31, which has given him a big relief and he will hoist the tricolor on January 26 or No, Shashopanj is over on it. It is to be noted that on December 21, 9 people including Aman Arora and his mother were sentenced to two years imprisonment by Sunam court in a family dispute case, on which they got bail on the spot but the sentence was suspended. Arora's legislature was also in danger due to non-stay. Therefore, he had approached the District Sessions Court S
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WorldJan 25, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron on a two-day visit to India

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day visit to India. Their journey has started from Jaipur in Rajasthan. He reached Jaipur directly from Paris where he was welcomed in Rajasthani ways at Amer Fort. President Macron has arrived in India to attend the Republic Day Parade tomorrow as the chief guest. Prime Minister Modi and Macron also visited the Jantar Mantra established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in Jaipur today. They also had a road show program from here. Let us tell that Jaipur's Jantar Mantar was declared by UNESCO in July 2010. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Jaip
BCJan 25, 2024

Ali's lawyers fear dead girl's dad, as police probe claim he brought gun to court

The father of a murdered 13-year-old girl has been under police investigation for allegedly bringing a gun into a Vancouver courtroom on the day that Ibrahim Ali was convicted of the killing, the man's lawyer has told a hearing. Lawyers for Ali are refusing to show up to court for post-trial proceedings citing safety concerns about the man, who can't be named because of a publication ban on the identity of the murdered girl. McCullough and co-counsel Ben Lynskey are trying to have the father excluded from attending Ali's post-trial hearings in any way, and don't want a Mandarin court interpret
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BCJan 24, 2024

One dead in suspected targeted shooting in Metro Vancouver: RCMP

One man is dead after what police believe was a targeted shooting overnight in Metro Vancouver. Police say officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5500 block of Kingsway in Burnaby on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. Officers found a man with serious gunshot injuries and the victim died at the scene soon after. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case. Burnaby RCMP say the scene has been secured and they don't believe there's any further risk to the public. Investigators are seeking witnesses or dashcam video of the area around Kingsway and Denbigh Avenue around the t
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BCJan 24, 2024

Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus services set to resume after 48-hour strike

Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver are set to resume this morning after the end of a 48-hour strike by supervisors that ground Coast Mountain Bus Company routes to a standstill. The union representing more than 180 transit supervisors has said they'll be back at work by 3 a.m. and Coast Mountain says it expects services to be running before the morning rush hour. A new statement from TransLink says regular bus and SeaBus service is expected to resume by 5:00 a.m., but there will be no NightBus service prior. It also noted that SkyTrain, WCE and HandyDART services are not affected and w
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IndiaJan 24, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced about the alliance with Congress

The situation regarding AAP's alliance with Congress in Punjab has become clear. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced that the Aam Aadmi Party will not form an alliance with the Congress in the state and will contest all 13 seats alone. On the other hand, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has also said that her party is going to contest the Lok Sabha elections alone in West Bengal. It is to be noted that while the Trinamool Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party are talking about contesting the elections alone in the state, they are together in the India alliance at the nati
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IndiaJan 24, 2024

Controversy continues about Navjot Singh Sidhu in Punjab Congress

The controversy over Navjot Singh Sidhu continues in the Punjab Congress. Punjab Congress in-charge Devendra Yadav, who attended a meeting of Congress workers in Jalandhar on Wednesday, warned without naming Sidhu that no one has the right to break discipline, whether the leader is big or small. At the same time, Pratap Singh Bajwa said that when the thumb is filled with poison, it should be amputated, before it spreads further and causes major damage. On the other hand, when asked about AAP's announcement of contesting the Lok Sabha elections alone, Devendra Yadav said that he is holding a
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CanadaJan 24, 2024

Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision today, expected to continue hold

The Bank of Canada is set to make its first interest rate announcement of the year this morning. Economists widely expect the central bank will continue holding its key interest rate steady at five per cent. But all eyes will be on governor Tiff Macklem for any hints on when the central bank plans to pivot to rate cuts. The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate steady at its last three announcements as economic data suggests monetary policy is slowing inflation. However, Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in December to 3.4 per cent, complicating the central bank's path. For
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WorldJan 24, 2024

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif held a rally in Nankana Sahib

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held a rally in Nankana Sahib on Wednesday, where he addressed a large gathering and announced that Nankana Sahib would be developed as a model city after coming to power. He also promised the residents of the constituency that his party would build a hospital and a college for boys and girls in Nankana Sahib. He also promised to build a state-of-the-art cricket stadium for the children. Meanwhile, Nawaz was accompanied by his daughter Maryam Nawaz. There are elections in Pakistan on February 8, regarding which Nawaz Sharif is holding rallies with

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AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Verdict expected in Edmonton dog attack death trial

A judge is expected to deliver a verdict Friday in the criminal negligence trial of an Edmonton woman charged in the 2024 death of an 11-year-old boy killed by two dogs. Crystal MacDonald has pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing death in connection with the fatal attack on Kache Grist at her Edmonton home in April 2024. Court heard MacDonald and the boy’s father, Wesley Grist, were roommates at the time. Kache, who lived in British Columbia, was visiting Edmonton during spring break when the attack occurred. During testimony, MacDonald said she repeatedly warned Wesley Grist no
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BCMay 22, 2026

Surrey police seek help identifying robbery suspect near Central SkyTrain Station

Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to an alleged robbery near Surrey Central SkyTrain Station last month. According to a Surrey Police Service release, frontline officers responded on April 24 at about 7:10 p.m. after two people reported they had been assaulted, robbed, and threatened near the station. Police said a pair of Meta smart glasses was taken during the incident. Investigators released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward as the investigation continues. Police described the susp
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IndiaMay 22, 2026

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh accuses AAP leadership of “selling” Punjab posts after joining BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, has accused the AAP leadership of exploiting Punjab in a social media post containing a series of corruption allegations. Singh alleged that the party leadership had “sold everything,” including Rajya Sabha seats from Punjab and ministerial positions, claiming appointments were allegedly made in exchange for money. He further stated that he would reveal how certain individuals were appointed as ministers and officials “to loot Punjab” and deliver the proceeds to a person he refe
AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Former Durham officer arrested in Alberta on multiple sexual assault charges

Alberta RCMP have arrested a former Durham Regional Police officer who is facing multiple sexual assault and breach of trust charges linked to alleged incidents dating back more than 20 years. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit said the alleged offences occurred in 2003 and were investigated at the time. The civilian police watchdog said the case was reopened in 2024 after the complainant provided new information. The SIU said a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Kevin Seamons. RCMP arrested him in Alberta on Wednesday night. Seamons faces six counts of sexual assault, one count of sexual
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CanadaMay 22, 2026

Carney says Alberta central to Canada’s future after Smith referendum announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta remains a critical part of Canada’s future after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to include a separation question in a provincial referendum scheduled for Oct. 19. According to statements made Friday on Parliament Hill, the Alberta government plans to ask voters whether the province should remain part of Canada or pursue separation through a legal process. Carney said Canada is functioning as a successful country and described Alberta as essential to the country’s continued economic and political development. He said the federal govern