IndiaFeb 20, 2025
Jagjit Singh Dallewal to Attend Meeting with the Center
Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently on a hunger strike at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana, will attend the upcoming meeting with the Central Government.
Dallewal mentioned that he faced considerable difficulty during the previous meeting, but despite this, he is committed to attending the upcoming one. The Central Government has called the second round of talks with the farmers for February 22.
In this regard, the Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Agriculture, Puran Chandra Kishan, has sent formal invitations to both the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Kisan
CanadaFeb 20, 2025
Trump Mocks Trudeau Ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off Final
President Donald Trump has once again targeted Canada. In a social media post, he mentioned that he would be watching the 4 Nations Face-Off final tonight between Canada and the United States. He also extended an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by calling him 'Governor Trudeau'.
Trump made this comment on his Truth Social platform, noting that while he wouldn't attend the game in person, he would be supporting the team by encouraging them over the phone. The special hockey tournament features players from Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.
The match between C
IndiaFeb 20, 2025
Shiromani Akali Dal continues efforts to persuade Harjinder Singh Dhami, many leaders visit his home
Senior leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal have appealed to Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami to withdraw his resignation as the SGPC president. Senior party leaders Daljit Singh Cheema, Hira Singh Gabria, and Janmeja Singh Sekhon, along with several other Akali Dal leaders, visited Dhami’s residence in Piplanwala.
The meeting lasted about two hours, but the Akali leaders were unsuccessful in persuading Advocate Dhami. Following the meeting, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that he had no intention of withdrawing his resignation.
He explained that he had resigned on moral grounds after the sta
CanadaFeb 20, 2025
Canadian Softwood Industry Faces Major Blow from US
The Canadian softwood industry is bracing for a significant challenge as reports suggest that the U.S. Department of Commerce may increase anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Currently, most Canadian producers are paying a 7.66% anti-dumping duty on lumber shipments to the U.S. However, this rate could rise to as much as 20%. The new duty rate is expected to take effect in August.
The anti-dumping duty is being raised because the U.S. alleges that Canadian producers are selling softwood lumber in the U.S. at prices below market value.
Vancouver-based forestry analyst Ross Taylor
CanadaFeb 20, 2025
Jagmeet Singh Criticizes Trump Over Ukraine
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump over his stance on Ukraine. In a statement, Singh condemned the exclusion of Ukraine from peace talks involving Russia and the United States, calling it deeply wrong. He argued that this approach reflects the U.S. under Trump leaning toward divisive policies and instability.
Singh emphasized that Canada must stand firm against threats to democracy and work to promote peace.
It is notable that a high-level meeting was recently held in Saudi Arabia between Russia and the United States to address the ongoing war in Ukrain
CanadaFeb 20, 2025
Woman dead, child recovering after carbon monoxide leak from furnace in Calgary home
Police say a woman is dead and a child is recovering in a Calgary hospital from carbon monoxide poisoning. Officers were conducting a welfare check at a northeast Calgary home Tuesday, when they found the woman unconscious and the child in critical condition.
Police say the pair were taken to hospital, where the woman later died.
The fire department says an investigation found the colourless and odourless gas was leaking from the home's furnace.
Fire spokeswoman Carol Henke says it's the second carbon monoxide call first responders have received recently. Last week, a man and a
WorldFeb 20, 2025
2 killed in a knife attack in a store in Czech Republic
Two people have died after a knife attack in a store in the Czech Republic, officials said on Thursday.
Police say they detained a suspect who stabbed the two women in a store in the city of Hradec Kralove, some 100 kilometers east of Prague on Thursday morning.
They originally said the two were injured, one of them seriously, but later said the two female victims have died. They were not identified.
Police say the situation was under control and there was no danger to the public. No other details were immediately available.
IndiaFeb 20, 2025
Rekha Gupta takes oath as Chief Minister
First-time BJP MLA from Delhi's Shalimar Bagh seat Rekha Gupta has taken oath as Chief Minister. The oath-taking ceremony took place at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. The entire NDA leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, was present on this occasion.
Along with Rekha Gupta, six other MLAs took oath as ministers in the Delhi government. These include Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Ravinder Indraj Singh.
BJP MLA from Rajouri Garden Manjinder Singh Sirsa took oath in Punjabi. In this way, the BJP has tried to give a place to representatives of different communities i
CanadaFeb 20, 2025
Crashed Delta plane cleared from Toronto airport runway
The wreck of a crashed Delta Air Lines jet has been cleared from a runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
The airline says removing the wreckage took several hours on Wednesday.
Delta says it could be weeks before bags from the plane are returned to their owners because of the inspection and cleaning process.
The airline has offered US$30,000 in compensation to passengers who were on the plane, saying the money "has no strings attached."
All 76 passengers and four crew members survived when Delta Flight 4819 crash landed at Pearson on Monday.
Agencies including the Transportation S