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IndiaMar 12, 2024

Bibi Jagir Kaur will return home to Shiromani Akali Dal on March 14

Former SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur, who is angry with Shiromani Akali Dal Badal, is soon going to return home to Akali Dal. On March 14, Sukhbir Singh Badal and the entire core committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal will reach the residence of Bibi Jagir Kaur at Begowal and they will be brought back to the party. Recently, Bibi Jagir Kaur had hinted at returning to Shiromani Akali Dal, she also supported an alliance with BJP with some conditions. Currently, it is not clear whether the BJP and the Akali Dal are reuniting in the Lok Sabha elections or not.
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IndiaMar 11, 2024

CAA implemented in India, know who will get Indian citizenship and who has been kept out

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office. The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled to Hindu-majority India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan before Dec. 31, 2014. The law excludes Muslims, who are a majority in all three nations. The law was approved in 2019, but Modi's government had held off with its implementation after deadly protests br
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IndiaMar 11, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal reached Mohali and made serious allegations against BJP

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived from Mohali in Punjab to start the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, made serious allegations against the BJP today. He alleged that the BJP is trying to topple the Bhagwant Mann government in the state. Addressing the rally, he said that our MLAs are being contacted daily and Bhagwant Maan alone is fighting both the Center and the Governor. Kejriwal has made these claims at a time when the party has 92 MLAs out of 117 in Punjab. Along with this, Kejriwal made it clear that the Aam Aadmi Party is going to fight the elections alone in
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IndiaMar 08, 2024

US: Two Punjabi youths die in a horrible accident

Two young men from the same village of Hoshiarpur's Dasuha district died in a terrible road accident in America. The deceased men have been identified as 23-year-old Sukhjinder Singh and Simranjit Singh, residents of Turkana village. Both of them went to America two years ago to earn a living. They used to run a trailer together in America. Recently, while going to New Mexico from California, they were hit by a trolley coming from the wrong side on Highway No. 144. Both of them died on the spot. The accident was so terrible that they could be pulled out only after about six hours of hard work.
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IndiaMar 08, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 25 Companies of Central Forces arrives in Punjab

In order to ensure the conduct of free, fair and peaceful upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Punjab state has received 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for area domination and confidence-building measures. The 25 companies include five coys of Central Reserved Police Forces (CRPF), 15 coys of Border Security Force (BSF) and five coys of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Divulging more details, Special Director General of Police (Spl DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that the forces will be deployed in vulnerable districts of the state to instil confidence among the gen
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IndiaMar 07, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the rally in Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. He arrived at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar to inaugurate projects worth more than 6400 crore rupees under the 'Developed India, Developed Jammu and Kashmir' programme. Meanwhile, he also gave job letters to 1000 youths. This was PM Modi's first visit to Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. Addressing a rally in Srinagar, he said - this is the new Jammu and Kashmir. It was awaited for decades. This is the Jammu and Kashmir for which Shyama Prasad Mukherjee sacrificed his life. T here is a glimpse of the futu
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IndiaMar 06, 2024

Sufi singer Hans Raj may contest the election from Jalandhar, speculations of BJP candidate from Hoshiarpur too

In Punjab, BJP can field Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans as Lok Sabha candidate from Jalandhar or Hoshiarpur. Hans Raj Hans is currently MP from West Delhi. are Currently, no leader has openly commented on it. Hans Raj are originally from Jalandhar district. He started his political journey as a member of Shiromani Akali Dal. He also contested the 2009 Lok Sabha elections from Jalandhar but lost. After joining the BJP, he won the Lok Sabha elections from Delhi West in 2019. On the other hand, in view of the return of the Dhindsa family to the Akali Dal, BJP leader Fatehjung Singh Bajwa has hoped f
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IndiaMar 06, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Srinagar tomorrow after the removal of Article 370

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to hold the first rally in Srinagar tomorrow after the removal of Article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir. He will inaugurate several development projects worth several crores for Kashmir. Modi will attend the 'Developed India Developed Jammu and Kashmir' program at the stadium in Srinagar and will inaugurate around Rs 5,000 crore worth of projects to boost the agricultural economy in the state. Reports say that the stadium in which PM Modi is going to hold a rally has been painted in the color of the tricolor. With Lok Sabha elections approaching and oppositi
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IndiaMar 06, 2024

Joginder Singh Ugrahan attacked Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Swaran Singh Pandher

Joginder Singh Ugrahan has launched a sharp attack on Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Swaran Singh Pandher, the leaders who started the farmers' movement in Punjab. Addressing the workers of his organization, he said that Dallewal and Pandher have weakened the movement already underway in Punjab under the leadership of the United Farmers' Front by calling for a march to Delhi. He said that Dallewal and Pandher should realize their mistake. Ugrahan raised questions that why Dallewal broke the United Kisan Morcha and formed another Morcha? He said that there is a need to fight in the front by keeping

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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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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