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IndiaSep 01, 2022

SC seeks details of FIRs filed against Lawrence Bishnoi

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought to know details of the number of FIRs filed against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on September 13. The court also sought to know in which FIRs he has been in custody since June 13 and the future plan of police relating to Bishnoi. During the hearing, the court remarked that "he (Bishnoi) is supposed to face the consequences if he has done anything wrong but not in such a way." The court was hearing Lawrence Bishnoi's father's plea challenging the transit remand to Punjab police. Earlier the Supreme Court ha
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IndiaAug 31, 2022

Sonia Gandhi's mother passes away in Italy

Congress' interim president Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy, the party General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh informed on Wednesday. Smt Sonia Gandhi's mother, Mrs. Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy on Saturday the 27th August, 2022. The funeral took place yesterday," Jairam Ramesh tweeted. Sonia Gandhi and his son Rahul Gandhi including Priyanka Gandhi are in Italy. President Murmu condoles demise of Sonia Gandhi's mother. PM Modi also expresses grief over demise of Sonia Gandhi's mother.
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IndiaAug 31, 2022

Sukhbir Badal-led delegation meets Punjab Guv, demands CBI, ED probe into state Excise Policy

A delegation, including Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, submitted a memorandum to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday and demanded a CBI inquiry into state excise policy. The delegation alleged a scam in the policy. "There has been a scam in Punjab Excise Policy just like it happened in Delhi. Just like the Delhi LG has ordered an inquiry into the Excise Policy case, we demand a CBI inquiry along the same lines in Punjab," said Badal. "For the first time, profit in album license has been increased from 5 to 10. So, we have demanded a CBI inquiry," he added. "Sub
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IndiaAug 30, 2022

Sisodia claims he is clean after CBI found nothing in bank locker

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia stated that he is happy that he has got a clean chit and that "truth has won" after the completion of the search operation of his bank's locker by the CBI in Ghaziabad on Tuesday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a search operation today at Sisodia's Punjab National Bank locker, where according to him the CBI found nothing. He said, "Nothing was found in my bank locker today just like nothing was found at my residence during the CBI raid. I am happy that I have got a clean chit and my belief in God and truth has won today." Further, he slammed
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IndiaAug 29, 2022

CBI will look into my bank locker tomorrow, claims Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday claimed that the "Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is going to come to see his bank locker tomorrow" adding that nothing will be found in the locker like nothing was found in the 14-hour raid at his residence on August 19. He further said that he and his family would fully cooperate in the investigation. "Tomorrow, CBI is coming to see our bank locker. Nothing was found in the 14-hour raid at my house on 19th August. Nothing will be found in the locker either. Welcome CBI. My family and I will fully cooperate in the investigation," Siso
IndiaAug 29, 2022

Rupee hits record low, breaches 80 to a US dollar again

Indian rupee again breached the psychologically crucial 80 mark to touch an all-time low of 80.11 in early trade on Monday tracking firmness in the US dollar. At 10.43 a.m., the rupee traded at 80.020 covering some of its early morning depreciation. On Friday, it closed at 79.87 per US dollar. In mid-July too, the rupee July slipped below 80 against the US dollar for the first time as high crude oil prices amid tighter global supplies boosted demands for the US dollar. The US dollar strengthened sharply today after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powe
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IndiaAug 26, 2022

Azad's exit is beginning of end of Congress: BJP leader Sunil Jakhar

Former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, who had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in May this year, said on Friday that Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit from the party "is the beginning of the end" of Congress. Jakhar told ANI that instead of introspecting why senior leaders are leaving the Congress and to look for weaknesses within, allegations are being levelled against them and they are being accused of "cheating" the party. "The remarks I made while quitting Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter has put a stamp on those words. What I was saying was right. A circle of sycophants has either
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IndiaAug 25, 2022

Sonali Phogat's death: Goa police registers murder case against two persons

The Goa Police on Thursday registered a murder case against two persons for their alleged involvement in the death of BJP leader Sonali Phogat. "Murder case registered against two persons in the death of BJP leader Sonali Phogat," said Goa Police. Sonali, the BJP leader from Hisar in Haryana, was brought dead to the St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa on Tuesday morning. While preliminary reports suggested that she died of a cardiac arrest, her family members suspect foul play. Sonali Phogat's brother Rinku Dhaka has filed a complaint with Goa Police, alleging that his sister was raped
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IndiaAug 25, 2022

PM Security breach: Ferozpur SSP failed to discharge his duty, observes SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the five-member committee appointed by it has said that Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge his duty though the sufficient forces were available during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit on January 5. "The Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge his duty to maintain law and order. He failed to do this even though sufficient force was available and even though he was informed two hours in advance that Prime Minister will enter that route," it said. The apex court said it will send the report of the five-member committee to the Centre for appropriate acti

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Clears Bhagwant Mann’s Proposed France Visit

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Burnaby Man Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison for Online Sextortion of Teenage Girls

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Eby Slams B.C. Conservatives, Warns Their Promises Could Leave $5B Budget Hole

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby has launched a sharp attack on the B.C. Conservative Party during an election rally in Coquitlam, as the provincial election campaign enters its final stretch. Eby accused B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson of making promises that could create a massive $5 billion hole in the provincial budget, claiming the party has no clear roadmap to cover the shortfall. According to Eby, the consequences of the Conservatives’ proposals would be particularly damaging to the province’s education and health-care sectors. Outlining his own party’s plans, Eby said his govern
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CanadaOct 16, 2026

Canada Updates Express Entry Rules for PR, Offering More Points for High-Wage Jobs

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