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IndiaJun 09, 2021

CM Kejriwal reviews 'Jahan Vote Wahan Vaccination' campaign

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on June 9 reviewed 'Jahan Vote Wahan Vaccination' in the national capital. "A new initiative started in Delhi, 'jahan vote wahan vaccination'. People weren't coming in large numbers, so we thought they'll have to be this invited. So it was started, people are being vaccinated where they used to vote, polling stations turned into vaccination centres," said Delhi CM. He added, "BLO is going from door to door, giving paper to people - with slots mentioned on it, asking them to come for vaccination."
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IndiaJun 09, 2021

'Mehul Choksi introduced himself as Raj': Barbara Jabarica

In an exclusive interview with ANI, 'mystery-woman' in Mehul Choksi case Barbara Jabarica said that she was not aware of his real name and background until last week. "I'm European, I live in Europe and I'm not following Indian news. I'm also not following list of fraudsters so I haven't been aware of his real name and background until last week and I believe most people in Antigua...I don't think anyone knew his name or background," said Barbara Jabarica.
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IndiaJun 09, 2021

'Ready to discuss options other than repealing farm laws': Agriculture Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar on June 9 said that Centre is willing to hold talks with farmer organisations if they want to discuss anything other than repealing agricultural laws.Farmers'protest continues over several demands including repealing of Centre's farm laws.
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IndiaJun 08, 2021

Punjab govt shouldn't have given vaccines to private hospitals: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram claimed Punjab Government on impertinent vaccination drive. "When private hospitals were allowed to procure directly they were procuring and selling it at a higher rate. I agree that the Punjab government should not have given vaccines to private hospitals. But what is the proportion of vaccines they gave to private hospitals in few days when that policy was in force? Maybe 1 or 2 percent. They have corrected it now".
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IndiaJun 07, 2021

Free food grains to 80 crore people till Diwali, announces PM Modi

The central government has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, till Diwali this year, the Prime Minister announced on Monday. "Over 80 crore people in the country will receive free food grains now till Diwali under the scheme, which was launched last year during the Covid-19 induced lockdown.During this pandemic, the government is with the poor. Over 80 crore of our population will get ration till November. Nobody should sleep hungry," PM Modi said today in his address to the nation. "Last year, when we had to impose lockdown due to COVID-19, then under PM Garib Kalyan Yo
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IndiaJun 04, 2021

Milkha Singh's condition better, stable; team of doctors monitoring him at PGI Chandigarh

Track legend Milkha Singh, who was on Thursday admitted to the ICU in COVID hospital of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), is stable and is being closely monitored by a team of three doctors.The former Indian sprinter had tested positive for coronavirus two weeks ago and was in isolation at his home in Chandigarh before he was admitted to the ICU on Thursday."Former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, being unwell due to COVID 19, was admitted here yesterday. On the basis of all the medical parameters today, his condition has been observed better and more stable than
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IndiaJun 03, 2021

Punjab CM inducts Sukhpal Khaira, 2 rebel AAP MLAs in Congress before Delhi visit

Amid the increased political activity within Punjab Congress, Bholath MLA and former Leader of Opposition Sukhpal Singh Khaira along with two rebel AAP MLAs Pirmal Singh and Jagdev Singh Kamalu joined the party on Thursday.Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh inducted three legislators--Khaira along with Bhadaur MLA Singh, and Maur MLA Kamalu--into the party fold in a low-key event at his residence before his visit to Delhi to meet the party's three-member panel (constituted to resolve factionalism in Punjab Congress)."Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh before leaving for Delhi to
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IndiaJun 03, 2021

India will continue to ensure fugitive Mehul Choksi is brought back: MEA

India will continue to ensure that fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi is brought back to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said here on Thursday."India remains steadfast in its efforts that fugitives are brought back to India. He is currently in the custody of Dominica with some legal proceedings underway. We will continue to ensure he is brought back to India," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said during a briefing. Choksi had gone missing from Antigua on May 23 after going out for dinner and was soon caught in Dominica after Antigua police launched a manhunt for Mehul Choksi
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IndiaJun 02, 2021

Indian Supreme Court directs Centre to submit complete data on purchase history of COVID-19 vaccines

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to submit complete data on its purchase history along with administration of doses of all the COVID-19 vaccines - Covaxin, Covishield and Sputnik V - till date. "The data should clarify the dates of all procurement orders placed by the Centralgovernment for all three vaccines, the quantity of vaccines ordered on each date, and the projected date of supply," the Court said in its order. The Apex Court also directed the Central government to file an affidavit on COVID-19 management, data on the percentage of the population (both rura

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AlbertaJun 10, 2026

Towns orders removal of Alberta separation billboard after public complaints

The Town of Taber has ordered the removal of a digital billboard promoting Alberta separation after receiving multiple complaints from members of the public. The electronic sign displayed the message, “Send Ottawa a message! Choose Alberta.” According to a letter from Chief Administrative Officer Derrin Theobald, residents raised concerns about the political content being displayed on the billboard. Town officials said the sign is located on municipal land and does not comply with local land-use regulations. The municipality has directed that the billboard be removed as a result. The issue
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BCJun 10, 2026

Teen's body recovered from B.C. lake after weekend boat capsize

A 17-year-old boy from Prince George has been found dead after a boat capsized on Stony Lake near Quesnel over the weekend, according to RCMP. Quesnel RCMP said the youth's body was recovered by divers on Tuesday, three days after the incident was reported. Police said officers were called to the lake on Saturday following reports that a vessel carrying four people had overturned. Three occupants were able to reach shore safely. According to RCMP, the 17-year-old operator of the boat did not resurface after the capsize and could not be located at the time of the incident. No further details ab
BCJun 10, 2026

Former Surrey mayor calls for independent investigation into SPS chief’s dismissal

Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum is calling for an independent police investigation into the dismissal of Surrey Police Service Chief Norm Lipinski and the resignations of two Surrey Police Board directors. McCallum said no one is above the law, including councillors and mayors, and argued that if any rules were broken, those responsible should face appropriate legal consequences. He also said the investigation should not be conducted by the RCMP, citing concerns about perceived conflicts because current Surrey Police Board chair Rob Stutt is a former RCMP member. According to public statemen
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CanadaJun 10, 2026

Carney congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving continuously serving prime minister

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving continuously serving prime minister in India’s history. According to statements released by Indian government officials, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 4,398 days held by India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In his message, Carney said Canada and India are working to renew and strengthen their bilateral partnership and expressed interest in continuing cooperation aimed at supporting economic gro
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IndiaJun 10, 2026

Majithia’s anticipatory bail plea adjourned to June 11 in Majitha police station case

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before a court in Amritsar in connection with his application seeking protection from arrest and anticipatory bail in a case registered at Majitha Police Station. Following a hearing on Tuesday, the court scheduled further consideration of the matter for June 11. During the proceedings, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case informed the court that advocate Bikramjit Bath was present with Majithia on the day of the incident in his capacity as legal counsel and that investigators had found no evidence of his involve