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IndiaNov 14, 2024

Delhi Schools up to 5th Standard Closed, Online Classes to Be Held: Atishi

In response to the escalating pollution levels in Delhi NCR, the government has issued orders for online classes for students up to class V until further notice. According to reports, Chief Minister Atishi announced today on X (formerly Twitter) that "due to increasing pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will conduct online classes until further orders." It is important to note that Atishi also oversees the education department. The air quality in the national capital has remained in the "severe" category for the second consecutive day, prompting authorities to implement stricter a
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IndiaNov 13, 2024

Giani Harpreet Singh's Z-security withdrawn

The union government has withdrawn the Z-category security provided to Giani Harpreet Singh. He, however, would continue to have the security cover provided to him by the Punjab police and the SGPC. In June 2022, when he was acting Jathedar of Akal Takht, the Centre government had provided CRPF Z-security cover comprising around 21 cops to him after the Punjab government’s flip-flop over curtailing his security cover, then. They have been sent back.
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IndiaNov 08, 2024

Manpreet Badal meets Amit Shah in Delhi

BJP leader Manpreet Singh Badal on Thursday said he met Union home minister Amit Shah and pressed for key issues related to the development of Gidderbaha. He said Union home minister pledged full support to the implementation of all 6 projects. He said during one of his meetings with PM Narendra Modi in the past, he recalled the happenings of Jan 26, 2021, during tractor march by protesting farmers in Delhi.
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IndiaNov 08, 2024

Punjab CM Mann administers oath to newly elected 10,031 Sarpanches in Kejriwal's presence

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today administered the oath of office to the newly elected Sarpanches during a state-level function at Cycle Valley located at village Dhanansu in Ludhiana. Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrived as the chief guest in this oath-taking ceremony. During the state-level function, 10031 sarpanches of 19 districts out of the newly elected 13147-gram panchayats in 23 districts across the state were administered the oath of office by the Chief Minister in the recently held panchayat elections in the state. Sarpanchs of the remaining four districts Sri
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IndiaNov 06, 2024

Crucial meeting of Akal Takht, Sikh scholars today to address Sukhbir Badal issue

The political future of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron and former Punjab deputy chief minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal, will be discussed on Wednesday during a meeting called by the Akal Takht, the supreme Sikh seat of authority. This is not a meeting of Sikh High Priests but the Akal Takht has called a meeting of Sikh Panthic scholars and intellectuals on Wednesday. Sukhbir Badal's Tankhaiya (guilty of violating the Sikh religious code) case and religious punishment will be discussed in this meeting to be held at the Sri Akal Takht Secretariat. As many as 18 Sikh scholars and intellectuals wil
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IndiaNov 04, 2024

PM Modi strongly condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada. Taking to X, PM Modi condemned the attack on Hindu temple. "I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve. We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law," he posted on X.
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IndiaNov 04, 2024

Punjab byelections 2024: Change in date for bypolls in 4 constituencies

The date for the bypoll in four Assembly seats in Punjab has been rescheduled. On Monday, the Election Commission announced changes to the earlier scheduled byelections for 15 Assembly seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Kerala. The polls, which were originally set for November 13, will now be conducted on November 20, while the results will be declared on November 23, as initially planned. The date adjustment comes following demands from major political parties in these states, including the BJP, Congress, RLD, and BSP. In Punjab, the byelections will be held for the seats of Barnala, De
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IndiaNov 04, 2024

15 dead after a passenger bus skids into a deep gorge in northern India

A passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northernIndiaon Monday, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 25 others, officials said. The accident occurred in Almora district in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand. The bus was carrying over 40 people, and so far 15 bodies have been recovered, said Vineet Pal, a state government official. Teams of rescue and relief workers have been deployed to the site and authorities warn that the death toll may rise as they work to rescue passengers that may still be trapped inside. The state’s chief minister Pushkar Singh D
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IndiaOct 31, 2024

Punjab businessmen exit social media amid rising gangster threats

Businessmen in Punjab are increasingly withdrawing from social media due to growing fears of gangsters. Promotion pages on platforms like Facebook and Instagram are being deleted, leading many to revert to traditional business methods. After a recent shooting incident at a showroom in Kapurthala during broad daylight, bullion traders, cloth merchants, and prominent industrialists have distanced themselves from social media to ensure safety. Frequent shooting incidents across Punjab have intensified criticism from opposition parties against the government, but despite the backlash, the situatio

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Surrey: Sikh Games Canada 2025 begin at Tamanawis Park

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CanadaJun 27, 2025

Canada may cut student visas further

The Canadian government may cut student visas further. Immigration Minister Lina Diab is set to launch a consultation on immigration targets this summer, with a focus on student visas. This comes after the federal government last year announced a cap on study permits and a gradual reduction in the number of student visas. A spokeswoman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says the government expects schools to only accept students they can support by providing housing and other services. Meanwhile, the main opposition Conservatives are already in favor of this cut, with the pa
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WorldJun 27, 2025

Big trade deal to be signed soon between Washington and New Delhi: Trump

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