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CanadaOct 23, 2025

PM Modi invites Canadian PM to New Delhi

India has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to New Delhi early in the new year for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This could pave the way for a new economic relationship and a free trade agreement between the two countries. India's High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Kumar Patnaik said that a sincere effort is being made by the two leaders to improve diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities amid the tariff war with the US. Patnaik said that if the two countries negotiate a far-reaching agreement, annual trade between Canada and India could cross $50-billio
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IndiaOct 23, 2025

Grand Alliance announces Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Ministerial Face

In India, the activities of political parties have intensified regarding the Bihar elections. Meanwhile, RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav has been made the Chief Ministerial Face of the Grand Alliance for the Bihar elections. Gehlot said that Tejashwi Yadav is our leader, now the NDA should announce who will be their Chief Ministerial Face, just saying that we will fight the elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar will not be enough. 14 leaders of seven parties attended the joint press conference of the Grand Alliance, which included RJD, Congress and VIP parties.
IndiaOct 21, 2025

Former Punjab DGP Mustafa, ex-minister Razia Sultana booked on murder charges over son's death

Punjab's former director general of police Mohammad Mustafa and his wife Razia Sultana, a former state minister, have been booked in connection with the death of their son, Haryana Police said. Akil Akhter, an advocate, died in Haryana's Panchkula on Thursday. Also booked in the case are Akhter's wife and sister. The FIR was registered on October 20 under Sections 103 (1) and 61, which deal with murder and criminal conspiracy charges, after a man named Shamshuddin, in a complaint, alleged foul play in the death, saying Akhter died under "suspicious circumstances", the police said. They have b
IndiaOct 17, 2025

Chandigarh CBI court sends Punjab DIG Harcharan Bhullar to 14-day judicial custody in corruption case

A CBI court in Chandigarh on Friday sent Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police (Ropar Range) Harcharan Singh Bhullar to a 14-day judicial custody following his arrest in a high-profile corruption case. Bhullar, along with a middleman named Kirshanu Sharda, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 8 lakh from a scrap dealer to settle a 2023 FIR. The arrest came after a scrap dealer from Mandi Gobindgarh filed a complaint alleging that DIG Bhullar demanded monthly bribes—referred to as "sewa-paani"—in exchange for settling a 2023 FIR against him and e
IndiaOct 16, 2025

CBI arrests DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Singh Bhullar, posted in Ropar Range, in connection with a bribery case. Officials said a CBI team conducted a raid at Bhullar’s office in Chandigarh before taking him into custody. According to sources, Bhullar is accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of around five lakh rupees. The alleged payment was linked to a scrap dealer from Mandi Gobindgarh in Fatehgarh Sahib district. Investigators have also detained an intermediary who was reportedly involved in facilitating the deal between Bhullar and
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IndiaOct 15, 2025

Navneet Chaturvedi arrested by Ropar Police

Ropar Police have arrested Navneet Chaturvedi in connection with the Rajya Sabha nomination forgery case. Chaturvedi faces serious allegations of forging the signatures of several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on his Rajya Sabha nomination papers. As many as ten FIRs have been registered against him in Punjab related to the case. A major confrontation reportedly took place between Chandigarh Police and Punjab Police over his custody after the arrest. Chaturvedi had filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll.
IndiaOct 09, 2025

Guru Nanak Dev University forms special committee to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and Sikh martyrs

Preparations are underway at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji and the revered Sikh martyrs - Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, and Bhai Dayal Das Ji - under the spiritual guidance of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. To honour the occasion with devotion and academic depth, GNDU has constituted a special advisory committee of Sikh scholars and educationists. The committee includes Dr. Balkar Singh, Dr. Kehar Singh, Dr. Sarbjinder Singh, Vice-Chancellor Sunny Oberai of Vivek Sadan University, Sri Anan
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IndiaOct 07, 2025

Arvind Kejriwal on Punjab visit again

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal is coming to Punjab for two days. He will inaugurate power transmission and distribution projects in Jalandhar with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday. The project has cost Rs 5 thousand crore. Apart from this, Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will also visit Bathinda. Where they will lay the foundation stone of 3100 new playgrounds. Earlier, Arvind Kejriwal had visited Punjab on September 5, when Punjab was under the impact of floods. During that time, he was scheduled to visit various districts of Punjab with Chief Minister B
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IndiaOct 02, 2025

Attack on democracy is a big threat to India: Rahul Gandhi

Indian Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today targeted the Narendra Modi government and said that India is currently facing a big challenge like an attack on democracy. He made this statement during an event held at a university in Columbia. He said that the different traditions of the country should be allowed to flourish. He said that at present there is a big attack on the democratic system and this is a big risk, apart from this, another big risk is the increase in tension between different ideologies in some parts of the country. Along with this, he a

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BCDec 05, 2025

Whitecaps prepare for first MLS conference final against Inter Miami

The Vancouver Whitecaps are in Florida as the club gets ready for a historic appearance in the Major League Soccer conference final. The matchup against Inter Miami marks the first time Vancouver has advanced this far in the league’s post-season structure. The Whitecaps face one of the highest profile opponents in MLS, with global star Lionel Messi leading Miami’s attack. Vancouver players say the spotlight does not change their focus. Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter told reporters he believes the team has the confidence and structure needed to compete for a place in the league championship
BCDec 05, 2025

B.C. adds jobs in November as province faces pressure from U.S. tariffs, new labour data shows

British Columbia recorded a modest increase in employment last month as new federal labour data pointed to steady economic conditions despite ongoing uncertainty in sectors such as forestry. The provincial government highlighted the gains on Friday after Statistics Canada released its Labour Force Survey for November. According to the survey, B.C. added 6,200 jobs in November and has gained more than 40,000 positions over the past year, led by manufacturing and construction. The province’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.4 percent, slightly below the national rate of 6.5 percent. Statistic
CanadaDec 05, 2025

Carney meets Trump and Sheinbaum in rare joint appearance at FIFA World Cup final draw

Prime Minister Mark Carney joined U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum today at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington for the final draw of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the three leaders have appeared together since tensions rose over Trump’s recent trade actions. Carney entered a private viewing box reserved for the Canadian delegation shortly before the draw began. The box was located beside the American section, allowing for a brief exchange between the prime minister and President Trump. Earlier in the afternoon, Carney held a short me
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AlbertaDec 05, 2025

Teen charged in connection with overdose deaths on Tsuut’ina Nation

Calgary police say a 17-year-old has been charged following two fatal overdoses on the neighbouring Tsuut’ina Nation earlier this summer, an incident that has renewed concerns about youth involvement in the province’s illicit drug trade. Investigators allege the teen had been selling cocaine, including during school lunch hours. Officers executed a search warrant at a Calgary residence as part of the investigation. Police say they seized several items, including cellphones, cash, digital scales, bear spray and quantities of cocaine and methamphetamines. Authorities note that Alberta contin
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BCDec 05, 2025

Pedestrian dies after early morning collision with pickup truck in Abbotsford

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck early Friday morning in Abbotsford, in an area police say is known for limited street lighting. Abbotsford police report the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. on McCallum Road, just south of Busby Road and north of the Trans Canada Highway. First responders found the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries, and the individual was later pronounced dead in hospital. Investigators say the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and has been cooperating with officers. Early findings suggest that both the low lighting conditions a