IndiaOct 01, 2024
Ram Rahim Granted 20-Day Parole Ahead of Haryana
Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini on Tuesday approved the 20-day parole application of Dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is serving a jail term on charges of rape and murder.
The Election Commissioner had allowed the state government to consider the parole application of the Dera chief on Monday itself. In fact, Haryana has assembly elections on October 5, so it was necessary for the state government to get approval from the Election Commission.
It is to be noted that Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was convicted of rape and murder in 2017 and sentenced to 20 years in prison by the co
IndiaOct 01, 2024
Panchayat elections in Punjab heated atmosphere: former MLA Kulbir Singh Zira injured
In Punjab, the atmosphere is heated regarding the panchayat elections. There has been a clash between Aam Aadmi Party and Congress leaders over the filing of nominations in Zira area of Ferozepur. Bricks were thrown at each other from both sides. In which former MLA Kulbir Singh Zira was also injured. Meanwhile, shots were also fired.
At the same time, a video of Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Jaito, Amolak Singh, has gone viral, in which he is seen directly threatening people in a village that this man is now your Sarpanch and if anyone has courage, point the finger. Congress MLA from Bhulath
IndiaSep 27, 2024
Defaulters will not be able to contest panchayat elections, Election Commission has issued orders
Voting will be held on October 15 for 13,237 panchayats of Punjab. The results will also be announced on the evening of the same day, but this time the 'defaulters' will not be able to contest the panchayat elections as the candidates who want to contest the elections will have to produce a 'no outstanding' certificate.
The Punjab State Election Commission has issued a letter to the Deputy Commissioners in this regard, in which the candidates of the Panchayat elections have been asked to get a 'no objection' certificate.
For panchayat elections, when candidates file their nomination papers, t
IndiaSep 27, 2024
Fortis Hospital shared information about Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's health
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali for the last two days. Regarding his health, the hospital has said that today they conducted some tests related to the heart of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the results of which are still awaited.
According to the hospital, his condition is stable and his health is expected to improve soon. According to reports, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is facing shortness of breath and chest pain due to increased blood pressure in the arteries of his heart.
IndiaSep 27, 2024
Sunil Jakhar resigned from the post of BJP President!
There are reports of Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar resigning. This news has come when the assembly elections are going on in Haryana.
However, the party avoided the talk of resignation calling it a rumour. Meanwhile, a meeting has been called by the Punjab BJP on September 30. The meeting will be held in Chandigarh under the leadership of BJP constituency in-charge Vijay Rupani. It is being said that Sunil Jakhar is angry with being Ravneet Singh Bittu a minister. He has not been active in party programs for the past several days. Jakhar was also absent from the important meeting to discu
IndiaSep 26, 2024
Sidhu Moosewala was a true soldier of the Congress party: Balkaur Singh
Sidhu Moosewala's father Balkaur Singh is currently campaigning for Congress in Haryana. On Thursday, he campaigned in support of Congress candidate Bharat Singh Bainiwal from Ellenabad Vidhan Sabha constituency of Sirsa district. Balkaur Singh reached the village of Shakar Mandori in Elanabad, where the people gave him a warm welcome.
Addressing the people from the platform, he said that Sidhu was a true soldier of the Congress party and now is the time to strengthen the hands of Rahul Gandhi.
Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party, he said that the BJP calls the farmers sitting on the Delhi b
IndiaSep 26, 2024
National Bank of Canada will buy Edmonton's Canadian Western Bank
National Bank of Canada, Canada's 6th largest bank, has cleared a major regulatory hurdle to buy Edmonton-based Canadian Western Bank.
The Montreal-based bank said in a statement on Thursday that it had received approval for the deal from the Competition Bureau, clearing the way for its acquisition of Western Bank. However, the transaction is pending approval from the banking regulator and the finance minister.
National Bank is buying Western Bank for about $5 billion. The CEO of National Bank of Canada said that they are aiming to complete the takeover in early 2025. Founded in 1984, Canad
IndiaSep 26, 2024
The Supreme Court will reconsider Rajoana's plea to reduce the death sentence
The Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider the plea of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the murder case of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to reduce the death sentence to life imprisonment.
A bench headed by Justib B. R. Gavai has sought a response from the Center and the Punjab government regarding the petition. About 16 months ago, the Supreme Court had rejected such a petition. The latest petition has been filed on the basis that the Central Government has not yet been able to take a decision on the mercy plea filed on March 25, 2012 regarding Rajoana.
Rajoana has b
IndiaSep 26, 2024
Bhagwant Singh Mann hospitalised in Mohali
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. According to information received from sources, Bhagwant Maan fainted three times and is undergoing a thorough medical examination.
His real health problem has not been revealed but sources have said that the Chief Minister's condition is stable. The Fortis management has remained silent on this comment for the time being. On the other hand, the senior leader of Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia, has been demanded the Punjab government and Fortis Hospital to be issued Health bulletin of CM. Maji