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IndiaJan 13, 2025

Samyukt Kisan Morcha May Support Dallewal-Pandher Farmers' Movement

The ongoing farmers' movement led by the Dallewal and Pandher organizations on the Shambhu and Khanauri borders of Punjab-Haryana may receive support from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha. A meeting was held today in Patran, Patiala, between the leaders of the three organizations to discuss the movement. It was decided that no leader would make statements against each other, and the movement would be fought jointly. A meeting has been scheduled by the farmer leaders on January 18 to discuss the next steps in the struggle. The meeting in Patran was attended by various leaders, including Samyukt repres
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IndiaJan 10, 2025

14 Cases of HMPV Reported in India So Far

A total of 14 cases of HMPV have been reported in India, with one case each reported in Rajasthan and Gujarat on Friday. The states have increased their vigilance due to the rise in HMPV cases. In Punjab, elderly individuals and children have been advised to wear masks. Meanwhile, isolation wards are being set up in hospitals in Gujarat. In Haryana, the health department has been instructed to monitor HMPV cases closely. Patients infected with this virus show symptoms similar to the common cold and COVID-19, with children under the age of two being more affected.
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IndiaJan 10, 2025

Sukhbir Singh Badal’s First Reaction After Resignation Accepted

Sukhbir Singh Badal has given his first reaction after the Shiromani Akali Dal's working committee accepted his resignation. Badal explained that when he was to appear before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he had made up his mind to go as a humble Sikh, which led him to send his resignation to the party's working committee. In his statement, Sukhbir Singh Badal also expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to lead in the past years. It is notable that his resignation was accepted at a time when the party has announced a major conference on the occasion of Maghi Mela.
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IndiaJan 10, 2025

SAD working committee accepts Sukhbir Badal’s resignation as party chief

Finally bowing before the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working committee on Friday accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as the party president. The development comes two days after the Akal Takht Jathedar took a tough stance on the issue in a meeting with the SAD leaders, who had not implemented his directions on re-organisation of the party. SAD spokesperson Daljeet Singh Cheema announced this here after the working committee meeting. The SAD had been arguing that the party's constitution and its registration as a political party under the Constitution demanded it to
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IndiaJan 09, 2025

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Mahapanchayat Held in Punjab's Moga Today

A Mahapanchayat of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha was held in Moga, Punjab today. During the meeting, it was decided to support the ongoing agitation at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders with full unity from all the farmer organizations. This will mark the first time that the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, along with the farmer unions it includes, will participate in the current farmer agitation. Until now, for about 11 months, only Jagjit Singh Dallewal's Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Sarwan Singh Pandher's Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been leading the protests at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. The
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IndiaJan 08, 2025

Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress Announce Support for Aam Aadmi Party

Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party and Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress have announced their support for the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi Assembly elections, while the Congress, the principal party of the INDIA alliance, is left isolated in this regard. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot stated on Wednesday that the Aam Aadmi Party is their opponent in Delhi and accused Arvind Kejriwal of misleading the public by claiming that his party would win the elections again. Kejriwal swiftly responded, claiming that the secret alliance between the BJP and Congress had been exposed during the elect
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IndiaJan 07, 2025

Punjab Government Issues Orders for HMPV Testing in State Hospitals

The Punjab government has issued orders for testing in state hospitals in accordance with the guidelines from the Center for HMPV. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh stated that testing has been initiated in the state to ensure timely identification of patients. He mentioned that special wards and beds are ready in all hospitals. Currently, no cases of this virus have been reported in Punjab. The minister emphasized that there is no need to panic about the virus, but small children and elderly individuals should take necessary precautions. He clarified that HMPV is a 20-year-old virus and is ge
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IndiaJan 07, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections: Voting on February 5, Results on February 8

The Delhi Assembly elections have been announced. Voting will take place on February 5 for the 70 assembly seats, with results to be declared on February 8. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar shared this information on Tuesday. It is worth noting that in the 2020 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party secured 62 seats with 53.57% of the vote, while the BJP received 38.51% of the vote, winning 8 seats. Meanwhile, the Congress garnered 4.26% of the vote but failed to win any seats. In the 2015 elections, too, the Congress did not secure a single seat.
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IndiaJan 07, 2025

HMPV Increases Concern in India, More Cases Reported

There have been 8 reported cases of HMPV, a virus similar to the coronavirus, in India. On Tuesday, two cases were reported in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where a 13-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy were found to be infected. Both children had persistent cold and fever. When tested at a private lab, both tested positive for HMPV. However, neither required hospitalization. After receiving treatment, their condition is now under control. Following reports of infections in four states, Health Minister JP Nadda stated that HMPV is not a new virus and that the government is closely monitoring the situ

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CanadaOct 26, 2026

Mark Carney Meets Premiers and First Nations Leaders Ahead of Federal Budget

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BC Greens Retain Two Seats Despite Increase in Vote Share

The BC Greens have retained two seats in the provincial election, despite an increase in their overall vote share. Preliminary results show the party received approximately 23,000 more votes than in 2024. However, it failed to increase its seat count beyond the two seats it held before the snap election. Party leader Emily Lowan won in Saanich North and the Islands, while Jeremy Valeriote was re-elected in West Vancouver–Sea to Sky. Speaking to the media, Lowan acknowledged that making the Green Party's voice heard in the legislature would be a major challenge. However, she said the party wo
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Bank of Canada Could Raise Interest Rates for the First Time in Three Years

Canada’s central bank is set to announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday, with many experts anticipating a possible interest rate hike. If the Bank of Canada raises rates, it would mark the first increase in three years. Economists say the Canadian economy is facing two conflicting challenges. On one hand, economic growth remains weak, which would normally support cutting interest rates to stimulate the economy. On the other hand, rising oil prices are driving inflation, and the central bank may not want to wait until price pressures spread to other sectors before taking action. Ma
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BCOct 26, 2026

25-Year-Old Jasdeep Singh Hayre Missing in Surrey, Police Seek Public’s Help

Surrey Police are seeking public assistance in locating 25-year-old Jasdeep Singh Hayre, who was reported missing after last being seen on October 21 in the 17000-block of 26 Avenue in Surrey. Police say there has been no contact with Hayre or any information about his whereabouts since that day. His family and police are concerned about his well-being. Hayre has a distinctive tattoo of a lion and an arrow on his left arm. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502.
BCOct 26, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Sweep All 10 Surrey Ridings

The B.C. Conservative Party has swept all 10 ridings in the Surrey area, securing a major victory in the provincial election. One of the most closely watched contests was Surrey City Centre, where Conservative candidate Zeeshan Wahla defeated B.C. NDP candidate Amna Shah by approximately 400 votes in a tight race. Meanwhile, Garry Thind won two elections within a week, becoming both a Surrey school trustee and the MLA for Surrey-Guildford. However, under provincial law, he will have to resign from his school trustee position. In Surrey South, Centre BC leader Elenore Sturko suffered a defeat,