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IndiaJun 11, 2024

Sukhbir Badal responsible for the defeat of Akali Dal: Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

Shiromani Akali Dal patron Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has blamed Sukhbir Singh Badal for the party's defeat in the Lok Sabha elections and has said that Badal should resign immediately. Dhindsa said that whether the party accepts this demand or not is a different matter. He also said that it is very unfortunate that the Congress, which was responsible for Operation Bluestar, won seven seats from Punjab, that too in the same days when this operation took place in June 1984. It is to be noted that Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa returned to the Shiromani Akali Dal before the Lok Sabha elections along with his
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IndiaJun 11, 2024

Mohali police has formed a special investigation team to investigate Kangana Ranaut's slap case

On the orders of Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav, Mohali Police has formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate Kangana Ranaut's slap case. The SIT will examine the footage of the CCTV cameras installed at the airport and also question the persons present at the time of the incident. On the other hand, farmers' organizations have supported Kulwinder Kaur, the CISF employee who slapped Kangana. State President of Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta (Ugrahan) Joginder Singh Ugrahan said that action should be taken against Kangana Ranaut instead of Kulwinder Kaur. They claimed that Kangana had de
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IndiaJun 10, 2024

The MLA of AAP leveled the allegations against his own government

The Aam Aadmi Party government of Punjab has once again been put in the dock by its own MLA. Until now, while staying in the Aam Aadmi Party, Kunwar Vijay Pratap was openly surrounding the government, now AAP MLA from Amritsar Central Legislative Assembly Constituency. Ajay Gupta has accused his own government that more money is being paid than before for carrying out government work in the state. He also referred to one of his business friends in this regard. Dr. Ajay Gupta said that the Aam Aadmi Party government that came in the name of change failed to stop corruption and stop the drug tr
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IndiaJun 10, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded 4 days after PM Justin Trudeau congratulated him

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded 4 days after PM Justin Trudeau congratulated him. PM Modi while accepting the congratulatory message said that both the countries have to respect each other's concerns. Earlier, Trudeau also congratulated PM Modi on his third consecutive victory and tweeted that Canada is ready to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to strengthen mutual relations based on human rights and the rule of law. The two leaders also tried to convey a message to each other. On the other hand, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has also congratu
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IndiaJun 10, 2024

Newly elected MP Amritpal Singh in jail has written a letter to the Punjab government!

Amritpal Singh, who won the MP election from Khadur Sahib in Punjab, will write a letter to the Bhagwant Mann government demanding his temporary release from the Assam jail so that he can take oath as a Member of Parliament. This information was given by his lawyer Iman Singh Khara. Amritpal Singh, the head of the 'Waris Punjab de' organization, is currently in NSA with his nine colleagues. They are locked up in Dibrugarh Jail of Assam. It is to be noted that Amritpal Singh won the Lok Sabha elections by defeating Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira by 1,97,120 votes.
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IndiaJun 10, 2024

Bhagwant Maan's first reaction in the case of Kangana Ranaut came out

The first reaction of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the case of Kangana Ranaut has come out. Bhagwant Mann said that Kulwinder Kaur had anger in her mind but it should not have happened. The Chief Minister said that as a Member of Parliament, Kangana Ranaut's calling the entire Punjab as a terrorist for this slapping incident is also wrong. Bhagwant Mann said that Punjab is an important part of the country, if anything happens to it, the entire country will be hurt. It is to be noted that after being slapped by CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur, Kangana Ranaut said that I am fine but my
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IndiaJun 10, 2024

Big decision taken in Modi cabinet, 3 crore families will get houses

In the first cabinet meeting under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, the green signal was given to build three crore houses for the poor and release about 20 thousand crore rupees under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Along with this, departments have been allotted to the ministers. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who has been the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for 4 times, has been entrusted with the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has been given the responsibility of Ministry of Power, Housing and Ministry of Urban Aff
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IndiaJun 10, 2024

Ravneet Singh Bittu got a place as an assistant minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government

Ravneet Singh Bittu, who has been a three-time Lok Sabha member from Punjab, has been given a place as an assistant minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. He will visit his ministries with Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. Let us tell you that Ravneet Bittu left the Congress and joined the BJP in March, but he lost the election to the current president of the Congress, Raja Waring. BJP can send them to Rajya Sabha from Haryana or any other state. Bittu said that he will talk to the farmers' leaders and also arrange a meeting with P
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IndiaJun 10, 2024

The date of the by-election in Jalandhar West Constituency has been announced

The date of the by-election in Jalandhar West constituency of Punjab has been announced. The Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab, Sibin C, has informed that the voting in the reserved seat of Jalandhar West will be held on July 10. Sheetal Angural's resignation from this seat was accepted by the Speaker when Angural wanted to withdraw his resignation after the end of the Lok Sabha elections. However, Sheetal Angural, who was an Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Jalandhar West constituency, vented her anger on the Bhagwant Mann government as soon as the by-elections were announced. Angural said that by-e

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Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge as community mourns mass shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will travel to Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in the coming days to meet with residents and local officials grieving after a deadly mass shooting that killed nine people, including several children and the attacker. His office said the details of the trip, including timing, are being coordinated with community leaders to ensure support aligns with local needs. The announcement follows one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Canadian history. On Tuesday, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in the town of about 2,400 people, killing relatives at a nearby
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Transit Police seek witnesses after sexual assault near Scott Road SkyTrain Station in Surrey

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a reported sexual assault in the parking area next to Scott Road SkyTrain Station in North Surrey. Police say the incident occurred on January 21 shortly after 4:00 p.m. at the Scott Road Park and Ride Lot A, near 110 Avenue and 126A Street. A woman was walking from the SkyTrain station to her vehicle, which was parked in a far corner of the lot, when she was approached from behind and assaulted. Investigators say the woman fought back and the suspect fled in the direction of the station. The suspect is descr
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AlbertaFeb 12, 2026

Calgary police investigate targeted shooting outside southeast restaurant

Calgary police are investigating what they describe as an organized crime related shooting that took place outside a restaurant in the city’s southeast late Wednesday night. Officers were called to a Cactus Club location along Macleod Trail Southeast after reports that a man had been shot while sitting inside his vehicle in the parking area. Emergency crews transported the victim to hospital in critical condition. Police later confirmed his condition had improved and he is now listed as stable. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and say the victim was likely followed or approach