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IndiaJan 28, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Targets Arvind Kejriwal During Delhi Rally

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously criticizing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the lead-up to the Delhi assembly elections. At a rally in Patparganj, Delhi, on Tuesday evening, Gandhi remarked that when Kejriwal entered politics, he drove a small car, but now, Kejriwal resides in a 'sheesh mahal' (palace). Gandhi further attacked Kejriwal, claiming that while the rest of the party members are unsure whether to fear Prime Minister Modi, Kejriwal definitely trembles. In response, Kejriwal hit back on social media, saying it is better not to lecture others on fea
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BCJan 28, 2025

Sonia Furstenau Resigns as BC Green Party Leader

Sonia Furstenau has resigned as leader of the BC Green Party following her loss in the October 2024 legislative election. Although Furstenau, 54, had led the party since 2020, she decided to step down after her defeat. Furstenau had served as the MLA for Cowichan Valley since 2017. However, in the most recent election, she chose to run in Victoria-Beacon Hill, where she was defeated by NDP cabinet minister Grace Lore by 3,688 votes. The BC Greens now have only two MLAs in the province. Born in Edmonton, Sonia Furstenau earned a degree in education from the University of Victoria before workin
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BCJan 28, 2025

B.C. Government Sets Five-Year Housing Target for Surrey

The B.C. government, under Premier David Eby, has set a five-year housing target aimed at delivering a total of 27,256 homes in Surrey by June 30, 2029. The provincial government has requested that the city submit an annual progress report to Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. The housing target, which began on July 1, 2024, outlines specific milestones for new construction: 4,233 homes are expected to be built by June 30, 2025, followed by 4,639 homes between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. From July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, 5,248 homes are planned, followed by 6,060 new homes between July 1,
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Justice Marie-Josee Hogue Commission Releases Final Report on Foreign Interference

The Justice Marie-Josee Hogue Commission, which investigated foreign interference in Canada, released its final report today. The commission dismissed allegations that some Members of Parliament (MPs) were involved in foreign interference to secure success in their election campaigns. Justice Hogue stated that there was no evidence indicating that any MP had conspired with foreign countries against Canadian interests. This finding contrasts with claims made in June, when a committee of MPs and senators suggested that some MPs had deliberately met with foreign representatives to meddle in Cana
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IndiaJan 28, 2025

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted Parole Again, Gets Permission to Visit Dera Sirsa for the First Time

Despite strong opposition from Sikh organizations in Punjab and the SGPC, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has once again been granted parole. Reports confirm he walked out of Sunaria Jail on Tuesday morning under tight security. This marks the first time since his imprisonment that he has been permitted to stay at the Dera in Sirsa. This is Ram Rahim’s 12th release on parole since his conviction in 2017 for sexual harassment and the murder of two sadhvis. Previously, during his parole periods, he was only allowed to stay at the Baghpat Ashram in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, his latest p
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Liberal Party Leadership Race: Six Candidates Cleared to Compete

The race for the Liberal Party leadership, which will determine Canada’s next prime minister, now features six candidates. After Chandra Arya was dropped from the contest, the party cleared former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Nova Scotia MP Jamie Batiste, former government House leader Karina Gould, former Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla, and former Montreal Liberal MP Frank Baylis. These candidates are awaiting approval from Elections Canada to officially enter the race. Ruby Dhalla, the only Indian-origin candidate, has announced her intention to deport i
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Trump Threatens High Tariffs on India, China, and Brazil

US President Donald Trump, during an event in Florida, threatened to impose high tariffs on countries like India, China, and Brazil. He emphasized that it is time for America to return to the economic system that made it rich and powerful. Trump claimed that these countries are pursuing their own interests, which is harming the United States. He stated that the US will increase its wealth by imposing taxes on other countries. He further added that foreign companies seeking to avoid high tariffs must set up their manufacturing plants in the US. Trump also warned American industries about the r
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IndiaJan 28, 2025

PM Modi Likely to Visit US in February for Talks with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the US in February to meet President Donald Trump. On Monday, PM Modi spoke to Trump over the phone. Following the conversation, Trump informed the media that Modi is expected to visit the US in February. However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not yet confirmed the visit. Trump also mentioned that the two leaders discussed immigration issues during their call. He stated that Modi would take appropriate steps regarding Indian immigrants who have entered the US illegally. Reports suggest that preparations are underway to repatriate Indians li
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WorldJan 28, 2025

Serbia's prime minister resigns as anti-corruption protests grow

Serbia’s populist Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said Tuesday he is stepping down following weeks of massiveanti-corruption protestsover the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy in November. “It is my unconditional decision to resign,” Vucevic said at a press conference. The canopy collapse,which killed 15 people in the northern city of Novi Sad, has become a flashpoint reflecting wider discontent with the increasingly autocratic rule of Serbia’s populistPresident Aleksandar Vucic.He has faced accusations of curbing democratic freedoms in Serbia despite formally seeking European Union me

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CanadaJan 09, 2026

Canada Faces Heightened Economic Risks Amid U.S. Political Turmoil, Eurasia Group Warns

Canada could face greater economic and political risks than any other country due to ongoing instability in the United States, according to a new report from the risk analysis firm Eurasia Group. The report notes that the historically close ties between Canada and the U.S. are undergoing significant strain, with trade uncertainty posing potential challenges for the Canadian economy. Efforts to expand trade relationships beyond the U.S. may encounter “powerful headwinds” this year, the report adds. Relations between the two countries deteriorated after former U.S. President Donald Trump’s
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BCJan 09, 2026

Prince George RCMP ask drivers for dash cam footage after report near Simon Fraser Bridge

Prince George RCMP are asking members of the public to come forward with dash camera footage following a report of a person seen near the Simon Fraser Bridge on Sunday morning. Police say the incident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Highway 97 near Ferry Avenue. According to RCMP, a caller reported seeing an individual wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack standing near the guard rail on the south side of the bridge. Frontline officers responded quickly but the person was no longer at the location when police arrived. Search efforts were carried out with assistance from Prince Ge
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IndiaJan 09, 2026

Farm leaders meet in Chandigarh, announce nationwide farmers’ march in early 2026

A key meeting of farm leaders from across India was held Friday at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh, bringing together representatives from several states to discuss a common strategy on farmers’ demands. Leaders from Punjab attended the meeting along with farmer representatives from Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said a consensus was reached to launch a nationwide farmers’ march in the first week of February 2026. According to him, the march will travel from Kanyak
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BCJan 09, 2026

B.C. posts job gains in 2025 despite December dip, province says

British Columbia added more than 24,000 jobs over the past year despite a modest employment decline in December, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada. In a statement issued on behalf of Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon, Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said the province recorded a net gain of 24,100 jobs in 2025, including 16,800 positions in construction. The government says the growth reflects continued public investment in schools, hospitals and transportation infrastructure across the province. The survey showed B.C. lost 3,300 jobs in December
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CanadaJan 09, 2026

Lula signals possible Brazil visit by Carney, leaders discuss Venezuela and global governance

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Prime Minister Mark Carney has accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April, following a phone call between the two leaders on Thursday. Lula made the comments in a social media post summarizing the discussion, highlighting shared views on Venezuela and international governance reform. According to Lula, both leaders criticized recent actions by the United States in Venezuela and agreed on the need to strengthen global institutions. The Brazilian president has been an outspoken advocate for reforms to bodies such as the United Nations and h