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IndiaFeb 05, 2025

More Than 100 People, Including 30 Punjabis, Deported from the US Return Home

A US Army C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying 104 people deported from the US, hailing from various states of India, including Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh, landed at the Air Force Airbase in Amritsar today. Among them were 30 individuals from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, three from Maharashtra, and two from Chandigarh. All of them had been living illegally in the US. The 30 deported Punjabis are from Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Mohali, and Nawansha
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IndiaFeb 05, 2025

58.06 Percent Voter Turnout for Delhi Assembly's 70 Seats

58.06 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots this time for the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly. This turnout is lower compared to the last three assembly elections. In 2013, voter turnout was 65.63 percent, in 2015 it was 67.12 percent, and in 2020 it was 62.59 percent. In all three of those elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) formed the government in Delhi. This time, exit polls predict a significant loss of seats for AAP. In 2020, AAP secured 62 seats with 53.57 percent of the vote, while BJP won 8 seats, and Congress failed to win any seats. According to the exit polls, it is predic
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IndiaFeb 05, 2025

BJP's Comeback in Delhi After 2 Decades, AAP Out, Predict Exit Polls

After voting concluded for the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections this evening, 11 exit polls predicted a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Nine exit polls forecast that the BJP will secure a majority, while two exit polls predicted a victory for AAP. Several other polls indicated a close contest, with an edge for BJP. If the majority of exit polls prove accurate, the BJP will return to power in Delhi after 27 years. The last time the BJP formed a government in Delhi was in 1993, with three Chief Ministers serving in five years: Madan Lal Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma, and Sushm
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CanadaFeb 05, 2025

U.S. tariff threat: Quebec furniture company lays off 115 workers after sales drop

A Quebec furniture manufacturer says the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods has forced it to lay off 115 people in the province. South Shore Furniture says it's laying off 97 people at its headquarters and factory in Ste-Croix, Que., southwest of Quebec City, and another 18 people at its operations in the Eastern Townships. Earlier this week U.S. President Donald Trump said he would hold off on his threatened tariffs against Canada for at least a month. But in a news release today, South Shore Furniture says the uncertainty around Trump's motives has significantly affected sales, adding
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CanadaFeb 05, 2025

Mark Carney, made the commitment of tax cuts for the middle class

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney made the commitment this morning at a campaign event in Windsor, Ont., where he promised a tax cut for the middle class. Carney says he would reach Canada's NATO defence spending target by the end of the decade — two years ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's schedule. Ottawa formally committed in 2023 to spending the equivalent of two per cent of its GDP on national defence but has failed to come close to that target and doesn't plan to meet it until 2032. Most NATO allies have met the spending target already and U.S. lawmakers are pressing Otta
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CanadaFeb 05, 2025

Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would bring in mandatory life sentences for those convicted of trafficking, production and distribution of over 40 mg of fentanyl.The Conservative leader says the penalty should be the same as murder. The Conservatives also want traffickers caught with between 20 mg and 40 mg of the drug to be sentenced to 15 years in prison. The announcement by the Tories comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has been complaining about fentanyl entering the United States from Canada.The U.S. has been threatening to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian and Mexican
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IndiaFeb 04, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections: Voting for 70 Seats Tomorrow

Voting for the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly will take place tomorrow. The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, which were part of the India Bloc during the Lok Sabha elections, are contesting all 70 seats. The BJP has fielded candidates in 68 seats and allocated the remaining two seats to its allies, including the Janata Dal-United and Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party. According to the Election Commission, a total of 699 candidates from different parties, including independent candidates, are contesting the elections.
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CanadaFeb 04, 2025

Premier David Eby Revises Liquor Decision, Stresses Economic Independence from the US

Premier David Eby has withdrawn his order to remove American liquor from provincial stores but stated that British Columbia will not be solely reliant on the United States and will continue to explore other markets for exports. Eby also mentioned that his government will collaborate with other provinces to eliminate barriers to interprovincial trade. The premier questioned President Trump’s intentions, stating that it is now clear that Trump’s goal is to make Canada the 51st province. Eby emphasized that Canada’s best defense against this is to have a strong economy and reduce its depen
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CanadaFeb 04, 2025

Poilievre Urges Trudeau Government to Resume Parliament Amid US Trade Tensions

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reiterated his call for the Trudeau government to resume Parliament as soon as possible, amid a historic trade war with the United States. Poilievre stated that, like every Canadian, the Conservative Party is relieved to hear that the US will suspend tariffs for a month. However, he emphasized that this is not the time to relax. Canada must act immediately to strengthen its economy and ensure these tariffs are never imposed. The Conservative leader added that Parliament must resume to address these urgent issues. It is worth noting that Parliament has

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Severe Heatwave in France Claims 58 Lives; 40 Drown While Trying to Escape the Heat

A severe heatwave in France has claimed the lives of 58 people so far. According to reports, many people have been seeking relief from the scorching temperatures by swimming in rivers, lakes, and canals. As a result, 40 people have drowned over the past few days, with most of the victims being young people. In addition, 18 people, including two children, have died from heat-related illnesses and heatstroke. The extreme temperatures also forced the shutdown of France's Golfech nuclear power plant on Monday night. Officials expect the temperature of the Garonne River, which is used to cool the p
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Alberta Forms Panel to Boost Infrastructure Funding Without Raising Taxes

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CanadaJun 24, 2026

Canada to send warships to Indo-Pacific twice, increase military cooperation with Japan and Philippines

Canada plans to deploy its naval warships to the Indo-Pacific region twice this year, Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday. The move is part of Ottawa's broader strategy to strengthen military ties with regional partners in the Indo-Pacific, even as Canada continues efforts to maintain trade relations with China. Canadian warships are scheduled to arrive in the region in August and November, where they will participate in various military exercises and make port calls in Japan. McGuinty said Canada is deepening its presence and cooperation with Ja
CanadaJun 24, 2026

Alleged Driver in Canada's Biggest Gold Heist Sentenced to 13 Years in U.S. Gun Smuggling Case

Durante King-McLean, the alleged getaway driver in the largest gold theft in Canadian history, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by a U.S. court on weapons trafficking charges. The 27-year-old faces charges in Canada for allegedly driving the truck that fled with the stolen gold during the massive heist at Toronto Pearson International Airport in April 2023. Authorities say King-McLean fled Canada shortly after the robbery. He was arrested in September 2023 during a traffic stop by Pennsylvania State Police. A search of his rental vehicle uncovered 65 handguns hidden inside various soc
CanadaJun 24, 2026

Canada and Switzerland Set for Crucial FIFA World Cup Group B Clash in Vancouver

Canada and Switzerland will face off today at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver in their final Group B match of the FIFA World Cup. Canadian captain Alphonso Davies is expected to make his tournament debut after missing Canada's first two group-stage matches due to a hamstring injury. The match is of great importance for both teams as they look to secure top spot in the group and strengthen their position heading into the knockout stage. A win or a draw for Canada would ensure the team finishes first in Group B and earns the opportunity to play its next-round match on home soil in Vancouver. Both