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WorldFeb 10, 2025

PM Modi Embarks on Visit to France and US to Bolster Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a five-day visit to France and the United States from February 10 to 14. He will spend February 10 and 11 in France, followed by February 12 and 13 in the US. PM Modi highlighted the visit as a key opportunity to strengthen India-US relations, with enhancing bilateral partnerships as a primary focus of his US agenda. In France, defense ties are expected to take center stage, with potential agreements for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets and 3 Scorpene-class submarines likely to be finalized. France has consistently supported India on
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IndiaFeb 10, 2025

SGPC Removes Giani Harpreet Singh as Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed Giani Harpreet Singh from his position as the Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. Giani Jagtar Singh has been appointed as the acting Jathedar in his place. This decision follows the findings of a three-member committee formed to investigate allegations against Giani Harpreet Singh. The allegations, reportedly stemming from an old case involving a relative, had previously led the SGPC to suspend his services while the investigation was underway. Giani Harpreet Singh has denied the accusations. He began his association with the SG
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Trudeau announces the appointment of three new senators

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of three new independent senators to fill some of the Senate's few remaining vacancies. The Prime Minister's Office says in a news release that the Governor General has appointed Baltej Dhillon for British Columbia, Martine Hébert for Quebec and Todd Lewis for Saskatchewan. Dhillon has worked with British Columbia’s anti-gang agency since 2019 and, in 1991, became the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer to wear a turban. During his service, Dhillon had investigated high-profile cases ranging from serial killer Robert Pickt
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IndiaFeb 07, 2025

PM Modi to meet US President Trump next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the US from February 12 to 13 and will also meet President Donald Trump during this time. PM Modi's visit comes after the US deported illegal Indian immigrants in handcuffs and shackles. His visit to the US was confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday. This will be PM Modi's first visit to the US since Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President on January 20, 2017. Modi will visit the US following his trip to France from February 10 to 12, where he will participate in the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris. Prime Minister J
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IndiaFeb 07, 2025

Results for 70 seats of Delhi Assembly to be declared tomorrow

The results for the 70 seats of the Delhi Assembly will be declared tomorrow. In the elections held in February 2020, the Aam Aadmi Party won 62 seats, while the BJP secured 8 seats. Based on the latest exit poll estimates, the BJP has claimed that its government will take power on February 8. If this happens, it will mark the BJP's return to power in Delhi after more than two and a half decades. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party has completely rejected the exit poll data and asserted that it will form the government in Delhi for the fourth time. The results will begin to be announced at 8 a.m.
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IndiaFeb 07, 2025

Sukhbir Badal's Strong Statement on Deportation of Indians from US, Appeals to PM Modi

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal has recently criticized the deportation of Indians from US in handcuffs and shackles. Badal condemned the manner in which the deported individuals were treated, describing their transport in handcuffs aboard a military plane as an insult to the country. He emphasized that these migrants are victims of circumstances, not criminals, and should have been treated with dignity and respect. Sukhbir Singh Badal has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address this issue with the US government. He also called on the Chief Minister of Punjab
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CanadaFeb 07, 2025

Opposition Party Maintains Lead, But the Race Tightens After Trudeau's Resignation

Canada's main opposition party remains at the top of the polls, but the race has become more competitive following Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement of his resignation. Although voters are uncertain about who will replace Trudeau as the next leader of the Liberal Party, the party has gained some support, according to a recent Ipsos Research survey. However, Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party still holds a significant lead in national polls, with Poilievre's party set to receive 41 percent of the vote if the election were held tomorrow, according to Ipsos. This is 13 percentage points m
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CanadaFeb 07, 2025

Trudeau's Big Revelation About Trump's Comments on Making Canada the 51st State

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a significant revelation regarding comments made by President Trump about making Canada the 51st state. During a meeting in Toronto, he described Trump's threat as real. Trudeau told business leaders that Trump's proposal to merge Canada with the United States is a genuine concern. He explained that, in Trump's view, the easiest way to achieve this would be through tariffs. Trudeau's remarks were overheard when a microphone, left on after the opening address, captured comments made behind closed doors. According to reports, Trudeau stated that Canada's natur
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CanadaFeb 07, 2025

Armed man arrested in Vancouver after barricading himself in taxi

Vancouver Police say more than 25 officers and its K9 unit were deployed in the city's downtown Thursday night to arrest an armed suspect who was wanted Canada-wide on parole violations. They say that a police sergeant was on patrolling around 7 p.m. when a witness flagged him over to report a man with a gun entering a building near Seymour and Nelson streets. Police say more than two dozen officers were called to help search for the suspect. They say he was found around 9 p.m. inside a taxi "with a number of other people" and he refused to surrender or comply with instructions. The department

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CanadaJun 29, 2026

Canada Makes History, Becomes First Team to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Canada's national football team has made history by becoming the first team to reach the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In their final group-stage match on Sunday, Canada defeated a strong South African side 1-0 to book their place in the knockout stage.It is the first time that Canada has won a knockout match at the FIFA World Cup. The Canadian team will now face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match in the pre-quarterfinal on July 4.The thrilling contest at Los Angeles Stadium remained goalless after the regulation 90 minutes, with both teams unable to find the back of the
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CanadaJun 29, 2026

No Canada-U.S. Tariff Deal Expected Before Midterm Elections: Former Trade Negotiator

Canada's former chief trade negotiator, Steve Verheul, says he does not expect Ottawa and Washington to reach a tariff agreement before the U.S. midterm elections. Verheul said that while there may be a brief opportunity this fall for the U.S. administration to secure a political win through a trade deal, it is more likely that negotiations will continue into next year. He added that, so far, no proposal close to a favourable deal for Canada has been put on the table. He also questioned whether trade agreements signed by other countries with the United States would remain durable over the long
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AlbertaJun 29, 2026

Alberta court gives partial win to separatist referendum organizers

Leaders pushing for a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada have received a partial victory in court. Alberta Court of Appeal Justice Alice Woolley ruled today that the process of counting and verifying signatures collected for the separatist petition can proceed. The petition seeks a provincewide vote on Alberta leaving Canada and is being led primarily by activist Mitch Sylvestre. Last month, a lower court judge dismissed the petition, ruling that the Alberta government had failed to meet its constitutional duty to consult with First Nations. Immediately after that decision, the gr
AlbertaJun 29, 2026

Local state of emergency declared in Kananaskis Country as flooding cuts off access

A local state of emergency has been declared in parts of Kananaskis Country west of Calgary as flooding has damaged road access and left some people unable to leave the area. Alberta Parks said emergency crews are supporting campground evacuations where necessary, monitoring infrastructure and maintaining road closures as conditions continue to change. Officials have asked people already in the area to remain where they are and urged visitors to postpone travel until conditions improve. Authorities have not said how many people are stranded or whether there have been any injuries related to th
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AlbertaJun 29, 2026

Premier Danielle Smith Welcomes Agreement Between Calgary and Stampede Event Operators

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has welcomed an agreement reached between the City of Calgary and Stampede event operators over noise restrictions during this year's Calgary Stampede. Under the new deal, the city has agreed to allow slightly higher sound levels than those originally proposed, although they will still remain below last year's limits. In return, event organizers have accepted a condition requiring live music to end by midnight each night. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis played a key role in resolving the dispute. He brought together