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IndiaJul 19, 2024

MP in Jalandhar Sessions Court. The appearance of Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet and partner Lovepreet

Harpreet Singh, the elder brother of Amritpal Singh, Member of Parliament from Sri Khadur Sahib in Punjab and head of the heir Punjab organization, Harpreet Singh and his associate Lovepreet Singh were produced in the Jalandhar Sessions Court by the police today in the case of drugs, where the police gave them two days of custody. Remand received. However, the police had asked for a remand of about 10 days. Recently, the Phillaur police arrested both of them after searching a suspicious vehicle on the highway during a routine check. The Punjab Police claimed to have recovered 4 grams of ice d
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BCJul 19, 2024

'Challenging' wildfire conditions in B.C. as hot and dry weather persists

Over 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week. Cliff Chapman with the BC Wildfire Service said Thursday that the province appeared to be "on the precipice of a very challenging 72 hours" with hot and dry weather, dry lightning and strong winds in the forecast. Parts of B.C. are expected to see temperatures in the mid- to high 30s over the coming days, along with overnight lows in the mid-teens. The out-of-control Shetland Creek fire in the Interior has grown to about 50 square kilometres in
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WorldJul 19, 2024

Air attack leaves 1 dead, at least 10 injured in Tel Aviv

A large explosion rumbled through the streets of central Tel Aviv early Friday morning, raining down shards of shrapnel and injuring at least 10 people, first responders said. Israel's military said that they were reviewing the explosion and increasing air patrols after the incident, which its initial inquiries determined was caused by “an aerial target." It was not immediately clear how the strike evaded Israel’s air defenses or how Israel might respond. Yemen's Houthis have repeatedly launched drones and missiles toward Israel throughout the nine-month-long war in sympathy with Hamas. Bu
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IndiaJul 19, 2024

Amritpal Singh's challenge to NSA, High Court's stand

NSA Amritpal Singh from Khadur Sahib, Punjab, who is currently lodged in Dibrugarh Jail, has challenged the NSA on him in the High Court. Amritpal Singh has appealed to the High Court to remove it, calling it illegitimate and illegal. The case will be heard next week. Amritpal Singh has said in the petition that the reasons given by the Punjab government for imposing NSA on him for the second time are wrong. Amritpal said that he has now also won the election of the Member of Parliament, for which the NSA should be rejected.
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CanadaJul 19, 2024

Trudeau expected to appoint new labour minister as Seamus O'Regan steps down

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to appoint a replacement for outgoing labour minister Seamus O'Regan, whose resignation is effective today. O'Regan announced Thursday he was stepping down from the Liberal cabinet for family reasons, though he intends to continue sitting as an MP until the next federal election. Trudeau's office did not indicate whether a new cabinet member would be appointed or if other ministers would be affected. A source with knowledge of the matter, who would only speak under condition of anonymity, says a broader cabinet shuffle is not expected to take place. Th
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IndiaJul 18, 2024

Amritpal Singh's brother will be interrogated by the police again, an application has been filed in the court

The Jalandhar police of Punjab is preparing to re-interrogate Harpreet Singh, the brother of Waris Punjab organization chief Amritpal Singh, in the drug case. The police have filed an application in the court for remand. The police have argued in the court that the accused need to be interrogated in detail as many things have not been clarified in the case yet. Now this matter will be heard on July 19. It is to be noted that Phillaur police of Jalandhar had arrested Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet Singh and his friend Lovepreet Singh on Phillaur highway five days ago.
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IndiaJul 18, 2024

Suryakumar Yadav became the new captain of the Indian cricket team

The Indian team has got a new captain in the shortest format of cricket T20. Suryakumar Yadav will be the new captain of the Indian cricket team in the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka. Team India will play T20 series against Sri Lanka from July 27. Meanwhile, the ODI series will start from August 2 and will be captained by Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli will also play the ODI match against Sri Lanka. At the same time, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain of both the T20 and ODI teams. It may be noted that Rohit and Kohli have not played an ODI for India since the 2023 World
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WorldJul 18, 2024

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a speaker at the UnidosUS annual conference broadcast on the White House's YouTube channel. Biden was slated to speak at the event in Last Vegas Wednesday afternoon as part of an effort to rally Hispanic voters ahead of the November election. Unidos US President and CEO Janet Murguía told the guests that the president had sent his regrets and could not appear because he tested positive for the virus. The president had previously been at the Original Lindo Michoacan restaurant in Las Vegas, where he was greeting diners a
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CanadaJul 18, 2024

'Major damage': Vandalism at federal immigration minister's office in Montreal

Police say the Montreal constituency office of federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller was vandalized overnight. Outside, windows were smashed and walls were defaced with paint and graffiti. Montreal police Const. Sabrina Gauthier said there was also "major damage" inside the office, located in the city's Sud-Ouest borough. Police say they think the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict is likely at the root of the vandalism. Pro-Palestinian protesters have frequently demonstrated in front of Miller's office over the past days and weeks. Miller said on X that he condemns the criminal act, addin

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BCJul 31, 2026

New Westminster police officers help rescue 15 residents from apartment fire

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Coquitlam man faces six firearms charges following Surrey and Coquitlam searches

A 35-year-old Coquitlam man is facing six firearms-related charges after a joint investigation by B.C.'s anti-gang police and the Surrey RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit. According to the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), the investigation began in June. On July 16, officers executed search warrants at two residences in the 11500 block of 141A Street in Surrey and the 4300 block of Quarry Road in Coquitlam. Police said investigators seized several firearms during the searches, including two Beretta handguns. Officers arrested Sadiq Azimali Daya at
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BCJul 31, 2026

Man dies after fleeing Surrey traffic stop, struck by vehicle on Highway 10

A man died after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing on foot following a traffic stop in Surrey late Thursday night, according to the Surrey Police Service. Police said an officer stopped a westbound vehicle for a traffic enforcement check at about 11 p.m. in the 15600 block of 56 Avenue, along Highway 10. The driver then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. According to the Surrey Police Service, the man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle. Surrey police officers, Surrey Fire Service crews and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics attempted life-saving me
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BCJul 31, 2026

Suspect arrested after firearm reported at New Westminster shopping centre

A suspect is facing potential charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm at a patron outside a coffee shop in New Westminster on Wednesday morning, according to the New Westminster Police Department. Police said officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at about 6 a.m. on July 30 after receiving reports that a person had pointed a firearm at someone seated on the patio of a business in the Columbia Square shopping centre. Investigators determined the suspect fled across Columbia Street, passed through a hole in a fence and crossed nearby railway tracks. Officers searched the area with assistance f
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BCJul 31, 2026

B.C. Supreme Court strikes down parts of Mental Health Act allowing treatment without consent

The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that portions of the province's Mental Health Act that allow patients to receive psychiatric treatment without their consent are unconstitutional, giving the provincial government six months to amend the legislation. Justice Lauren Blake found that British Columbia was the only province in Canada where patients could be subjected to psychiatric treatment without an assessment of their decision-making capacity. The court concluded that the provisions violate constitutional protections. The ruling comes as the B.C. government is pursuing plans to expand involunta