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IndiaFeb 22, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia held the Chief Minister responsible for the death of farmer Shubkaran

AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal are facing each other on the issue of farmers in Punjab. Bikram Singh Majithia held Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directly responsible for the death of farmer Shubkaran Singh and demanded his resignation. At the same time, the Finance Minister of the AAP government, Harpal Singh Cheema, has countered this. He said that the entire Punjab knows how anti-farmer the Shiromani Akali Dal is. He said that when the three black laws came, the only cabinet minister of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Biba Harsimrat Kaur Badalji, sat in the cabinet and sealed those three black laws.
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CanadaFeb 21, 2024

Pierre Polivre attacks Justin Trudeau over immigration policy

The leader of Canada's main opposition party, Pierre Poilievre, launched a major attack on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today over his immigration policy. Poilievre said that Canada's immigration system was very good during the Conservative government, but during Trudeau's 8-year rule, it collapsed, he said, without arranging facilities for students. The doors of Canada were opened for them but upon reaching here they faced many problems related to housing, jobs and they were forced to live under bridges and in one room in large numbers. Poilievre announced that three important steps would b
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CanadaFeb 21, 2024

Pierre Poilievre against transwomen in female bathrooms, changing rooms, sports

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he believes "biological males" have no place in sports or change rooms that are labelled female. Poilievre was asked at a news conference about his position on whether transgender women should be allowed in spaces that are labelled for women and whether he would introduce any legislation to stop it. Poilievre told reporters he believes "female spaces should be exclusively for females, not for biological males." That is in line with a policy resolution Conservative party members voted for at their convention last fall, which says that women should have
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IndiaFeb 21, 2024

If they don't let us come to Delhi, we won't let them come to villages during elections: Rakesh Tikait

Seeing the farmers being stopped at Shambhu and other borders in Punjab, Rakesh Tikait, the national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, said on Wednesday that if the government does not allow the farmers to go to Delhi, then the farmers will not allow them to enter their villages during the elections. Along with this, he also reacted to the firing of tear gas shells and rubber bullets by the Haryana police on the farmers of Punjab, Tikait said that this struggle will continue and will be resolved only through dialogue. Tikait, the main face of the previous Kisan Andolan, said that there
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BCFeb 21, 2024

The BC government will present the budget tomorrow

The BC government is set to present its 2024-25 budget on Thursday, and Premier David Eby's government gave its last speech before an election in the fall. Meanwhile, he promised to give relief to the people of the state regarding inflation and rising prices. Janet Austin, the province's lieutenant-governor, said many people were still struggling to get by. He said that parents are struggling to save their children from falling into wrong hands. General elections are to be held in the state this year. State House Leader Ravi Kahlon promised to introduce legislation to ban demonstrations near
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BCFeb 21, 2024

Saskatchewan Premier Moe in India amid country's diplomatic tensions with Ottawa

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is in India to promote trade despite heightened tensions between Canada and the overseas country. Moe says he wants to maintain and expand markets that thousands of Saskatchewan jobs rely upon. Tensions hit a boiling point last year, after India was accused of being involved in the killing of a Sikh community leader in British Columbia and meddling in Canada's affairs. The accusations led to India forcing most of Canada's diplomats to be sent home. Saskatchewan Opposition NDP trade critic Aleana Young says she hopes Moe addresses the killing in Canada, should tha
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CanadaFeb 21, 2024

Trudeau set to make housing announcement in Edmonton

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to make a housing announcement in Edmonton today. Trudeau is expected to be joined by Liberal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault, who represents an Edmonton riding, and Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. The three are scheduled to visit a housing development beforehand. Following the announcement, Trudeau is set to take part in a roundtable discussion with members of the LGBTQ+ community.The prime minister was in Vancouver on Tuesday to make a similar housing announcement. Trudeau said Ottawa is adding $2 billion in financing to a B.C. program aimed at fast-tracking t
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IndiaFeb 20, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs has written strict instructions to the Chief Secretary of Punjab

Before the farmers of Punjab-Haryana march to Delhi on February 21, the Union Home Ministry has written a letter to the Chief Secretary of Punjab and given strict instructions. Reports say that the Punjab government has been asked to deal strictly with those who spread violence. According to sources, the Union Ministry has directed the Chief Secretary of Punjab to immediately stop machines like Poklen and JCB. These instructions are issued for Shambhu and Khanuri border. The Union Ministry has taken this step after the Haryana DGP's letter.
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IndiaFeb 20, 2024

Captain Amarinder Singh will not contest Lok Sabha elections

Former Chief Minister of Punjab and Captain Amarinder Singh, who left Congress and joined BJP, has hinted at an alliance between Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP. The Captain said in a statement that he himself had approached BJP national president J. P. Have talked to Nadha. He said that the process of alliance will be completed soon. Along with this, he also made it clear that he will not contest the Lok Sabha elections. Captain Amarinder said that yesterday he met the Prime Minister, in which detailed discussions were held on important issues related to Punjab and the issue of farmers. He expr

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CanadaJul 14, 2026

Mark Carney announces new Canadian consul general appointments in the United States

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CanadaJul 14, 2026

Ottawa announces $30M drone defence innovation centre in Quebec

The federal government says it will invest nearly $30 million over two years to establish a new defence innovation centre focused on military drone research and development in Quebec. National Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the funding Wednesday in Mirabel, Que., a major aerospace manufacturing hub. According to the Department of National Defence, the project will support the creation and operation of a defence innovation centre dedicated to unmanned systems. The initiative will be led by Aéro Montréal and a consortium of 30 organizations representing industry, academic institutio
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35-year-old West Vancouver man charged in alleged residential break-ins

A 35-year-old West Vancouver man is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of alleged residential break-ins and related property crimes in the Northgate neighbourhood, according to West Vancouver Police. Police said the investigation stems from incidents reported on April 23, when officers received complaints of residential break-ins, thefts from vehicles and the unauthorized use of a stolen credit card. Investigators later arrested Louis Muelfarth in connection with the case. He was released on April 25 on conditions, including a requirement to appear in court on July 15. Accordi
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WorldJul 14, 2026

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least nine Palestinians, including child and Hamas police official

At least nine Palestinians, including a 10-year-old child and a senior Hamas police official, were killed Tuesday in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza health authorities and Hamas-run police officials. Medical officials said 10-year-old Mutaz Abu Shar was killed by Israeli gunfire in Rafah. In northern Gaza, an Israeli airstrike targeted a Hamas-controlled police post in the Jabalia area, killing about seven people, including a woman, according to local health officials. In a statement, Hamas' Interior Ministry identified those killed in the Jabalia strike
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CanadaJul 14, 2026

Canada Post awarded nearly $30 million in performance bonuses despite record annual loss

Canada Post awarded nearly $30 million in performance-based bonuses to executives and managers for 2025 despite reporting its largest annual financial loss on record. According to the Crown corporation's financial results, Canada Post posted a pre-tax loss of $1.57 billion in 2025. The disclosure comes after the federal government approved $673 million in financial support for the Crown corporation as it continues to face mounting financial pressures. The bonus payments have drawn criticism amid ongoing concerns about the organization's long-term financial sustainability. The Canadian Taxpayer