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CanadaJun 05, 2024

Trudeau travelling to Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Around 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches on June 6, 1944, in what's now known as the beginning of the end of the Second World War. In all, 4,414 Allied troops were killed that day, including 381 Canadians. Trudeau is set to attend a Canadian ceremony at Juno Beach on Thursday before heading to an international ceremony at nearby Omaha Beach. Canada's delegation also includes 13 Second World War veterans, the oldest of whom is 104. Marie-Eve Vaillancourt, the executive director of t
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Prime Minister Modi reached the BJP headquarters in the midst of NDA's formation of the government for the third time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the BJP headquarters on Tuesday amid the formation of the NDA government for the third time. He began his talk with Jai and Jai Jagannath of Bharat Mata. He said that I am indebted to all the people of the country for this blessing. Today is a very auspicious day. NDA is set to form the government for the third time in a row on this auspicious day. PM Modi said that today's victory is the victory of unwavering loyalty to the Constitution of India. Attacking the Congress, he said that for the first time since 1962, a government has returned for the third tim
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Bharatiya Janata Party was given a big fight by India Alliance

Bharatiya Janata Party has been given a big fight by India Alliance in the Lok Sabha elections. BJP on its own seems to be lagging behind the majority by 32 seats, in 2019 the party got 303 seats. However, NDA is seen forming the government with 298 seats. There, the India alliance of Congress, Samajwadi Party and other opposition parties is ahead in 228 seats. In the trends, the NDA has suffered major losses in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. P. M. Modi won from Varanasi by more than 1.5 lakh votes from Congress candidate Ajay Rai, his third consecutive win from here. Rahul Gandhi held
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

PM Narendra Modi makes hat-trick from Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a hat-trick in the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday. He defeated his nearest Congress candidate Ajay Rai by 1,52,513 votes. Modi received 6,12,970 votes, while the Congress candidate got 4,80,457 votes. BSP candidate Athar Jamal Lari got 33,766 votes. A total of 8,478 votes were also polled in NOTA (none of the above) from the constituency. In 2019, he won by a margin of 4.79 lakh votes by getting 63% of votes, and in 2014 by a margin of 3.50 lakh votes.
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Gurjeet Singh Aujla makes hat-trick

Congress candidate for the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat Gurjeet Singh Aujla makes hat-trick. He has secured 125847 votes. He defeats rival candidates Taranjit Signh Sandhu from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and AAP's candidate Kuldeep Singh Dhariwal. Dhariwal got 105462 votes and Sandhu secured 109843 votes.
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Amrinder Raja Warring wins from Ludhiana

Amrinder Raja Warring from INC wins with ** votes. Ravneet Singh Bittu from BJP is in the second place. Bittu, a three-time Congress MP and the grandson of slain Punjab chief minister and dyed-in-wool Congressman Beant Singh, had shifted to BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Warring has become three-time MLA from Gidderbaha of Muktsar district.
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Harsimrat Kaur Badal wins from Bathinda seat, became MP for the fourth consecutive time

Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal has wins from Bathinda. He has become an MP from Bathinda for the fourth time. AAP's Gurmeet has been on the second place. Harsimrat Kaur Badal has secured a lead of 45494 votes. Harsimrat Kaur Badal got 274514 votes, Mohinder Singh Sidhu, Congress got 144003, Gurmeet Singh Khudian AAP got 231020 votes and BJP's Parampal Kaur Sidhu got 79512 votes. There are 9 assembly seats under this seat which include Lambi, Bathinda Urban, Bathinda Rural, Bhucho Mandi, Maur Mandi, Talwandi Sabo, Mansa, Sardulgarh and Budhlada Assembly.
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Congress candidate Amar Singh delcared winner

Congress candidate Amar Singh has been delcared winner from Fatehgarh Sahib with a lead of 34202 votes.He has secured 332591 votes. This time, 62.53 percent voting took place in the entire constituency, while 65.68 percent voting took place in 2019. There were 14 candidates in fray.
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa wins from Gurdaspur

Congress candidate Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has been delcared winner from Gurdaspur. He has secured 333742 votes.The prominent candidates were Dinesh Singh “Babbu” from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and AAP's candidate Amansher Singh Kalsi. Babbu got 255995 votes. Kalsi secured 268081 votes.

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BCOct 13, 2026

Man Injured in Police-Involved Shooting in Burnaby, IIO Investigating

A man was injured in a police-involved shooting in Burnaby and was taken to hospital for treatment. According to the B.C. RCMP, police received a report of a disturbance at a home on Kingsway Avenue at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, a man allegedly approached them while carrying a sharp-edged weapon. In response to the perceived threat, one of the officers fired their service weapon, injuring the man. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. has taken over the investigation. The agency is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come
AlbertaOct 13, 2026

Former Alberta Premiers Unite to Oppose Separation from Canada

Two former Alberta premiers who once stood on opposite sides of provincial politics have joined forces to oppose Alberta’s separation from Canada. Former United Conservative Party Premier Jason Kenney and former NDP Premier Rachel Notley are scheduled to speak at an event organized by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Kenney defeated Notley’s NDP government in the 2019 provincial election. Their joint appearance comes just one week before Albertans vote in a 10-question referendum that includes the issue of separation from Canada.
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WorldOct 13, 2026

5 Killed, Over 40 Injured as Train Derails in Pakistan

A train accident occurred in Multan district of Pakistan’s Punjab province on Tuesday, when the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station. According to Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Hafeezullah, five people were killed and more than 40 passengers were injured in the incident. The railway’s preliminary investigation report indicated that a technical fault in a passenger coach may have caused the accident. The train was travelling at around 100 km/h when it reportedly experienced a sudden, powerful jolt near Sher Shah Station, causing sev
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BCOct 13, 2026

Poilievre Visits Detroit to Push for Tariff-Free Trade Between Canada and U.S.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is visiting Detroit, Michigan, today to advocate for tariff-free trade between Washington and Ottawa. Before departing for the United States, Poilievre held a press conference in Windsor, Ontario, where he said he would visit a General Motors plant and meet with Ford representatives in Michigan. Conservative MPs from the Windsor region are accompanying him on the trip. Speaking to reporters, Poilievre said the Canada-U.S. trade war is directly benefiting China and other foreign competitors. He stressed that both countries need to end the trade conflict. The
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AlbertaOct 13, 2026

Carney Calls for Canadian Unity Ahead of Alberta Referendum

A week before Alberta’s referendum on its future within Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has used his Thanksgiving message to urge Canadians to choose national unity and prosperity. In a video message recorded at his former school, St. Francis Xavier High School in Edmonton, Carney said Canada is facing significant economic and security challenges in a changing world. He stressed that the country would be stronger by working together rather than becoming divided. Carney highlighted several federal initiatives aimed at addressing Alberta’s longstanding concerns, including scrapping the co