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IndiaMar 01, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal is going on a 2-day Punjab tour from tomorrow

Arvind Kejriwal, who came on the ED's radar in the Delhi liquor scam case, is going on a two-day visit to Punjab tomorrow. His visit may focus on the Lok Sabha elections. Along with several inauguration ceremonies in Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann may discuss Lok Sabha candidates in Punjab. According to information received, Arvind Kejriwal will be in Punjab on Saturday and Sunday. ED has summoned them on Monday. However, they are not expected to appear this time as well. So far 8 summons have been given to them for questioning by ED.
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CanadaMar 01, 2024

Supreme Court of Canada says a computer's IP address deserves privacy protection

The Supreme Court of Canada says police need judicial authorization to obtain a computer's internet protocol address, calling the identification number a crucial link between a person and their online activity. The top court's ruling came today in a case that began in 2017 when Calgary police investigated fraudulent online transactions from a liquor store. The store's third-party payment processor voluntarily gave police two IP addresses numerical identifiers assigned by an internet service provider. Police obtained a production order compelling the service provider to disclose the name and ad
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IndiaMar 01, 2024

Preparation of Lok Sabha elections by Punjab BJP and discussion on farmers movement

Punjab BJP today discussed preparations for Lok Sabha elections and farmers' movement. State BJP president Sunil Jakhar called a meeting of senior leaders in Chandigarh, in which former president Ashwini Sharma joined the meeting with Jakhar for the first time, Manpreet Badal was also present in the meeting. However, 8 to 9 senior leaders including Captain Amarinder Singh, Fateh Singh Bajwa and Tarun Chugh were not present in this meeting. Sunil Jakhar has been entrusted with both the post of Chairman and Convener of Election Management Committee in Punjab by BJP.
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AlbertaMar 01, 2024

Alberta government introduced $200 annual tax on electric vehicles in budget

The Alberta government announced in the budget presented yesterday that a $200 annual tax will be imposed on electric vehicles. This tax will be applicable from January 2025. This tax will be paid when the owners register their vehicles and the fee will be paid in addition to the existing registration fee. According to the Alberta government, electric vehicles will be charged the same amount of annual fuel tax that drivers of gas vehicles pay. This tax will not be applicable on owners of hybrid vehicles. The government says that electric vehicles are heavy and cause damage to roads but their
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IndiaMar 01, 2024

Apart from Khanuri border, farmers will now put up front on third border Dabwali

Farmers of Punjab have decided to put up a front on the third border, Dabwali, in addition to Shambhu and Khanuri border adjacent to Haryana. Jaswinder Singh Longowal, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Azad, gave this information after a meeting with Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and non-political United Kisan Morcha. At the same time, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal demanded that the compensation amount of one crore announced by the government for the family of Shubkaran Singh and the documentation process regarding giving the job of Punjab Police to Shubkaran's younger sister Gurpreet Kaur
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CanadaMar 01, 2024

Brian Mulroney, Former Canadian Prime Minister, Dies At 84

Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who struck a free trade deal with the U.S. but whose legacy was marred by revelations of improper business dealings with an arms dealer, has died. Mulroney died peacefully surrounded by family, his daughter Caroline Mulroney posted on social media platform X on Thursday. He was 84. Mulroney had a heart procedure in August and was treated for prostate cancer earlier last year, she said in a social media post in late August 2023. A corporate lawyer turned businessman, Mulroney led the center-right Progressive Conservatives to a historic win in
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CanadaFeb 29, 2024

MPs summon CEOs of Rogers, Bell and Telus to appear at committee about phone prices

MPs have voted unanimously to summon the chief executives of Canada's three largest telecommunications companies to testify at a federal committee as it studies the accessibility and affordability of wireless and broadband services. A motion put forward Wednesday at the House of Commons' industry committee meeting by NDP MP Don Davies calls on Tony Staffieri, Mirko Bibic and Darren Entwistle, the CEOs of Rogers Communications Inc., BCE Inc. and Telus Corp., respectively to appear and answer questions. The committee had previously invited the trio, along with Quebecor Inc. CEO Pierre Karl Pelad
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WorldFeb 29, 2024

Strike on Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza kills and wounds dozens

An apparent Israeli strike on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza City on Thursday has killed and wounded dozens, according to a local hospital official. Dr. Jadallah Shafai, the head of the nursing department at Shifa Hospital, told the Al Jazeera network that around 50 people were killed and 250 wounded. He did not provide a precise toll. Al Jazeera ran footage showing several bodies and injured people arriving at Shifa. Gaza's health sector is under severe strain nearly five months into the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli military said it was looking into the reports.
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IndiaFeb 29, 2024

Former CM Charanjit Channi gets Rs 2 crore ransom threat, allegedly linked to Goldy Brar Gang

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday claimed that he received a text message demanding Rs 2 crore ransom from an unidentified number last week. The sender claimed to be from Goldy Brar gang and threatened to do what they did with Sidhu Moosewala, alleged Channi. Channi said he had informed Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav in this regard and the police was yet to revert to him about it.

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BCApr 15, 2026

Vancouver police seek witnesses after downtown incident, man charged

Vancouver police are asking for additional witnesses following an incident in the city’s downtown business district last month that led to charges against a 47-year-old man. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. on March 25 to Granville Street between Dunsmuir and Pender streets after receiving reports of a man yelling at people in the area. Police said the man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. Investigators have identified the accused as Derek Jason Sangris, who is charged with one count of sexual assault and unauthorize
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IndiaApr 15, 2026

ED searches Lovely Group premises in Jalandhar, Phagwara over alleged FEMA violations

India’s Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple premises linked to the Lovely Group in Jalandhar and Phagwara on Tuesday, according to information provided by officials familiar with the operation. The searches were carried out by a Delhi-based ED team under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, focusing on alleged violations. Authorities did not publicly detail the nature or scale of the suspected irregularities. Premises covered in the Action include Lovely Professional University, Lovely Autos, Lovely Sweets and a distance education centre operated by the group
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BCApr 15, 2026

Spring snowfall drops 30 cm on Coquihalla Highway, warnings remain across B.C.

A spring storm system brought significant snowfall to parts of British Columbia overnight, with 30 centimetres recorded on the Coquihalla Highway, according to Environment Canada. The agency said the accumulation on the major route connecting Metro Vancouver and the Interior was the highest recorded in the province during the event. Travel conditions were affected across several Interior highways as snow continued to fall. Environment Canada also reported 21 centimetres of snow at Kootenay Pass along Highway 3 between Salmo and Creston. Snowfall warnings remain in effect for parts of southern
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CanadaApr 15, 2026

Carney meets newly elected Liberal MPs, highlights increase in women in Commons

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with three newly elected Liberal members of Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday following their victories in recent byelections, according to remarks delivered on Parliament Hill. Government ministers and MPs welcomed the new members with applause during the meeting, marking their formal introduction to the Liberal caucus. Speaking to reporters, Carney said the additions – along with the recent inclusion of Marilyn Gladu to the party – bring the number of women on the government side in the House of Commons of Canada to 71. Carney described the development as a s
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Alberta proposes early cabinet review for industrial projects over $250M

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would allow cabinet ministers to review major industrial project proposals earlier in the approval process, according to a bill tabled Tuesday. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the proposed changes would apply to projects valued at more than $250 million and are intended to help companies strengthen their applications before entering formal regulatory review. According to the provincial government, the system would involve select cabinet members assessing proposals at an initial stage, with the aim of identifying issues that could delay app