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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Blow to BJP candidate Parampal Kaur Sidhu: The government resigned, not approved

Parampal Kaur Maluka, the BJP candidate from the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, has received a big blow. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected the voluntary retirement application of IAS Parampal Kaur and has sent a notice asking her to rejoin duty. The Hon'ble government says that legal action will be taken against IAS Parampal Kaur if she does not return to duty. This action of the Punjab Government has come at a time when the Center has accepted the resignation of Parampal Kaur under the All India Service Rules. Earlier, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had objected to Parampal Kaur jo
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CanadaMay 07, 2024

Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

Canada's foreign minister says Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip is "completely unacceptable," and she's holding out hope that ceasefire talks will prevail. Israeli officials announced Monday that the country approved a military operation into the border city, and Israeli forces began striking targets in the area. The move came hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal, which Israel says does not meet its essential demands. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the situation in the Palestinian territory is catastrophic, and t
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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Politics on 'attack', Prime Minister hit back at Channi, said- Congress is singing the praises of Pakistan

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi's comment regarding the terrorist attack on the Air Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch remained in the headlines today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to Channi's controversial statement. He said that there was no other issue left with the Congress so they started making false allegations. Without mentioning Channi's name, PM Modi said that former Congress CM. Says that the attack on the army was a stunt. This shows the mentality of Congress. The Prime Minister said that Congress sings the praises of Pakistan every time after the vic
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CanadaMay 07, 2024

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court today over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with India. Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh and Karan Brar were arrested in Edmonton last week and are scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. All are facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder. Nijjar, an advocate for an independent Sikh homeland and president of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, was shot dead in his pickup truck while leaving the Surrey temple's parking lot last June. In Septe
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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Congress announced candidate from firozpur

In Punjab, Congress has announced its candidate for firozpur Lok Sabha seat. Congress has given the ticket to Sher Singh Ghubaya, the old face of Akali Dal. Ghubaya left the Akali Dal and joined the Congress in 2021. He has been MP from this seat twice. At present, Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal is a Member of Parliament from firozpur seat, but this time he is not contesting the election. He has fielded his close friend Bobby Mann from this seat. It is to be noted that there are 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and the date of voting in the state is June 1. On the same day, voting will
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WorldMay 07, 2024

5 workers dead, 49 still missing after a building under construction collapsed in South Africa

Rescue teams worked through the night searching for dozens of construction workers buried for more than 12 hours under the rubble of concrete after a multi-story apartment complex that was being built collapsed in a coastal city in South Africa. Authorities said early Tuesday that the death toll had risen to five, while 49 workers remained unaccounted-for in the mangled wreckage of the building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon. Authorities said a further 21 workers had been rescued from the rubble and taken to various hospitals, with at least 11 of them suffering severe injuries. The colla
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

During the Lok Sabha elections, Congress appointed Harish Chaudhary as a special observer in Punjab

Congress party has appointed Harish Chaudhary as a special observer during the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. All India Congress Committee General Secretary KC Venugopal has given this information by issuing a letter. In the letter, he has written that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's proposal to appoint Harish Chaudhary as a special observer in Punjab has been accepted. It may be mentioned that Harish Chaudhary is an MLA from Baitu Constituency of Barmer District of Rajasthan and has also served as Finance Minister in the Cabinet.
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann once again targeted Sukhbir Singh Badal

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again accused Sukhbir Singh Badal about his hotel. During the Bathinda rally, Bhagwant Mann said that during the government of the Badals, the electricity of their 7-star Sukhvilas hotel was free for 10-15 years, the tax was waived. The Chief Minister said that he has withdrawn its papers and will take firm action. It is to be noted that Harsimrat Kaur Badal is contesting for the fourth time from Bathinda Lok Sabha Constituency, while Gurmeet Singh Khudiya is an independent candidate from Aam Aadmi Party. Bhagwant Mann said that Harsimrat Badal ha
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

Sunita Kejriwal will campaign in Punjab

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, will conduct an election campaign in three Lok Sabha constituencies of Punjab. These include Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar. According to sources, Sunita Kejriwal will visit Punjab on May 9 and 10 this week. However, these dates are not finalized as of now. This visit is being prepared by him at a time when the Aam Aadmi Party has been accused of taking funding from Khalistani organizations and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has recommended an NIA probe against Kejriwal. Sunita Kejriwal is prominently raising the issue of Arvind Kejriw

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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