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IndiaMay 31, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary Vibhav Kumar may have more problems

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary Vibhav Kumar's problem may increase. In a report, quoting sources, it has been said that Sit, who is investigating the case of beating of Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal in the CM House, has seen a glimpse of Vibhav Kumar in the CCTV camera and has taken it as evidence in the court. will be presented in On the other hand, Vibhav's lawyers are still claiming that he was not present at the CM House at the time of the incident. Vibhav is currently in police custody and police say he is not cooperating with the investigation
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WorldMay 31, 2024

Imran Khan attacked General Qamar Javed Bajwa who was the Chief of Army Staff

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has attacked General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who was the Chief of Army Staff, he said in an interview that trusting Bajwa was his biggest mistake. According to a Pakistani newspaper, Imran Khan recently gave an interview via letter to journalist Mehdi Hasan, in which he said when asked who he believed to be responsible for his imprisonment, Imran said, 'I am sure that All this has been done by General Bajwa, I do not hold anyone else responsible. In the interview, Imran Khan said that he has been imprisoned in a place where terrorists live and he is bei
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CanadaMay 31, 2024

Can Trump come to Canada now that he's a convicted felon?

A Canadian immigration lawyer says now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, he is technically barred from crossing the border into Canada. Trump was found guilty today on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial, which are punishable by up to four years in prison. Mario Bellissimo says that makes him "criminally inadmissible," and he can't apply to change that until five years after he serves his sentence. However, if Trump is elected United States president in the meantime, exemptions could be made. He would have to show the Immigration Department, or the federal minister, that he ha
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IndiaMay 31, 2024

Captain and Sidhu were absent from the election campaign

This time in Punjab, two big political leaders of Patiala, former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and former Congress state president Navjot Singh Sidhu, were absent from the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. Navjot Sidhu neither appeared on any political platform nor did he ask for votes for any candidate. At the same time, Captain Amarinder did not campaign for the election citing his ill health, but he issued a letter urging the people of the constituency to vote in favor of Praneet Kaur. Navjot Sidhu had left politics as soon as the dates of the Lok Sabha elections were announ
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BCMay 30, 2024

B.C. unveils 240-language racism reporting helpline

British Columbia has launched a new helpline for people who witness or experience a racist incident, with support available in more than 240 languages. The province says callers will receive support and guidance, which could include referrals to local community support services, such as counselling or help with reporting to police. It says callers will be asked to describe where and what happened, and whether they'd like to disclose "basic demographic information." The province says data from the helpline will help officials better understand where and how such incidents are happening in B.C.,
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BCMay 30, 2024

B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

British Columbia will cover the cost of an antiviral drug aimed at treating mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 as the federal government ends its coverage. A statement from B.C.'s Health Ministry says the province will provide 100 per cent coverage for the treatment sold under the brand name Paxlovid, for B.C. residents with an active medical services plan. A provincial government web page says the change took effect on Tuesday, after the federal government stopped supplying Paxlovid in March, and pharmacies are to obtain Paxlovid supplies from their wholesaler. The Health Ministry says the dr
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IndiaMay 30, 2024

Famous kabaddi player Jafi Pamma Sohana died in a road accident

Punjab's international kabaddi player and famous stopper Pamma Sohanawala has died in a road accident. Kabaddi player Pamma died on the spot in a road accident in Sector-79 of Mohali. Pamma Sohana was to participate in the Kabaddi Cup to be held in Canada in June. According to information received, a Scorpio car and a taxi collided in Mohali late at night. Kabaddi player Pamma was riding in the Scorpio. The taxi is said to be of Patiala number and the condition of the driver is critical. Police are also examining the CCTV cameras to find out what caused the accident.
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IndiaMay 30, 2024

Sukhpal Singh Khaira made big allegations against Bhagwant

Sukhpal Singh Khaira, the Congress MLA from Bhulath, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Sangrur in Punjab, has alleged that Bhagwant Mann was so frightened by his campaign that he closed his WhatsApp. He said that Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann often accuse Prime Minister Modi that there is no freedom in the country, the media is not free, while the Aam Aadmi Party even distributed pamphlets on journalists. It is to be noted that in the past Bhagwant Mann government banned the broadcasting of a news channel of Zee Media Group in the state.
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CanadaMay 30, 2024

Trudeau: Russia should be part of D-Day ceremony, despite egregious Ukraine invasion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he supports France's decision to invite Russian officials to a D-Day commemoration, despite the invasion of Ukraine. Trudeau says Canada is in "extreme disagreement" with Russia and that Moscow must be held accountable for violating fundamental rules about respecting sovereign borders. But he says it's still important to recognize all countries involved in liberating France from the Nazis in the Second World War. Mission Libération, the French government committee organizing the 80th anniversary commemorations for D-Day, told European media last week they ha

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CanadaAug 11, 2025

Canadian PM, Ukrainian President Talk on Phone

The Canadian Prime Minister and the Ukrainian President spoke on the phone today ahead of the peace talks between Putin and Trump in Alaska. Zelensky announced the phone call with Prime Minister Mark Carney in a social media post. He said he and PM Carney agree that no decision on Ukraine's future and security can be made without Ukraine's presence. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet privately in Alaska on Friday to discuss the Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been invited to the meeting. Zelensky says he is instead
AlbertaAug 11, 2025

Travel doc info included in WestJet cyberattack, but not credit and debit cards

WestJet says some personal data including information about travel documents such as passports was stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year, but credit and debit card numbers as well as user passwords were not compromised. In a note to customers, WestJet says the personal information taken varies from person to person but may include name, date of birth, eΓÇæmail address, mailing address, phone number, gender and recent travel booking history including travel booking numbers. It says the stolen data may also include information about the travel documents used by passengers when
BCAug 11, 2025

Public assistance has resulted in an arrest

At 6:30 pm on July 27, 2025, in the 200 block of Selby Road in Nanaimo, a witness saw a male punch and kick his German Shepherd. The witness captured a photo of the male and the dog and reported the incident to the Nanaimo RCMP.On August 5, 2025, the Nanaimo RCMP published a media release with the photo and requested the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect. Cst Wade, a member of the Nanaimo RCMP, said after the release, the police received over 20 calls from the public with information about the male and his dog.UPDATE:On the afternoon of August 7, 2025, in response to
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BCAug 11, 2025

B.C. wildfire that forced evacuation in Okanagan region is now being held

A wildfire in the British Columbia Interior that forced a tactical evacuation of about 25 homes over the weekend is now declared as being held. The BC Wildfire Service says the classification means the fire of about 2.5 hectares in size near Kelowna, B.C., is not expected to grow beyond its current perimeter. All residents evacuated Sunday can now return home, although Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says three addresses have been placed on alert to prepare for possible evacuation again on short notice. The wildfire service had warned that hot, dry and windy weather in southern B.C. coul
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CanadaAug 11, 2025

Surrey: Cameras upgraded at more than 600 intersections across the city after Kap's Cafe shooting

Cameras at more than 600 intersections across the city are being upgraded to high-resolution images following the Kap's Cafe shooting in Surrey. Mayor Brenda Locke recently said that all footage is now being recorded in high resolution to help police investigate and there are plans to install additional cameras in key locations. The mayor said the double shooting at Kap's Cafe was more than just a crime. She said the Surrey Police Service is doing everything it can to deal with incidents in the city, but she has reached out to the province’s Community Safety Minister Terry Yung, Public Saf