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IndiaMar 14, 2024

A big blow to the Congress before the Lok Sabha elections, M.P. Preneet Kaur joined BJP

Preneet Kaur, Member of Parliament from Punjab's Patiala and wife of former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, today officially bid farewell to the Congress and joined the BJP. It is believed that the Bharatiya Janata Party can field him again from this seat. Maharani Preneet Kaur first won the election from Patiala in 1999. Since then she has been representing Patiala in the Lok Sabha. After this she was elected Member of Parliament from Patiala in 2004, 2009 and 2019. She was also an MLA from Patiala from 2014 to 2017.
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CanadaMar 14, 2024

Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok in September

The Liberal government ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. The revelation comes after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to ban TikTok unless its China-based owner sells its stake. The federal industry minister’s office says that on Sept. 6, cabinet issued an order for the national security review of TikTok Canada. The office says the review was based on the expansion of a previous business, which it says constituted the establishment of a new Canadian entity, but declined to provide any fur
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IndiaMar 14, 2024

Bibi Jagir Kaur again joined the Akali Dal

Bibi Jagir Kaur, the former president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has rejoined the Akali Dal. Sukhbir Singh Badal today reached Bibi Jagir Kaur's Dere Begowal in Kapurthala district and brought her back to the party. Bibi Jagir Kaur again joined the Shiromani Akali Dal and said that 'I was an Akali, I am an Akali and I will remain an Akali'. It is to be noted that former Akali Minister Bibi Jagir Kaur has been the President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in 1999, 2004 and 2020. He was expelled from the Akali Dal in November 2022.
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IndiaMar 14, 2024

Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Punjab

In Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party has announced candidates for 8 out of 13 Lok Sabha seats. Among these names are five current cabinet ministers and the most significant thing is that from Faridkot seat the party has given ticket to Punjabi industry actor and singer Karamjit Anmol, who is very close to Bhagwant Mann. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hare, who is the party's second term MLA from Barnala, has been dropped from Sangrur seat. Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Amritsar, Minister Laljit Bhullar from Khadur Sahib, Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian from Bathinda and Minister from Patiala. Dr. Ticket has
CanadaMar 14, 2024

Kim Rudd, former Ontario Liberal MP and entrepreneur, dies at 66

Kim Rudd, a former Liberal MP who represented a southern Ontario riding, has died.An online obituary says Rudd died of ovarian cancer on Tuesday at a hospice in Cobourg, Ont. Rudd, who was 66, represented the newly formed riding of Northumberland-Peterborough South from 2015 to 2019.She served as parliamentary secretary to the natural resources minister. She was also chair of the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and served on the House of Commons finance and natural resources committees. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condolences to Rudd's family and friends, calling her a "
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WorldMar 13, 2024

China threatened the US for banning Tik Tok

China has threatened the United States on TikTok ban. Beijing says that the reverse will only harm the US. A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said that the US has never found evidence that TikTok poses a threat to their national security, but they have left no stone unturned to suppress it. He said that this step of America is threatening investors. It is worth noting that the US House has passed a bill to ban TikTok. It said that either TikTok will have to separate from its Chinese-owned company ByteDance or face a ban in the US. Let us know that the US intelligence agency report
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CanadaMar 13, 2024

Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

The office of Canada's auditor general confirms it fired two employees after discovering they were making extra money from federal contracts on the side. Karen Hogan's office says a third person is being investigated after they failed to disclose such information to their managers. It isn't providing details about the contracts or what departments issued them. The office initiated internal investigations of the workers in June of last year and concluded one case in September and the other in December. Those two cases were referred to the RCMP in January, and the national police service advised
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IndiaMar 13, 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal welcomed the Citizenship Amendment Act implemented by the Modi government

The Shiromani Akali Dal has welcomed the implementation of the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) by the Modi government. Speaking to a newspaper, party spokesperson Daljit Singh Cheema said that we had earlier welcomed the CAA with the message that Muslims should also be included in it. He said that even now there is no issue, so there can be an amendment later, but with the issuance of the notification now, at least thousands of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan will get citizenship, which they have been waiting for for a long time. Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson said that we welcome the n
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CanadaMar 13, 2024

'Alberta is Calling' Attraction Bonus plan revealed

The Alberta government is introducing legislation that would direct 10-million dollars from this year's budget toward luring more workers to the province. The funds for the Alberta is Calling Attraction Bonus are aimed at bringing skilled tradespeople from elsewhere in Canada.During the last election campaign, the United Conservative Party promised to offer at least 12-hundred dollars to newcomers who move to the province to work in high-demand jobs such as health care and trades.

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BCApr 07, 2026

Vancouver Island man sentenced to more than nine years for child exploitation offences

A man from Tofino has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving minors he contacted online, according to police. In a statement, Port Alberni RCMP said Loki Tchir was sentenced on March 28 in Port Alberni on charges that include possession of child sexual abuse material and sexual interference involving a minor. Police said the sentence also imposes long-term restrictions following his release, including limits on employment, contact with minors and attendance at certain public places for a period of 15 years. According to RCMP
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BCApr 07, 2026

Charges approved after Surrey driver struck by bullet in March 24 incident

A 42-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after a driver was struck by a bullet in Surrey on March 24, according to a release from Surrey Police Service. Police say officers responded around 10:56 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the 10300 block of University Drive. According to Surrey Police Service, investigators later determined the victim had been driving northbound on University Avenue when they were allegedly hit by a Gun Shot. BC Emergency Health Services transported the injured person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Th
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CanadaApr 07, 2026

Carney outlines $51B federal plan for local infrastructure, housing and health projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will invest $51 billion over the next decade to address infrastructure gaps across Canada, with funding directed toward municipal projects, housing and health care facilities. Speaking in Brampton on Tuesday, Carney detailed how the Build Communities Strong Fund, first announced in the 2025 federal budget, will allocate $27.8 billion for core infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems. A further $6 billion is earmarked for community-level projects, including recreation centres. According to the Prime Minister’s of
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BCApr 07, 2026

Good Samaritan killed, two injured in Highway 16 crash near Witset, police say

A man who stopped to help a stranded driver on a northern British Columbia highway was killed when an SUV struck a parked pickup, according to BC Highway Patrol. Police said the crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 16 near Witset after a grey flatbed pickup pulled over due to mechanical issues. Two passing drivers stopped and got out to assist. Investigators say a Chevrolet SUV then collided with the stationary pickup and the people outside the vehicles. A 60-year-old man from Witset was pronounced dead at the scene. A 45-year-old man from Calgary and the 42-year-old driver of
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WorldApr 07, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached

Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a ``whole civilization will die tonight'' if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline. Trump wants the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, and the U.S. struck military targets on the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island. The attack marked the second time theisland was hit by American forces. Trump has extended previous deadlines but suggested the one set