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IndiaJan 28, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Targets Arvind Kejriwal During Delhi Rally

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously criticizing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the lead-up to the Delhi assembly elections. At a rally in Patparganj, Delhi, on Tuesday evening, Gandhi remarked that when Kejriwal entered politics, he drove a small car, but now, Kejriwal resides in a 'sheesh mahal' (palace). Gandhi further attacked Kejriwal, claiming that while the rest of the party members are unsure whether to fear Prime Minister Modi, Kejriwal definitely trembles. In response, Kejriwal hit back on social media, saying it is better not to lecture others on fea
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BCJan 28, 2025

Sonia Furstenau Resigns as BC Green Party Leader

Sonia Furstenau has resigned as leader of the BC Green Party following her loss in the October 2024 legislative election. Although Furstenau, 54, had led the party since 2020, she decided to step down after her defeat. Furstenau had served as the MLA for Cowichan Valley since 2017. However, in the most recent election, she chose to run in Victoria-Beacon Hill, where she was defeated by NDP cabinet minister Grace Lore by 3,688 votes. The BC Greens now have only two MLAs in the province. Born in Edmonton, Sonia Furstenau earned a degree in education from the University of Victoria before workin
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BCJan 28, 2025

B.C. Government Sets Five-Year Housing Target for Surrey

The B.C. government, under Premier David Eby, has set a five-year housing target aimed at delivering a total of 27,256 homes in Surrey by June 30, 2029. The provincial government has requested that the city submit an annual progress report to Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. The housing target, which began on July 1, 2024, outlines specific milestones for new construction: 4,233 homes are expected to be built by June 30, 2025, followed by 4,639 homes between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. From July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, 5,248 homes are planned, followed by 6,060 new homes between July 1,
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Justice Marie-Josee Hogue Commission Releases Final Report on Foreign Interference

The Justice Marie-Josee Hogue Commission, which investigated foreign interference in Canada, released its final report today. The commission dismissed allegations that some Members of Parliament (MPs) were involved in foreign interference to secure success in their election campaigns. Justice Hogue stated that there was no evidence indicating that any MP had conspired with foreign countries against Canadian interests. This finding contrasts with claims made in June, when a committee of MPs and senators suggested that some MPs had deliberately met with foreign representatives to meddle in Cana
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IndiaJan 28, 2025

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted Parole Again, Gets Permission to Visit Dera Sirsa for the First Time

Despite strong opposition from Sikh organizations in Punjab and the SGPC, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has once again been granted parole. Reports confirm he walked out of Sunaria Jail on Tuesday morning under tight security. This marks the first time since his imprisonment that he has been permitted to stay at the Dera in Sirsa. This is Ram Rahim’s 12th release on parole since his conviction in 2017 for sexual harassment and the murder of two sadhvis. Previously, during his parole periods, he was only allowed to stay at the Baghpat Ashram in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, his latest p
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Liberal Party Leadership Race: Six Candidates Cleared to Compete

The race for the Liberal Party leadership, which will determine Canada’s next prime minister, now features six candidates. After Chandra Arya was dropped from the contest, the party cleared former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Nova Scotia MP Jamie Batiste, former government House leader Karina Gould, former Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla, and former Montreal Liberal MP Frank Baylis. These candidates are awaiting approval from Elections Canada to officially enter the race. Ruby Dhalla, the only Indian-origin candidate, has announced her intention to deport i
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Trump Threatens High Tariffs on India, China, and Brazil

US President Donald Trump, during an event in Florida, threatened to impose high tariffs on countries like India, China, and Brazil. He emphasized that it is time for America to return to the economic system that made it rich and powerful. Trump claimed that these countries are pursuing their own interests, which is harming the United States. He stated that the US will increase its wealth by imposing taxes on other countries. He further added that foreign companies seeking to avoid high tariffs must set up their manufacturing plants in the US. Trump also warned American industries about the r
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IndiaJan 28, 2025

PM Modi Likely to Visit US in February for Talks with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the US in February to meet President Donald Trump. On Monday, PM Modi spoke to Trump over the phone. Following the conversation, Trump informed the media that Modi is expected to visit the US in February. However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not yet confirmed the visit. Trump also mentioned that the two leaders discussed immigration issues during their call. He stated that Modi would take appropriate steps regarding Indian immigrants who have entered the US illegally. Reports suggest that preparations are underway to repatriate Indians li
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WorldJan 28, 2025

Serbia's prime minister resigns as anti-corruption protests grow

Serbia’s populist Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said Tuesday he is stepping down following weeks of massiveanti-corruption protestsover the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy in November. “It is my unconditional decision to resign,” Vucevic said at a press conference. The canopy collapse,which killed 15 people in the northern city of Novi Sad, has become a flashpoint reflecting wider discontent with the increasingly autocratic rule of Serbia’s populistPresident Aleksandar Vucic.He has faced accusations of curbing democratic freedoms in Serbia despite formally seeking European Union me

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CanadaNov 06, 2026

Canada Allocates Nearly $30 Billion Over 10 Years to Tackle Homelessness

The Canadian government has allocated nearly $30 billion in Budget 2026 to tackle homelessness across the country over the next 10 years. Under the plan, the government will invest $11.2 billion over the next four years, followed by another $17.8 billion over the subsequent six years, to help people overcome homelessness. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne described the initiative as one of the government's key policy priorities. Champagne said the funding aims to provide permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness, build community-based mental health and addiction treatm
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BCNov 06, 2026

Missing Hunter Found Dead in B.C.'s Merritt Area

The body of a hunter who had been missing for several days has been found in the Merritt area of British Columbia. According to police, 57-year-old Klaus Farman Miles had gone hunting in the Douglas Lake area over the weekend but failed to return. A missing person report was filed on Monday morning after he could not be reached. Miles was last in contact with someone on Saturday. His van was later found abandoned near Glimpse Lake, prompting police and search-and-rescue teams to launch a search operation. Ground search teams and canine units were involved in the search. His body was recovered
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BCNov 06, 2026

Poilievre Faces Third Major Staff Departure as Deputy Chief of Staff Resigns

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has suffered another major political setback, with his deputy chief of staff, Aaron Wudrick, resigning from his position. This marks the third significant departure from Poilievre’s team within a year. In a letter sent to party members and colleagues, Wudrick said he was leaving politics to pursue opportunities in the private sector and spend more time with his family. His resignation will take effect on November 27. Wudrick had been part of Poilievre’s team for the past two and a half years, initially serving as director of policy before becoming deput
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BCNov 06, 2026

Pedestrian Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Collision in Prince George

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Prince George on Thursday morning. The victim remains in hospital. According to police, the incident occurred at around 9 a.m. near Domano Boulevard and McGill Crescent. The 54-year-old man was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the collision. A 48-year-old driver was taken into custody at the scene. No names have been released so far. This is the second serious pedestrian-related incident in Prince George this week. Earlier, on Monday at around 4:30 a.
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BCNov 06, 2026

Powerful Storm Brings Heavy Rain to B.C., Yellow Alerts Issued for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada has issued yellow-level weather alerts for several parts of Metro Vancouver as a powerful storm brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to British Columbia’s coastal region. According to the weather agency, up to 80 millimetres of rain could fall in elevated areas of the North Shore and near the southern Howe Sound. Areas in northeastern Metro Vancouver, including Coquitlam, could receive around 50 millimetres of rainfall by the evening. The agency says the rain is expected to gradually ease overnight. However, several more storm systems could move into the region early nex