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CanadaAug 09, 2024

Canada imposes sanctions on anniversary of fraudulent 2020 Belarus election

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada his imposed sanctions on 10 people and six entities on the anniversary of the fraudulent 2020 presidential elections in Belarus. The sanctions are in response to what Joly describes as ongoing and systematic human rights abuses in Belarus, and support for Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. The list includes judges who Canada says have arbitrarily condemned citizens for expressing their opposition to the 2020 elections. It also includes people who co-ordinate military production with Russia in Belarus. Canada also sanctions ent
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BCAug 09, 2024

Woman from United States dead after highway crash in southeastern B.C.

Police in southeastern British Columbia say one person is dead after a highway crash just outside the community of Field, B.C., near the Alberta boundary. RCMP say the two-vehicle crash on Thursday involved a pick-up truck carrying two people from the United States and a minivan with three people from Alberta. They say evidence at the scene suggests the truck crossed the centre line of Highway 1, hitting the oncoming van. Everyone involved was taken to hospital, including two who were airlifted to Calgary. Police say the passenger of the pick-up truck has since died from her injuries, while th
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia may be summoned again by the Special Investigation Team

The special investigation team may again summon Bikram Singh Majithia, senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, in the multi-crore drugs smuggling case of Punjab. He appeared before the SIT at Patiala Police Line yesterday, he was interrogated for about one and a half hours, but the officials said that Majithia did not cooperate with the investigation, due to which he may be summoned again. On the other hand, Majithia said that he has appeared before the SIT seven times and he will never run away from the investigation. He claimed that whenever he speaks against Chief Minister Bhagwant Man
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CanadaAug 09, 2024

Poilievre calls for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, solar panels, batteries and steel

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would impose big new import taxes on a host of Chinese-made goods including electric cars, solar panels and semiconductors if his party wins the next election. Poilievre made the announcement in Hamilton, standing in front of a few dozen employees at the city's Stelco steel plant. Steel is among the products Poilievre says requires new import tariffs as he accuses China of breaching labour and environment standards to "crush" Canadian industry. Poilievre says the federal Liberals are refusing to follow the lead of U.S. President Joe Biden and protec
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar Jail after 17 months on Friday. This afternoon the Supreme Court granted him bail in both the CBI and ED cases related to the Delhi liquor scam. After coming out of jail, Sisodia told the AAP workers that they got bail with the power of constitution and democracy and this power will also release Arvind Kejriwal from jail. At the same time, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann termed Sisodia getting bail as a 'victory of truth'.
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CanadaAug 09, 2024

Heavy rain coming to Eastern Canada as remnants of tropical storm Debby move in

Remnants of tropical storm Debby merging with another low pressure system over the Great Lakes could bring up to 100 millimetres of rain to parts of Eastern Canada on Friday. The system is passing through Southern Ontario and Quebec today, which has prompted Environment Canada to issue alerts and warnings for communities between Cornwall, Ont., through Quebec City about the risk of flash flooding. The agency has also warned that minor landslides are a possibility. Ottawa is forecast to be particularly hard hit by this storm system, with 50 to 75 millimetres of rainfall expected throughout Frid
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu at his office in Shimla on Thursday. In this regard, in a post shared on 'X', Sukhbir Badal said that he had a conversation with Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu regarding the problems faced by Punjabi tourists in Himachal Pradesh and other important issues. On this occasion, Sukhbir Badal also thanked him for his assurance to ensure the resolution of the issues. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also presented a Himachali hat to Sukhbir Badal.
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

The magic of captain Harmanpreet became the player who scored the most goals in the Paris Olympics

The Indian hockey team created history by defeating Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics today. This is the second time in a row that India has won the bronze medal in the Olympic hockey tournament. Earlier, Indian hockey team won this medal in Tokyo Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals in this match for India. After this, the Indian defenders showed a strong game and did not give any chance to Spain to equalize. Harmanpreet scored the first goal in the 30th minute and the second in the 33rd minute. Both these goals were scored on penalty corners. At the s
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before Sit today

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before the special investigation team today in the multi-crore drug trafficking case of Punjab. He reached Patiala for this appearance. Meanwhile, Majithia said while talking to the media that the way the special investigation team is repeatedly calling me, it is clear that there is heavy pressure on the seat, while I have nothing to do with this matter. He alleged that I have been dragged into this matter only to suppress my voice. Majithia surrounded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the pretext of Lawrence Bishnoi and said tha

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BCJun 26, 2026

Rustad Backs Alberta Pipeline Project, Criticizes B.C. Government's Opposition

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad has thrown his support behind Alberta's proposed pipeline project, which is expected to submit its application by July 1. He said the British Columbia government should support the project instead of standing in its way. Criticizing Premier David Eby, Rustad argued that the pipeline is not just an Alberta project but one that would benefit all of Canada and could help address British Columbia's economic challenges. According to Rustad, the project would create real jobs, particularly in northern B.C., where the forestry sector has been struggling in
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BCJun 26, 2026

RCMP Investigating Stabbing Near Port Place Mall in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a stabbing that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at a bus stop near Port Place Mall. Police, firefighters and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from a stab wound to his arm. Bystanders and frontline officers provided emergency first aid before the victim was transported to hospital for treatment. Investigators have determined that the incident took place near a row of benches on the south side of Port Place Mall, across from the downtown bus exchange on Fro
CanadaJun 26, 2026

Ontario Announces Major Changes to Immigrant Nominee Program

The Ontario government has announced major reforms to its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Under the new changes, the existing eight immigration streams will be consolidated into four, making the process clearer and easier for both applicants and employers. The first new pathway, the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, is being launched to provide eligible foreign workers with a new route to permanent residency (PR). A key feature of the new stream is greater flexibility for applicants to work in related occupations. For example, a nurse will be able to work as a Personal Support Worke
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CanadaJun 26, 2026

Indo-Pacific Key to Canada's Trade Diversification Strategy: Maninder Sidhu

Canada's International Trade Minister, Maninder Sidhu, says the Indo-Pacific region is critical to the country's efforts to increase exports beyond the United States and diversify its trade markets. Sidhu recently led a 300-member business delegation on a four-day visit to Japan, marking Canada's largest-ever trade mission to the Indo-Pacific region. The Indo-Pacific is home to Canada's three largest trading partners in the region-China, Japan and South Korea. However, Canada's efforts to expand trade and investment ties there have not always achieved the desired results. Sidhu noted that pre
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IndiaJun 26, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Visit India from July 1 to 3

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pay an official visit to New Delhi from July 1 to July 3. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Modi will jointly chair the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. This will be Prime Minister Takaichi's first official visit to India and is being seen as an important step in further strengthening ties between the two countries. The meeting comes at a significant time, amid indications of possible changes in the U.S. administration's policy toward the Indo-Pacific region. According to India's Minist