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IndiaJul 22, 2024

Farmers' Unions of Punjab announce tractor march on August 15

The farmers unions of Punjab have announced to hold a tractor march on August 15. Farmer leaders Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal said that the agitation will continue for other farmers' demands, including the legalization of MSP. He said that Shambhu border and Khanuri border are currently closed, whenever these borders are opened, farmers will definitely march towards Delhi. Pandher said that the effigy of the Modi government will be blown up on August 1. After this, tractor marches will be held on Independence Day and copies of the new criminal law will be burnt.
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WorldJul 22, 2024

Assailant kills 5 people at care home for the elderly in central Croatia, media reports say

Assailant kills 5 people at care home for the elderly in central Croatia, media reports say An assailant entered an elderly care home on Monday in central Croatia and shot five people dead, Croatian media reports said. The Index news portal said five people died immediately, while others were still receiving medical assistance. The suspect fled the scene, but the police soon caught him in a cafe near the facility in the town of Daruvar, the report said. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.
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CanadaJul 22, 2024

Interest rate cut possible this week: Economists

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Interest rate cut possible this week: Economists Economists and market watchers are betting the Bank of Canada will deliver another interest rate cut this week amid mounting evidence that inflation is sustainably easing. Expectations that the bank will lower its overnight lending rate when it makes its scheduled announcement Wednesday have been high since last week's release of the latest Statistics Canada inflation report, which showed annual inflation cooled to 2.7 per cent in June. The inflation readin
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IndiaJul 22, 2024

Election of Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh challenged in High Court

The victory of Amritpal Singh, who became an MP from Punjab's Khadur Sahib, has been challenged in the court. In this regard, Vikramjit Singh, who was an independent candidate from Khadur Sahib, has filed a petition in the Punjab-Haryana High Court. Vikramjit has based five points in the petition and has argued that Amritpal hid the information of fund, donation and expenditure. The High Court will hear this petition on August 6. It is to be noted that Amritpal contested the election while in jail and defeated the Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira by a huge margin and 17 days ago he took
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WorldJul 21, 2024

President Joe Biden drops out of the Presidential 2024 race

President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump, throwing the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election. The Democrats are left with no clear candidate, a shocking development for an election many in the party argue is among the most consequential in a lifetime because of Trump's plans for a dramatic government overhaul formed around his grievances. Biden won the vast majority of delegates and every nominating contest but one, which would've made his nomination mostly a formality. Now that he's dropped out, those
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BCJul 19, 2024

B.C. promises expanded gynecological cancer care, new programs in Surrey, Kelowna

The British Columbia government is bringing in new programs to address the growing demand for gynecological cancer surgical care in Kelowna and Surrey. Premier David Eby says the new services, and expansions of programs that already exist in Vancouver and Victoria, will nearly double the number of surgeons providing the cancer care in B.C. from eight to 15. Eby says rates of gynecological cancer have increased by almost 50 per cent over the last decade in B.C. A government statement says the program in Kelowna is expected to start in September, with services provided by three new oncologists a
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WorldJul 19, 2024

Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country most powerful leader, dies at age 80

Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health, official media said Friday. He was 80. “General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party Nguyen Phu Trong passed away at 13:38 on July 19, 2024, at the 108 Central Military Hospital due to old age and serious illness,” the Nhan Dan newspaper said. Trong had dominated Vietnamese politics since 2011, when he was elected party chief. During his tenure, he worked to consolidate the Communist Party’s power in Vietnam’s single
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IndiaJul 19, 2024

The owner of 'X' congratulated Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been congratulated by Elon Musk, the owner of 'X' after 5 days of becoming the most followed global leader on the social media platform 'X'. Late on July 19 at around 11.11 pm (India time), Musk posted a PM on his official 'X' handle. Congratulated Modi by tagging him. Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the most followed global leader, Musk said. This post by the owner of 'X' went viral within seconds and was seen by more than 7.75 lakh 'X' users within just 20 minutes.
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IndiaJul 19, 2024

MP in Jalandhar Sessions Court. The appearance of Amritpal Singh's brother Harpreet and partner Lovepreet

Harpreet Singh, the elder brother of Amritpal Singh, Member of Parliament from Sri Khadur Sahib in Punjab and head of the heir Punjab organization, Harpreet Singh and his associate Lovepreet Singh were produced in the Jalandhar Sessions Court by the police today in the case of drugs, where the police gave them two days of custody. Remand received. However, the police had asked for a remand of about 10 days. Recently, the Phillaur police arrested both of them after searching a suspicious vehicle on the highway during a routine check. The Punjab Police claimed to have recovered 4 grams of ice d

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AlbertaJun 10, 2026

Towns orders removal of Alberta separation billboard after public complaints

The Town of Taber has ordered the removal of a digital billboard promoting Alberta separation after receiving multiple complaints from members of the public. The electronic sign displayed the message, “Send Ottawa a message! Choose Alberta.” According to a letter from Chief Administrative Officer Derrin Theobald, residents raised concerns about the political content being displayed on the billboard. Town officials said the sign is located on municipal land and does not comply with local land-use regulations. The municipality has directed that the billboard be removed as a result. The issue
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BCJun 10, 2026

Teen's body recovered from B.C. lake after weekend boat capsize

A 17-year-old boy from Prince George has been found dead after a boat capsized on Stony Lake near Quesnel over the weekend, according to RCMP. Quesnel RCMP said the youth's body was recovered by divers on Tuesday, three days after the incident was reported. Police said officers were called to the lake on Saturday following reports that a vessel carrying four people had overturned. Three occupants were able to reach shore safely. According to RCMP, the 17-year-old operator of the boat did not resurface after the capsize and could not be located at the time of the incident. No further details ab
BCJun 10, 2026

Former Surrey mayor calls for independent investigation into SPS chief’s dismissal

Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum is calling for an independent police investigation into the dismissal of Surrey Police Service Chief Norm Lipinski and the resignations of two Surrey Police Board directors. McCallum said no one is above the law, including councillors and mayors, and argued that if any rules were broken, those responsible should face appropriate legal consequences. He also said the investigation should not be conducted by the RCMP, citing concerns about perceived conflicts because current Surrey Police Board chair Rob Stutt is a former RCMP member. According to public statemen
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CanadaJun 10, 2026

Carney congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving continuously serving prime minister

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving continuously serving prime minister in India’s history. According to statements released by Indian government officials, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 4,398 days held by India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In his message, Carney said Canada and India are working to renew and strengthen their bilateral partnership and expressed interest in continuing cooperation aimed at supporting economic gro
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IndiaJun 10, 2026

Majithia’s anticipatory bail plea adjourned to June 11 in Majitha police station case

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before a court in Amritsar in connection with his application seeking protection from arrest and anticipatory bail in a case registered at Majitha Police Station. Following a hearing on Tuesday, the court scheduled further consideration of the matter for June 11. During the proceedings, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case informed the court that advocate Bikramjit Bath was present with Majithia on the day of the incident in his capacity as legal counsel and that investigators had found no evidence of his involve