WorldMar 24, 2026
Modi, Trump discuss Middle East tensions, stress importance of Hormuz shipping route
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the evolving security situation in the Middle East, according to a statement shared by the U.S. envoy in India.
Sergio Gor said in a social media post that both leaders focused on regional stability and emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime corridor through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes. Ongoing tensions involving Iran have raised concerns about potential disruptions to the ro
IndiaMar 24, 2026
Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar sent to five-day police remand in Gagandeep Singh Randhawa death case
Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar was produced in court on Tuesday and remanded to five days of police custody in connection with the death of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa.
According to police, Bhullar was arrested a day earlier from Mandi Gobindgarh. The case relates to the alleged suicide of Randhawa. Authorities have not publicly detailed the specific allegations presented in court.
Randhawa’s body was returned to his family after a postmortem examination earlier in the day. His cremation took place later in the evening.
The investigation is ongoing. It is not yet clear what evidenc
CanadaMar 24, 2026
Two pilots identified after Air Canada Express collision with fire truck at New York airport
Authorities have identified the two pilots who died after an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.
According to aviation officials, one of the pilots, Antoine Forest, was from Quebec. The co-pilot, Mackenzie Gunther, was a 2023 graduate of Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto and had recently begun his professional flying career with Jazz Aviation, which was operating the flight.
The flight, arriving from Montreal at approximately 11:30 p.m., was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members at the time of the collision. More than
IndiaMar 24, 2026
No immediate risk to MP Amritpal Singh’s seat despite prolonged absence, court told
The Punjab and Haryana High Court was told Tuesday that there is no immediate threat to the parliamentary membership of Amritpal Singh, despite his absence from Parliament for 59 consecutive sitting days.
According to submissions made before the court, Singh still has the option to formally apply for leave, which is typically considered by the relevant parliamentary committee. The update was provided during proceedings related to his continued absence.
Under parliamentary rules, if a member is absent for 60 consecutive sittings without permission, the House may declare the seat vacant. However
BCMar 24, 2026
One dead after avalanche near B.C.–Alaska border, RCMP say
One person has died after an avalanche in a remote area of northwestern British Columbia near the Alaska border, according to RCMP.
Atlin RCMP said in a statement they received an SOS alert from a Garmin GPS device at about 3:26 p.m. on Sunday. The signal originated roughly 500 kilometres from the community, in a remote near the Klehini River and Pleasant Camp, close to the Canada–U.S. border.
Police, along with Atlin Search and Rescue, conducted a helicopter extraction to reach the site. Officers confirmed one was found dead at the scene.
Four other at the location were not injured and were
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