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IndiaJun 06, 2022

Delhi Police gets 5-day Judicial Custody of Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in Arms Act case

Vishal Chopra, Lawyer of Renowned Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on June 05 clarified that his client is not involved in Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder and informed that the Court has agreed to 5-day custody demand of Delhi Police for Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Arms Act case. “Court has agreed to 5-day custody demand of Delhi Police for Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Arms Act case. Nowhere in its application did Delhi Police mentioned Moose Wala murder probe against Bishnoi,” said Chopra.
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CanadaJun 02, 2022

Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogs

Federal and provincial privacy watchdogs say the Tim Hortons mobile ordering app violated the law by collecting vast amounts of location information from customers. In an investigation finding today, privacy commissioners say people who downloaded the Tim Hortons app had their movements tracked and recorded every few minutes of the day, even when their app was not open. The investigation came after National Post reporter James McLeod obtained data showing the Tim Hortons app on his phone had tracked his location more than 2,700 times in less than five months. Federal privacy commissioner Da
CanadaJun 02, 2022

Regulator rules Flair Airlines is Canadian; upstart carrier can keep its licence

The Canadian Transportation Agency says Flair Airlines is Canadian. The ruling means the Edmonton-based upstart carrier can keep its operating licence. Canadian legislation allows no more than 49 per cent ownership of a Canadian airline by foreign entities. The CTA had been investigating Flair's ownership to determine whether its relationship with Miami-based investor 777 Partners violated those rules. Flair has made a number of changes as a result of the investigation, including a promise to increase the number of Canadians on its board. Flair has faced opposition from larger riva
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IndiaMay 30, 2022

Moose Wala murder plot hatched in Delhi's Tihar Jail?

The murder plot of Sidhu Moose Wala is suspected to have been hatched in Delhi's Tihar Jail, as a phone number in connection with the singer's killing has been tracked back to the jail, according to sources. A few days ago a criminal namely Shahrukh was arrested by Delhi Police. He was found to be using a messaging app to communicate from jail with Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, who has claimed responsibility for the death of the singer. Since Brar is a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Delhi Police Special Cell suspecting the involvement of the gang is questioning gangster Bishnoi and h
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IndiaMay 30, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala murder: Inquiry ordered into singer's security reduction, commission under HC judge to probe case

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday ordered an inquiry into the decision to reduce the security of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala, who was murdered in broad daylight on Sunday. The Chief Minister's Office, in a statement, said, "The Chief Minister has already ordered an inquiry at the highest level to enquire into the aspects of security reduction and fix responsibility." Mann "categorically" said that all the aspects of security reduction of the late singer are under scrutiny and the responsibility of lapse, if any, will be definitely fixed. Sidhu Moose Wala wa
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IndiaMay 30, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala's killing: Revenge for Vicky Middukhera's killing?

Delhi Police suspect that the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala could be a result of the killing of Vikramjit alias Vicky Middukhera. According to the Delhi police special cell both Moose Wala and his manager were involved in the murder of Vicky in August last year. Special Cell of Delhi Police recently became aware of the nexus of notorious gangster Neeraj Bawania and Tillu Tajpuria. Bawania and Tajpuria teamed up with different gangsters Kaushal Chaudhary, Davinder Bhambia, and Lucky Patial from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Delhi Police had arrested a
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WorldMay 28, 2022

Texas Governor says he was ``misled'' about the police response

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he was ``misled'' about the police response to the shooting at the elementary school in Uvalde, and he's ``livid.'' In his earlier statements, the governor told a news conference, he was repeating what he had been told, and the information was inaccurate. Abbott said the response needs to be ``thoroughly, exhaustively'' investigated. 21 people were killed Tuesday when an 18-year-old gunman barricaded himself in a fourth-grade classroom at Robb Elementary School in the southwestern Texas town.
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BCMay 27, 2022

Premier Horgan and his western and territorial counterparts want the federal government to open the purse strings to improve health care

Premier John Horgan says he and his western and territorial counterparts want the federal government to open the purse strings to improve health care. Horgan, who is at the Western Premiers Conference underway in Saskatchewan, says health-care services are not sustainable as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. He says provinces want a 28-billion-dollar boost in health transfers, pushing the federal share of health-care costs to 35 per cent from the current 22 per cent. Health-care issues launched the conference this morning but the premiers and territorial leaders are also schedul
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CanadaMay 27, 2022

Man dead after interaction with police in east Toronto; school lockdowns lifted

Toronto police say a man has died after an interaction with officers during which a police gun was fired. Police Chief James Ramer says officers were called to the city's east end around 1 p.m. on reports of a person with a gun. He says officers were confronted by an individual, and that person is now dead. Ramer declined to give more details, citing an investigation by the province's police watchdog. Police tweeted earlier Thursday that they had found the man and one of their firearms had been discharged. The Toronto District School Board said four schools near Maberley Crescent and Oxhorn R

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IndiaNov 09, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal After Four Years

Former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur is expected to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal on November 13, sparking fresh political discussions in Punjab and the Sikh community. Bibi Jagir Kaur has confirmed that Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal will visit Begowal on November 13. She said people in Punjab are concerned about the weakening of the Akali Dal, which was established in 1920 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, and stressed the need to strengthen the party. She also stated that she has never sought any position and has always worked for the pa
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BCNov 09, 2026

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s 15 Campaign Promises Set for Council Approval

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s campaign promises could receive the green light at this evening’s council meeting, the first regular meeting of the newly elected council. McCallum’s 15-point agenda includes several major proposals, including the controversial decision to separate the City of Surrey from Metro Vancouver while retaining its existing services. Other key commitments include equipping the Surrey Police Service with a fleet of helicopters and drones within the next three months and freezing property taxes for the next four years. However, political experts believe that while McCa
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CanadaNov 09, 2026

Mark Carney Appoints Karen Karniol-Tambour as CEO of Canada’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of the CEO of Canada’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund, named the Canada Strong Fund. Karen Karniol-Tambour, currently co-chief investment officer at U.S.-based asset management firm Bridgewater Associates, will take on the role. A Canadian citizen, Karniol-Tambour joined Bridgewater in 2006 and is now leaving the firm after nearly two decades to return to public service in Canada. The Canada Strong Fund will launch with an initial capital of $25 billion and aims to invest in major infrastructure projects across the country. One of th
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AlbertaNov 09, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Welcomes Federal Budget, Raises Concerns Over Immigration Changes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has welcomed the latest federal budget, calling it an important step toward the province’s economic development. She particularly praised investments in major projects and tax reforms, which are expected to provide a significant boost to private-sector investment. However, Smith expressed concerns over the proposed immigration changes, saying they are being introduced without consulting the provinces. Under the federal government’s new plan, Canada will welcome 380,000 permanent residents and 370,000 temporary residents annually from 2027 to 2029. The plan al
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BCNov 09, 2026

Another Storm Set to Hit B.C.’s Coastal Regions, Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warning Issued

A third powerful storm is forecast to hit British Columbia’s coastal regions, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall from Tuesday through Thursday. According to Environment Canada, the storm will affect the North, Central and South Coasts, as well as Vancouver Island. The weather agency has forecast winds of up to 110 km/h for Haida Gwaii and northern Vancouver Island this afternoon. Heavy rainfall is also expected in several parts of the province. Although no flood warnings are currently in effect in B.C., the River Forecast Centre has maintained High Streamflow Advisories for the South a