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IndiaMay 23, 2024

Election Commission warns Charanjit Singh Channi

The Election Commission has issued a strong warning on the statement made by Charanjit Singh Channi, the Congress candidate from the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat of Punjab, about the army. The Election Commission said that such statements are a violation of the code of conduct and should be avoided. During a public meeting on May 5, Channi had remarked that the terrorist attack on an Air Force convoy on May 4 was an election stunt by the BJP. The Commission said that it had issued a notice to Channi to give an explanation to the District Election Officer and DC of Jalandhar but the Commission was
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IndiaMay 22, 2024

Pratap Singh Bajwa's reaction to Sukhpal Singh Khaira's statement

On the statement made by Sukhpal Singh Khaira, who is contesting from Sangrur Lok Sabha seat of Punjab, that the migrant workers should be thrown out of the state, the leaders of his party have opposed it. Pratap Singh Bajwa said that if Khaira has given any such statement, then it is Khaira's own view, there is no view of the party in it. Earlier, Punjab Congress president Raja Waring also separated the party from Khaira's statement and said that all the immigrants coming from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other states are our own brother. agree with and neither agree with such an ideology that
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IndiaMay 22, 2024

Captain Amarinder Singh will not attend Prime Minister Modi's rally tomorrow

Former Chief Minister of the state and BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh will not participate in the rally to be held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23 for the Patiala Lok Sabha seat of Punjab. Regarding this, Maharani Praneet Kaur while talking to the media said that Captain Amarinder Singh's health is still unwell, due to which he cannot participate in the program. It is to be noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold rallies in Patiala, Jalandhar and Gurdaspur.
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IndiaMay 21, 2024

A big blow to Manish Sisodia, the High Court made a strong comment while rejecting the bail petition

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia did not get relief from the High Court and Rouse Avenue Court in the money laundering case related to the liquor scam. The Delhi High Court canceled his bail. They had approached the High Court against the decision of the Rouse Avenue court. The trial court had denied him bail on April 30. The High Court said that Sisodia is an influential person. Many people have given statements against him. So the possibility cannot be ruled out that they can go out on bail and ask those people to change their statements. However, the high court allowed Sis
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IndiaMay 21, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Prime Minister Modi will hold rallies in Punjab on May 23, 24

Before voting for the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold rallies in the state on May 23 and 24. They are planning to hold three rallies in Patiala, Jalandhar and Gurdaspur. Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, many BJP leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath, JP Nadda, Smriti Irani will hold rallies in Punjab in the last week of May. It is to be noted that ticket has been given to Maharani Parneet Kaur from Patiala, Sushil Rinku from Jalandhar and Dinesh Singh Babbu from Gurdaspur are BJP candidates. At the same time,
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IndiaMay 21, 2024

Sidhu Moosewala murder case hearing was held in Mansa court

In the first appearance after the charges were filed against the accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case, two key government witnesses did not appear in the lower court of Mansa to record their statements on Monday. On this, the court adjourned the hearing of the case and issued summons to the witnesses again for July 5. It is to be noted that the Special Investigation Team investigating the murder of Moosewala has filed four charge sheets against 32 accused including gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldie Brar and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
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IndiaMay 17, 2024

Sunil Jakhar invited Yogi Adityanath to come to Punjab

In Punjab, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath can hold an election rally at three places. These include Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Batala. Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has written a letter to Yogi Adityanath asking for time in this regard, in which it has been said that some time should be given to Punjab so that the party's election campaign can be accelerated. For the first time in Punjab, the BJP is contesting the 13 Lok Sabha seats alone without the Sromani Akali Dal. Prime Minister Modi will also visit Punjab. Preparations are being made in regard to which programs will be held by the p
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IndiaMay 17, 2024

In Delhi's liquor scam case, ED made Kejriwal as well as Aam Aadmi Party guilty

ED has made Arvind Kejriwal as well as Aam Aadmi Party guilty in the Delhi liquor scam case. The investigation agency gave this information in the Supreme Court today. At the same time, the Supreme Court has reserved the decision in the case of Kejriwal's challenge to his arrest. Overall, this is the 8th charge sheet filed by ED in this case, in which 18 people have been arrested so far. ED arrested 55-year-old Arvind Kejriwal from his official residence on March 21. Currently, he is out of jail on temporary bail.
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IndiaMay 16, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal's PA Vibhav Kumar was summoned by the Women's Commission

Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha member from Delhi, Swati Maliwal, has filed a written complaint against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the case of beating her at CM House. Delhi Police registered an FIR late on Thursday. It includes the name of Kejriwal's personal secretary Vibhav Kumar. Vibhav is accused of abusing and assaulting Swati at the Chief Minister's residence. Swati Maliwal said in the FIR that what happened to me was very bad. Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women has asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary Vibhav Kumar to appear tomorrow at 11 am in the

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BCMay 07, 2026

Police seek public help identifying suspect in Chilliwack bus driver assault

Chilliwack RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to an assault on a bus driver earlier this year. According to police, the incident happened March 16 near South Sumas Road and Vedder Road in Chilliwack. Investigators said the suspect was a passenger on the bus and allegedly assaulted the driver, causing injuries. RCMP have not released details about what led to the incident. However, officers said investigators obtained video footage from the area showing a young man leaving the scene after the alleged assault. Police estimate the suspect is between 18 and 19
AlbertaMay 07, 2026

Edmonton expected to see warm temperatures and strong winds into next week

Daytime temperatures in Edmonton are expected to remain between 18 C and 23 C through the rest of this week and into next week, according to weather forecasts. Forecasters say several periods of strong winds are also expected across the region over the next one to two weeks. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts stronger wind conditions on Thursday and Friday. Wind speeds could approach 40 kilometres per hour during the afternoon hours. After easing overnight, winds are expected to increase again Friday morning, reaching about 30 km/h. Forecast models suggest conditions may remain re
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CanadaMay 07, 2026

Ottawa projects $140M in savings from new refugee health-care co-pay

The federal government says changes to refugee and asylum claimant health coverage introduced this month are expected to reduce public spending by about $140 million this fiscal year. The changes, which took effect May 1 under the Interim Federal Health Program, require refugee claimants and asylum seekers to pay part of the cost for some supplementary and prescription health services. According to federal data tabled in response to an order paper question from NDP MP Heather McPherson, the largest projected savings – about $93 million – are tied to dental care coverage. Under the revised
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IndiaMay 07, 2026

BJP Sends Defamation Notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging defamation over remarks linking the party to recent explosions in Jalandhar and Amritsar. BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said the notice accuses the chief minister of making allegations without evidence and seeks action related to criminal defamation, spreading false information, and attempting to incite public unrest. The development follows comments made by Mann a day earlier, in which he alleged that such incidents were being used as political tactics ahead of elections in Punja
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CanadaMay 07, 2026

India rejects CSIS allegations of foreign interference in Canada

India has rejected allegations by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that linked New Delhi to foreign interference activities in Canada, calling the claims “baseless.” Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and described India as a responsible democracy that respects international law and the sovereignty of other nations. Jaiswal said concerns related to such matters should be addressed through established diplomatic channels rather than through public statements or political d