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IndiaMay 02, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP has given ticket to Brij Bhushan Singh's son Karan Bhushan

The BJP has canceled the ticket of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former head of the Indian Wrestling Federation, who came into the headlines after the protest of women wrestlers, but what is special is that his younger son Karan Bhushan Singh has been made a candidate from the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat. Which is considered to be the hot seat of Uttar Pradesh. 67-year-old Brij Bhushan is a six-time Member of Parliament and his political dominance in the constituency is considered considerable. Last year, several women wrestlers including female wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Olympian Sakshi Mali
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IndiaMay 02, 2024

The government wants to prevent Amritpal Singh from contesting the election? Family claim whatsapp group block

The parents of Amritpal Singh, who is preparing to contest as an independent candidate from the Khadur Sahib Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, have expressed their apprehension that the government may stop Amritpal Singh from contesting the Lok Sabha elections. He alleged that his WhatsApp group created for election campaign has been blocked. Along with this, the parents have appealed to the Election Commission that all the cases registered against Amritpal Singh should be made public through the administration. Amritpal's father Tarsem Singh said that he has no information about whether these group
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IndiaMay 01, 2024

Many big leaders including Navjot Singh Sidhu distanced themselves from the election campaign

Despite the heated atmosphere of the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, a large number of ex-MLAs, ex-district presidents and constituency in-charges of that faction, including the former president of the Congress party, Navjot Singh Sidhu, have so far kept their distance from participating in the election campaign of the Congress. So far, no concrete efforts have been made to convince and reconcile this faction by other leaders including the President of the Pradesh Congress Committee, which has started to be considered as a danger bell for the Congress. On the other hand, State Congress Commit
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IndiaMay 01, 2024

Sukhpal Khaira's big statement, 'After a while, Goldy himself will say that I will return to Congress'

Bhaluth MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, who was made a Lok Sabha candidate from Sangrur by the Punjab Congress, has termed former Congress MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy as a duplicitous person who joined AAP. Khaira said that a leader lik Dalvir Goldy can cheat anyone for his seat. He said that the party which made him MLA stabbed him in the back. Today, by joining the Aam Aadmi Party, Goldy double face has come to the fore, which directly shows the hunger for power. Khaira said that the political journey of those who are hungry for chairs ends very soon and one day they will long to come back to the Con
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IndiaMay 01, 2024

A big decision came in favor of Sidhu Moosewala, all the accused including Lawrence, Jaggu were charged

In the Sidhu Moosewala murder case, the Mansa court has framed charges against all the accused. The Sessions Court also rejected the application of Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwan Puria, in which they pleaded not guilty. Regular hearing of this case will be held from May 20. After this decision of the court, Moosewala's father Balkaur Singh said that today his mind has got some peace. It is to be noted that on the evening of May 29, 2022, Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead near Mansa village Jawahar. Musewale's parents are still fighting for justice for their son.
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IndiaMay 01, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will have to go to jail if Congress forms the government in the state in 2027: Bajwa

Leader of Opposition in Punjab Vidhan Sabha Pratap Singh Bajwa says that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will have to go to jail if the Congress government is formed in the state in 2027. He made this comment to Dr. Congress candidate from Patiala Lok Sabha Constituency. Campaigning for Dharamvir Gandhi in Sanur Constituency. Pratap Singh Bajwa also alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party government is in collusion with the Centre. He said that the Chief Minister conducted a road show in Garhshankar, which proved unsuccessful as there was a party supporter or volunteer at the spot. The Chief Minister
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IndiaMay 01, 2024

Dalvir Singh Goldy joined Aam Aadmi Party

Former Congress MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy joined Aam Aadmi Party from the pivotal seat of Punjab's Sangrur district joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday. According to sources, earlier he was going to join BJP but later postponed the decision. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today included him in the party. In 2022, he contested against Bhagwant Mann from Dhuri Vidhan Sabha constituency but lost. In 2017, he was an MLA from this seat. Dalvir Goldy was unhappy with the decision to give ticket to Bhulath MLA Sukhpal Khaira from Sangrur, due to which he quit the Congress yesterday.
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IndiaApr 30, 2024

I will camp in Ludhiana to ensure the victory of Raja Waring: Bajwa

Senior Punjab Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa said on Tuesday that he will camp in Ludhiana to ensure the victory of the party's candidate Amarinder Singh Raja Waring from Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency and will soon take a house there on rent. Pratap Singh Bajwa said that his purpose is to teach a lesson to Ravneet Singh Bittu, who has joined the BJP, and that the fight will be against the traitor. Along with this, he said that after the Lok Sabha elections, AAP will not be seen anywhere.
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IndiaApr 30, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann meet Arvind Kejriwal

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today meet his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and said that the 'AAP' supremo has asked him to actively campaign for India Alliance candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. Mann also told reporters that Kejriwal's health is fine and he is taking insulin. This was Bhagwant Mann's second meeting with Kejriwal in jail in the last 15 days. Kejriwal has been in Tihar jail under judicial custody since April 1 in a money-laundering case related to the Delhi liquor scam.

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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