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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Blow to BJP candidate Parampal Kaur Sidhu: The government resigned, not approved

Parampal Kaur Maluka, the BJP candidate from the Bathinda Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, has received a big blow. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected the voluntary retirement application of IAS Parampal Kaur and has sent a notice asking her to rejoin duty. The Hon'ble government says that legal action will be taken against IAS Parampal Kaur if she does not return to duty. This action of the Punjab Government has come at a time when the Center has accepted the resignation of Parampal Kaur under the All India Service Rules. Earlier, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had objected to Parampal Kaur jo
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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Politics on 'attack', Prime Minister hit back at Channi, said- Congress is singing the praises of Pakistan

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi's comment regarding the terrorist attack on the Air Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch remained in the headlines today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to Channi's controversial statement. He said that there was no other issue left with the Congress so they started making false allegations. Without mentioning Channi's name, PM Modi said that former Congress CM. Says that the attack on the army was a stunt. This shows the mentality of Congress. The Prime Minister said that Congress sings the praises of Pakistan every time after the vic
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IndiaMay 07, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Congress announced candidate from firozpur

In Punjab, Congress has announced its candidate for firozpur Lok Sabha seat. Congress has given the ticket to Sher Singh Ghubaya, the old face of Akali Dal. Ghubaya left the Akali Dal and joined the Congress in 2021. He has been MP from this seat twice. At present, Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal is a Member of Parliament from firozpur seat, but this time he is not contesting the election. He has fielded his close friend Bobby Mann from this seat. It is to be noted that there are 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and the date of voting in the state is June 1. On the same day, voting will
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

During the Lok Sabha elections, Congress appointed Harish Chaudhary as a special observer in Punjab

Congress party has appointed Harish Chaudhary as a special observer during the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. All India Congress Committee General Secretary KC Venugopal has given this information by issuing a letter. In the letter, he has written that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's proposal to appoint Harish Chaudhary as a special observer in Punjab has been accepted. It may be mentioned that Harish Chaudhary is an MLA from Baitu Constituency of Barmer District of Rajasthan and has also served as Finance Minister in the Cabinet.
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann once again targeted Sukhbir Singh Badal

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again accused Sukhbir Singh Badal about his hotel. During the Bathinda rally, Bhagwant Mann said that during the government of the Badals, the electricity of their 7-star Sukhvilas hotel was free for 10-15 years, the tax was waived. The Chief Minister said that he has withdrawn its papers and will take firm action. It is to be noted that Harsimrat Kaur Badal is contesting for the fourth time from Bathinda Lok Sabha Constituency, while Gurmeet Singh Khudiya is an independent candidate from Aam Aadmi Party. Bhagwant Mann said that Harsimrat Badal ha
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

Sunita Kejriwal will campaign in Punjab

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, will conduct an election campaign in three Lok Sabha constituencies of Punjab. These include Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar. According to sources, Sunita Kejriwal will visit Punjab on May 9 and 10 this week. However, these dates are not finalized as of now. This visit is being prepared by him at a time when the Aam Aadmi Party has been accused of taking funding from Khalistani organizations and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has recommended an NIA probe against Kejriwal. Sunita Kejriwal is prominently raising the issue of Arvind Kejriw
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

The Lt. Governor recommended an NIA probe against Arvind Kejriwal

NIA investigation is going to start against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the case of receiving funds from Sikhs for Justice. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has given orders for this. According to the Lt Governor, Kejriwal has taken political funding from the banned Sikhs for Justice. The Lt Governor of Delhi received a complaint in this regard from Ashu Mongia, National General Secretary of the World Hindu Federation, which said that Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party had used Khalistani groups between 2014 and 2022 in the name of the release of Devinder Pal Bhullar. 1.6 crore
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

BJP's mentality of taking political advantage is reprehensible: Charanjit Singh Channi

Politics has heated up with former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi terming the terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch as a 'stunt' by the BJP. However, the former CM clarified that I called it a stunt because every time such attacks are presented as a political stunt. At the same time, BJP leader Anurag Thakur retorted on this, he said that Charanjit Channi should tell whether the wars of 1962, 1965 and 1971 were fought to win elections? It is to be noted that an Indian Air Force soldier was martyred and four others were injured in a terror
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IndiaMay 06, 2024

Akali Dal candidate left the field, refused to contest the election, left the party too

Shiromani Akali Dal's Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, Hardeep Singh Butrela, has resigned from the party, deciding not to contest the election. Hardeep Butrella said that he took this decision because he did not get any support from the party and was facing lack of funds to contest the elections. On Monday, he returned the ticket to party president Sukhbir Badal. It is to be noted that Hardeep Singh was the president of Chandigarh Akali Dal and the only councilor of the party in the municipal corporation.

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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