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IndiaMar 28, 2024

A daughter was born to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Happiness has knocked at the house of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Chief Minister's wife Dr. Gurpreet Kaur has given birth to a daughter. This information was given by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann himself. The Chief Minister said that God has blessed the daughter, both the parents and the child are healthy. It is worth noting that last night Dr. The news of Gurpreet Kaur being admitted to the hospital came out. CM Bhagwant Mann has shared the picture of his baby girl on his social media account.
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IndiaMar 28, 2024

Simranjit Singh Mann will contest from Sangrur, Akali Dal Amritsar announces candidates

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar President Simranjit Singh Mann has once again announced to contest from Sangrur. Along with this, the party has released the first list of candidates for 5 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and two in Haryana. In Haryana, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar has announced candidates from Karnal and Kurukshetra. Apart from this, the party will also field its candidates in Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir.
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IndiaMar 28, 2024

Chief Minister Kejriwal did not get relief, court extended ED remand

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in Delhi's liquor scam, has received a shock from Rouse Avenue Court. The court has extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1. He was produced in the court today after his remand was over, where he personally pursued his arrest but could not get relief. ED said that Kejriwal needs to be interrogated face to face with some people related to this case. Because they are not cooperating in the investigation. Meanwhile, in a separate case, the Delhi High Court rejected a public interest petition seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Chi
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IndiaMar 27, 2024

There may be an alliance between Shiromani Akali Dal and BSP in Punjab

There may be a re-alliance between Shiromani Akali Dal and BSP in Punjab. BSP state president Jasvir Garhi has said that an agreement with Shiromani Akali Dal is possible provided Sukhbir Singh Badal talks to BSP supremo Mayawati. On the other hand, the Akali leadership says that withdrawing from the alliance was a unilateral decision of the BSP. Senior Akali leader and former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra said Akali Dal never said no to BSP. At the same time, Akali leaders hope that the alliance with the BSP will improve the party's prospects in constituencies where Dalits have a large populati
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IndiaMar 27, 2024

AAP leaders who came to offer money to join the BJP made a claim

Three AAP MLAs from Punjab have claimed that they received calls offering money to join the BJP. AAP MLA from Jalalabad Jagdeep Kamboj Goldi said that he was offered to join BJP from an international number on Tuesday. Similar claims have been made by Balluana MLA Amandeep Singh and Ludhiana South MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina. At the same time, BJP hit back, senior party leader Vineet Joshi said that Aam Aadmi Party is the government in the state, if their MLAs are making true allegations, then the government should investigate it. He said that they have been making false allegations before.
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IndiaMar 27, 2024

On joining BJP, Charanjit Singh Channi targeted Sushil Rinku

Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who is considered a potential Lok Sabha candidate of the Congress from Jalandhar in Punjab, has targeted Sushil Rinku's joining the BJP. He said that he who does not have his own stand will take a stand behind the people. Channi said that a leader has to guide the society, but what will leaders like Rinku, who frequently change parties for their own political benefit, guide the society. It is to be noted that Sushil Rinku left the Congress and joined the Aam Aadmi Party and won the Jalandhar parliamentary by-election.
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IndiaMar 27, 2024

In Punjab, ED raided 22 places including Chandigarh, Mohali and Firozpur

Today in Punjab, ED raided 22 places including Chandigarh, Mohali and Firozpur. Meanwhile, the house of Punjab Excise Commissioner IAS Varun Ruzam was also searched. It has been learned from the sources that this raid was carried out in connection with a fraud of crores of rupees by showing a guava garden in a fake manner in the land to be acquired by the Punjab government. Firozpur Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman's wife is also an accused in this case, the ED team also knocked on her residence. The matter was that guava trees were planted in the land to be acquired by the government in M
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IndiaMar 27, 2024

Kejriwal did not get relief from the Delhi High Court, the hearing against the arrest will now be held on April 3

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the ED in the case of the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor scam and asked it to file a reply on April 2. Kejriwal had filed a petition against the arrest and remand in the High Court, but he was not granted relief in today's hearing. The hearing in this case will now be held on April 3. Meanwhile, Kejirwal's remand is ending on March 28. A hearing will be held in this case on Thursday in the district court. Apart from this, a public interest petition demanding Kejriwal's removal from the post of Chief Minister will also be hea
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IndiaMar 27, 2024

From Jalandhar, AAP MP Sushil Rinku and MLA Sheetal Angural joined BJP.

Aam Aadmi Party Lok Sabha Member Sushil Rinku has joined the BJP from Jalandhar in Punjab. He was the only Lok Sabha member of AAP. Sheetal Angural, MLA from Jalandhar West Constituency has also joined the BJP along with them. This is a big blow for the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab as the party had announced Sushil Rinku as its candidate for the Lok Sabha elections for the second time. However, there were already speculations of Rinku joining the BJP. Bhagwant Maan reacted on social media in a poem about Rinku and Angural joining BJP. At the same time, Rinku said in a statement that there is p

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IndiaApr 28, 2026

Netherlands considering rose imports from Punjab, says CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says the Netherlands is considering importing roses from the state following discussions during his recent visit. According to a statement shared by Mann, Dutch officials indicated interest in sourcing roses from Punjab, which he said could offer better-quality flowers at competitive prices. He noted that the Netherlands currently imports roses in large quantities from Ethiopia. Mann said the discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the horticulture sector, highlighting what he described as untapped opportunities for Punjab farmers in international fl
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EU says Carney to attend Armenia summit as Canada expands role in European security talks

European Union officials say Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to attend a summit in Armenia this weekend focused on political, security and infrastructure co-operation across Europe. According to a social media post from European Council President Antonio Costa, Carney will participate in the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Carney’s office has not publicly confirmed the visit. The European Political Community brings together EU member states and partner countries, including Iceland, Azerbaijan and Montenegro. The forum was launched in 2022 following Russia’s full-scal
AlbertaApr 28, 2026

RCMP seek public’s help locating stolen truck carrying two peacocks west of Edmonton

Police in Alberta are asking for the public’s help after a truck carrying two peacocks was reported stolen west of Edmonton. According to the RCMP, a 2005 Ford F-350 was taken from the community of Stony Plain on Sunday. Officers say the birds were inside the vehicle at the time of the theft. Mounties are asking anyone who may have seen the truck or the animals to contact police. No further details about the direction of travel or suspects had been released as of publication time. The investigation is ongoing.
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WorldApr 28, 2026

Rescuers work to reach three trapped after fatal train crash near Jakarta

Rescue crews in Indonesia were working Tuesday to reach three people still trapped inside a heavily damaged commuter train car following a collision near the capital that killed at least seven people. According to a statement from state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia, a long-distance train struck the rear car of a stopped commuter train Monday at Bekasi Timur Station, east of Jakarta. The impacted car was designated for women, a service commonly used in Indonesia to reduce harassment on public transit. A total of 81 injured passengers were transported to hospital for treatment,
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CanadaApr 28, 2026

Finance minister to table economic update as deficit outlook improves

Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to present a federal economic update today, outlining the government’s plan to strengthen the country’s position among G7 economies and signal potential new measures aimed at boosting investment and job creation. According to statements made ahead of the release, the update is expected to function as a mini-budget, with a focus on long-term economic stability and growth. The government has indicated it will provide details on its fiscal outlook alongside policy steps intended to support economic expansion. A key focus will be