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IndiaJun 06, 2025

Bengaluru stampede case: Complaint filed against Virat Kohli

A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli at the police station in India in connection with the stampede that took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4. Social activist HM Venkatesh has held Kohli responsible for the accident in his complaint. 11 people died in this stampede. According to reports, no FIR has been registered against Kohli yet. So far, a case has been registered against Royal Challengers Bangalore, an event management company and the Karnataka State Cricket Association in this case and 8 officers including the Police Commissioner have be
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IndiaJun 06, 2025

PM Modi inaugurates world's highest railway bridge

In India, Prime Minister Modi on Friday visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after the Pahalgam attack. Here, he inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge built on the Jhanna river in Reasi district by hoisting the tricolor. After this, he flagged off the first train of Kashmir, Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat, in Katra. Modi gave a 42-minute speech in Katra. In this, he mentioned terrorism, Pakistan and tourism in Kashmir. It is noteworthy that the bridge inaugurated by Modi on the Jhanna river is taller than the Eiffel Tower, which can withstand anything from a 266 km per hour s
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IndiaJun 06, 2025

SSP who summoned Bharat Bhushan Ashu suspended

Amidst the upcoming by-election for the Ludhiana West assembly seat in Punjab, the SSP Vigilance has sent a summons to Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan, after which the state's Aam Aadmi Party government suspended SSP Vigilance Jagatpreet Singh. Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa said that this was a ploy by the Aam Aadmi Party government to intimidate the Congress candidate before the by-election. This was not a genuine investigation. Meanwhile, Punjab Congress President Raja Warring said that he will reduce the unnecessary power of the police if the Congress government is formed
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IndiaJun 05, 2025

Navjot Kaur Sidhu willing to contest 2027 Punjab elections

Navjot Kaur Sidhu may once again make a comeback in Punjab politics. Talking to the media during a visit to her constituency in Amritsar, she said that I will contest the MLA elections 100 percent in 2027 and I am preparing for the same. She said that the party high command will definitely look at the past history and give a ticket. Navjot Kaur also said that Navjot Singh Sidhu will campaign for the Congress candidate in the by-election to be held in Ludhiana and she will also go with him.
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IndiaJun 05, 2025

Punjab government is being run by former Delhi Chief Minister: Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir has alleged that the Punjab government is being run by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Badal, who reached Ludhiana, said that all the secretaries, staff and PAs of Kejriwal have come to Punjab, who have taken control of the Punjab Civil Secretariat in their hands. He said that the Chief Minister has been kept only to take the facilities of Punjab. Sukhbir Badal said that Manish Sisodia is holding meetings with the officials in Punjab and taking the same decisions.
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IndiaJun 04, 2025

11 dead and 33 hurt in the stampede during RCB's Victory Parade

After the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in this year’s IPL, the team held a victory march and event today. Large crowds gathered to get a glimpse of their favorite players and a stampede broke out during the victory parade. So far 11 people have died, and 33 people have been injured. This incident took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The team was earlier felicitated in the legislature. During the event, the police had to resort to mild lathicharge to control the crowd. PM Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede. In a post on X, PM Modi cal
IndiaJun 03, 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru team win IPL title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru team is the new IPL champion. In the final match played today, RCB defeated Punjab Kings .Batting first, RCB scored 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Virat Kohli was the highest scorer for RCB with a knock of 43 runs. Arshdeep Singh and Jamieson picked 3 wickets each for Punjab. Chasing 191 to win, Punjab lost the game by 6 wickets. The final score for the Punjab team was 184 for the loss of 7 wickets. Shashank Singh played a knock of 61 runs off 30 balls, but the innings was not enough to take Punjab to the title win. This is RCB’s first title win
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CanadaMay 30, 2025

Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite India's Modi to G7 summit

Sikh organizations are calling on Ottawa to break with a five-year tradition by not inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit. Canada is hosting the G7 leaders' summit next month in Kananaskis, Alta. with the leaders from those nations expected to attend — France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, along with the president of the European Commission. But Ottawa has been tight-lipped on which leaders it has invited outside that core group of like-minded liberal democracies. The South African high commission told The Canadian Press Canada invited Pres
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IndiaMay 29, 2025

Sidhu Moosewala's third death anniversary

Today was the third death anniversary of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu alias Sidhu Moosewala. He was shot dead in Jawaharke village of Mansa on the evening of May 29, 2022. The state government had reduced his security a day earlier. He was 28 years old, today on the occasion of his death anniversary, the family performed the Bhog of Sri Sehaj Path in village Moose. According to reports, Moosewala was shot 19 times and died within 15 minutes. Before his murder, Moosewala had released a song 'The Last Ride', in which he talked about dying young and becoming a legend.

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BCDec 31, 2025

Eby marks New Year’s Day with focus on economic resilience and affordability challenges

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Police operation in Fraser Valley leads to arrests and seizure of firearms, drugs, and cash

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IndiaDec 31, 2025

Punjab extends winter break for schools amid cold and dense fog

The Punjab government has extended winter holidays for schools across the state as severe cold conditions and dense fog continue to affect daily life. The decision applies to all government, aided, recognised and private schools in Punjab. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the move was taken on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the health and safety of students and school staff being given top priority. Schools will now remain closed until January 7 and will reopen as usual from January 8.In a post shared on social media platform X, Bains said prolonged cold w
AlbertaDec 31, 2025

Water main break in northwest Calgary strands drivers, prompts new water restrictions

Calgary residents are facing renewed water restrictions after a major water main break overnight flooded a busy northwest interchange, trapping vehicles and forcing emergency rescues. The rupture occurred near the intersection of 16th Avenue NW and Sarcee Trail, close to Canada Olympic Park, an area that serves as a key commuter route. Fire crews were called in to rescue 13 people from vehicles surrounded by freezing water as the break sent water rushing across the roadway. Police closed the interchange, and city officials say the road will remain shut while crews assess damage and begin repai
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BCDec 31, 2025

Three charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting in Brampton plaza

Peel Regional Police have charged three men with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting near a busy shopping plaza in Brampton earlier this week. Investigators say the incident occurred near Shoppers World on Main Street and appears to have been targeted. Police were called to the area around 7:02 p.m. on Monday after reports of gunfire. Officers found a 25-year-old man inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators allege the victim was driving out of the plaza when several suspects approached his vehicle and opened fire. After sever