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IndiaMar 21, 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal will implement the policy of 'one family-one ticket' in the Lok Sabha elections this time

In Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal will implement the 'one family-one ticket' policy in the Lok Sabha elections this time, which means that only one member of the Badal family will contest the Lok Sabha elections. In 2019, Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda and Sukhbir Badal from Ferozepur contested the election and both were winners, but this time only one of them will contest the Lok Sabha elections. This policy will be discussed in the core committee meeting of Akali Dal to be held on Friday. It is being discussed that Harsimrat Kaur will contest from Bathinda seat this time too. If Akali
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IndiaMar 20, 2024

Pratap Singh Bajwa demanded a CBI investigation against Dr. Raj Kumar Chabewal

The leader of the opposition in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Pratap Singh Bajwa left the Congress and joined the AAP MLA Dr. Raj Kumar Chabewal CBI inquiry has been demanded against on the charge of forging government documents. Bajwa said that Chabewal had committed a fraud of crores of rupees and in this case he was on bail, which was to expire on March 18. Chabewal knew he could be arrested so he joined AAP two days before his bail expired. Bajwa said that he will take this matter to the High Court.
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IndiaMar 20, 2024

Punjab Congress has requested the Election Commission to change the voting date for the state

Punjab Congress has demanded the Election Commission to change the voting date for the state. Pratap Singh Bajwa says that when the voting for the Lok Sabha election is to be held in the state, the farmers will be busy sowing paddy in the fields, so the vote percentage may fall. Bajwa alleged that the entire schedule was made as part of a conspiracy to benefit the BJP. It is to be noted that the voting for the Lok Sabha is to be held in 7 rounds from April 19, there are 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and the date of voting in the state is June 1. On that day, voting will also be held on one se
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IndiaMar 20, 2024

The situation regarding the Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party alliance in Punjab will be clear this week

The situation regarding the Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party alliance in Punjab will become clear this week. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given these hints in an interview in Delhi. He said that the round of negotiations is going on between the two parties. All things are being observed. According to sources, the alliance between the BJP and the Akali Dal has reached its final stage. The screw is stuck on seat allocation. Apart from this, the Akali Dal is taking thoughtful steps regarding the Kisan movement and the release of captive Sikhs. 2019 BJP and Akali Dal contested
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IndiaMar 20, 2024

The problems of Sidhu Moosewala's family may increase, the center has asked for a report about the birth of the child

The Center has sought a report from the Punjab government regarding the birth of a child with IVF technology at the home of Sidhu Moosewala's parents. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has sought this information under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. The department says that according to the law, the age limit for conception through IVF is between 21 and 50 years. Therefore, the Punjab government is requested to investigate the matter and submit the report to the department. It is to be noted that earlier Balkaur Singh had said in his video message that
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IndiaMar 19, 2024

Sidhu Moosewala's father accused the administration of harassing him regarding the legal documents of the newborn child

Sidhu Moosewala's father Balkoor Sidhu has accused the administration of harassing him regarding the legal documents of the newborn child. Balkaur Sidhu said in a video message that I am being asked various questions to prove that this child is legal. According to the law, IVF is prohibited for women above 50 years of age in India. The technique is not allowed, but if a woman is pregnant abroad, her delivery can take place in the country. Balkaur Sidhu, father of Sidhu Moosewala, while addressing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, said that he did not violate the law in any way. He said that I h
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IndiaMar 19, 2024

Five ministers contesting Lok Sabha elections should resign immediately: Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has demanded the resignation of five ministers of the Aam Aadmi Party government contesting the Lok Sabha elections. He said that the absence of ministers from their offices for two and a half months after the election will stop the administrative work. All the ministers contesting the elections have major departments, including the ministries of agriculture, transport, health etc. Badal said that people should ask these ministers what works they have done for public welfare in the last two years. It is worth noting that the Aam Aadmi Party h
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IndiaMar 19, 2024

Ex-ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu joins BJP, ticket speculation from Amritsar

Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who is India's ambassador to America, can be the BJP candidate from the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat in Punjab. He joined Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday. On January 31, he retired as the Indian Ambassador to America. Sandhu said that in the last 10 years I was PM. Worked closely with Modi and the Prime Minister is a development oriented person. It is worth noting that Taranjit Singh Sandhu is the founder member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and the grandson of the eminent freedom fighter Teja Singh Samari who played an important role in the Gurdwara refo
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IndiaMar 19, 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu's return to 'cricket'! IPL Commentary will be done in

Former Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu has returned to cricket. That IPL will be seen doing commentary in Both Star Sports and Navjot Singh Sidhu have confirmed this. The IPL matches are starting from March 22. Navjot Sidhu, who has refused to contest the Lok Sabha elections, is likely to stay away from campaigning this time. Sidhu last commented on a cricket match in 2018. Recently, Sidhu had said that he is suffering financial loss due to leaving cricket commentary. It is worth noting that Navjot Singh Sidhu's father Sardar Bhagwant Singh was also a cricketer. There, Sidhu wa

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IndiaApr 23, 2026

Amritpal Singh formally arrested in Ajnala violence case after NSA detention ends

Amritsar Rural Police have formally arrested Khadoor Sahib MP and ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh in connection with the Ajnala violence case, following the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act. According to a police statement, the arrest was carried out immediately after the NSA detention period lapsed. Singh was produced before a sub-divisional court in Ajnala via video conferencing from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, where he remains lodged. Police told the court they require extended custody to continue their investigation, including recovery of weapons and
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BCApr 23, 2026

Three arrested after alleged $14,000 Pokémon card robbery in Vancouver

Vancouver police say three teenagers have been arrested following an alleged robbery involving high-value Pokémon cards arranged through an online marketplace. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, officers responded shortly after 8:00 p.m. Tuesday to a robbery in progress near East King Edward Avenue and Ontario Street. Investigators say a man attempting to sell two Pokémon cards, each valued at $7,000, was bear-sprayed during the transaction. Police allege the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle with the cards but were intercepted a short time later in Burnaby near Macpherso
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CanadaApr 23, 2026

WestJet raises checked baggage fees following Air Canada, citing industry pressures

WestJet says it will increase checked baggage fees starting Thursday, adding new costs for air travellers across its network. The change follows a similar move by Air Canada announced last week. According to a WestJet statement, passengers checking bags at the airport will pay an additional $10 for each of the first two checked bags. Fees for overweight baggage will also rise, with increases of up to $50 depending on weight. The airline attributed the decision to “global conditions” and shifting trends in the aviation sector, but did not provide a detailed cost breakdown in its announcemen
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AlbertaApr 23, 2026

Alberta introduces bill to end seasonal clock changes, stay on daylight time

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would end twice-yearly clock changes and keep the province on daylight time year-round. The proposal was tabled by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government, according to a provincial announcement. If passed, the bill would eliminate the need to switch between standard time and daylight saving time each spring and fall. The government has said the change is intended to provide consistency for businesses and residents, though details on when the change would take effect have not yet been confirmed. The move would require coo
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AlbertaApr 23, 2026

Alberta premier to provide update on fall referendum questions

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to provide an update today on a planned provincewide referendum set for October, including previously announced questions tied to social policy and governance. According to a February announcement from the Alberta government, the referendum is to include up to nine questions. Among them are proposals that would restrict access to certain social services for some immigrants, though full wording of the questions has not yet been finalized. The update comes as debate continues in Alberta over the prospect of separation from Canada. A citizen-led initiati