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IndiaAug 05, 2022

AAP MP thanks Sitharaman for clearing air on GST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Friday thanked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for making clear that GST would not be charged on religious places and that sarais run by Sikhs will not need to pay the tax. "No GST will be charged in religious places. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave out this ruling today morning. I thanked Nirmala Sitharaman for accepting our demands and waiving off GST from Sarai's," said Vikramjit Singh Sahney. "If SGPC has paid GST charges after the circular which was July 17 to August 5 can claim for GST return and the
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IndiaAug 04, 2022

CWG 2022: Indian men's hockey team reaches semi-finals with 4-1 win over Wales

Indian men's hockey team confirmed a spot in the Semi-Finals of the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a 4-1 win over Wales in Birmingham on Thursday. Harmanpreet Singh (18', 19', 41') scored a hat-trick in the match, while Gurjant Singh (49') also added a goal as the duo helped their team pull off a solid win in a gritty contest. Gareth Furlong (55') scored a consolation goal for Wales in the match. India will next play in the Semifinal match on August 6.
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IndiaAug 04, 2022

Punjab CM announces cash prize of Rs 40 lakhs for Bronze-winning weightlifter Gurdeep Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 40 lakhs for weightlifter Gurdeep Singh, who won a Bronze medal in the Men's 109 kg plus category final. On Wednesday, Singh bagged the bronze medal in the men's 109-plus kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 with a combined weight of 390kg. "Congratulations to Gurdeep Singh of village near Khanna for winning bronze medal in weightlifting 109kg weight category during Commonwealth Games...A prize money of Rs40 lakhs will be given to Gurdeep by Punjab Govt. Congratulations too... All the best for the future..
IndiaAug 03, 2022

31-year-old woman tests positive for monkeypox in Delhi

A 31-year-old woman tested positive for Monkeypox in the national capital on Wednesday, taking India's tally to nine. This is the first case of the disease among women in India. She is under treatment in one of the government hospitals in Delhi. Earlier on Tuesday, another 35-year-old Nigerian man living in Delhi, with no recent travel history, tested positive for monkeypox. The patient is admitted to Lok Nayak Jaiprakash hospital which comes under the government of Delhi. India has reported 9 monkeypox cases so far, 5 from Kerala and 4 from Delhi. In the wake of an increase in the number of
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IndiaAug 03, 2022

ED seals Young Indian office in Delhi's Herald House building

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday sealed the Young Indian office at the Herald House building in the national capital. ED sealed the Young Indian office at the Herald House building in Delhi as no one was available in the office during the search and thus they were not able to complete the search. The order put outside the Young Indian office reads that the "premises not be opened without prior permission" from the agency. Earlier reports said that the Herald House office was sealed. The probe agency took action a day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at 12 loc
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IndiaAug 03, 2022

Farmer unions call off proposed protest against Punjab govt after 'most of the demands' accepted

The farmer unions on Tuesday called off their proposed protest against the Punjab government after meeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who accepted "most of the demands". The decision was taken after a meeting with the Chief Minister at the Punjab Bhawan. Notably, several farmer organisations including Bharti Kisan Union (Sidhupur) had announced to protest against the Mann government on many issues which included the non-payment of sugarcane dues. Speaking to the reporters here, Mann said that all pending dues of sugarcane will be cleared by the state government by September 7. The Chief Min
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IndiaAug 02, 2022

Moga police gets Lawrence Bishnoi's custody for 10 days

The court of chief judicial magistrate Preeti Sukhija in Malout sent Lawrence Bishnoi to ten-day police remand in an attempt to murder case on Monday. Bishnoi is an accused in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case. Senior Superintendent of Police, Moga, Gulneet Singh Khurana, said that Bishnoi was brought for questioning in an attempt to murder case filed in December 2021 in which the police had arrested a sharpshooter from Bishnoi's gang Monu Dagar. Bishnoi was produced in court through video surveillance by Moga police. The Moga police claims that on directions of Bishnoi, Canada-based Goldy Bra
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IndiaJul 29, 2022

Two more Vande Bharat trains to come up on track in August this year

Two more Vande Bharat semi-high speed trains are expected to come up by August this year besides the two which are already operational in the country, said sources. The trains, being manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, are in the final stages. According to sources, the trial run of two newly manufactured Vande Bharat trains will start in the second week of August. After the successful trial of these trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would give the green signal. Sources said that the routes of these two newly manufactured Vande Bharat trains are yet to be decided, which
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IndiaJul 29, 2022

Indian women's hockey team beats Ghana 5-0 in Commonwealth Games 2022 opener

The Indian Women's Hockey Team opened their campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham with a solid 5-0 win against Ghana on Friday. Gurjit Kaur (3', 39') scored a brace in the match while Neha (28'), Sangita Kumari (36'), and Salima Tete (56') also scored a goal each in the Pool A contest to help their team pick up the all-important win. India started the match on the front foot with Jyoti creating an early chance from the right flanks, passing the ball to Navneet Kaur inside the circle. Navneet's shot on target was saved by Ghana goalkeeper Boye Abigail. But India's wait to get o

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CanadaDec 05, 2025

Canada’s November jobs report to offer final economic signal ahead of next Bank of Canada rate decision

Statistics Canada is expected to release its November employment report this morning, providing the last major economic indicator before the Bank of Canada delivers its final interest rate decision of the year next week. Economists say the data will help shape expectations about whether the central bank sees enough evidence of a cooling economy to justify future rate cuts. A survey of economists conducted by Reuters suggested the national unemployment rate likely rose to seven per cent in November, with a modest loss of about 5,000 jobs. Analysts at Royal Bank, however, anticipate the jobless
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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Window-Smashing in North Vancouver

Police in North Vancouver have arrested a man following an early-morning incident in which multiple business windows were smashed. North Vancouver RCMP received a call just before 5:00 a.m. on December 4 about a man breaking windows at businesses in the Park and Tilford business centre at 333 Brooksbank Avenue. Officers quickly responded and apprehended a suspect on the premises. Authorities allege the man used a modified hockey stick to smash the front windows of around six businesses. No items were reported stolen, and no one was injured during the spree. The suspect remains in custody and f
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BCDec 04, 2025

Richmond RCMP warns public of rising distraction thefts targeting jewelry

Richmond RCMP is alerting residents after a series of distraction-theft incidents reported between late September and November 2025. Police say suspects used a range of tactics to divert victims’ attention, often resulting in stolen jewelry. The thefts took place in both public areas and residential neighbourhoods across Richmond. The incidents predominantly targeted older adults, though one youth was also affected. Suspects, frequently travelling in SUVs or sedans, used approaches such as unsolicited hugs, fake jewelry exchanges, or emotional stories to trick victims. Stolen items reported
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BCDec 04, 2025

New Westminster Police ask for public help to find missing Surrey man

The New Westminster Police Department is asking residents across the region, particularly in Surrey, to help locate 24-year-old Rajvir, who has been reported missing after he was last seen at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Police say the young man is known to spend time in Surrey and may be travelling on public transit. Investigators describe Rajvir as 5 feet 7 inches tall with a slim build, dark brown hair, a beard, and brown eyes. He also has a tattoo on his left forearm. Officers are concerned for his well-being, noting that he may appear disoriented and could require immediate assistance. Serge
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IndiaDec 04, 2025

Putin Arrives in New Delhi for Two-Day Visit Focused on Trade and Security Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India for a two-day official visit that New Delhi says will centre on trade, defence co-operation and broader geopolitical issues. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received Putin at Palam Air Force Station and accompanied him to the prime minister’s residence, a gesture Indian officials described as a sign of the long-standing bilateral relationship. The visit comes ahead of the 23rd India–Russia annual summit scheduled for Friday, where both sides are expected to review defence procurement, energy collaboration and efforts to s