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IndiaJun 07, 2022

National Herald Case: Sonia Gandhi to skip ED questioning tomorrow

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi will skip the Enforcement Directorate summon in connection with a money laundering case in the National Herald case as she has not yet tested negative for COVID-19. She was summoned by the probe agency on June 8. According to sources, Sonia Gandhi who tested positive on June 2 for COVID-19 infection is still COVID positive. Although she is recovering but can't join the probe till her COVID test is negative. However, the final call will be taken as per the doctor's advice about her health following which the decision will be taken to join the investigatio
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IndiaJun 07, 2022

RBI set to hike policy interest rates; raise inflation forecast on June 8

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to hike the policy repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.80 per cent on Wednesday and increase the inflation forecast for the current fiscal to above 6 per cent from its earlier projection of 5.7 per cent, according to market analysts and economists. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI is certain to hike the policy interest rates as inflation has remained above the central bank's tolerance limit for the past several months. Last month, in its off-cycle monetary policy review the central bank hiked the policy repo rate by 40 basis points
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IndiaJun 07, 2022

Rahul Gandhi meets Sidhu Moose Wala's family in Punjab

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family of the late singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala at Moosa village in Punjab's Mansa district on Tuesday. He expressed grief over the murder and demanded strict action against the culprits. BJP leaders Hans Raj Hans and Manjinder Singh Sirsa also met Moose Wala's family. Punjab Police last week reconstituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expedite the investigations into the murder of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known as Sidhu Moose Wala. The death of the singer has left his fans in deep shock. Born on 17 June 1993, Moosewala, whose real nam
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IndiaJun 07, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: 8 arrested for providing logistic support, conducting recce

The Punjab Police on Tuesday arrested eight people for providing logistic support and conducting recce and harbouring the shooters of renowned Punjabi Singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala who was shot dead on May 29, informed the State Information and Public Relations Department. According to a statement issued by the Punjab Information and Public Relations Department, Moose Wala's body had 19 bullet injury injuries and he died within 15 minutes of being shot, as per the post-mortem report, which also stated that the cause of his death was "haemorrhage shock" due to antemortem firearm i
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IndiaJun 06, 2022

Navjot Sidhu admitted to Chandigarh's PGIMER

Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, lodged in Patiala central jail, was admitted to Chandigarh's PGIMER on Monday afternoon. Sidhu underwent a medical examination at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research's Hepatology department, an official statement said. In the afternoon, Sidhu was admitted to the PGIMER where he had been brought under heavy security from Patiala prison. More tests were expected to be conducted, sources said. Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has been admitted in the Heptology ward, Nehru Hospital Extension of PGIMER, Chandigar
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IndiaJun 06, 2022

BJP fields former Cong leader Kewal Singh Dhillon as its candidate for Sangrur by-polls

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday fielded former Congress leader Kewal Singh Dhillon as its candidate for Lok Sabha by-elections in Punjab's Sangrur. AAP has fielded Gurmail Singh from the seat. The seat fell vacant after Bhagwant Mann won the assembly election from the Dhuri constituency in the Sangrur district. Dhillon was a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly (2012-17) for the constituency of Barnala. Notably, Dhillon was among the eight leaders the security cover of whom was revoked by the Aam Admi Party government on May 11, citing "no specific threat". Dhillon joined the BJP on Ju
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IndiaJun 06, 2022

Rahul Gandhi to meet Sidhu Moose Wala's family tomorrow

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Mansa on Tuesday to meet the family of Punjabi singer and party leader Sidhu Moose Wala who was killed by assailants in Jawaharke village of the district on May 29. Party sources said that Gandhi will first visit Chandigarh and then visit Mansa in Punjab. "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Mansa in Punjab to meet the family of singer and party leader Sidhu Moose Wala. According to the information received, Rahul Gandhi will reach Chandigarh by flight tomorrow morning. After that, he will go to the village of Moose Wala," a source said. Ear
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IndiaJun 06, 2022

Delhi Police gets 5-day Judicial Custody of Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in Arms Act case

Vishal Chopra, Lawyer of Renowned Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on June 05 clarified that his client is not involved in Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder and informed that the Court has agreed to 5-day custody demand of Delhi Police for Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Arms Act case. “Court has agreed to 5-day custody demand of Delhi Police for Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with Arms Act case. Nowhere in its application did Delhi Police mentioned Moose Wala murder probe against Bishnoi,” said Chopra.
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IndiaJun 05, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala's father refutes rumours of contesting elections, says ‘no such intention’

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's father Balkaur Singh Sidhu has refuted the rumours making rounds on social media regarding his contesting elections in the state stating that he has 'no intentions' to do the same. In a 55-second video on the YouTube channel of his son on Saturday, the father was seen folding his hands and appealing to viewers to not pay heed to such rumours. "I wanted to tell you that I am sad about what is going on social media. Various rumours are going on, do not believe that. I have lost my son recently and I have no intentions of contesting any election," he said. "

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CanadaJun 05, 2026

Vancouver airport expands biometric boarding ahead of FIFA World Cup travel surge

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has expanded its use of biometric boarding technology as it prepares for increased passenger volumes during the FIFA World Cup. According to airport officials, 42 biometric boarding gates are now operating across the airport. The technology is expected to speed up the boarding process by approximately 13 per cent, helping reduce wait times for travellers. The airport has also introduced new CT screening technology at security checkpoints. Under the upgraded system, passengers will no longer be required to remove liquids and large electronic devices from th
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CanadaJun 05, 2026

Grocery benefit top-up payments begin for eligible Canadians

Eligible Canadians are expected to begin receiving one-time federal grocery benefit top-up payments starting today as part of the Liberal government's affordability measures. The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, previously known as the GST/HST credit, provides support to lower-income households to help offset rising living costs. The federal government says payments will be issued automatically to qualifying recipients through direct deposit or by mail. According to the federal government, approximately 12 million Canadians are eligible for the one-time payment. Benefit amounts vary by
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BCJun 04, 2026

B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault

Independent B.C. legislator Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault, according to the British Columbia Prosecution Service. The prosecution service said the charge relates to an alleged offence or offences that occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, in Fort St. John. The allegation has not been tested in court. Kealy represents the Peace River North riding in the B.C. legislature. The prosecution service said a special prosecutor was appointed following an RCMP investigation to help ensure the administration of justice remains free from any perceived improper influence. Accordin
WorldJun 04, 2026

12 killed in Sri Lanka nursing home fire; investigation underway

A fire at a nursing home in western Sri Lanka killed 12 residents and injured eight others, according to Sri Lankan police. The fire broke out late Wednesday at a care facility in the town of Anguruwatota. Police said 51 residents were rescued from the building. Police spokesperson Fredrick Wootler said emergency responders attended the scene and survivors were taken to safety. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the fire. The director of the nursing home has been arrested on suspicion of causing deaths through negligence, police said. Investigators are examining the circ
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CanadaJun 04, 2026

Second Shooting Reported at Surrey Home Linked to Extortion Investigation

A Surrey home that was previously targeted in a shooting last month was struck by gunfire again early Thursday morning, according to Surrey Police Service (SPS). Police said officers responded at approximately 4:02 a.m. to reports of shots fired near 57 Avenue and 148 Street in the South Newton neighbourhood. Frontline officers located evidence confirming that gunfire had occurred at the property. Authorities said several people were inside the home at the time of the shooting, but no injuries were reported. The extent of any property damage has not been released. According to SPS, the investi