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IndiaFeb 17, 2022

Police official says partially consumed bottle of liquor was recovered from the ill-fated car of Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu

A partially consumed bottle of liquor was recovered from the ill-fated car of Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who died in a road accident on Tuesday near Sonipat in Haryana. An FIR has been registered for rash and negligent driving against the driver of the truck with which the actor's car collided. Viscera samples of the actor have been collected. "We retrieved a partially consumed liquor bottle from Deep Sidhu's car. It is a case of rash and negligent driving. An FIR has been registered. The driver has been identified and police teams are trying to nab him. Viscera sample has been collected and fu
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IndiaFeb 15, 2022

Punjab CM Channi and other politicians condole demise of Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has condoled the death of Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who died in a road accident on Tuesday near Sonipat in Haryana.Deep Sidhu had been granted bail in April this year in a case related to the violence on Republic Day. Two FIRs had been registered against Sidhu in connection with the violence on Republic Day last year.In a tweet Channi conveyed his condolences to Sidhu's family members. "Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, Deep Sidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fan
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IndiaFeb 15, 2022

Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu dies in road accident near Haryana's Sonipat

Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu passed away in a road accident near Sonipat in Haryana on Tuesday.According to Haryana Police, the accident took place on Western Peripheral Expressway near Pipli Toll plaza.Sidhu, who was arrested in February last year in the Red Fort violence case, was granted bail in April. Police said the actor rammed his car into a standing truck near Pipli toll on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal.
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IndiaJan 27, 2022

Income Tax refunds of Rs 1.62 lakh crore issued so far this fiscal

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Rs 1.62 lakh crore income tax refunds to over 1.79 crore taxpayers till January 24, 2022 of the current financial year, official data showed on Thursday."CBDT issues refunds of over Rs 1,62,448 crore to more than 1.79 crore taxpayers from 1st April 2021 to 24th January 2022," Income Tax Department said in a tweet..Income tax refunds of Rs 57,754 crore have been issued in 1,77,35,899 cases and corporate tax refunds of Rs 1,04,694 crore have been issued in 2,23,952 cases, it said.This includes 1.41 crore refunds of Assessment Year 2021-22 amoun
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IndiaJan 27, 2022

6 die after drinking suspected spurious liquor in Bihar's Buxar

At least six people have died after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Bihar's Buxar district, local police said.The incident took place on Wednesday, police said adding that the six people "died under mysterious circumstances."Relatives of those who died alleged that the victims had consumed spurious liquor. "This happened due to spurious liquor. What is the administration doing? If there is a liquor ban then how are they getting it?" a relative of the deceased told ANI.The police are investigating matter. More details are awaited.There has been a total ban on liquor in Bihar since April
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IndiaJan 26, 2022

Don't give invitation to me, give it to those 700 farmers' families whose houses have been destroyed: RLD chief

After Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting with Jat leaders said BJP doors are always open for Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary, he refuted the invitation by stating the party should give this invitation to those 700 farmers' families whose houses were destroyed during farmers protest. "Don't give this invitation to me. Give it to all those 700 farmers' families whose houses you have destroyed," RLD chief tweeted. His remarks came after Shah said that Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary has chosen the wrong path. Referring to the RLD-SP alliance for Uttar
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IndiaJan 26, 2022

SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal to fight Punjab polls from Lambi

Five-time Punjab Chief Minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal will fight t assembly elections from Lambi. Making the announcement here, his son and SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said they requested the party patron not to retire from active politics. The presence of Parkash Singh Badal, 94, in the fray is likely to strengthen the SAD poll effort in the tough multi-party contest in Punjab. "The entire party pleaded with Sardar Parkash Singh Badal not to retire from politics and he has acceded to our request to contest the forthcoming elections from Lambi.
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IndiaJan 26, 2022

BPCL to invest Rs 22,000 crore on development of city gas distribution networks

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Tuesday said it will invest Rs 22,000 crore on development of city gas distribution networks across 23 geographical areas across the country."After announcement of results of bidding, BPCL's committed investment in CGD network, on a standalone basis, would increase to over Rs 22,000 crore for development of 23 GAs, including Rs I0,000 crore for the 6 new Gas," BPCL said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges.BPCL has emerged as the successful bidder in 6 Geographical Areas (GA) in 19 districts, for setting up City Gas Distribution (CGD) Net
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IndiaJan 25, 2022

Amarinder Singh slams Navjot Singh Sidhu over sand mafia issue

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday slammed Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu over the sand mafia issue and said that Sidhu exposed himself by leading a rebellion of Congress MLAs, who are involved in the mafia, against him."Considering that many of the Congress MLAs whom Sidhu had led in rebellion against me had direct or indirect interest or share in the state's sand mafia, the PPCC president's credentials in the matter were dubious," said Amarinder Singh.As per a statement issued by Punjab Lok Congress, Amarinder Singh rejects Sidhu's allegation that he had

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AlbertaFeb 23, 2026

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As Ukraine marks four years since Russia launched its full scale invasion, a Calgary man recovering from serious injuries says he intends to rejoin his unit once he is medically cleared. Mac Hughes has been serving with the Ukrainian armed forces since the early months of the conflict in 2022. He was badly burned last year when an exploding drone pinned him between a vehicle and a wall, leaving him with significant injuries that required ongoing treatment. Now recovering, Hughes says the anniversary of the invasion is unlikely to carry special meaning for troops still stationed along the front
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Widespread violence has been reported across parts of Mexico following the reported death of a senior drug cartel leader during a military operation, according to statements from the country’s defence authorities. Officials said the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, widely known as El Mencho, was detained by Mexican armed forces on Sunday in the town of Tapalpa. During the operation, an exchange of gunfire broke out between his security detail and military commandos. Authorities said the suspect was seriously injured and later died while being transported to Mexico City. Mexico’
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IndiaFeb 23, 2026

Punjab Police demolish part of Sukhpal Khaira’s residence in Bhulath, MLA calls action politically motivated

A portion of the residence of Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira was demolished on Monday in the Ramgarh area of Bhulath, as a team from Punjab Police and local administration carried out what officials described as an action against alleged unauthorized construction. Supporters of Khaira gathered in large numbers at the site during the operation. The legislator sat in front of a JCB machine in protest and began a sit-in against the Punjab government and police, accusing authorities of targeting him. Administrative officials said the demolition was limited to structures deemed illegal under ap
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CanadaFeb 23, 2026

Registration numbers rise as Canada monitors situation affecting Canadians in Mexico

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the number of Canadians registering with federal officials while in Mexico has increased sharply, as Ottawa works to assess the situation and provide assistance. Anand said 26,305 Canadians have now registered with Global Affairs Canada. As of the previous day, that number was approximately 8,000. She cautioned that the actual number of Canadians currently in Mexico could be significantly higher, as not everyone has completed registration with the federal government. According to the minister, Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre r
AlbertaFeb 23, 2026

Edmonton flights to Puerto Vallarta cancelled after violence in Mexico’s Jalisco state

Flights between Edmonton and the Mexican resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been cancelled following reports of widespread violence in the state of Jalisco over the weekend. Edmonton International Airport confirmed that one outbound flight to Puerto Vallarta and three return flights to Alberta were cancelled after unrest broke out in several parts of Jalisco on Sunday. The disruptions have left a number of Edmonton-area travellers stranded in Mexico and families in Alberta seeking updates. The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the state of Jalisco, urging Canadians to exer