WorldMar 20, 2026
Premium petrol, industrial diesel prices rise in Delhi amid Middle East tensions
Premium petrol and bulk diesel prices have increased in New Delhi, with officials linking the change to rising global oil and gas costs amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
According to information from India’s Petroleum Ministry, the price of premium petrol rose by ₹2 per litre on Friday. The revised rate brings premium petrol in the capital to ₹101.89 per litre, up from ₹99.89.
The price of diesel sold in bulk to industrial users has also seen a sharp increase of about ₹22 per litre. Industrial diesel is now priced at ₹109.59 per litre in Delhi, reflecting higher input costs
CanadaMar 20, 2026
CFIA fines major grocery retailers over misleading “Canadian” food labels
Canada’s food inspection agency has begun enforcement action against major grocery chains and food companies accused of mislabeling imported products as Canadian, according to a federal regulator.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the action targets businesses that promoted foreign food items as “Canadian,” which the agency says misleads consumers about product origin. The enforcement push follows one year since the federal government launched its “Buy Canadian” campaign.
According to the agency, Loblaw-owned Real Canadian Superstore and Fortinos locations in Ontario were fine
BCMar 20, 2026
Four charged, including three youths, in New Westminster stabbing investigation
Four people, including three youths, have been charged following a stabbing in the Queensborough neighbourhood of New Westminster, according to police.
The New Westminster Police Department said officers responded to a 911 call reporting a fight on Aug. 1, 2025, where they located a man suffering from stab wounds. Police say the victim survived.
According to a police statement, the case was assigned to major crimes investigators and remained under investigation for several months. Arrests were made in February 2026, and charges of assault and robbery have been approved against all four suspect
BCMar 19, 2026
Relentless journey of Jasmine Mander, from set back to getting back in the game
Jasmine Mander was 5 years old when he father, Dildar Mander, took her to a soccer field. That was her first introduction to soccer. At the time, Dildar Mander's daughter had no idea what kind of heights could be achieved in this game. The journey that started with his father taking her to the field, saw many achievements including her association with the Canadian women soccer team that won gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Jasmine was a staff member of that gold medal Canadian Soccer Team. But in this career full of achievements, Jasmine saw a period about two years ago, where the drone cont
CanadaMar 19, 2026
Defence minister says he learned of possible damage to Canadian assets in Kuwait strike from media report
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he was unaware of potential damage to Canadian military assets in Kuwait following an Iranian airstrike until a media report raised the issue.
Speaking to reporters in Kitchener, McGuinty said he learned about the “situation” while travelling overseas with the prime minister, but declined to confirm whether Canadian equipment or facilities were hit, citing operational security concerns.
The Quebec newspaper La Presse reported on March 12 that satellite imagery analysis suggested the Canadian section of Ali Al-Salem Air Base may have sustained damage dur
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