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IndiaSep 29, 2021

World Heart Day: Importance of balanced lifestyle for reducing heart disease risk in young professionals

World Heart Day is celebrated annually to spread awareness about the importance of keeping the heart fit as it's one of the most important organs that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and also removes waste products. Any sign of heart trouble should be taken seriously as it is linked to one's longevity and survival.In wake of the current COVID pandemic, as people manoeuvre through this paradigm shift involving the new normal, it's vital that people stay calm collectively and make a conscious effort to balance work and life.Hence, it's important to eat right and come to terms with your hea
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IndiaSep 29, 2021

Can't compromise on ethics, didn't want repeat of tainted leaders, officers: Sidhu

A day after resigning as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday stated that he cannot compromise with his ethics, moral authority and pointed out that he didn't want a "repeat of a system of tainted leaders and officers in the state". Sharing a video on Twitter, Sidhu said, "I have no personal rivalry with anyone. 17 years of my political career has been for a purpose, to make a difference, to take a stand and to make people's lives better. This is my only religion." "I cannot compromise with my ethics, moral authority. What I witness is a compromise with
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IndiaSep 29, 2021

Kejriwal is fraud, given free electricity to only 5 pc people in Delhi: Punjab Cong leader

As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is on his two-day visit to Punjab, Congress leader Raj Kumar Verka on Wednesday slammed the AAP leader and said Kejriwal is a fraud and given 200 units of free electricity to only 5 per cent people of the national capital.Ahead of the second meeting of the state cabinet in Chandigarh, he told the media, "Kejriwal is a fraud. He has given 200 units of free electricity to only 5 per cent of Delhi's population. Here, we are holding discussions for the welfare of people."On the resignation of Navjot Singh Sidhu, and on the turmoil in Punjab Congress, he said
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IndiaSep 28, 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief

Senior leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday resigned as the chief of the Punjab Unit of the Congress."The collapse of a man's character stems from the compromise corner, I can never compromise on Punjab's future and the agenda for the welfare of Punjab. Therefore, I hereby resign as the President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. Will continue to serve the Congress," Sidhu said in his letter after resigning.Sidhu was appointed as the President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on July 23.This comes just before former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's visit to the national c
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IndiaSep 28, 2021

Newly-inducted ministers given portfolios in expanded Punjab cabinet

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday has kept 14 portfolios as ministries were allocated to newly-inducted ministers in his expanded Cabinet.On the advice and recommendation of Chief Minister Channi, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit allotted portfolios to the 15 newly inducted ministers of the state, the chief minister's office said today.According to a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office, CM Charanjit Singh Channi would hold the portfolios of Personnel, Vigilance, General Administration, Justice, Legal & Legislative Affairs, Information & Public Relations,
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IndiaSep 27, 2021

Bharat Bandh: Amritsar Police asked to behave with farmers peacefully

Farmers are protesting peacefully and the Amritsar Police forces have been asked to behave with farmers in a smooth manner, said Inspector Sanjeev Kumar on September 27. "Farmers' protests are peaceful, so forces have also been told to not behave untowardly with them and bring it to my notice if something happens," said the Inspector.To mark first anniversary of the enactment of three farm laws, Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SMK) called for 'Bharat Bandh' on September 27.
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IndiaSep 27, 2021

Bharat Bandh: Protests in several states against agri laws

To mark the first anniversary of the enactment of the three farm laws, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers' unions, has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Monday.The governments of Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Punjab, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh have extended their support to the bandh, and the effect of protest was seen in these states. In Andhra Pradesh, Left parties protested in front of the Vijayawada bus station to observe the Bharat Bandh."It is a national protest against policies of the Central government. Farmers are protesting for the last 10 months against the far
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IndiaSep 23, 2021

Punjab CM Channi pays courtesy call on Haryana CM Khattar

Newly appointed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the latter's office in Haryana Civil Secretariat.Khattar presented a bouquet, shawl and model of Arjun Krishna Rath to Channi as a token of respect."Met chief minister, Haryana @mlkhattar. I hope Punjab and Haryana would work mutually with the spirit of friendship and cooperation," Channi tweeted.Earlier, on Wednesday, Channi along with his deputies Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Saini on visited the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar to pay obeisanc
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IndiaSep 22, 2021

COVID: India logs 26,964 new cases, 383 deaths in last 24 hrs

India reported 26,964 new COVID-19 cases and 383 fatalities in the last 24 hours. 34,167 got recovered in the same duration.India has 3,01,989 active cases of COVID as of today.

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Plane crash near South Sudan capital kills 14, officials cite poor visibility

A Cessna aircraft crashed Monday on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing all 14 people on board, according to the country’s civil aviation authority. Officials said the aircraft was carrying 13 passengers and a pilot. All were pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary findings indicate the crash may have been caused by adverse weather conditions that reduced visibility, the authority said in an initial statement. No final determination has been made and an investigation is ongoing. Authorities said two of the passengers were Kenyan nationals, while the remaining victims we
IndiaApr 27, 2026

ED conducts raids at 11 locations linked to former Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 11 locations across Punjab and Chandigarh on Monday as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation involving former Punjab Police deputy inspector general Harcharan Singh Bhullar. According to an Enforcement Directorate statement, the कार्रवाई was carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and included premises linked to Bhullar, his associates, and individuals suspected of holding properties on his behalf. Officials said documents and digital evidence were seized during the searches. Investigators suspect th
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CanadaApr 27, 2026

Carney announces $25B national sovereign wealth fund ahead of economic update

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Canada will establish its first national sovereign wealth fund, starting with $25 billion in initial capital. Carney said the fund will invest in large-scale Canadian industrial projects, including energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture and technology. According to the prime minister’s announcement, the federal government will co-invest alongside private-sector partners. The announcement was made at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, one day before the Liberal government is set to deliver its spring economic update. The timing sign
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CanadaApr 27, 2026

Manitoba premier signals plan to restrict youth access to social media, AI chatbots

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government intends to introduce a ban on children using social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, but key details, including the age threshold, have not yet been specified. Kinew made the announcement at the Manitoba NDP’s annual spring fundraising dinner, where he said Manitoba would be the first province to pursue such a policy. It is not yet clear what legislative or regulatory mechanism the province would use, or when a bill could be introduced. According to remarks delivered at the event, the proposed restrictions would apply to bot
CanadaApr 27, 2026

Carney, Sheinbaum discuss CUSMA ahead of formal review talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday evening as Canada prepares for the upcoming formal review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed shared economic priorities and agreed to work together to address common challenges tied to the trilateral trade pact. The call comes as the United States and Mexico are expected to begin official discussions on the agreement by the end of next month. Canada, however, has not yet confirmed a timeline for similar talks w