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IndiaJul 11, 2025

FIR filed against two ministers of Aam Aadmi Party in Chandigarh

An FIR has been registered in Chandigarh against two ministers of the Aam Aadmi Party government of Punjab. This FIR has been registered against Harpal Cheema and Aman Arora on the complaint of Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Pratap Singh Bajwa. Bajwa has alleged that AAP leaders edited one of his videos and made it viral on social media in a wrong manner, which tarnished his image and a conspiracy was hatched to defame him. Bajwa had posted a video on social media regarding the arrest of Bikram Singh Majithia. He alleges that his video was edited and made viral in such a way that it s
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IndiaJul 10, 2025

Every Punjabi will get health insurance worth Rs 10 lakh: Chief Minister Mann

The Punjab Cabinet today approved a scheme to provide cashless treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh in hospitals to all families in the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said after the cabinet meeting that Punjab is becoming the first state to provide such a facility. Health cards will be issued to families in the state from the service centers, along with the facility of online registration. The official said that this scheme will benefit three crore residents of Punjab. The spokesperson said that so far more than 550 private hospitals have been associated with this scheme and this number will
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IndiaJul 07, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia sent to Nabha Jail after remand ends

A Mohali court in Punjab has sent Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia to New Nabha Jail till further hearing on July 19 after the Vigilance remand ends. The Vigilance had arrested Majithia from his Amritsar residence on June 25 in a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and had kept him on 11-day remand. Majithia's lawyer and Shiromani Akali Dal leaders are calling the action motivated by a sense of political vendetta. On the other hand, the Punjab government is calling the arrest a part of the action taken under the anti-drug campaign 'Ward Against Drugs'.
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IndiaJul 04, 2025

Will not let even an inch of land be taken away from Punjab farmers: Jakhar

The BJP has also opposed the land pooling policy of the Bhagwant Mann government in Ludhiana district of Punjab. A delegation of farmers from Ludhiana district affected by the land pooling policy, led by the party's state president Sunil Jakhar, met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. After meeting the Governor, Jakhar said that the Aam Aadmi Party government's land pooling policy will not allow the plans of forcibly taking away the land of the farmers to succeed. Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal has also opposed it in the past. He said that the Akali Dal will not allow the
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IndiaJul 03, 2025

Mann government removes Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from the cabinet

Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government has removed Kuldeep Dhaliwal from the cabinet and newly elected MLA from Ludhiana Sanjeev Arora has been made a minister. Arora has been given the industries and NRI departments. The NRI department was earlier with Kuldeep Dhaliwal, from whom his resignation was taken. According to reports, before the reshuffle in the Punjab cabinet, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had called Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal to his residence today and asked him to resign. . Earlier, the agriculture and panchayat departments were also taken away from Dhaliwal.
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IndiaJul 02, 2025

Indigo pilot Inderpreet Kaur gets the opportunity to fly the first flight from Jalandhar to Mumbai

Indigo Airlines has started a direct flight service from Jalandhar, Punjab to Mumbai from today, i.e. July 2. This flight between Jalandhar and Mumbai will benefit Sikh pilgrims a lot. The pilot of this flight was Inderpreet Kaur Virdi, who is a resident of Jalandhar. This information was given to Connect FM by her father Gurinder Singh Virdi. At the same time, Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu termed this decision of the Center as historic, he said that through this flight it will be even easier for Sikh pilgrims to reach Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib.
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IndiaJun 30, 2025

I am ready to testify against Majithia: Charanjit Singh Channi

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has made a big claim on the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. He said that the Vigilance has registered the same case against Majithia that he had registered during the Congress government. He also said that if his testimony is required against Majithia, then he is ready for it too. Channi also alleged that the Vigilance is also preparing to arrest his party's MLA Pargat Singh. He said that I have spoken in favor of Pargat Singh, not Majithia. The former Chief Minister said that the current government has made th
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IndiaJun 26, 2025

Youth killed in shooting incident in Batala

A case of firing has come to light in Kadia, Batala, Punjab. According to reports, three unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired at a Scorpio vehicle late on Thursday night, in which a woman was seriously injured, who is said to be the mother of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. A youth died in this incident. The deceased youth has been identified as Karanvir Singh, son of Prem Singh, resident of Bhikhowali. According to reports, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria's mother was referred from Batala to Amritsar due to serious injuries and the police who reached the spot are investigating.
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IndiaJun 26, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia on 7-day police remand

Punjab's Mohali District Court has sent Shiromani Akali Dal senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia on seven-day police remand in drug money and disproportionate assets cases. The Vigilance team had sought a 12-day remand. Majithia will now be produced in court again on July 2. The Vigilance team had taken the Akali leader into custody from his Amritsar residence the previous day. This action against Majithia has been taken on the statements of Vigilance Bureau AIG Swarandeep Singh.

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BCJul 27, 2026

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke criticizes Metro Vancouver governance reforms as inadequate

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Kaduna Village Attack Leaves About 30 Dead, Including Children

At least 30 people were killed after armed attackers raided a village in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state early Monday, according to local residents. The victims include eight children, while four other people were injured. Dogon Rana, secretary to the village chief, said the attackers entered the community, opened fire indiscriminately, and set several homes ablaze. He said many of those killed were women, children, and elderly residents. According to Rana, the attackers fled the area after carrying out the assault. Local residents said security forces arrived in the village several hours
CanadaJul 27, 2026

Etobicoke Uber driver charged after alleged sexual assaults in Burlington

Halton Regional Police have arrested a 25-year-old Etobicoke man in connection with two alleged sexual assaults involving the same woman in Burlington. Police identified the accused as Mandeep Singh and said he was working as an Uber driver at the time of the incident. According to Halton Regional Police, the incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. on June 16 near the south parking lot of the Burlington GO Station. Investigators allege Singh approached the woman and began speaking with her before sexually assaulting her. Police further allege that after the woman left the area, the accused follow
IndiaJul 27, 2026

Punjab sanitation workers end strike after agreement with government

Sanitation workers in Punjab have announced an end to their strike after reaching an agreement with the Punjab government over their long-pending demands. The decision follows a series of measures announced by the state government, including a substantial increase in monthly wages for sanitation employees. According to the Punjab government, sanitation workers who were previously receiving a monthly salary of ₹10,500 will now receive ₹20,500. The revised wages will be paid from Aug. 1 to sanitation workers and sewermen employed on a contractual basis. The government also announced the form
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CanadaJul 27, 2026

Gunfire damages U.S. Consulate building in Toronto

The U.S. Consulate at the intersection of University Avenue and Armoury Street in downtown Toronto was struck by gunfire early Monday morning, according to Toronto Police. No injuries were reported. Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said the shooting occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. while police officers were already present in the area. Investigators confirmed that at least one bullet struck the front of the consulate building. Police said the suspect fled the scene in a white Honda Accord sedan without licence plates. Officers briefly pursued the vehicle but discontinued the chase out of concern