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IndiaAug 15, 2025

Government's big GST plan, Centre proposes to remove 12% and 28% slabs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Independence Day to reduce GST slabs from 4 to 2 by Diwali and launch a new scheme for 3.5 crore jobs. Currently, there are 4 slabs of GST in India of 5 percent, 12 percent, 18 percent and 28 percent. The Centre has now proposed to reduce it to only 5 and 18 percent slabs. This change is expected to bring big relief to the people. The Prime Minister said that the new reforms are part of the Centre's Diwali gift. According to the report, about 90 percent of taxable items in India, which are currently in the highest GST bracket of 28 percent, are prop
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IndiaAug 15, 2025

PM Modi hoists tricolor for 12th time at Red Fort

On the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolor for the 12th time at Red Fort and later addressed the people of the country. He gave a 103-minute speech, which is the longest speech ever given by any Prime Minister from Red Fort. The Prime Minister began his speech by mentioning Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Modi clarified that the Indus Treaty is no longer acceptable to India. He also responded to Trump's tariffs without taking names. PM Modi said that India's farmers are our biggest priority and Modi stands like a wall against any h
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IndiaAug 14, 2025

Punjab Cabinet approves withdrawal of land pooling policy

The Punjab Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today approved the formal withdrawal of the land pooling policy. The state government had announced the withdrawal of this policy a few days ago amid protests by farmers. Under this, 65,533 acres of land were to be acquired in 164 villages of the state. The state’s farmers’ organizations had announced to continue the struggle until the notification was cancelled in the cabinet meeting. This policy was brought by the Bhagwant Mann government in May. The government had claimed that this policy would make farmers partners
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IndiaAug 14, 2025

Death toll in Kashmir flash floods rises to at least 32, Indian officials say

At least 32 people are dead in flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote, mountainous village in Indian-controlled Kashmir, a top disaster management official said Thursday. Mohammed Irshad said rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village of Chositi brought at least 100 people to safety. He said initial estimations suggested at least 50 others were still missing. India’s deputy minister for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said the floods were triggered by a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Chositi area and “could result in substantial casualty.” Chositi is
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IndiaAug 11, 2025

Punjab government withdraws land pooling policy

The Punjab government has withdrawn the controversial land pooling policy. In this regard, the Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the Punjab government issued a letter today. It has been said that the Punjab Land Policy and its related amendments brought on May 14, 2025 are being withdrawn. It is noteworthy that the farmers of Punjab were continuously opposing this policy. The farmers said that through this policy, the government wants to grab their land. When the matter reached the High Court, the court stayed it till September 10, seeing the flaws in this policy. Th
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BCAug 07, 2025

Surrey: Shots fired for the second time on Kap's Cafe

Gunfire struck Kap’s Café early Tuesday morning, less than a month after the same Surrey business was first attacked in July. Police say shots were fired at about 4:40 a.m. at the café near 85 Avenue and 120 Street. No one was injured, but windows were shattered and bullet holes were visible near the entrance. The café, which reopened just 10 days after the July 10 shooting, has now closed again. Connect FM spoke with Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton, who confirmed investigators are looking into whether extortion may be a factor. “We are pursuing all leads, including the possibility of o
IndiaAug 05, 2025

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik passes away

Known for speaking out in favour of Punjab farmers, former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik passed away today at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after a long illness. He had been suffering from kidney disease for a long time. Malik belonged to the Kirsani community of Hiswara village in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district. He had been speaking out on the farmers' issue for a long time and had even offered to mediate between the farmers and the government. Malik, who belonged to the Jat community of Uttar Pradesh, became a crisis solution for the BJP when the Modi government rev
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IndiaAug 01, 2025

Kangana Ranaut gets a setback from the High Court, refuses to dismiss defamation complaint

The Punjab-Haryana High Court has paved the way for a defamation case filed in the Bathinda court in the case of Kangana Ranaut's controversial remarks against an elderly woman during the farmers' agitation. Kangana had filed a petition to dismiss the case, which the High Court today dismissed and lifted the stay. It is noteworthy that in the year 2021, when the agitation against the central government against three agricultural laws was going on on the streets of Delhi, Kangana Ranaut had tweeted, describing 87-year-old farmer Mahinder Kaur of Bahadurgarh Jandia village in Bathinda as a wo
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IndiaJul 28, 2025

Demand for live streaming of Majithia case hearing: Application filed in Mohali court

Former Punjab minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia's lawyers have today filed an application in Mohali court in the disproportionate assets case registered against him, demanding that the hearing of the case be held through live streaming. The petition states that the entire Punjab and people sitting abroad want to know the truth in this case. Majithia's lawyers say that there is no substance in the case, the government is only making big claims in the media. It is noteworthy that the Vigilance had arrested Majithia on June 25.

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CanadaOct 21, 2026

Canada’s Rising Cost of Living Pushes Food Bank Usage to Record High

The rising cost of living in Canada is forcing more people to rely on food banks, with usage reaching an all-time high. According to Food Banks Canada’s 2026 HungerCount report, a record 2.35 million visits were recorded in March alone. The annual report shows that food bank visits increased by nearly 9 per cent compared with last year and by more than 117 per cent since 2019. It also found that one in five food bank users is employed. Food Banks Canada CEO Kirstin Beardsley said many people who were previously able to manage small financial setbacks are now struggling to make ends meet. She
CanadaOct 21, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Deal Unlikely Before November Midterm Elections

The chances of Canada and the United States reaching a trade deal before the U.S. midterm elections on November 3 have effectively faded. Canadian government officials have reportedly told industry groups in recent weeks that no resolution is expected before the elections, as the White House remains focused on campaigning. Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc also confirmed in an interview that the federal government is not expecting a deal before the midterms. However, he said he remains in regular contact with his U.S. counterpart and assured that Canada will continue exploring opportunit
BCOct 21, 2026

Vancouver Mayor-Elect Pete Fry Endorses B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan

Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry has publicly endorsed B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan, joining her on the campaign trail in the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding to canvass for votes and show his support at a rally in Sidney. Fry previously appeared alongside B.C. NDP Leader David Eby at a pro-Canada rally in Vancouver on Monday, ahead of Alberta’s referendum. He described the situation as somewhat awkward, clarifying that he attended to support a united Canada, not to campaign for Eby or the NDP. Fry’s endorsement comes after Eby urged Green voters to support the NDP to prevent a Conservativ
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AlbertaOct 21, 2026

Alberta Premier Rules Out Another Separation Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ruled out holding another referendum on separation, telling residents she will respect the province’s latest decision. In an address to Albertans last night, Smith said that as long as she remains premier, she will fully respect the outcome of the recent referendum and will not hold another vote on the issue. However, she made it clear that her political battle with Ottawa over Alberta’s autonomy will continue, despite the separation process being put on hold. Other referendum proposals, including demands for greater provincial control over immigration an
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CanadaOct 21, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney to Begin Three-Day Visit to Turkey

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will depart this evening for a three-day visit to Turkey. During the trip, Carney will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara and business leaders in Istanbul. This marks the first bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian prime minister. Carney’s visit comes amid growing concerns over human rights in Turkey, where LGBTQ and HIV advocacy organizations are reportedly facing systematic targeting. Members of Turkey’s LGBTQ community are said to be living in fear following violent police actions earlier this week. According to senior federal of