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IndiaMar 14, 2025

15 Pregnant Women’s Health Deteriorates After Glucose Injection, Concerns Raised Over AAP's Health Model

Fifteen pregnant women in the government hospital of Sangrur, the city of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, have experienced a sudden deterioration in their condition after receiving glucose injections. The women had adverse reactions to the injection, causing them to lose consciousness, and one of them is reported to be in critical condition. Some of the affected women had previously given birth. Similar incidents have been reported in Amritsar, where women’s health deteriorated after receiving glucose injections. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has attributed thi
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IndiaMar 13, 2025

Sisodia and Satyendar Jain’s Troubles Mount as New Corruption Case Emerges

The troubles of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Minister Satyendar Jain are intensifying as a corruption case is set to be investigated against them. President Draupadi Murmu has approved the registration of an FIR against the two Aam Aadmi Party leaders. Reports indicate that the case pertains to a Rs 1,300 crore scam related to the construction of classrooms in government schools in Delhi. Sisodia is already under investigation in the liquor scam, while Satyendar Jain is facing a money laundering case, with both leaders currently out on bail. Their legal troubles are l
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IndiaMar 13, 2025

Important Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Meeting Scheduled for March 17

The next important meeting of the executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) will be held in Chandigarh on March 17. It is anticipated that a decision regarding the resignation of SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami may be made during this meeting. Senior Vice President of the SGPC, Raghujit Singh Virk, did not disclose the agenda for the meeting but suggested that matters related to the committee will be discussed. It is worth noting that former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghveer Singh, had criticized the manner in which Giani Harpreet Singh was
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IndiaMar 13, 2025

Efforts Underway to Resolve Rift Between Bikram Singh Majithia and Shiromani Akali Dal

Bikram Singh Majithia is reportedly upset with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), prompting efforts to reconcile and address the growing rift between him and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. According to reports, Shiromani Akali Dal’s working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder and former party MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha recently visited Majithia’s residence in Chandigarh to discuss the matter. However, they were unable to meet him. The conflict within the party began when the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) removed Jathedars Sehban Giani Raghbir Singh and Sultan Singh. Majithia o
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IndiaMar 12, 2025

Punjab Congress to Hold Key Meeting in Delhi on March 13 Ahead of 2027 Elections

A crucial meeting of Punjab Congress has been scheduled for tomorrow, March 13, in Delhi, called by the new in-charge of Punjab Congress, Bhupesh Baghel. The meeting will involve members of the Punjab Congress Political Affairs Committee and is expected to focus on political strategies and preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, and other senior Congress leaders will participate. Sources suggest that the meeting may also address internal factionalism within the party,
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IndiaMar 12, 2025

Entering India Without Valid Passport Could Lead to Up to Five Years in Jail

The Indian government has introduced the Immigration Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, which includes stricter penalties for illegal entry into the country. According to the bill, anyone found entering India without a valid passport and documents could face imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to 5 lakh rupees. The bill also stipulates that individuals who illegally bring, house, or settle a foreigner in India could face a penalty of up to three years in prison, a fine ranging from 2 to 5 lakh rupees, or both. It will now be mandatory for all foreigners to possess a valid pa
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IndiaMar 12, 2025

Kejriwal and CM Mann to Hold Rally in Ludhiana on March 18

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will hold a rally in Ludhiana on March 18. During the rally, both leaders will also visit the Civil Hospital, where they will inaugurate modern healthcare facilities. Ahead of the upcoming by-election for the Ludhiana West seat, the AAP has already begun its preparations, although the Election Commission has yet to announce the election date. The party has fielded Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as its candidate for the seat, which became vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi.
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IndiaMar 11, 2025

Rouse Avenue Court Orders FIR Against Kejriwal Over Misuse of Government Funds

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has directed the registration of an FIR against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case involving the misuse of government funds. Kejriwal is accused of misappropriating public money by putting up large hoardings for campaigning. The court has also instructed the police to submit a status report by March 18. This latest case arises while Kejriwal is out on bail in the liquor scam case. He was released from jail on July 13, 2024, after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21, 2024, and taken into custody by the Central Bureau of Investi
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IndiaMar 10, 2025

Parliamentary Committee Recommends 54-Day Leave for Amritpal Singh

The threat to Amritpal Singh's Lok Sabha membership, representing Khadoor Sahib in Punjab, may be averted. According to reports, the Parliamentary Committee has recommended granting a 54-day leave to Amritpal Singh. Amritpal had recently filed a petition in the High Court, expressing concern that his continuous absence for 60 days could lead to the cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership, which would impact the people of his constituency. In light of this, he sought permission from the court to attend the ongoing parliamentary proceedings. It is understood that Amritpal Singh had requested l

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AlbertaMay 26, 2026

Alberta constitutional affairs adviser Jason Stephan resigns from role

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says Jason Stephan has resigned as the government’s parliamentary adviser on constitutional affairs. Stephan, the United Conservative Party MLA for Red Deer-South, remains a member of the government caucus, according to the premier’s office. No reason was provided for the resignation, which the office said was submitted earlier this year. The constitutional affairs advisory role was created by the Alberta government last year and was described at the time as “critically important” to advancing the province’s interests in federal-provincial re
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Lake Country RCMP say officers seized multiple firearms, including prohibited and restricted weapons, during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 12000 block of Shoreline Drive on May 25. According to an RCMP news release, the warrant was obtained following reports that a firearm had been discharged in a Lake Country neighbourhood earlier this month. The search was carried out with assistance from the Southeast District Emergency Response Team. Police said officers seized eight firearms along with ammunition from the property. The residence was unoccupied at the time the war
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Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon kills 12 ahead of planned U.S. talks

An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people overnight, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The strike targeted an area in the Bekaa Valley late Monday as Israel intensified attacks against Hezbollah positions across southern and eastern Lebanon. The Israeli military did not comment directly on the reported deaths but said Monday it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon. Rescue workers recovered a dozen bodies from the rubble following what Lebanese officials described as a wave of overnight airstrikes. The identities of those k
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BCMay 26, 2026

Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Surrey

The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Surrey that left one person injured Sunday evening. According to the Surrey Police Service, officers were called at about 7:34 p.m. on May 25 to a residence in the 12200 block of Southpark Crescent following reports of a suspicious man. Police said the man confronted responding officers after they arrived at the scene. Officers then discharged their service-issued firearms. Surrey Police Service officers and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics provided emergency medical treatment befo
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BCMay 26, 2026

IHIT launches homicide investigation after woman found dead in Mission home

Police in Mission are investigating the death of a woman found inside a home Sunday night as a homicide case. According to Mission RCMP, officers responded around 11:30 p.m. to a report of an injured person at a residence in the 33600 block of Dewdney Trunk Road. Officers arriving at the scene located a woman deceased inside the home. RCMP said a man was also found injured at the residence and was taken for medical treatment. Police said his injuries were not considered life-threatening. Investigators confirmed both individuals lived at the home. Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding