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IndiaJan 09, 2025

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Mahapanchayat Held in Punjab's Moga Today

A Mahapanchayat of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha was held in Moga, Punjab today. During the meeting, it was decided to support the ongoing agitation at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders with full unity from all the farmer organizations. This will mark the first time that the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, along with the farmer unions it includes, will participate in the current farmer agitation. Until now, for about 11 months, only Jagjit Singh Dallewal's Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Sarwan Singh Pandher's Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been leading the protests at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. The
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IndiaJan 08, 2025

Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress Announce Support for Aam Aadmi Party

Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party and Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress have announced their support for the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi Assembly elections, while the Congress, the principal party of the INDIA alliance, is left isolated in this regard. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot stated on Wednesday that the Aam Aadmi Party is their opponent in Delhi and accused Arvind Kejriwal of misleading the public by claiming that his party would win the elections again. Kejriwal swiftly responded, claiming that the secret alliance between the BJP and Congress had been exposed during the elect
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IndiaJan 07, 2025

Punjab Government Issues Orders for HMPV Testing in State Hospitals

The Punjab government has issued orders for testing in state hospitals in accordance with the guidelines from the Center for HMPV. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh stated that testing has been initiated in the state to ensure timely identification of patients. He mentioned that special wards and beds are ready in all hospitals. Currently, no cases of this virus have been reported in Punjab. The minister emphasized that there is no need to panic about the virus, but small children and elderly individuals should take necessary precautions. He clarified that HMPV is a 20-year-old virus and is ge
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IndiaJan 07, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections: Voting on February 5, Results on February 8

The Delhi Assembly elections have been announced. Voting will take place on February 5 for the 70 assembly seats, with results to be declared on February 8. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar shared this information on Tuesday. It is worth noting that in the 2020 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party secured 62 seats with 53.57% of the vote, while the BJP received 38.51% of the vote, winning 8 seats. Meanwhile, the Congress garnered 4.26% of the vote but failed to win any seats. In the 2015 elections, too, the Congress did not secure a single seat.
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IndiaJan 07, 2025

HMPV Increases Concern in India, More Cases Reported

There have been 8 reported cases of HMPV, a virus similar to the coronavirus, in India. On Tuesday, two cases were reported in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where a 13-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy were found to be infected. Both children had persistent cold and fever. When tested at a private lab, both tested positive for HMPV. However, neither required hospitalization. After receiving treatment, their condition is now under control. Following reports of infections in four states, Health Minister JP Nadda stated that HMPV is not a new virus and that the government is closely monitoring the situ
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IndiaJan 06, 2025

Captain Amarinder Singh Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Various Issues

Senior Punjab BJP leader and former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has returned to active politics after several months. He recently met Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. According to reports, the two discussed several issues, including the farmers' agitation and the election of a new Punjab BJP president. Sunil Jakhar had resigned from the party leadership following the Lok Sabha elections and distanced himself from party activities. Additionally, on October 25, Captain Amarinder Singh made a surprise visit to the grain market in Khanna, where farmers were facing difficulties in sell
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IndiaJan 03, 2025

Children to Require Parental Consent for Social Media Accounts in India

In India, children under 18 will soon need parental consent to create social media accounts. On Friday, PM Narendra Modi's government unveiled a draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which includes this provision. The draft also mandates that companies obtain government approval before transferring personal data outside India. However, it does not specify penalties for non-compliance with the rules. The government has invited public feedback on the proposed regulations. A final decision will be made after February 18, incorporating the views of citizens.
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IndiaJan 03, 2025

Punjab BJP Likely to Get a New President Soon

The Punjab BJP is set to elect a new president, with the party initiating the preliminary process for the selection. Sunil Jakhar has resigned from the post, though his resignation has not been officially accepted. However, Jakhar has been consistently absent from party meetings. Jakhar did not campaign for the BJP in recent by-elections, as well as in the Panchayat and Municipal Council elections. Reports suggest that three names are being considered for the position of Punjab BJP president: Manpreet Singh Badal, former MLA Kewal Dhillon, and former minister Rana Gurmeet Sodhi. Additionally,
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IndiaJan 02, 2025

‘Hockey Sarpanch’ Harmanpreet Singh to Receive Khel Ratna Award

The Government of India has announced that Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, will be honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Harmanpreet, hailing from Jandiala Guru in Punjab’s Amritsar district, has had an illustrious career. His notable achievements include a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games, and a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In addition to Harmanpreet, Haryana shooter Manu Bhaker, who secured two medals in the Olympics, and world chess champion D. Gukesh will also receive the K

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CanadaJan 02, 2026

Some Haitian migrants arrested in southern Quebec deported to U.S. after asylum review

Some of the Haitian migrants arrested by RCMP officers in southern Quebec on Christmas Day have been deported to the United States after their asylum claims were reviewed by federal authorities. The Canada Border Services Agency says all 19 individuals had their claims assessed, and those found to be inadmissible under Canadian law were returned to the U.S. The agency did not specify how many people were deported following the review. Federal officials point to the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States, which requires asylum seekers to make a refugee claim in the fi
IndiaJan 02, 2026

Former DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar denied bail by CBI court

Former Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Singh Bhullar has suffered a legal setback after a CBI special court in Chandigarh rejected his bail application. The order was passed on Friday following a detailed hearing in the case. During the proceedings, the court heard arguments from both the prosecution and the defence. The hearing took place after the court had earlier directed both sides to submit their replies and present their positions on the bail plea. Bhullar had also approached the Supreme Court seeking interim bail and a stay on the ongoing CBI proceedings. However, the
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CanadaJan 02, 2026

Abbotsford police say traffic enforcement will continue into 2026 amid safety concerns

The Abbotsford Police Department says traffic enforcement will remain a key focus in 2026, citing ongoing concerns about collisions linked to speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving on local roads. Police say these factors continue to contribute to serious injuries and fatalities, many of which are considered preventable. Officers are expected to continue a mix of enforcement and public education aimed at improving safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians across the city. According to figures released by AbbyPD, officers issued more than 4,900 traffic violation tickets in 202
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BCJan 02, 2026

Man injured as Surrey police probe two separate overnight shootings

Surrey RCMP are investigating two separate shootings that occurred within about an hour overnight in different parts of the city, leaving one man injured and prompting renewed public safety concerns. Police say officers were first called shortly before midnight to the Newton neighbourhood near 140B Street and 59 Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital and is expected to survive. A second man was arrested at the scene, and investigators say the incident does not appear to be connected to the recent extortion-related cases in Surrey. A
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BCJan 02, 2026

Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Tumbler Ridge in northeastern B.C.

A snowmobiler has died after being caught in an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains of northeastern British Columbia, according to Avalanche Canada. The incident happened Tuesday in the Bullmoose area near Tumbler Ridge, where three snowmobilers were riding together. Avalanche Canada said the slide was remotely triggered from the bottom of the slope, highlighting the unstable conditions in the region at the time. One of the riders was fully buried by the avalanche and did not survive, despite rescue efforts by the other members of the group. No additional injuries were reported. Avalanche Canada