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IndiaJan 13, 2025

Samyukt Kisan Morcha May Support Dallewal-Pandher Farmers' Movement

The ongoing farmers' movement led by the Dallewal and Pandher organizations on the Shambhu and Khanauri borders of Punjab-Haryana may receive support from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha. A meeting was held today in Patran, Patiala, between the leaders of the three organizations to discuss the movement. It was decided that no leader would make statements against each other, and the movement would be fought jointly. A meeting has been scheduled by the farmer leaders on January 18 to discuss the next steps in the struggle. The meeting in Patran was attended by various leaders, including Samyukt repres
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IndiaJan 10, 2025

14 Cases of HMPV Reported in India So Far

A total of 14 cases of HMPV have been reported in India, with one case each reported in Rajasthan and Gujarat on Friday. The states have increased their vigilance due to the rise in HMPV cases. In Punjab, elderly individuals and children have been advised to wear masks. Meanwhile, isolation wards are being set up in hospitals in Gujarat. In Haryana, the health department has been instructed to monitor HMPV cases closely. Patients infected with this virus show symptoms similar to the common cold and COVID-19, with children under the age of two being more affected.
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IndiaJan 10, 2025

Sukhbir Singh Badal’s First Reaction After Resignation Accepted

Sukhbir Singh Badal has given his first reaction after the Shiromani Akali Dal's working committee accepted his resignation. Badal explained that when he was to appear before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he had made up his mind to go as a humble Sikh, which led him to send his resignation to the party's working committee. In his statement, Sukhbir Singh Badal also expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to lead in the past years. It is notable that his resignation was accepted at a time when the party has announced a major conference on the occasion of Maghi Mela.
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IndiaJan 10, 2025

SAD working committee accepts Sukhbir Badal’s resignation as party chief

Finally bowing before the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working committee on Friday accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as the party president. The development comes two days after the Akal Takht Jathedar took a tough stance on the issue in a meeting with the SAD leaders, who had not implemented his directions on re-organisation of the party. SAD spokesperson Daljeet Singh Cheema announced this here after the working committee meeting. The SAD had been arguing that the party's constitution and its registration as a political party under the Constitution demanded it to
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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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CanadaMar 25, 2026

Carney criticizes Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolence after deadly New York crash

Prime Minister Mark Carney says an English-only condolence message from Michael Rousseau following a fatal crash in New York lacked compassion, as scrutiny grows over language obligations at federally regulated companies. Rousseau, the CEO of Air Canada, is being summoned to testify before the House of Commons official languages committee after posting a four-minute video message that included only two French words. According to federal officials, the video prompted dozens of complaints to the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. The crash occurred Sunday evening at LaGuardia Airp
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AAP MLA Harmit Singh Pathanmajra arrested in Patiala, remanded to police custody

Harmit Singh Pathanmajra, a sitting MLA from the Sanour constituency representing the Aam Aadmi Party, has been arrested by Patiala police in connection with a sexual assault case, according to police. Authorities said Pathanmajra had been evading arrest for approximately six months. A court had earlier declared him a proclaimed offender and police had issued a lookout notice against him. The case includes allegations of sexual assault, fraud, and criminal intimidation, though the charges have not been proven in court. Following his arrest, a local court remanded Pathanmajra to five days of po
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CanadaMar 25, 2026

Anand to attend G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, advance Francophonie summit bid in France

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to France from March 25 to 27 for bilateral meetings and to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, according to a Global Affairs Canada news release. The department said Anand is scheduled to meet March 25 in Paris with Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of La Francophonie, where Canada will formally advance its candidacy to host the 2028 Francophonie Summit. The meeting is also expected to reaffirm Canada’s support for the international organization. From March 26 to 27, Anand will attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at
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BCMar 24, 2026

Manslaughter charge laid after fatal fight in Maple Ridge home

A 45-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal altercation at a home in Maple Ridge earlier this month, according to police. Investigators say officers responded to a residence at حوالي 7:30 p.m. on March 16, where they found a 49-year-old man in medical distress. The man was treated at the scene but later died from his injuries. Police said the BC Prosecution Service approved a manslaughter charge on Monday, upgrading an earlier charge of assault causing bodily harm that had been laid the previous week. According to investigators, the two men were known to each ot
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WorldMar 24, 2026

American academic released by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, officials say

Afghanistan’s Taliban government says it has released American academic Dennis Coyle, who had been held in the country since January 2025. According to a statement issued Tuesday by Afghanistan’s foreign ministry, Coyle was released in Kabul on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan. The ministry said the decision followed an appeal from Coyle’s family and came after the country’s Supreme Court determined that his time in custody was sufficient. Afghan authorities had previously detained Coyle on allegations of violating local laws, but did not publicly spe