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IndiaJan 31, 2025

Major road accident in Ferozepur: 11 waiters dead in Bolero pickup-canter head-on collision

As many as 11 persons (all employed as waitors) were killed and 11 others were injured in a tragic road accident on the Ferozepur-Fazilka road near Mohan Ke Utar village this morning. As per information, a Bolero pickup collided with a canter, resulting in the death of 11. Among the injured, five are reported to be in critical condition. At the time of the accident, over 25 people were travelling in the pickup. With the help of bystanders, the police rushed the injured to the hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. According to police officials, dense fog is suspected to be th
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IndiaJan 30, 2025

Opposition Parties Target Aam Aadmi Party Over Yamuna River Pollution

In the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly elections, opposition parties are targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the pollution of the Yamuna River. On Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the banks of the Yamuna, where he criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, questioning when he would take a dip in the Yamuna now that 2025 has arrived. Delhi is waiting. Gandhi pointed out that Kejriwal had promised during the last elections to clean the Yamuna and bathe in its waters, but five years later, the pollution and garbage in the river remain unchanged. He also claimed that Kejriw
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IndiaJan 30, 2025

AAP Alleges Raid on CM Bhagwant Mann’s Residence; EC Denies Claim

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged today that the Election Commission conducted a raid at the Delhi residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This claim followed an incident where the Delhi Police seized a private vehicle with a Punjab government sticker and registration near Punjab Bhawan. The vehicle reportedly contained liquor, Rs 10 lakh in cash, and AAP election materials, leading the Delhi Police to register a case. AAP denied any connection to the vehicle, stating it neither belongs to nor is rented by the Punjab government, calling the incident a “planted stunt.” However, m
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IndiaJan 29, 2025

Dozens are injured in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India

A stampede injured dozens of people early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at themassive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India, local media reported. It was not immediately clear what triggered the panic at the festival where devotees from across India had congregated in the city of Prayagraj to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers. News agency Press Trust of India cited authorities who said injured people were sent to a hospital. The Maha Kumbh festival, held every 12 years, started on Jan. 13 and i
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IndiaJan 29, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections: Kejriwal in Trouble Over Controversial Statement

Kejriwal has found himself in trouble over a controversial statement made during the Delhi Assembly elections, in which he claimed that the BJP government of Haryana is poisoning the Yamuna River. Based on a complaint received regarding this statement, the Sonipat court in Haryana has issued a notice to the Aam Aadmi Party supremo, directing him to appear on February 17. The court's order specifically mandates that Kejriwal appear in person during the hearing. According to the order, if Kejriwal fails to appear, it will be assumed that he has no further comments on the matter, and additional
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IndiaJan 29, 2025

Shiromani Akali Dal Leaders May Face Increased Difficulties

Shiromani Akali Dal leaders may face increased difficulties. Rebel leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal have decided to meet Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib in the next one or two days to ensure the strict implementation of the order issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib on December 2, 2024. Reports suggest that these leaders held a meeting at the house of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Tuesday, where former Shiromani Committee president Bibi Jagir Kaur, Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra, and several other leaders were present. During the meeting, the leaders expressed concern that the Akal
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IndiaJan 29, 2025

Important Punjab Cabinet Meeting to Be Held on February 10

The first cabinet meeting of the year will be held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Initially, this meeting was scheduled for February 6, the day after the voting for the Delhi elections concluded, but it has since been rescheduled to February 10. The meeting will take place at the Punjab Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, and all cabinet ministers have been instructed to attend. It is worth noting that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is currently campaigning for the Aam Aadmi Party candidates in the Delhi Assembly elections, which are set for February 5.
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IndiaJan 28, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Targets Arvind Kejriwal During Delhi Rally

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously criticizing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the lead-up to the Delhi assembly elections. At a rally in Patparganj, Delhi, on Tuesday evening, Gandhi remarked that when Kejriwal entered politics, he drove a small car, but now, Kejriwal resides in a 'sheesh mahal' (palace). Gandhi further attacked Kejriwal, claiming that while the rest of the party members are unsure whether to fear Prime Minister Modi, Kejriwal definitely trembles. In response, Kejriwal hit back on social media, saying it is better not to lecture others on fea
gurmeet-ram-rahim-granted-parole-again-gets-permission-to-visit-dera-sirsa-for-the-first-time
IndiaJan 28, 2025

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted Parole Again, Gets Permission to Visit Dera Sirsa for the First Time

Despite strong opposition from Sikh organizations in Punjab and the SGPC, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has once again been granted parole. Reports confirm he walked out of Sunaria Jail on Tuesday morning under tight security. This marks the first time since his imprisonment that he has been permitted to stay at the Dera in Sirsa. This is Ram Rahim’s 12th release on parole since his conviction in 2017 for sexual harassment and the murder of two sadhvis. Previously, during his parole periods, he was only allowed to stay at the Baghpat Ashram in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, his latest p

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BCOct 08, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Promise $1,000 Annual Tax Cut for Low- and Middle-Income Families

B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has announced a proposed $1,000 annual provincial income-tax cut for low- and middle-income families. Speaking at a grocery store in Surrey, Doerkson said that if elected premier, his government would raise the provincial basic personal income-tax exemption to $32,000. He said this would mean British Columbians would pay no provincial income tax on their first $32,000 of income. Doerkson said a two-income household could save up to $2,000 a year under the proposal, with the money remaining in families’ pockets rather than going to the government. He al
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BCOct 08, 2026

27-Year-Old Charged in Burnaby Crash That Killed Elderly Couple

A 27-year-old Abbotsford man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Burnaby that killed an elderly couple nearly two years ago. According to Burnaby RCMP, the crash occurred on December 21, 2024, at Boundary Road and Forest Street, where two vehicles collided and one vehicle struck the other from the side. A 67-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man, who were travelling in the same vehicle, died at the scene. Following an investigation that lasted nearly two years, the RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team determined that charges were warranted. The B.C. Prosecution Servic
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Eby Pledges to Freeze ICBC Insurance Rates for Another Three Years

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby has promised to freeze ICBC insurance rates for another three years if his party is re-elected. Speaking during a campaign stop in Richmond, Eby said the move would mean B.C. drivers would go a total of 10 years without facing additional increases in their vehicle insurance rates. Eby credited his government’s no-fault insurance reforms for helping move B.C. from having some of the most expensive auto insurance in Canada to among the most affordable. He also criticized B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson, warning that insurance rates could double again if the Co
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BCOct 08, 2026

Bill C-39 Faces Vote in House of Commons Amid Strike Powers Controversy

Canada’s House of Commons is set to vote today on the federal government’s controversial Bill C-39, which aims to fast-track approvals for major projects. The bill has drawn criticism over a provision that would amend Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, giving the Labour Minister the power to intervene in an ongoing strike by citing the national interest. NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has called the bill an attack on workers’ and Indigenous rights, as well as environmental protections. He said he is concerned about a growing trend of power being concentrated in the hands of cabi
BCOct 08, 2026

Vancouver Advance Voting Sets New Daily Record as 25,142 Voters Cast Ballots

Vancouver’s municipal election advance voting has set a new daily record, with 25,142 people casting their ballots on Wednesday, the second day of advance voting. According to preliminary figures released by the City of Vancouver, it was the highest number of advance votes recorded in a single day in the city’s history. The previous record was set just four days earlier, on Oct. 3, when 21,824 voters cast their ballots on the first day of advance voting. In comparison, only 10,502 people voted on the second day of advance voting during Vancouver’s 2022 municipal election. This year’s f