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IndiaDec 02, 2024

Punjab farmers meet Haryana Police, discuss Dec 6 march to Delhi

Ahead of their proposed march towards Delhi on December 6, a Punjab farmers' delegation met top Ambala police officers in Haryana on Monday and informed them about the details of their plan. The delegation was led by farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher. Speaking to reporters after meeting Superintendent of Police (Ambala) SS Bhoria, Pandher said the delegation informed the police administration about the route of the farmers' march.
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IndiaNov 29, 2024

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Discharged from DMC Hospital

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was detained by the Punjab Police at the Khanauri border, has been discharged from a hospital in Ludhiana. Upon his release, Dallewal stated that even mobile phones were not allowed in the ward where he was kept. Dallewal is now rejoining the farmers' protest at the Khanauri border. He was detained by the Punjab Police on November 26, just before he was set to begin a hunger strike at the border. He had been under strict surveillance in the Ludhiana hospital since his detention. Following pressure from farmers demanding his release, the state governmen
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IndiaNov 28, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Takes Oath as Lok Sabha Member

Priyanka Gandhi took the oath as a Lok Sabha member today, holding a copy of the Constitution in her hand. She is the 10th member of the Gandhi-Nehru family to be elected to Parliament. Currently, besides Priyanka, her brother Rahul Gandhi and their mother Sonia Gandhi are also in Parliament. Sonia Gandhi is a member of the Rajya Sabha. Rahul Gandhi serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. He represents Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, while Priyanka is a Member of Parliament from Wayanad in Kerala. Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha member representing Rajasthan.
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IndiaNov 27, 2024

First Picture of Jagjit Dallewal Surfaces from Hospital

The first picture of farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal, who was detained by the Punjab Police at the Khanauri border, has emerged from DMC Hospital in Ludhiana after 44 hours. In the picture, he is seen entering the hospital with police personnel accompanying him. Farmers have been expressing growing concern about Dallewal's health. However, the police are still restricting access to him. Dallewal had announced his intention to begin a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border in protest over farmers' demands. Prior to this, the Punjab Police took him to the hospital, citing concerns about his health
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IndiaNov 27, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to take oath as Lok Sabha member on November 28

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan will take oath as Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Notably, Priyanka Gandhi will become the third member of the Gandhi family to enter Parliament. Congress' Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan won the Nanded Lok Sabha seat in a by-election with 5,86,788 votes. The seat fell vacant following the death of the sitting Congress MP, Vasantrao Balwantrao Chavan, necessitating the bypoll. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra secured the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 4,10,931 votes, defeating Sathyan Mokeri of the Communist Party
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IndiaNov 27, 2024

Lakhimpur Kheri: SC asks Ashish Mishra to reply to 'threat' allegations

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed former Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra to respond to allegation that witnesses were being threatened in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case that claimed eight lives. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan asked senior advocate Siddharth Dave, appearing for Mishra, to file an affidavit clarifying his stand after he refuted the allegations. At the outset, a counsel appearing for one of the complainants in the case told the court that he has filed a plea in which he has said that witnesses were threatened by Mishra.
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IndiaNov 26, 2024

Ravneet Bittu enraged by action against Dallewal

Punjab BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has stated that neither the central government nor any of its agencies are involved in the detention of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. He clarified that the responsibility for taking Dallewal into custody lies entirely with the state police. It is important to note that Dallewal was planning to begin a hunger strike at the Khanauri border on Tuesday, but was detained by the police in the early hours of the morning before he could carry out his protest. In the meantime, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has issued a 10-day ultimat
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IndiaNov 25, 2024

SC grants Centre 4 weeks to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy petition

The Supreme Court Monday adjourned by four weeks the hearing on the plea by Balwant Singh Rajoana seeking commutation of his death sentence for the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. A Special Bench of Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan adjourned it after the Centre sought more time to process a mercy plea filed for him. Terming it a sensitive matter, Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj appearing for the Centre said it had been receiving inputs on the matter but more is needed. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said other agencies will have to be consu
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IndiaNov 25, 2024

AAP Wins 3 Seats, Congress 1 In Punjab Bypolls

In a boost to Punjab's ruling AAP, the party won the Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, and Chabbewal Assembly segments while the Congress won the Barnala seat in the bypolls, the results of which were declared on Saturday. The BJP failed to win any seat as its candidates remained at a distant third spot in the four seats. Three of its candidates in Dera Baba Nanak, Gidderbaha and Chabbewal lost their security deposits. However, its candidate in Barnala put up a good fight. The Shiromani Akali Dal had stayed away from the bypolls.

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CanadaMay 27, 2026

Canada to release long-awaited National AI Strategy next week: Carney

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BCMay 27, 2026

B.C. LNG project signs long-term supply agreement with German energy company

A long-term agreement has been signed to supply liquefied natural gas from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal in northern British Columbia to Germany, according to an announcement made Wednesday by federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson in Vancouver. Hodgson said Germany-based energy company SEFE has agreed to purchase one million tonnes of LNG annually over a 20-year period. Supply from the project is expected to begin around 2030, pending construction and final investment approval. The Ksi Lisims LNG project is planned for British Columbia’s north coast near the Alaska border. While
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CanadaMay 27, 2026

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault to resign as MP later this summer

Former federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault has announced he will resign as a member of Parliament for his Montreal-area riding later this summer. Guilbeault informed Liberal caucus members of his decision during a national caucus meeting Tuesday morning. He said he will remain a member of caucus until stepping down from the seat later this summer. In a statement to colleagues, Guilbeault said that after nearly seven years serving as an MP and cabinet minister, he now wants to continue his environmental and climate advocacy work outside elected office. He also thanked constituents fo
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BCMay 27, 2026

RCMP seize fentanyl, MDMA and weapons from suspected drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack

RCMP say federal investigators have dismantled two suspected clandestine drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, leading to the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl, MDMA, cash and firearms. According to RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region, officers arrested three people during the operation. Police said the individuals were later released pending further investigation and no charges have been announced so far. Investigators said a suspected fentanyl production site was uncovered on May 1 in the 41000 block of Keith Wilson Road in Chilliwack. RCMP said officers seized about 40 kilograms of