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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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BCAug 31, 2026

Nikki Sharma’s Demand from Meta: ‘Canadian Children Deserve the Same Online Protection as Kids in the US’

B.C. Attorney General Nikki Sharma has urged Meta to implement the same online safety measures in Canada that the company is introducing for children in the United States. In a statement released Monday, Sharma said Canadian children deserve the same level of online protection as children in the U.S. Under settlement agreements with U.S. states, Meta is implementing measures for users under 18, including age verification, content restrictions and features designed to reduce excessive use of its social media platforms. Sharma called on Meta to introduce these protections on its platforms in Can
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WorldAug 31, 2026

Nepal-Tibet Flood Death Toll Rises to 955, Over 3,900 Still Missing

The death toll from the devastating floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on August 26 has risen to 955. Nepal alone has reported 939 deaths, while the number of fatalities in Tibet has reached 16. More than 3,900 people are still missing. Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry said its World Meteorological Centre had sent an email to Nepal 12 days before the floods, warning of heavy rainfall, landslides and flash floods. Nepal, however, has accused China of providing forecasts for heavy rainfall but failing to share information about snowfall, water levels, landslides and other major natural hazards
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CanadaAug 31, 2026

Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25%, Rate Hikes Possible in 2027

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, marking a seventh consecutive rate hold. The central bank has maintained the rate at 2.25% since October 2025. Financial markets and economists expect the Bank of Canada to continue with a cautious, wait-and-see approach for now as it closely monitors inflation, economic growth and uncertainty surrounding the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. However, discussions are growing about the possibility of interest rate increases next year as the ongoing trade war could put addit
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CanadaAug 31, 2026

Trump Warns Canada Over Venezuela Oil Deal, Signals U.S. May No Longer Need Canadian Crude

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks against Canada continue, with his latest remarks focusing on a major oil deal involving Venezuela. Trump has described the agreement, involving Venezuela’s massive oil reserves, as a direct warning to Ottawa and suggested that the United States may not need Canadian crude oil in the future. Experts say the deal could create increased competition for Canadian crude in the U.S. market in the coming years. Both Canada and Venezuela are major producers of heavy crude, which is used by refineries designed to process heavier grades of oil. Trump recently sha
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BCAug 31, 2026

B.C. NDP MLA and Indigenous Leader Joan Philip Dies at 74, Vancouver-Strathcona Seat Vacant

B.C. NDP MLA and prominent Indigenous leader Joan Philip has died at the age of 74. She represented the Vancouver-Strathcona riding in the provincial legislature. According to the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, Philip died Friday afternoon in hospital in the presence of her family. She had been battling a serious illness for some time. Her husband, Grand Chief Stewart Philip, along with her children and grandchildren, were by her side at the time of her death. B.C. Premier David Eby paid tribute to Philip, describing her as a fearless warrior and inspiring leader. He said she dedicated her life