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IndiaJan 31, 2025

8 AAP MLAs Resign Before Elections

Five days before the Delhi Assembly elections, eight Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs resigned from the party and their positions. They cited not being given a ticket for the upcoming elections and accused the party of corruption as the reasons for their resignation. At the same time, Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit, who is contesting against Arvind Kejriwal for the New Delhi seat, challenged Kejriwal to a debate at Jantar Mantar. However, Kejriwal did not show up at 3 pm on Friday as scheduled. It is worth noting that the New Delhi constituency remains one of the most talked-about in the Nationa
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IndiaJan 31, 2025

Chief Minister Never Took Punjab’s Economic Crisis Seriously: Partap Singh Bajwa

Leader of Opposition in Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Partap Singh Bajwa, has strongly criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of failing to represent Punjab in central NITI Aayog meetings. Bajwa alleged that the Chief Minister has never addressed Punjab’s economic challenges seriously, which explains his absence from key NITI Aayog discussions. The senior Congress leader further expressed skepticism about any significant announcements for Punjab in the upcoming budget, holding Mann responsible. He said the people of Punjab are suffering due to the indifferent attitude of both the stat
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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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CanadaNov 10, 2026

Call to Ease Mortgage Rules for First-Time Homebuyers

Canada’s major banks and real estate developers are urging the federal government to ease mortgage rules and introduce down payment assistance programs for young, first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. The group includes major financial institutions such as the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), BMO, TD, CIBC and Scotiabank, along with 10 major homebuilders, including Minto and Brookfield. They are recommending that the government make the mortgage stress test less restrictive and lower down payment requirements for young first-time buyers. The group says the ongoing slowdown in Canada
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Calgary Proposes 15% Property Tax Hike for 2027, Homeowners to Pay Extra $37 Monthly

Calgary City Council has proposed a 15 per cent property tax increase for 2027, which is expected to cost the average homeowner approximately $37 more per month. Under the newly released four-year budget proposal, property taxes are also projected to increase by 10 per cent in 2028, 7.7 per cent in 2029 and six per cent in 2030. However, the proposed budget figures are not final. City Council is expected to hold final debates and vote on the proposal later this month. The proposal also includes a 3.8 per cent increase in Calgary Transit fares. Meanwhile, the city's debt is projected to rise fr
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BCNov 10, 2026

Four Grizzly Bears Confirmed In Fatal Attack That Killed Mother And Daughter Near Bella Coola

Conservation officials in British Columbia have confirmed that four grizzly bears were involved in the fatal attack that killed a mother and her daughter near Bella Coola earlier this month. Officials said forensic and DNA testing confirmed that the four grizzly bears captured over the past several days were directly involved in the deadly incident. The bears included a female grizzly and her three cubs. All four bears have been euthanized to ensure public safety, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said. The victims were identified as 48-year-old Jennifer Balcarras and her 20-year-old daugh
BCNov 10, 2026

B.C. Records 133 Suspected Drug Toxicity Deaths in September, 2026 Total Reaches 1,143

British Columbia recorded 133 suspected deaths linked to illicit drug toxicity in September, meaning nearly four people died every day across the province. The latest figures bring the total number of suspected drug-related deaths in 2026 so far to 1,143. According to a report from the BC Coroners Service, 76 per cent of those who died were men, while 70 per cent were between the ages of 30 and 59. By health authority, Fraser Health recorded the highest number of deaths this year at 311, followed by Vancouver Coastal Health with 298. Together, the two regions accounted for 53 per cent of all s
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IndiaNov 10, 2026

Waris Punjab De Seeks Amit Shah’s Intervention to Allow Amritpal Singh to Attend Grandmother’s Funeral

Waris Punjab De has sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to facilitate the participation of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh in the last rites of his grandmother, Charan Kaur. In a letter addressed to Amit Shah, the party urged him to coordinate with the governments of Punjab and Assam, along with the concerned authorities, to ensure that the necessary legal and administrative steps are taken without delay to allow Amritpal Singh to attend the funeral. The party has also written a similar letter to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann,