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IndiaSep 24, 2024

BJP sent me to jail to show me a 'thief', but everyone knows I am not corrupt: Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a road show in Haryana's Sirsa district on Tuesday. Meanwhile, he strongly attacked the BJP and alleged that he was arrested and sent to jail to prove that he was corrupt. Kejriwal said that even his "hardest" enemy knows that he is honest. Addressing the people, Kejriwal said that he had to spend five and a half months in jail without any reason. He said that my fault was that I made electricity free in Delhi and Punjab. It is to be noted that the polls for the Haryana Assembly elections are to be held on October 5, for which Kejriwal is holdi
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IndiaSep 24, 2024

Lawrence Bishnoi interview case, Punjab government issued notice to 4 big officials

The matter of police custody interview of Sidhu Moosewala murder mastermind Lawrence Bishnoi was heard in the Punjab-Haryana High Court today. The Punjab government told the court that it has initiated action against the accused officials in this case. According to the government, show cause notices have been issued to the SSP, SP, DSP and CIA in-charge present at the time of Bishnoi's interview. Lawrence Bishnoi's first interview took place in the custody of the CIA unit of the Punjab Police in Kharar. The High Court specifically asked about the CIA in-charge of Kharar, Shiv Kumar, where he
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IndiaSep 23, 2024

Punjab Police gave an affidavit in the court about Amritpal Singh and his associates

The Punjab Police recently filed a response in the court regarding the reimposition of NSA on Amritpal Singh and his associates, who have been imprisoned in Dibrugarh Jail for almost one and a half years, claiming that the accused have not only threatened the law and order of the state but also the life of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. There are also threats to So it was decided to increase NSA on them. In the information given to the High Court, the Punjab Police referred to some video clips of Amritpal. It is to be noted that Amritpal Singh and his colleagues had challenged the imposition
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IndiaSep 23, 2024

First patient of Mpox virulent strain clade-1 found in India

First patient of Mpox virulent strain clade-1 has been found in India. This is the same strain that WHO has declared as a global health agency. According to the health department, the patient had returned to Kerala from the UAE last week. The victim is 38 years old. On September 17, he self-quarantined after showing symptoms of Mpox. There are 32 laboratories for Mpox testing in India. Notably, the Clade 1 variant of Mpox is a fast-spreading strain, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, from where it spread to other countries.
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IndiaSep 23, 2024

No experienced MLA inducted into Cabinet: Raja Waring

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Waring has launched a sharp attack on the reshuffle of the cabinet by the Aam Aadmi Party. Waring said that the Bhagwant Mann government has reshuffled its cabinet for the fourth time since coming to power in March 2022, which clearly shows that instability and mismanagement prevail within the party. He said that Bhagwant Mann has not included any experienced MLA in the cabinet so far and people who are still Sikhs are being kept in the most important positions. Waring said that the Aam Aadmi Party is playing with the future of the people of Pun
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IndiaSep 23, 2024

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann removes close aide Onkar Singh as his OSD

The Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann, on Monday, before the reshuffle in the Cabinet, announced his O. S. D. Prof. Onkar Singh was discharged. Onkar Singh is a resident of Sangrur. He was considered close to Bhagwant Maan. This is a very important position because O. S. D. handles all the functions of the Chief Minister office, as well as advises the Chief Minister on important issues. The reason for the removal of O. S. D. Prof. Onkar Singh was not given. At the same time, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has dismissed Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, Bram Shankar Jimpa, Balkar Singh and Anmol Gag
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IndiaSep 23, 2024

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has included five new ministers in his cabinet

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has added five new ministers in his cabinet. Mohinder Bhagat, who won the by-election of Jalandhar West seat, is also included among them. Mohinder Bhagat associated with R. S. S. since childhood. He is also the son of former BJP minister Bhagat Chunni Lal. Let us tell you that this is the fourth reshuffle in the cabinet of the Aam Aadmi Party, which came to power in the state 30 months ago. Meanwhile, after the removal of Anmol Gagan Mann from the cabinet, there is now only one women minister left in the entire cabinet.
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IndiaSep 20, 2024

A big blow to Sadhu Singh Dharamsot from the High Court

The Punjab-Haryana High Court on Friday gave a big blow to the former Congress minister of Punjab Sadhu Singh Dharamsot by justifying his arrest by the ED in the forest scam case and rejected his petition against it. Along with this, they were granted bail on technical grounds in the case of property exceeding income. Dharamsot had challenged the arrest in both these cases as illegal. However, despite being granted bail in one case, Dharamsot will not be able to come out of jail, his custody will continue in the forest scam case. Dharamsot is currently lodged in Nabha Central Jail.
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IndiaSep 20, 2024

The permits of 600 buses have been canceled by the Punjab government

The permits of 600 buses have been canceled by the Punjab government, 30 percent of them are said to belong to Sukhbir Badal. According to Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, these permits were issued against the rules between 2007 and 2017. The Transport Minister said that the government has taken this action after a thorough investigation. This decision will benefit small transporters. They will be able to run their buses again.

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BCOct 19, 2026

Surrey Police Arrest 28-Year-Old in Electronics Store Robberies

The Surrey Police Service’s Prolific Offender Unit has arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with a series of break-ins and robberies at electronics stores across Surrey. According to police, Austin Thomas Romeo Hogan is accused of smashing display cabinets at electronics retailers, assaulting staff members and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise between June and October 2026. The BC Prosecution Service has approved 17 charges against Hogan, including robbery and assault with a weapon. Police said the incidents caused an estimated $100,000 in losses for Surrey busine
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BCOct 19, 2026

24-Year-Old Surrey Man Killed in Coquihalla Highway Crash, Three Others Seriously Injured

A 24-year-old man from Surrey has been killed in a head-on collision between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota RAV4 on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt, B.C., on Saturday morning. According to B.C. Highway Patrol, police received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction on the highway. Officers were on their way to intercept the vehicle when the collision occurred near the Helmer exit. One of the four Surrey men travelling in the RAV4 died at the scene. The other three men, aged between 24 and 38, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain unde
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CanadaOct 19, 2026

Canada’s Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Raising Prospects of Interest Rate Hike by Year-End

Economists believe the Bank of Canada could raise interest rates by the end of 2026 following the release of the country’s September inflation figures. According to Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.1 per cent, driven by higher oil and gas prices, moving above the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1 to 3 per cent. However, underlying inflation has eased, offering some relief to the central bank. Ongoing trade tensions with the United States and the crisis in the Middle East could put further upward pressure on inflation. According to KPMG Canada, the Bank of Canada i
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BCOct 19, 2026

13 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Double-Decker Bus in Surrey

Thirteen people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, a double-decker bus and several other vehicles on Highway 99 in Surrey on Friday evening. According to the Surrey Police Service, the collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the Highway 99 and Highway 91 interchange. A semi-truck first struck three cars travelling in the same direction before losing control, crossing the median and colliding with an oncoming double-decker bus and another car. Approximately 50 to 60 people were aboard the bus at the time of the crash. According to B.C. Emergency Health Services, two
BCOct 19, 2026

Eby Urges Green Party Voters to Back NDP as Emily Lowan Fires Back Ahead of B.C. Election

Political activity has intensified in the final week of British Columbia’s provincial election campaign, with NDP Leader David Eby urging Green Party supporters to vote for the NDP, prompting a sharp response from Green Party Leader Emily Lowan. On Sunday, Eby appealed to Green voters not to waste their votes on the Green Party, arguing that Lowan is unlikely to become premier. He warned that votes for the Greens could split the vote and benefit the B.C. Conservatives. Responding to Eby’s remarks, Lowan accused him of calling the election two years ahead of schedule for political gain. She