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IndiaAug 13, 2024

CAS once again postponed the decision on Vinesh's silver medal

The decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's silver medal has been postponed once again. The Court of Arbitration has fixed a new date for Tuesday. Now the decision regarding this will be pronounced on August 16. On behalf of the Indian Olympic Association, senior advocate Harish Salve has represented Vinesh. Vinesh Phogat won 3 bouts and reached the finals of the 50 kg weight category in the wrestling Olympics, but was disqualified before the final match for being overweight by just 100 grams. Vinesh challenged this decision in the Court of Arbitration Sport and appealed to be given a si
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IndiaAug 13, 2024

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa targeted the Chief Minister after Ram Rahim got a new parole

Punjab Congress Lok Sabha Member and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has hit out at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government for granting a new parole of 21 days to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that the surprise is that why the Bhagwant Mann government is not speaking on this issue, while the sentiments of the Sikh panth and the victims are being hurt due to the repeated parole of Sauda Saad and the atmosphere of Punjab. can be damaged Referring to the Assembly elections in Haryana, Randhawa has demanded that the Aam Aadmi Pa
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IndiaAug 12, 2024

The court sent former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu to jail for 14 days

Congress leader and former cabinet minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu of Punjab's Ludhiana has been sent to jail in 14 days judicial custody by the Jalandhar court. He was arrested by the ED on August 1 in connection with the transport scam in the Food and Supplies Department. He was being interrogated continuously for the last 10 days. According to sources, ED has summoned around 5 people who are very close to Ashu. Some of them are also people whose involvement in the transport tender scam was found by the vigilance.
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IndiaAug 12, 2024

Punjab government is preparing to make 8 government colleges into autonomous colleges

The Punjab government has taken such a decision regarding the government colleges which has started a protest. According to the information, the state government will give autonomous status to 8 big government colleges, under which these colleges will have to collect funds themselves after getting autonomy and will have to bear all the expenses for running the college themselves. This means that these colleges will be free to increase the fees. Punjab Congress has strongly condemned this decision of Aam Aadmi Party. State Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Waring said that thi
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Manu Bhakar meet Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday meet Indian shooter Manu Bhakar, who wins two medals in the Paris Olympics, at his Chandigarh residence. Manu is the first Indian to win two consecutive medals in one Olympics. CM Mann congratulated on her historic victory and also took a picture with him. Earlier, Bhagwant Maan had also visited Vinesh Phogat's house recently to encourage his family members, Phogat was excluded from the Olympics for being overweight by just 100 grams.
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia may be summoned again by the Special Investigation Team

The special investigation team may again summon Bikram Singh Majithia, senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, in the multi-crore drugs smuggling case of Punjab. He appeared before the SIT at Patiala Police Line yesterday, he was interrogated for about one and a half hours, but the officials said that Majithia did not cooperate with the investigation, due to which he may be summoned again. On the other hand, Majithia said that he has appeared before the SIT seven times and he will never run away from the investigation. He claimed that whenever he speaks against Chief Minister Bhagwant Man
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IndiaAug 09, 2024

Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia came out of Tihar Jail after 17 months on Friday. This afternoon the Supreme Court granted him bail in both the CBI and ED cases related to the Delhi liquor scam. After coming out of jail, Sisodia told the AAP workers that they got bail with the power of constitution and democracy and this power will also release Arvind Kejriwal from jail. At the same time, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann termed Sisodia getting bail as a 'victory of truth'.
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu at his office in Shimla on Thursday. In this regard, in a post shared on 'X', Sukhbir Badal said that he had a conversation with Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu regarding the problems faced by Punjabi tourists in Himachal Pradesh and other important issues. On this occasion, Sukhbir Badal also thanked him for his assurance to ensure the resolution of the issues. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also presented a Himachali hat to Sukhbir Badal.
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IndiaAug 08, 2024

The magic of captain Harmanpreet became the player who scored the most goals in the Paris Olympics

The Indian hockey team created history by defeating Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics today. This is the second time in a row that India has won the bronze medal in the Olympic hockey tournament. Earlier, Indian hockey team won this medal in Tokyo Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals in this match for India. After this, the Indian defenders showed a strong game and did not give any chance to Spain to equalize. Harmanpreet scored the first goal in the 30th minute and the second in the 33rd minute. Both these goals were scored on penalty corners. At the s

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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to deliver a televised address Thursday evening amid renewed political debate over a possible referendum on Alberta’s future within Confederation. The address is set to air at 6:45 p.m. on CTV, Global and Rogers television networks and will also be livestreamed on the premier’s social media channels. The appearance follows controversy at a United Conservative Party caucus committee meeting Wednesday, where members debated a motion urging Smith to call an Oct. 19 referendum on Alberta’s place in Canada. The motion, introduced by UCP member Nate
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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces cabinet shuffle amid referendum process

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Carney, Eby discuss fast-tracking major projects during Vancouver meeting

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Unions raise concerns over possible changes to federal labour laws in Canada

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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Czech snowboarder dies after fall into glacier crevasse in Jasper National Park

A 38-year-old man from the Czech Republic has died after falling into a crevasse on the Columbia Icefield in Alberta’s Jasper National Park, according to RCMP. Police said officers were called to the Columbia Icefield area on May 12 after reports that a snowboarder had fallen into a glacier crevasse while travelling with two friends. RCMP identified the victim as a Czech national who had been living in Revelstoke, B.C. Police said recovery efforts were complicated by the remote terrain and harsh environmental conditions, delaying immediate access to the body. The Columbia Icefield is a major