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IndiaSep 04, 2024

Vinesh Phogat-Bajrang Punia met Rahul Gandhi, can contest elections

Before the assembly elections in Haryana, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Bajrang Punia have met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. There is news that both will contest the Assembly elections on the Congress ticket. According to sources, the Congress is trying to dispel the ongoing wrestling movement against the BJP by making these two candidates in the assembly elections. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi held an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir today. In his address to the people, he said that the Congress will return the state status to Jammu and Kashmir. It is
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IndiaSep 04, 2024

MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap demanded a special House meeting on blasphemy

In the monsoon session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Amritsar MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh raised the issue of farmers' struggle and disrespect in the House. He surrounded his own government and said that I request you to hold a special sitting on the issue of farmers and Bargari and extend the session for one day. Along with this, on MSP, he said that we had promised during the election that we will make a law and now I request that a law be made on MSP. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh said that agriculture comes under the jurisdiction of the state and the Vidhan Sabha has the power to make laws for it
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Three people, including a young girl, were killed in Firozpur, after a month of marriage

Law and order in Punjab is again under question. A bloody incident has taken place outside Gurudwara Akalgarh Sahib in Firozpur city. According to the information received, the motorcycle-riding attackers fired more than 20 rounds at a car. In which a girl and two youths died, they were siblings. The deceased have been identified as Dilpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Jaspreet Kaur of Kamboj Nagar. Two other people in the car have been injured in this incident, who have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The cause of the incident is currently not known. However, the deceased girl Ja
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Chief Minister Mann presented the bill to abolish the condition of NOC in the Vidhan Sabha

The requirement of NOC for registration of plots up to 500 yards in illegal colonies in Punjab has been abolished till November 2. In this regard, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presented the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Amendment Bill in the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that this bill will benefit all those people who have purchased plots in illegal colonies before July 31 or have declared in this regard and can also prove that the purchase made by them. is reasonable It is to be noted that there are about 14 thousand illegal colonies in Punjab
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Pratap Bajwa raised the issue of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's interview in the House

On the second day of the monsoon session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa attacked the state's Aam Aadmi Party on the issue of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. He said that this issue is affecting the entire Punjab, it should be investigated seriously. He said that this gang was involved in the murder case of Sidhu Moosewala, now shots have been fired at the singer's house abroad. Bajwa demanded that the investigation of the Lawrence case should be done on the lines of a joint parliamentary committee so that the officers and police personnel who supported him ca
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

After lifting the suspension, Paramraj Singh Umranangal has been posted as IG Policy and Rules

The Punjab government has reinstated IPS officer Paramraj Singh Umranangal, who has been suspended for the past five years in the Bargari firing case. Umranangal has been posted as Inspector General in the Policy and Rules Department. The state government had reinstated Umranangal on July 11 on the fresh orders of the Punjab-Haryana High Court but the posting has not been given so far.
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Prime Minister Modi left on a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left on Tuesday for a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore. After Brunei they will go to Singapore. The tour will take place between 4-5 September. PM Modi said in a tweet that the purpose of this visit will be to strengthen India's relationship. In Brunei, he will meet Sultan Haji Bolkiah, who invited PM Modi. Meanwhile, President Tharman will meet Shanmugaratnam and other senior ministers in Singapore. PM Modi's visit to Brunei is important for defense partnership. Both countries want to form a joint working group for cooperation in this area. Cooperation
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IndiaSep 03, 2024

Dera Beas chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon announced his succession

Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, the head of Dera Beas Radha Swami of Punjab, has appointed Jasdeep Singh Gill as his successor. Gill, 45, holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Cambridge and a Masters degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Jasdeep Singh Gill belongs to Mumbai and is also a distant relative of Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon. His family is currently in Dera Beas. He has also worked in a high position in the famous pharmaceutical company Cipla Limited. Jaswinder Singh Gill will work as his assistant till the death of Baba Gurinder Singh. Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon ha
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IndiaAug 30, 2024

The witness of Moosewala murder case identified six accused

Gurpreet Singh, one of the two key witnesses in Sidhu Moosewala's murder case, has identified six accused including four shooters in the court of Mansa. This witness was riding in the Thar at the time of the murder of Moosewala. On May 29, 2022, six shooters shot dead Moosewala, who was on his way to Jawaharke from Musa village with two of his friends. On this occasion, Gurvinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh were in the Thar along with Moosewala and they were also shot in this incident.

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The Israeli military on Friday claimed that a senior Hamas commander was killed in an airstrike in Gaza carried out on Thursday. Hamas’ armed wing also confirmed the death of Mohammed Abdul Salam al-Yazouri, saying he was killed in Thursday’s airstrike and had played a key role in planning the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. According to the Israeli military, two other Hamas commanders were also killed in the strike targeting Yazouri. Israel has continued carrying out airstrikes across Gaza. While Hamas confirmed Yazouri’s death, it did not immediately provide further comment on the
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CanadaSep 11, 2026

Justin Trudeau Enters Entertainment Industry, Launches New Production Company

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his longtime chief of staff, Katie Telford, are stepping into the entertainment industry after leaving politics. The duo announced the launch of their new media and production company, Hope & Hard Work, on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. The company’s name is inspired by the slogan associated with Trudeau’s successful 2015 election campaign, which helped the Liberal Party move from third-party status to government, where it remained in power for nearly a decade. Several projects are already in development unde
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IndiaSep 11, 2026

Behbal Kalan Firing Case: Sukhbir Badal Skips SIT Appearance, Seeks Time Till September 30

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal did not appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case, despite being summoned to appear before the investigating team. However, Badal’s representatives, Parmbans Singh Romana and advocate Arshdeep Singh Kaler, met SIT officials at around 11 a.m. on Friday. In a written request, Badal cited health issues as the reason for not appearing before the SIT. He said he needed to visit a doctor for a medical check-up and was therefore unable to attend. Badal also referred to his busy schedule of public ra
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CanadaSep 11, 2026

9/11 25th anniversary: Canadian leaders honour victims, remember solidarity with U.S.

Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. During the attacks, Canadians stood shoulder to shoulder with their American neighbours. Communities across Canada, including Halifax, Gander in Newfoundland and Vancouver, opened their doors to thousands of Americans whose flights were diverted to Canada in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the compassion and generosity shown b