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IndiaAug 06, 2024

Farmers meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

The United Kisan Morcha, led by Pandhre and Dallewal, meet Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday at the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana. After which farmer leaders have said that in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament, Rahul Gandhi can introduce a private bill for the MSP guarantee. Along with this, a meeting will also be called by the Indy Alliance regarding the 20-point demand letter of the United Farmers' Front. The demand of the farmers is also that India should be out of the World Trade Organization. According to the information, apart from Balbir Singh Rajewal, farmer leader Dr. 10 leaders
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IndiaAug 06, 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal got a blow from the High Court, did not get bail

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal received a big blow on Monday in the Delhi liquor scam case. The High Court dismissed their petition challenging the arrest. The court said that his arrest was not illegal. Let us tell you that Kejriwal has been arrested by ED and CBI in the Delhi liquor scam case. He had challenged the arrests of both the agencies. Along with this, the AAP supremo also filed a bail petition, which was rejected.
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IndiaAug 06, 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal formed a new core committee of 23 members

The Shiromani Akali Dal has formed a new core committee of 23 members under the leadership of Sukhbir Singh Badal. It includes many leaders including SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami and Bikram Singh Majithia. Sukhbir Singh Badal had dissolved the old core committee on July 23 after the rebellion emerged in the party. Now the new core committee under the leadership of Sukhbir Badal has decided to hold a three-day delegate meeting at Sri Anandpur Sahib in the first week of November. This decision has been taken when the leader of the rebel faction Prof. Many other leaders including Prem Si
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IndiaAug 02, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: India created history in hockey, defeated Australia after 52 years

In the Paris Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team created history today by defeating Australia 3-2 in the group match. India got this victory over Australia in the hockey competition after 52 years in the history of Olympics. Before this victory, India defeated Australia in 1972. In today's match, India maintained a 2-1 lead till half time. However, Australia sparked hopes of a comeback by scoring a goal but India scored another goal by then. However, Australia managed to score another goal with five remaining in the match but India held the lead and did not allow Australia to go further
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IndiaAug 02, 2024

The court sent former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu to 5-day police remand

Former cabinet minister of Punjab Bharat Bhushan Ashu has been remanded by the court for 5 days.Yesterday, the ED summoned him to Jalandhar in the multi-crore transport tender scam in the Food and Civil Supplies Department, where he was arrested after questioning. According to sources, Ashu could not answer several questions from the ED. ED officials have come to know about some of their transactions abroad as well. At the same time, the ED may question some of Ashu's relatives in the coming days.
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IndiaAug 02, 2024

Bhagwant Mann wants to go to Paris to encourage the hockey team

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is preparing to go to Paris to cheer up the Indian hockey team, but he has not yet received approval. The Indian hockey team is going to play the quarter-final match in the Olympics on August 4. There is a large number of Punjabi players in the team. The Chief Minister is currently awaiting approval from the Ministry of External Affairs. Bhagwant Mann says that he wants to catch a flight to Paris on the night of August 3 so that he can reach in time for the Indian hockey team's match. He said that I have a diplomatic passport from the Government of India, o
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IndiaAug 01, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale wins third medal in shooting for India

India has so far won three medals in the Paris Olympics. Swapnil Kusale won the latest medal in men's 50m rifle three position. This was his first Olympic match, in which he won a bronze medal. The special thing is that India has won all three medals in shooting in the Olympics so far. Meanwhile, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian hockey team suffered its first defeat against Belgium 2-1 in Pool B's group match on Thursday. Indian forward Abhishek scored in the 18th minute of the first half to give India the lead, while Belgium came back aggressively in the second half to equalize the score in
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IndiaAug 01, 2024

ED has arrested former cabinet minister of Punjab Bharat Bhushan Ashu

Senior Congress leader and former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu from Punjab's Ludhiana has been arrested by the ED team in the multi-crore transport tender scam in the Food and Civil Supplies Department. According to information, ED had summoned former minister Ashu to the office in Jalandhar for questioning. They were interrogated for about 8 hours. When Bharat Bhushan Ashu was the Minister of the Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies, he was accused of fraud in the transport tender of Rs 2,000 crore. During the investigation of the matter, information also came to light that many fake vehicles
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IndiaAug 01, 2024

Farmers blew effigies of BJP in Punjab and Haryana

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana today protested at several places under the leadership of Non-Political United Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha regarding legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops and other farmers' demands. Farmers protested against the BJP at several places including Amritsar, Moga, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Sonepat and Panchkula along the Shambhu Front between Punjab Haryana and burnt effigies. The farmers said that the agitation will continue till their demands are met.

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AlbertaJun 24, 2026

Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation

The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation. It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and chief warrant officer Kim Doerr have been temporarily removed from their positions with 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Hudson was the Edmonton-based unit's commanding officer. The Defence Department is sharing few details about the probe but says authority figures are expected to display good judgment and conduct. It says the 3rd Canadian Division, which oversees all Forces operations across W
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Marco Rubio Meets UAE Leaders in Abu Dhabi to Discuss Iran and Regional Security

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior leaders in Abu Dhabi during his visit to the UAE. According to reports, the two sides discussed President Donald Trump's agreement with Iran, efforts to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and ways to maintain peace and stability in the region. The meeting also focused on the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and the UAE, as well as ongoing cooperation in defense and trade. U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigo
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Missing Person for Location – Ganavi Ksheer Sagar

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old female. Ganavi Ksheer Sagar was last seen at approximately 8:15 am on June 23, 2026, in the 6200 block 146 Street. Ganavi Ksheer Sagar is described as South Asian, 5’1” tall, 150 lbs, with long black hair and brown eyes (please see attached photo). She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, grey or black pants, white shoes, and a blue Nike backpack. She is believed to be on foot and may be in the area of North Surrey. Police and family are concerned and are requesting assistance from the
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BCJun 24, 2026

Lytton Wildfire Brought Under Control as 24 Fires Remain Active Across B.C.

The wildfire burning near the Village of Lytton, B.C., has now been brought under control. The fire was first discovered last Friday and is believed to have been caused by human activity. The blaze grew sixfold overnight, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the temporary closure of Highway 1 through the area. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, eight new wildfires were discovered across the province in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of active wildfires in British Columbia to 24. Fire crews continue working to contain and extinguish the blazes. The agency said that 13 of t
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WorldJun 24, 2026

Severe Heatwave in France Claims 58 Lives; 40 Drown While Trying to Escape the Heat

A severe heatwave in France has claimed the lives of 58 people so far. According to reports, many people have been seeking relief from the scorching temperatures by swimming in rivers, lakes, and canals. As a result, 40 people have drowned over the past few days, with most of the victims being young people. In addition, 18 people, including two children, have died from heat-related illnesses and heatstroke. The extreme temperatures also forced the shutdown of France's Golfech nuclear power plant on Monday night. Officials expect the temperature of the Garonne River, which is used to cool the p