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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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IndiaAug 30, 2024

Kangana Ranaut's film is an attempt to defame the image of Sikhs: Giani Harpreet Singh

Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency is being strongly opposed by Sikh organizations in Punjab. Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh while talking to reporters today said that Kangana Ranaut's film is an attempt to defame the image of Sikhs. He said that if anything happens in Punjab due to this film, the filmmakers, actors and the government will be responsible. Meanwhile, regarding the controversial statement made by Simranjit Singh Maan about Kangana, Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said that he does not agree with such a statement but he believes that Kangana Ranaut is a person to spread hatred among t
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IndiaAug 29, 2024

Sukhpal Singh Khaira write a letter to Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan

Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has written a letter to Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan and demanded to stop people from outside the state from buying agricultural land and making votes. He said in the letter that an important bill should be brought in this regard in the session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha starting on September 2. Khaira said that there is a similar law in Himachal, Gujarat, Rajasthan and now Uttarakhand, according to which an outsider cannot buy agricultural land or become a voter in the state. He said that if this law is not implemented, then Punj
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IndiaAug 29, 2024

Balwinder Singh Bhundar appointed working president of Akali Dal

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has suddenly appointed senior Akali leader Balwinder Singh Bhandur as the acting president of the party. This decision of the Akali Dal has come at a time when the party is facing continuous insurgency and on August 30, a decision may be taken by Mr. Akal Takht Sahib regarding Sukhbir Badal's explanation. It is also to be mentioned that Balwinder Singh Bhundar is considered to be one of the close leaders of Sukhbir Singh Badal. However, Balwinder Singh Bhundar has been appointed as the working president and Sukhbir Badal is the party president
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IndiaAug 29, 2024

Simranjit Maan's controversial statement on Kangana Ranaut... 'Kangana has a lot of experience of rape'

Simranjit Singh Mann, former Member of Parliament from Sangrur in Punjab, has come into the headlines for a comment on Kangana Ranaut. Recently, in an interview, Kangana Ranaut had commented on the incidents of rape during Kisan Andalon, on which Simranjit Singh Maan while talking to reporters at Karnal today said that Kangana Ranaut has a lot of experience of rape. He said that Kangana has the same experience as riding a bicycle. According to reports, the Haryana Women's Commission has taken notice of Maan's statement and has asked her to give an explanation within 5 days.
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IndiaAug 28, 2024

Charanjit Channi demanded recognition of Punjabi language as the second language of Himachal Pradesh

The former Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit Channi, meet Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and demanded to make Punjabi the second language there. Channi had meet the Himachal Chief Minister in Shimla two days ago. It is to be noted that there is a Congress government in Himachal. Channi said that during his meeting with Chief Minister Sukhu, he said that there is a large section in Himachal which speaks Punjabi, so Punjabi should be given the status of second language in the state.
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IndiaAug 28, 2024

Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon joined the Aam Aadmi Party

Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon, former Constituency Incharge of Shiromani Akali Dal from Punjab's Giddarbaha and close friend of Sukhbir Badal, joined Aam Aadmi Party today. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reached Giddarbaha and joined him in the party and gave him a big responsibility from Giddarbaha constituency. On this occasion, Bhagwant Mann targeted Sukhbir Badal and Manpreet Badal. He also challenged Sukhbir Badal to contest from Giddarbaha. Mann said that Sukhbir Badal used to say that he will rule for 25 years but now the situation is that 25 people are not ready to go with him. It is beli

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IndiaSep 17, 2026

Farmers’ ‘Rail Roko’ Protest Disrupts Train Services Across Punjab

The ‘Rail Roko’ protest launched by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha across Punjab on Thursday significantly disrupted rail services. Farmers blocked railway tracks at several locations over their various demands. At Devidaspura near Jandiala Guru in Amritsar, farmers staged a protest on the railway tracks, affecting the Amritsar-Delhi rail route. Several trains were diverted, while some services were cancelled. The protest was held at five locations in Punjab-Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Moga, Ferozepur and Sangrur. The farmers’ organisations are demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (M
IndiaSep 17, 2026

Balwant Singh Rajoana Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Decision on Mercy Petition

Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is serving a death sentence in connection with the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Patiala Central Jail, urging the government to make a decision on his long-pending mercy petition. In the letter, Rajoana said that no final decision has been taken on his mercy petition for the past 15 years. He said he has been in prison for 31 years and has been waiting for a final decision regarding his death sentence for a long time. Rajoana stated that he had never concealed his actions before th
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WorldSep 17, 2026

21 Killed, 45 Rescued After Damaged Gaza Building Collapses

At least 21 people, including eight children, were killed after a building damaged by bombardment collapsed in Gaza a day later. Rescue teams rescued 45 people alive from beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian officials. Rescue crews completed their search of the collapsed building on Thursday. Bulldozers are now being used to clear the debris and prepare space for tents to shelter displaced residents who had been living in the building. Gaza Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal said rescue teams managed to pull 45 people from the rubble and take them to hospitals despite a shortage
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BCSep 17, 2026

National Interest Over Party Interests: Poilievre

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has urged his MPs to put Canada’s national interest ahead of party interests during a Conservative caucus meeting in Penticton, B.C. Addressing his caucus, Poilievre said that in the current challenging period, including the impact of U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Conservatives have a duty to put the country before the party. He said the Conservatives would support decisions by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government when they believe those decisions are in Canada’s interest, while opposing policies they disagree with. Poil
CanadaSep 17, 2026

911 Service Disrupted Across Several Canadian Provinces

911 emergency services were temporarily disrupted across several Canadian provinces early Thursday morning, including Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Manitoba. The outage was reported in multiple areas, prompting police departments to advise residents to use non-emergency numbers or Wi-Fi calling to reach emergency services. Bell Canada confirmed that a technical issue occurred on its network at around 3:13 a.m., after which backup systems were activated to route calls to emergency services. By around 6 a.m., police departments in Toronto, Peel, York, Durham, Hamilton and Winni