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IndiaAug 06, 2024

On August 30, the five Singh Sahibs called a meeting

Amid chaos in Shiromani Akali Dal, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has made public the explanation given by Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir Badal submitted his explanation on July 24 in reference to the complaint made by the rebel Akali leaders. Badal has said in this that he is dedicated to Shri Akal Takht and for whatever has been written against him, he seeks unconditional forgiveness from Guru Sahib and Panth and whatever decision was taken by Shri Akal Takht in this regard. will go, they will be accepted head-on. A meeting of the Jathedars of five Takhts has been called at Sri Akal
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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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CanadaSep 28, 2026

Nijjar Murder Case: FBI Announces Reward for Goldy Brar’s Arrest

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjit Singh, alias Goldy Brar, who is wanted in connection with the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The announcement was made Monday during a press conference in Los Angeles by FBI Assistant Director Patrick Grady and RCMP Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland. Authorities said Brar has been linked to serious offences including murder, extortion and drug trafficking. Brar was also charged in a U.S. court in July in connection with al
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Eby Targets Trump’s Trade War, Pledges to Double B.C. Critical Mineral Exports

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby targeted U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war during an election campaign stop in Prince Rupert on Monday, pledging to double the province’s critical mineral exports over the next five years if his government is re-elected. Eby said B.C.’s response to the trade war is to sell its natural resources to more markets around the world, creating jobs and supporting the provincial economy. He also criticized the B.C. Conservatives, claiming they could cancel projects covered by agreements his government has reached with the federal government if they come to power.
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One Killed, 19 Injured in Russian Drone Attack on Kyiv

One person was killed and 19 others were injured in a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Monday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv. Six of the injured were taken to hospital for treatment. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia also targeted a pharmaceutical company, petrol stations and a medical facility in the city. He said Russia has recently increased its use of high-speed jet drones, which are proving difficult for Ukrainian air defences to intercept. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russi
BCSep 28, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Say Lorne Doerkson Could Remain Leader for Years Without Leadership Vote

The B.C. Conservatives say interim leader Lorne Doerkson could remain at the helm of the party for years without a leadership vote if the Conservatives win the Oct. 24 provincial election. According to a legal opinion obtained by the party, Doerkson would be invited by the Lieutenant-Governor to serve as premier if the Conservatives form government. He could then remain party leader until the board decides to call a leadership election, a process that could take 18 months or longer. The legal opinion, prepared for the party and sent to president Mauro Francis, says the party’s constitution
BCSep 28, 2026

BC Conservatives, Centre BC Announce Candidates for Upcoming Election

The BC Conservative Party has announced incumbent MLA Harmaan Bhangu as its candidate for Langley-Abbotsford. Bhangu was first elected as an MLA in 2024. In a statement, he said serving the riding over the past two years has been one of the greatest honours of his life. Meanwhile, Centre BC, led by Elenore Sturko, has nominated Kuldeep Rangi in Delta North. Rangi operates a real estate marketing brokerage business. The party has also named Raman Sharma as its candidate in Surrey City Centre. Sharma is the president of the Tradesmen Association of BC, which he founded in 2016. In Surrey North,