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IndiaAug 23, 2024

A big revelation was made during the investigation about the prison interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

It has been revealed in the jail interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, the mastermind of the Sidhu Moosewala murder case, that his second jail interview was held in the central jail in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Earlier there was a report about his first jail interview, which took place in police custody in Kharar, Punjab. The hearing regarding this matter will be held in the High Court on September 5. Several officers of the Punjab Police are under questioning regarding the TV interview that took place during the custody of Lawrence Bishnoi. According to the lawyer who filed the petition, efforts
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IndiaAug 23, 2024

Judicial custody of former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu extended by 14 days

The judicial custody of senior Congress leader and former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu from Punjab's Ludhiana has been extended for 14 days. He was arrested by the ED on August 1 in the Jalandhar office after questioning in the case of a multi-crore transport scam in the Food and Supplies Department. The next hearing of this matter will now be held on September 5. This matter was first taken up by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. Vigilance has also presented a challan in the court in this case. After this, the ED started an investigation at its own level.
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WorldAug 23, 2024

Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to sharpen policy focus in final months

President Joe Biden plans to dispatch his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to China as the White House aims to sharpen its focus on foreign policy in the Democrat's final months in office. Sullivan's visit to meet with his counterpart, Wang Yi, is expected to take place next week, according to a person familiar with planning for the trip who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The White House is expected to announced plans for the trip later today. Sullivan has met with Chinese officials several times over the course of the administration to discuss the two economic rivals complicated
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IndiaAug 23, 2024

Several injured or missing after a bus carrying dozens of Indian pilgrims drives off a Nepal highway

A bus carrying dozens of Indian pilgrims drove off a highway Friday inNepal, leaving several people injured or missing. The bus veered off the highway and rolled toward a fast-flowing river, stopping on the rocky bank. The top part of the bus had been ripped but the wreckage did not plunge into the Marsyangdi river.
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WorldAug 23, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Modi arrives in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Friday in Kyiv, where he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, lawmaker Oleksii Honcharenko said on Telegram. Officials in India and Ukraine say the visit will focus on boosting economic ties and cooperation in defense, science and technology. Modi's visit comes a month and a half after he traveled to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
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IndiaAug 22, 2024

The decision to make 8 colleges of Punjab autonomous was stopped recently

The Punjab government has taken a U-turn on its decision to upgrade 8 government colleges as (autonomous) colleges. Under the autonomous status, these colleges were supposed to have the freedom to take decisions on everything from fees to other matters, but the opposition parties had started to surround the Aam Aadmi Party on this issue. He said that the Aam Aadmi Party came to power on the issue of education and health, which is now changing the status of government colleges and making them expensive for the poor. The state Congress had also warned to protest on this issue. Chief Minister B
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WorldAug 22, 2024

Attackers ambush and kill 11 police officers in eastern Pakistan, officials say

Attackers armed with guns and rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province Thursday, killing at least 11 officers and wounding others, police and officials said. The attack happened in the Rahim Yar Khan district when the police officers were passing through a deserted area as part of an operation targeting robbers in the region, Punjabi police said in a statement. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militants attacks in recent years, but such a high number of police casualties in a single attack is rare.
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BCAug 22, 2024

More shelter beds for people in Victoria street camp cited by police for 'hostility'

Dozens of new shelter beds are opening for people living on the streets in Victoria, including at an encampment where police escorts have been required for emergency responders. A statement from the Housing Ministry says that up to 72 new beds will be made available for people living on Pandora Avenue and elsewhere. It says BC Housing is funding up to 40 new spaces at shelters run by Our Place Society as well as 32 at a shelter operated by The Salvation Army. Victoria Police last month announced that firefighters and paramedics would only attend the 900 block of Pandora Avenue with a police es
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IndiaAug 22, 2024

Ramanjit Singh, the mastermind of the Nabha jail break incident, was brought to India

Ramanjit Singh Romi, the mastermind of Punjab's Nabha jail break, has been arrested from Hong Kong and brought to India with the help of Punjab Police CBI and Interpol. AIG Gurmeet Singh Chauhan of Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force said that the Nabha jail break incident took place in November 2016. During that time, 6 prisoners escaped from custody. Among them, two were members of Khalistan Liberation Front and two were gangsters. He said that Ramanjit 'Romi' was one of the main conspirators among those who carried out the jail break. He had hatched the entire conspiracy from Hong Kon

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BCDec 31, 2025

Eby marks New Year’s Day with focus on economic resilience and affordability challenges

British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province enters the new year with growing economic confidence, while acknowledging that many families continue to face financial pressure. In a New Year’s Day statement, Eby reflected on a turbulent year marked by international trade tensions that, he said, threatened Canada’s economy and sovereignty and had direct impacts on workers and communities in British Columbia. He credited residents across the province for responding with unity and support for those affected. The premier said the provincial government’s priority over the past year has
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Police operation in Fraser Valley leads to arrests and seizure of firearms, drugs, and cash

A coordinated police response across the Upper Fraser Valley led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of firearms, drugs, and cash following an attempted traffic stop that began in Hope and ended in Chilliwack late Monday evening. Hope RCMP officers first attempted to stop a vehicle around December 23 in connection with several driving violations. The driver failed to pull over, and officers chose not to pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns. Details about the suspect vehicle were then shared with Chilliwack RCMP, who located it as it entered the city along Highway 1. Police mai
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IndiaDec 31, 2025

Punjab extends winter break for schools amid cold and dense fog

The Punjab government has extended winter holidays for schools across the state as severe cold conditions and dense fog continue to affect daily life. The decision applies to all government, aided, recognised and private schools in Punjab. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the move was taken on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the health and safety of students and school staff being given top priority. Schools will now remain closed until January 7 and will reopen as usual from January 8.In a post shared on social media platform X, Bains said prolonged cold w
AlbertaDec 31, 2025

Water main break in northwest Calgary strands drivers, prompts new water restrictions

Calgary residents are facing renewed water restrictions after a major water main break overnight flooded a busy northwest interchange, trapping vehicles and forcing emergency rescues. The rupture occurred near the intersection of 16th Avenue NW and Sarcee Trail, close to Canada Olympic Park, an area that serves as a key commuter route. Fire crews were called in to rescue 13 people from vehicles surrounded by freezing water as the break sent water rushing across the roadway. Police closed the interchange, and city officials say the road will remain shut while crews assess damage and begin repai
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BCDec 31, 2025

Three charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting in Brampton plaza

Peel Regional Police have charged three men with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting near a busy shopping plaza in Brampton earlier this week. Investigators say the incident occurred near Shoppers World on Main Street and appears to have been targeted. Police were called to the area around 7:02 p.m. on Monday after reports of gunfire. Officers found a 25-year-old man inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators allege the victim was driving out of the plaza when several suspects approached his vehicle and opened fire. After sever