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IndiaAug 22, 2022

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa meets MEA Joint Secy, requests to summon Pak envoy over abduction of Sikh woman in Pakistan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday met the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs JP Singh and requested him to summon the Pakistan High Commissioner with regard to the kidnapping of a Sikh woman teacher in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This comes as a Sikh woman Dina Kaur was forcibly abducted and converted to Islam on the evening of August 20 in the Buner district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Following the incident, the Sikh community organised massive protests in the province. Dina Kaur, daughter of Gurucharan Singh, wa
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IndiaAug 22, 2022

BJP wanted to make Sisodia its chief ministerial candidate, alleges AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday alleged that Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had received offers from a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to work against the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit to escape CBI action. Senior party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that Sisodia, who is facing CBI action in Delhi liquor policy case, was approached by BJP with an offer to become the party's chief ministerial face in Delhi. Addressing the media, Bharadwaj claimed that BJP was asking Sisodia to join it along with other legislators. However, the Aam Aadmi Party leader did not name any BJP lea
WorldAug 22, 2022

Police file terrorism charge against Pakistan's Imran Khan

Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, authorities said Monday, escalating political tensions in the country as he holds mass rallies seeking to return to office. The terrorism charges come over a speech Khan gave in Islamabad in which he vowed to sue police officers and a female judge and alleged that a close aide had been tortured after his arrest. Khan himself appeared to still be free and had not immediately addressed the police charge sheet being lodged against him. Pakistan's opposition Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Khan's political party, publis
AlbertaAug 22, 2022

Police say man dead after early morning shooting at Calgary restaurant

Police in Calgary say a man is dead following reports of gunshots at a bar early Sunday. In a news release, police say they were called to the Ambassador Restaurant and Bar in the Radisson Heights neighbourhood at around 4:40 a.m. They say officers found a man with what appeared to be a gunshot wound and began life-saving measures, but he died at the scene. Police say witnesses reported hearing gunshots and then saw a man fleeing, and investigators are seeking a suspect described as approximately 30-years-old, 6' 2`` tall, with a medium build and short black hair. An autopsy for the victim is
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BCAug 20, 2022

Greater Vancouver Zoo's missing wolf Tempest is found safe, returned to pack

A wolf missing from a British Columbia zoo has been found safe and returned to its pack. The Greater Vancouver Zoo says in a statement the discovery of the one-year-old female canine known as Tempest puts an end to a three-day search and rescue operation. It says the wolf was found near the zoo but does not elaborate on the location nor on her condition. Menita Prasad, the zoo's deputy general manager, said Thursday that nine wolves escaped after a perimeter fence and their enclosure were deliberately ``compromised.'' Workers and conservation officers began searching for the wolves after the
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WorldAug 20, 2022

Finnish PM defends dancing, takes drug test to clear herself

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin has taken a drug test ``for her own legal protection'' after a video was leaked of her at her private party dancing and lip-syncing. She defended her actions, saying she drank alcohol at a party with friends but did not do any drugs. Results are expected in about a week. A video posted Thursday shows six people dancing and lip-syncing, including Marin. Marin said Friday she didn't have any government meetings that weekend and ``I had sometime off and I spent it with my friends. And I didn't do anything illegal.'' The video was leaked a day after Finland d
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BCAug 20, 2022

Caution urged following robberies involving drugging: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is cautioning members of the public following several instances involving individuals being drugged and robbed while utilizing escort services throughout the region. Police have become aware of several instances of individuals hiring an escort online, meeting at pre-arranged locations across the Lower Mainland, being drugged and waking up to find their valuables stolen. These occurrences are concerning as they pose a high risk to the health and safety of the individuals being drugged with unknown substances. If you have been drugged, it is highly recommended that you seek medical a
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BCAug 20, 2022

EV charging station altercation leads to the discovery of more than clean energy

Shortly before 7:30 pm on October 9, 2021, frontline Richmond RCMP officers responded to an EV charging station located in the 4600 block of No. 3 Road for a weapons call. It is alleged that a 59-year old Vancouver man, who was charging his electric vehicle at a public EV charging station, was threatened with violence. A fulsome investigation by the Richmond Mobile Enforcement Team (RMET) resulted in swift arrest of two individuals and the seizure of individually packaged drugs and an 18 cm (7 inch) knife. On August 9, 2022, charges were approved by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada aga
AlbertaAug 19, 2022

Calgary police investigate stabbing near Memorial Drive

Calgary police have cordoned off a section of the Bow River pathway in the northeast after a stabbing last night. They say one person was stabbed and sent to by ambulance to the Foothills Medical Centre in critical, life-threatening condition. An E-M-S spokesperson says the victim, a man believed to be his 30s, suffered multiple traumatic injuries from an edged weapon. Police have not indicated whether any arrests have been made in connection with the attack. CPS officials say person was stabbed at around 10 p.m.Thursday night. As of Friday at 7 a.m., a portion of the river pathway between t

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BCOct 14, 2026

Third Victim Dies After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Crowd in Delta

A 64-year-old woman, Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn, has died in hospital from injuries sustained when a pickup truck struck a crowd outside Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta last month. Delta police confirmed her death on Wednesday, making her the third victim to die in the incident. The crash occurred on September 30, when a pickup truck drove into a crowd gathered to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Two elders from the Tsawwassen First Nation died at the scene, while Dwyn later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. A fourth injured person has been discharged from hospital and is recov
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BCOct 14, 2026

BC Conservatives Promise 60-Day Gap Between Provincial and Municipal Elections

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson has announced that if his party comes to power, it will legally require a minimum 60-day gap between provincial and municipal elections in the future. Doerkson has promised to introduce the Respect for Local Democracy Act, describing it as one of the party’s top priorities. He argued that the current provincial election campaign has overshadowed municipal election campaigns, preventing local issues such as healthcare, public safety and the cost of living from receiving adequate attention. Criticizing BC NDP Leader David Eby, Doerkson said the NDP had a m
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BCOct 14, 2026

7 Charged in Toronto Crypto Exchange Owner Kidnapping, Including 3 Canadian Armed Forces Members

Toronto police have charged seven people, including three members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in connection with the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency exchange owner. A total of 82 charges have been laid against the accused, including kidnapping, extortion, firearms offences and drug trafficking, Police Chief Myron Demkiw said at a news conference on Wednesday. According to Demkiw, the incident began on July 25, 2026, when the victim was abducted at gunpoint near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue in North York. The kidnappers allegedly handcuffed and severely tortured the victim to gain acce
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WorldOct 14, 2026

Energy Cooperation to Be Discussed During Marco Rubio’s Visit to India

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will depart on Saturday for a five-day visit to India and Uzbekistan, the U.S. State Department has announced. During his visit to India, Rubio will discuss energy cooperation and meet with government officials to exchange views on regional and global issues. According to the State Department, his itinerary includes Samarkand in Uzbekistan and Mumbai and Jamnagar in India. The visit comes as efforts to finalize a long-pending bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States have once again stalled. Officials from both countries indicated earlier
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IndiaOct 14, 2026

No One Will Be Spared in Parvinder Jhota Murder Case: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured that no accused will be spared in the murder case of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. He has issued strict instructions to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to conduct a thorough investigation and get to the bottom of the case. Mann said the accused would face strict punishment. He added that if any conspiracy behind the murder comes to light, those involved in planning it would also be held accountable. Expressing his condolences to Parvinder Singh Jhota’s family, the Chief Minister said the loss of a young son was deeply painful and that such an inciden