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08 Nov

Two Terrorists Killed as Army Stops Infiltration in Kupwara

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingKupwara

Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir (Rajeev Sharma): In a swift response to a cross-border threat, the Indian Army neutralised two terrorists during a failed infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The Chinar Corps, headquartered in Srinagar, stated that the operation was triggered after intelligence agencies reported unusual movement in the Keran sector on Friday. Troops on high alert detected the suspicious activity and challenged the infiltrators, prompting them to open fire. “Security forces responded effectively, neutralising two terrorists. Operations and searches in the area are ongoing to ensure…

08 Nov

Four New Vande Bharat Trains Flagged Off; Firozpur–Delhi Route Promises Major Boost for Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingVande Bharat

Varanasi/ New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s high-speed rail ambitions received another push on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, taking the total count of semi-high-speed services in the country past 160. Among the new routes, the Firozpur Cantt–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a key addition, expected to significantly strengthen connectivity between Punjab’s border districts and the national capital. The train will operate six days a week (except Wednesdays), departing from Firozpur at 7:55 a.m. and reaching Delhi at 2:35 p.m., with stops at Bathinda, Dhuri, Patiala, Ambala Cantt,…

08 Nov

PU Campus on Edge Despite Centre’s Retraction of Senate Notification

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPanjab University

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions continue to simmer at Panjab University (PU) even after the Central government rolled back its notification proposing changes to the university’s Senate structure. Student groups and faculty members have refused to end their agitation, demanding that the administration immediately announce dates for the long-pending Senate elections. The Panjab University Bachao Morcha and several student unions maintained that their protest would go ahead as planned, including a campus-wide shutdown scheduled for Monday. The term of the previous Senate expired on October 31, 2023, and no new election process has been initiated since, a delay that protesters say…

08 Nov

Flight Operations Slowly Recover at Delhi Airport After System Failure Disrupts Travel Nationwide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi Airport

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Flight schedules at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) began to recover on Saturday morning after a serious technical fault triggered widespread delays and cancellations a day earlier, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across Indian airports. The airport authority said the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) — a core technology used by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to manage flight data and communication — experienced a sudden outage on Friday, leading to massive disruption in air operations. According to officials, over 800 flights were delayed and about 20 were cancelled as the system failure rippled through the…

08 Nov

Canada Expels Trio Linked to B.C. Extortion Network Preying on Punjabi Business Community

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian immigration officials have removed three foreign nationals believed to be connected to a violent extortion ring that has been targeting Punjabi-owned businesses across British Columbia. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the deportations this week, describing them as part of a wider crackdown by the B.C. Extortion Task Force—a joint initiative involving the CBSA, RCMP, and regional police forces. Authorities say the expulsions follow extensive intelligence work tracing links between several transnational crime networks and a surge in intimidation and arson incidents directed at South Asian business owners. “These actions demonstrate that we are…

08 Nov

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Canada next week to attend G7 foreign ministers’ meet: Anita Anand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, TrendingAnita Anand

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, has formally confirmed that the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting will convene in Niagara, Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025, under Canada's G7 Presidency. The high-level meeting will assemble foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with invited nations including Australia, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine. The Indian Foreign Minister, attending as a special guest, will participate in discussions on key global challenges including security in the Indo-Pacific region, the ongoing conflict in…

07 Nov

Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions to Keep Stray Dogs Out of Public Spaces

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingStray Dogs

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Expressing serious concern over the increasing number of dog-bite cases across the country, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered a series of preventive measures to curb the stray dog menace in public areas. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria directed that all educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands, railway stations, and similar public facilities must be enclosed with fencing to stop the entry of stray dogs. The Court stated that local civic bodies would be responsible for removing such dogs from these premises and transferring them to approved shelters…

07 Nov

Edmonton Police Officer Faces Four Criminal Charges Following ASIRT Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingASIRT, Edmonton Police

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma):An Edmonton Police Service officer has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into allegations of sexual assault while on duty. According to ASIRT, the investigation began on September 8, 2023, after the agency was directed to examine a complaint involving an Edmonton police officer. Evidence collected during the inquiry led investigators to believe that a criminal offence may have occurred. As required under Alberta’s Police Act, the completed investigation was referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the threshold for prosecution.…

07 Nov

Alberta to Strengthen Forestry Trade Ties in Asia Through Japan and South Korea Mission

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, is set to embark on a trade mission to Japan and South Korea from November 9 to 14 to promote the province’s forestry sector and expand international trade partnerships. The mission aims to highlight Alberta’s world-class wood products and position the province as a dependable supplier of sustainable forest resources. Minister Loewen will participate in industry meetings, site tours, and trade networking events to reinforce Alberta’s reputation for quality and reliability in global markets. “Alberta has a strong trade relationship with Japan and South Korea, which we would like…

07 Nov

Mann’s Strike on Drug Dealers! In Akali Rule, It Wasn’t Called ‘Chitta’, It Was Called ‘Majithia’!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Firm on his promise to make Punjab a ‘Rangla Punjab’ (prosperous Punjab), Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has given a decisive turn to the ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign against drug addiction and corruption in the state. The government’s action is sending a clear message that political power will no longer be able to save those involved in the drug trade. During a massive road show in Tarn Taran, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made sharp allegations against the previous Akali and Congress governments. He mocked Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s claim that during…