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05 Aug

Canada Airdrops Humanitarian Aid Over Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): In a decisive move to support civilians affected by the deepening crisis in Gaza, the Canadian Armed Forces conducted an aerial delivery of nearly 10,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid on Monday. The operation, carried out by a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, marks one of Canada’s most significant direct relief efforts in the conflict-stricken region. The airdrop, confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty, comes as the situation in Gaza continues to spiral. Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting the severity of the conditions on the ground, described the unfolding events as a “rapidly deteriorating…

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05 Aug

Haryana Govt Grants 40-Day Parole to Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Haryana government on Tuesday approved a 40-day parole for Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the imprisoned head of Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS), who is serving multiple sentences for rape and murder. The parole allows him to stay at his ashram in Sirsa until September 14, after which he will return to Rohtak’s Sunaria jail. This marks the second such temporary release this year. Earlier, in April, the DSS chief was granted a 21-day furlough. Taken together, his parole and furlough periods add up to 91 days outside prison between January 1 and September 14. Following his release…

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05 Aug

Himachal Rain Tragedy: Four Dead; Fresh Heavy Rain Alert for Himachal and Punjab

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Shimla/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon fury continues to grip the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, claiming four lives in a rain-related accident. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall for parts of Himachal and Punjab over the next two days. An orange alert has been declared for Una, Bilaspur, Kangra, and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh for August 5, signaling the risk of intense rain, landslides, and traffic disruptions. Yellow alerts have also been issued for Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan districts, where moderate to heavy showers are expected. In Punjab, while several areas…

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05 Aug

Alberta Marks Heritage Day with a Call to Celebrate Cultural Diversity

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir has extended warm wishes to Albertans on the occasion of Heritage Day, urging communities across the province to come together in celebration of their shared cultural legacy. “On this first Monday in August, we come together to celebrate Heritage Day – a day that honours the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions and histories that shape Alberta,” Minister Fir said in an official statement. Tracing its roots back to 1974, Heritage Day has grown from a modest multicultural concert at Fort Edmonton Park into one of Alberta’s…

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05 Aug

Arvinder Singh Bahal Becomes First Sikh to Travel to Space on Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a historic milestone for both private spaceflight and Sikh representation, 80-year-old Arvinder Singh Bahal has become the first known Sikh to journey into space. The Agra-born U.S. citizen lifted off from Blue Origin’s launch site in West Texas aboard the company’s NS-34 mission, joining five other crew members, including entrepreneur Justin Sun and adventurer JD Russell. Bahal’s life story is as remarkable as his latest achievement. A former National Defence Academy (NDA) trainee who overcame partial hearing loss, he has long embodied resilience and exploration. His passion for travel once led him to visit every…

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04 Aug

VinFast Inaugurates its Biggest Showroom in India, Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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VinFast Auto India announced the inauguration of its biggest showroom in India, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The opening marks a significant milestone in VinFast's nationwide retail journey and its growing footprint in India's EV market. Strategically located in the prominent area of Teynampet, the 4,700 sq. ft showroom is VinFast's largest facility among the 35 showrooms expected to open this year This new showroom reinforces the brand's commitment to building a robust, customer-centric electric mobility ecosystem tailored to the needs of Chennai. This outlet is promoted by Maansarovar Motors, a well-established and trusted name in the city's automotive retail…

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04 Aug

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Heavy Rain Alert in 5 Districts, Yellow Warning Issued

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in five districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar. The state is likely to experience spells of heavy rainfall today, while an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain has been issued for Tuesday in some regions, particularly Dehradun and Bageshwar. The weather in the state has been highly variable, with clouds and sunshine alternating throughout the day. In Dehradun, brief sunny intervals have been followed by showers, creating a mix of humid heat and temporary relief from high temperatures. Despite the…

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04 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Hands Over Appointment Letters to 187 Selected Candidates

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed appointment letters to 144 candidates selected for various posts in the Irrigation Department and 43 eligible dependents under the deceased dependent quota in the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, making it a total of 187 appointments. Extending his best wishes to the new recruits, CM Dhami urged them to work with honesty, integrity, transparency, and dedication. He also highlighted the government’s efforts to clear long-pending appointments under the deceased dependent quota. “Last year, we provided appointment letters to 150 dependents, and today, 43 more have received their long-awaited appointments,” Dhami said. The…

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04 Aug

PM Modi Stands Firm as Donald Trump Increases Pressure on India Over Russian Oil

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has adopted a resolute stance amid growing pressure from the United States, signaling that India will continue its independent energy policy despite U.S. concerns over Russian oil imports. The strong response follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, a move that has further strained trade ties between the two nations. Addressing the matter, Modi encouraged citizens to support local products while making it clear that India’s economic and energy strategies will be driven by national interests, not foreign demands. According to sources cited by…

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04 Aug

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Off B.C. Coast, No Damage Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia, Canada

British Columbia (Richa Walia): A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded off the coast of British Columbia early Sunday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The quake occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. local time and was detected at a depth of 15 kilometres, just west of Haida Gwaii. Authorities confirmed there have been no reports of damage, and at this magnitude, none is expected. The minor quake comes just days after B.C. faced a tsunami advisory earlier this week following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, which prompted waves to move across the Pacific Ocean. The advisory was…

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