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16 Sep

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha by Pujya Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Commences at Triveni Mandir, Brampton

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBrampton

Brampton, (Rajeev Sharma) : The community of Brampton is hosting Pujya Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Maharaj, who will recite the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at Triveni Mandir from September 14th to September 20th, coinciding with the auspicious days of Shraadh Paksh. Dinesh Gautam stated that the spiritual discourse will take place at Triveni Mandir, 20 Daviselm Drive, Brampton on weekdays from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and on weekends from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Devotees are encouraged to arrive punctually, as katha commences at 6:00 PM sharp on weekdays.Each day’s program will conclude with Aarti and Bhojan Prasad, fostering a…

15 Sep

Post-Match Handshake Row Sparks Tensions Between India and Pakistan at Asia Cup

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingIndia, Pakistan

Colombo (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions flared off the field following the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formally lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) over what it described as “unsporting conduct” by the Indian team. The protest stems from Indian players’ refusal to engage in the customary post-match handshake after defeating Pakistan by seven wickets. The decision, as explained by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, was taken collectively as a tribute to the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian tourists and was reportedly…

15 Sep

Cabinet Expansion Speculation Grows in Uttarakhand as CM Dhami Meets Party Legislators

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Dehradun: Political activity in Uttarakhand has picked up pace amid growing speculation over an imminent cabinet expansion. The buzz intensified after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami returned from Delhi and held a flurry of meetings with several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators and one independent MLA on Sunday. The meetings, held at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Dehradun, have fueled anticipation that a reshuffle or expansion of the state cabinet could take place soon — possibly during the upcoming Navratri festival. With just under two years left before the 2027 Assembly elections, political observers see the potential cabinet rejig…

15 Sep

Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Racket Busted in Fazilka, Two Arrested with Foreign-Made Weapons

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingFazilka, Punjab

Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): In a targeted operation based on intelligence input, Fazilka Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border weapon smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan. Two individuals have been taken into custody, and a cache of foreign-made firearms has been seized before it could reach criminal elements in Punjab. The arrested accused — Surinder Singh and Gurpreet — were reportedly acting under the instructions of handlers operating from outside India. Their mission was to deliver the smuggled weapons to members of local gangs within the state, authorities said. Arms Cache Recovered During the operation, police recovered five pistols of…

15 Sep

Centre Declines Permission for Nankana Sahib Yatra, SGPC Urges Reconsideration

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The central government has denied clearance for the proposed pilgrimage to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary, citing security-related concerns. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which has called on the Centre to respect the religious sentiments of the Sikh community. The Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed its decision in a formal communication to the SGPC, stating that the current situation along the India–Pakistan border remains tense and does not support the safe movement of pilgrims. It added that allowing such cross-border…

15 Sep

Supreme Court Partially Stays Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India on Monday stayed the implementation of certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, citing concerns over constitutional propriety and the separation of powers. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih issued interim directions while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the validity of specific amendments introduced in the 2025 legislation. Five-Year Religious Practice Clause Put on Hold The Court stayed the operation of the clause under Section 3(1)(r), which required an individual to have practiced Islam for at least…

15 Sep

Rahul Gandhi Arrives in Amritsar to Evaluate Flood Impact in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingRahul Gandhi

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi reached Amritsar on Monday to conduct a firsthand review of the widespread damage caused by recent floods across Punjab. The state continues to face severe challenges, including extensive waterlogging, damaged roads and infrastructure, and disruption to daily life in several districts. Gandhi’s visit is seen as a response to mounting concerns about the scale of devastation and the pace of government relief measures. During his stay, he plans to visit some of the hardest-hit areas, meet with families displaced by the floods, and engage with local officials and…

15 Sep

B.C. Misses Out on Initial Federal Housing Projects, Despite Surplus Land and Readiness

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Vancouver (Richa Walia): British Columbia is notably absent from the federal government's first wave of housing construction on public land, prompting concern from the province’s housing minister, Christine Boyle, despite her support for the broader initiative. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced over the weekend that the federal government, through its newly launched Build Canada Homes agency, will begin construction of 4,000 housing units across six federal land sites. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to fast-track affordable housing by using underutilized government-owned land. However, none of the six projects announced are located in British Columbia — a province…

15 Sep

“Build Canada Homes” Launched to Tackle National Housing Crisis with Unprecedented Federal Investment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Mark Carney

Ottawa, ON (Rajeev Sharma): In a sweeping new move to address Canada's growing housing crisis, Prime Minister Mark Carney today unveiled Build Canada Homes, a landmark federal initiative aimed at massively increasing affordable housing supply through direct public intervention and partnerships with the private sector. With homeownership and rental costs soaring beyond reach for many Canadians — especially younger generations — and homelessness on the rise in major cities, the federal government is taking bold action to reverse decades of underbuilding and bureaucratic delays. “Too many Canadians are locked out of the housing market,” said Prime Minister Carney. “Build Canada…

15 Sep

“Bring Harjit Home”: Community Outrage Grows After Elderly Punjabi Woman Detained by ICE

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HERCULES, CA (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of community anger and emotional appeals is sweeping through California’s East Bay after Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old grandmother and longtime resident, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week. Her detention has sparked growing protests, social media campaigns, and pressure on elected officials — all united by a single demand: “Bring Harjit Home.” Kaur, a widowed immigrant from Punjab, India, has lived in Hercules since the early 1990s. On September 8, what was supposed to be a routine check-in with immigration officials in San Francisco turned into a nightmare…