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09 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Overwhelmed as Rescued Woman Pilgrim Ties Rakhi Made from Saree’s Pallu

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Uttarkashi (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartwarming moment amid ongoing rescue efforts in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was visibly moved on Friday when a rescued woman pilgrim from Gujarat tore a piece of her saree’s pallu and tied it on his wrist as a rakhi. The emotional gesture came as a token of gratitude for the state government’s care and support to stranded pilgrims. The incident took place at Harsil helipad when the woman, identified as Dhan Gauri from Ishanpur, Ahmedabad, approached the Chief Minister to personally thank him. Overcome with emotion, she fashioned a rakhi from her saree…

09 Aug

Premier Danielle Smith Heads to Mexico to Boost Alberta’s Trade and Investment Ties

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will visit Mexico City from August 10 to 13 to strengthen economic, trade, and investment partnerships, marking the first official trip to Mexico by an Alberta premier since 2019. During her four-day mission, Smith will meet with senior government officials, industry leaders, and private-sector representatives to promote Alberta as a secure and reliable partner in energy, agriculture, and technology. The visit aims to identify opportunities for collaboration, encourage investment, and expand Alberta’s The Premier will meet with government officials, the private sector, and industry leaders to encourage new investment and trade with Alberta…

09 Aug

PM Mark Carney Criticizes Israeli Military Escalation in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has sharply criticized the Israeli government’s latest decision to expand military operations across Gaza, warning that the move will only deepen the crisis without bringing peace or security to the region. In a statement issued Saturday, Carney said the escalation would not end the “humanitarian horror” unfolding in Gaza nor ease the suffering of Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians. “Canada calls for an immediate ceasefire,” the Prime Minister emphasized, adding that Hamas must release all hostages taken during the October 7 attack, lay down its arms, and allow a significant and sustained increase…

09 Aug

B.C. Mountain Biker Survives Close Encounter with Cougar Near Garibaldi Park

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Squamish, B.C. (Richa Walia): A British Columbia mountain biker had a harrowing experience after being stalked by a cougar for nearly 20 minutes in alpine terrain near Garibaldi Provincial Park, the province’s Conservation Officer Service (COS) confirmed. According to officials, the incident took place earlier this week when the man was riding along a remote mountain trail. The cougar reportedly chased him, made physical contact, and then continued to shadow him as he tried to retreat from the area. In a quick-thinking move, the biker began walking backwards while using his bike as a barrier. He hurled rocks at the…

09 Aug

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Performs ‘Jode Di Sewa’ After Akal Takht’s Order

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Sri Anandpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday visited Gurdwara Shishganj Sahib in Sri Anandpur Sahib to perform ‘Jode Di Sewa’, a voluntary act of serving devotees by managing their footwear. This service is part of the religious penalty (Tankhah) directed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib following a recent controversy over a government event. On July 6, Bains appeared before the five Singh Sahibans at the Akal Takht to present his clarification regarding an official programme held in Srinagar to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The event drew strong criticism from…

09 Aug

Kulgam Encounter Claims Lives of Two Army Personnel, Search Operation Continues

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Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): Two soldiers were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district as security forces continue a prolonged anti-terror mission that has now stretched into its ninth day, the Indian Army said on Saturday. The operation, codenamed Op Akhal, was launched earlier this month after credible intelligence reports about the presence of heavily armed terrorists in the region. Officials confirmed that Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh lost their lives after sustaining critical injuries in an overnight exchange of fire. Two other soldiers were wounded and are undergoing treatment. Paying tribute to the fallen soldiers, the Chinar…

09 Aug

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit Set for August 15 in Alaska as US-Russia Tensions Collide with India Tariff Disputeas free

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Washington and Moscow are preparing for a rare face-to-face encounter between their leaders, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. The talks come at a moment of global intrigue, Trump is seeking a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine while simultaneously escalating a trade dispute with India over its energy ties to Russia. Trump revealed the meeting in a post on Truth Social, calling it “highly anticipated” and promising more details soon. The announcement followed remarks at the White House where the president suggested…

08 Aug

ICICG Independence Cup 2025 to Bring 14 Indian Communities Together in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The spirit of sportsmanship and cultural unity will be on full display at the ICICG Independence Cup 2025, taking place on August 9–10 at 3688 48 Ave NE, Calgary. The two-day cricket tournament and community gathering will feature 14 vibrant Indian communities, offering spectators thrilling matches along with free chai, samosas, and biryani. Participating teams include: Gujarati Mandal (GMC), Rajasthan Royals (RANA), Calgary Marathi Association, Karnataka Flames, TAC (Telugu Association of Calgary), Kalinga Warriors, Delhi Lions, Telangana Chargers, Kerala Blasters, APCAA (Bengali), Bihari Association of Alberta, Tamil Nadu Cricket Club, UP Wolverines (Uttar Pradesh), and Uttarakhand (UK).…

08 Aug

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Highlights the Urgent Need for Early Treatment of Chronic Liver Disease and Debunks Myths Around Liver Transplantation

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With rising cases of chronic liver disease across India, experts at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital urge early intervention and clarify that not all patients require a transplant. The hospital also reassures the public about the safety of modern liver transplants, including living donor procedures, offering hope and clarity to affected families. Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) is often a silent and progressive condition that affects millions of people across the country. What begins as mild liver damage can slowly evolve into cirrhosis or even liver failure if not identified and managed early. At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, one…

08 Aug

SMFG India Credit Assigned International Rating of A/Stable by CareEdge Global; Rating Stands Two Notches Above India’s Sovereign Rating

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SMFG India Credit (SMICC), a leading non-banking financial company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), has been assigned a Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating of 'CareEdge A/Stable' by CareEdge Global. This rating stands two notches above India's sovereign rating, underscoring SMICC's strong creditworthiness and the high level of confidence reposed in the company's financial and operational framework. The rating is driven by strong credit profile of the parent company SMFG and its 100% ownership in SMICC. While SMICC's operations are exclusively focused on the Indian market, the international rating by CareEdge Global reflects the company's growing…