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01 Aug

ASIRT Probes Fatal RCMP Shooting in Lac La Biche

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating a fatal RCMP-involved shooting in Lac La Biche that occurred on July 27. According to ASIRT, RCMP officers were dispatched at 11:47 a.m. after receiving a call for assistance from a local residence. When officers arrived, residents informed them that the man in question had left before their arrival. A short time later, police located the man in a nearby field armed with two knives. Officers ordered him to drop the weapons, and one officer deployed a conducted energy weapon. A physical struggle followed, during which the man…

01 Aug

Alberta MLAs to Advocate for Barrier-Free Trade at U.S. Legislators’ Summit in Boston

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to push for deeper economic ties with the United States as three provincial MLAs prepare to attend the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) 50th annual summit in Boston, Massachusetts, from Aug. 2 to 7. MLAs Angela Pitt (Airdrie-East), Glenn Van Dijken (Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock), and Chelsae Petrovic (Livingstone-Macleod) will represent Alberta at the summit, which brings together lawmakers and government leaders from across the U.S. and beyond. Their mission: to advocate for barrier-free trade, promote Alberta as a secure energy and agriculture partner, and strengthen cross-border economic relations. Alberta’s Economic Priorities Over the course of…

31 Jul

India’s Housing Ladder is Missing its Bottom Rungs, Says BCD Group Vice-Chairman Ashwinder R. Singh

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Warning that the country's housing ladder is losing its crucial first rungs, Ashwinder R. Singh, Vice-Chairman & CEO of BCD Group and Chairman of the CII Real Estate Committee, has raised a red flag over India's shrinking affordable housing supply. Affordable housing is not a second-tier pursuit, and the real estate sector must embrace affordability. Ashwinder R. Singh, Vice-Chairman & CEO of BCD Group and Chairman of the CII Real Estate Committee Despite India's massive housing shortfall, developers are increasingly turning away from sub-Rs. 50-lakh homes. Singh points out that the trend is being driven not only by tighter margins…

31 Jul

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi Launches Advanced Robotic Surgery Program

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Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi recently launched a Robotic Surgery Program, equipped with the cutting-edge Versius Surgical System. This robotic-assisted technology will help redefine the future of Gastrointestinal, Urology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pancreatic and abdominal Oncology procedures, as well as general surgery. The surgical system biomimics a human arm, helping surgeons deliver high-precision robotic minimal access surgery (MAS) and marks a significant step towards delivering safer, smarter, and more patient-friendly surgical solutions. The robotic surgery unit will be led by Dr. Jignesh Gandhi, Senior Consultant - Robotic Surgery & Dr. Shishir Shetty, Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology; and supported by a…

31 Jul

India’s Brightest Young Innovators Set to Represent the Nation at STEM Racing World Finals at Singapore Grand Prix

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In a thrilling celebration of innovation, creativity, and the power of STEM education, STEMplify proudly concluded the 7th Season of the STEM Racing India Nationals 2025, Presented by Athena Education and supported by Formula 1 in Schools. The event brought together 90 dynamic student teams from across the country in a high-energy showcase that reflected the brilliance and passion of India's next generation of changemakers. From New Delhi to Singapore, the future of innovation is racing ahead! This prestigious national-level competition is more than just a race-its a movement. One that empowers young minds to innovate, collaborate, and solve real-world…

31 Jul

New Report Reveals Key Considerations For Successful Distribution Onboarding

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The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) released its collaborative research report titled "The Distribution Onramp: A Quick-Start Guide for Established and Emerging Technology Vendors" during the GTIA ChannelCon event this week. The engaging new study provides valuable best practices for initiating and developing strong and mutually beneficial relationships between technology suppliers and distributors. In todays fast-paced technology landscape, IT vendors are under immense pressure to scale their sales, technical support and other operations quickly and efficiently to meet market demands and stay ahead of the competition. GTDCs latest report illustrates how a well-designed channel program can create an accelerated path…

31 Jul

23 Crore Smiles and Counting: iBox Promotions Makes Its Mark in FMCG Consumer Engagement

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In the competitive world of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), where brand loyalty is hard-won and easily lost, tangible promotions remain one of the most powerful tools for meaningful consumer engagement. At the forefront of this evolving strategy is iBox Promotions, which has helped brands reach over 23 crore households across India through thoughtfully designed promotional campaigns, not just with products, but with moments of joy. With its blend of innovation, scale, and heart, iBox Promotions is not just delivering smiles; its shaping the future of brand-consumer relationships in India iBox Promotions is redefining what it means to be a promotional…

31 Jul

India and Russia can take their dead economies down together: Donald Trump

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDonald Trump, India, Russia

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a sharp rebuke of India and Russia, criticizing both nations' economic policies while issuing a warning to Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev. “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their tariffs are too high, among the highest in the world. Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's…

31 Jul

Punjab Launches India’s First Evidence-Based Anti-Drug Curriculum for Schools

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a landmark step against drug abuse, Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce an evidence-based anti-drug curriculum for school students. The initiative, part of the third phase of the state’s “Yudh Nashian De Virudh” campaign, will be formally launched on August 1 in Arniwala, Fazilka, by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the programme will cover 8 lakh students from Classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 schools, with more than 6,500 specially trained teachers delivering the sessions.…

31 Jul

Uttarakhand CM Orders Probe into Toddler’s Death Over Referral Delays

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday ordered a high-level inquiry into the death of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Bageshwar district, who allegedly lost his life due to delays in receiving timely medical treatment caused by multiple hospital referrals. Calling the incident “extremely painful and unfortunate,” Dhami directed the Kumaon Commissioner to lead the probe. “Initial information suggests negligence by officials or healthcare staff in performing their duties. If any indifference is confirmed, strict action will be taken,” the Chief Minister said in an official statement. He further emphasized, “No laxity will be tolerated when it comes to safeguarding…