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Alberta premier rejects claims that separatists seek U.S. statehood, stresses renewed ties with Ottawa

Alberta premier rejects claims that separatists seek U.S. statehood, stresses renewed ties with Ottawa

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Saturday dismissed suggestions that supporters of separatism in the province aim to join the United States, pushing back against recent remarks made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent, speaking during an interview on a conservative American television network, claimed that Alberta residents were increasingly discussing sovereignty and hinted at the possibility of a referendum on whether the province should remain part of Canada. He also suggested that closer alignment with the U.S. could benefit Alberta, citing energy resources and trade potential. Addressing the comments during her weekly radio programme, Your Province,…
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Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that Mahindra & Mahindra is one of India’s leading multinational groups with a strong presence across automotive, farm equipment, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. The Group has a long-standing reputation for building globally competitive industrial platforms and is among India’s largest manufacturers of mobility solutions, with operations spanning domestic and international markets. He further said that Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has acquired a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd. for approximately ₹555 crore through the purchase of shares from Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors. Following completion of the transaction in…
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Burnaby shooting: 28-year-old Indian-origin man killed, investigators probe gang rivalry angle

Burnaby shooting: 28-year-old Indian-origin man killed, investigators probe gang rivalry angle

Burnaby (Rajeev Sharma): A fatal shooting in Burnaby, British Columbia, has claimed the life of a 28-year-old man of Indian origin, prompting an intensive investigation by Canadian law enforcement agencies. Police believe the killing may be part of a wider pattern of gang-related violence that has troubled parts of the region in recent months. The victim, identified as Dilraj Singh Gill, was gunned down late Thursday afternoon near the Canada Way corridor. Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly before 5.30 pm after residents reported hearing multiple gunshots. Gill was found critically injured and, despite sustained resuscitation attempts, was declared…
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Pepe Jeans London Introduces Shiruku Denim – Inspired by the Softness of Japanese Silk

Pepe Jeans London Introduces Shiruku Denim – Inspired by the Softness of Japanese Silk

Pepe Jeans London elevates its denim portfolio with the launch of Shiruku, a premium denim line inspired by the refined touch of Japanese silk, celebrated for its exceptional softness and smoothness.   Shiruku Denim by Pepe Jeans London   Crafted for consumers who value comfort as much as style, Shiruku introduces the innovative features of fine textile engineering with sophisticated design to provide superior comfort, soft feel, and style.   Inspired by the sensorial elegance of Japanese silk, Shiruku Denim delivers an elevated wearing experience, light against the skin yet structured in silhouette, making it a versatile choice for all-day…
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VinFast Wins Double Prestigious Awards at AUTO9 Awards 2026

VinFast Wins Double Prestigious Awards at AUTO9 Awards 2026

VinFast received a double honor at the Auto9 Awards 2026, with the “New Entrant of the Year” award and the “Value for Money Car of the Year” award for the VF 6. The award, which honors the best automotive and motorcycle brands and products in the Indian market, recognizes VinFast’s strong progress since entering the market, its long-term direction in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, and its consumer-centric approach to building a product portfolio aligned with local preferences.   Mr. Arunodoy Das, Deputy CEO of VinFast India - Sales received the award from Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Hon. Union Minister of…
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From Diamond to Sun: How Goldi Solar Reignited Navsari's Sparkle

From Diamond to Sun: How Goldi Solar Reignited Navsari's Sparkle

Not many may be aware that before Surat rose to prominence as a global diamond hub, Navsari held that prestigious position. For decades, Navsari was renowned for its skilled gem artists whose craftsmanship added brilliance and value to diamonds traded across international markets. However, as time progressed, Navsari gradually lost its dominance. Surat, benefiting from superior infrastructure, better connectivity, and a rapidly expanding industrial ecosystem, began attracting diamond businesses and skilled labour, slowly overtaking Navsari in the diamond trade.   From Diamond to Sun: How Goldi Solar Reignited Navsari's Sparkle   The downturn became more pronounced following the global financial…
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Surrey Basement Shooting Kills One, Injures Another; IHIT Says Attack Was Targeted

Surrey Basement Shooting Kills One, Injures Another; IHIT Says Attack Was Targeted

Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): A shooting inside a basement suite of a residential home in Surrey has left one man dead and another injured, prompting a homicide investigation by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). The incident occurred early Saturday morning at approximately 4:55 a.m. in the 12500 block of 91 Avenue, according to the Surrey Police Service (SPS). Police said officers, along with BC Emergency Health Services paramedics and Surrey Fire Service crews, responded to reports of gunfire at the address. Upon entering the home, first responders located two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced…
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RCMP Task Force Probes 111 Foreign Nationals in Extortion Network; Majority Linked to Punjab, New Details on Overseas Gangsters Surface

RCMP Task Force Probes 111 Foreign Nationals in Extortion Network; Majority Linked to Punjab, New Details on Overseas Gangsters Surface

Chandigarh/Vancouver: A special task force formed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia is currently investigating 111 foreign nationals in connection with a series of extortion cases, with a significant number of the suspects reportedly tracing their origins to Punjab. Officials associated with the probe clarified that the investigation is being conducted strictly on the basis of evidence and intelligence inputs, and not with the intent to target any specific community. The inquiry relies heavily on CCTV recordings, digital trails, financial data and forensic material to establish links between suspects and the alleged crimes. The task force…
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Kapiva Launches Rs. 50 Crore Innovation Fund to Build Evidence-Based, Future-Ready Ayurveda Ecosystem

Kapiva Launches Rs. 50 Crore Innovation Fund to Build Evidence-Based, Future-Ready Ayurveda Ecosystem

Kapiva, India’s first modern holistic Ayurvedic brand for millennials, today announced the launch of the Kapiva Innovation Fund (“KIF”), a commitment of up to Rs. 50 crore to support research and innovation in Ayurveda. KIF will back projects across academia, labs and startups that focus on R&D in Ayurvedic science and create clinically validated solutions for real-world health problems.   The Kapiva R&D Team   With this initiative, Kapiva aims to help build an Ayurveda research ecosystem that matches global pharmaceutical standards. KIF will support work in areas such as novel formulations, standardisation and phytochemistry, AI in Ayurveda, pre-clinical and…
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Alt Launches 'Alt Credit' Platform, Bringing Institutional Quality Real Estate Credit to Individual Investors

Alt, India’s leading platform for alternative investments, today announced the launch of ‘Alt Credit’, a platform providing access to high yield secure real estate credit to individual investors. This move marks the debut of India’s first regulated private credit platform to offer institutional quality credit opportunities to individual investors. Alt Credit is registered with the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Stock Broker and an Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP) with NSE.   According to EY’s H1 2025 India Private Credit Market Update, Indian corporates raised approximately USD 9 billion through private credit transactions in the first half of…
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