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IndiaMar 12, 2025

Punjab Congress to Hold Key Meeting in Delhi on March 13 Ahead of 2027 Elections

A crucial meeting of Punjab Congress has been scheduled for tomorrow, March 13, in Delhi, called by the new in-charge of Punjab Congress, Bhupesh Baghel. The meeting will involve members of the Punjab Congress Political Affairs Committee and is expected to focus on political strategies and preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, and other senior Congress leaders will participate. Sources suggest that the meeting may also address internal factionalism within the party,
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IndiaMar 12, 2025

Entering India Without Valid Passport Could Lead to Up to Five Years in Jail

The Indian government has introduced the Immigration Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, which includes stricter penalties for illegal entry into the country. According to the bill, anyone found entering India without a valid passport and documents could face imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to 5 lakh rupees. The bill also stipulates that individuals who illegally bring, house, or settle a foreigner in India could face a penalty of up to three years in prison, a fine ranging from 2 to 5 lakh rupees, or both. It will now be mandatory for all foreigners to possess a valid pa
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IndiaMar 12, 2025

Kejriwal and CM Mann to Hold Rally in Ludhiana on March 18

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will hold a rally in Ludhiana on March 18. During the rally, both leaders will also visit the Civil Hospital, where they will inaugurate modern healthcare facilities. Ahead of the upcoming by-election for the Ludhiana West seat, the AAP has already begun its preparations, although the Election Commission has yet to announce the election date. The party has fielded Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as its candidate for the seat, which became vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi.
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IndiaMar 11, 2025

Rouse Avenue Court Orders FIR Against Kejriwal Over Misuse of Government Funds

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has directed the registration of an FIR against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case involving the misuse of government funds. Kejriwal is accused of misappropriating public money by putting up large hoardings for campaigning. The court has also instructed the police to submit a status report by March 18. This latest case arises while Kejriwal is out on bail in the liquor scam case. He was released from jail on July 13, 2024, after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21, 2024, and taken into custody by the Central Bureau of Investi
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IndiaMar 10, 2025

Parliamentary Committee Recommends 54-Day Leave for Amritpal Singh

The threat to Amritpal Singh's Lok Sabha membership, representing Khadoor Sahib in Punjab, may be averted. According to reports, the Parliamentary Committee has recommended granting a 54-day leave to Amritpal Singh. Amritpal had recently filed a petition in the High Court, expressing concern that his continuous absence for 60 days could lead to the cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership, which would impact the people of his constituency. In light of this, he sought permission from the court to attend the ongoing parliamentary proceedings. It is understood that Amritpal Singh had requested l
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IndiaMar 10, 2025

SIT Summons Bikram Singh Majithia Again in Drug Racket Case

The Punjab Police has issued a summons to Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, requesting him to appear for questioning on March 17 as part of the ongoing investigation into a drug smuggling case filed in December 2021. Majithia has been summoned to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in Patiala. He will be questioned in connection with the multi-crore drugs case. Majithia had previously been jailed in this case and was granted bail by the Punjab-Haryana High Court on August 10, 2022. A case was registered against him under the NDPS Act during
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IndiaMar 06, 2025

Mohali CBI Court Sentences Two Former Policemen in 33-Year-Old Fake Encounter Case

A Mohali CBI court has sentenced two former policemen involved in a 33-year-old fake encounter case of the Punjab Police. The then SHO, Sita Ram, posted in Patti, Tarn Taran, and then constable Raj Pal were accused of killing two youths from the same district, Gurdev Singh and Sukhwant Singh, in a staged police encounter. On Thursday, a special CBI court sentenced retired SHO Sita Ram to life imprisonment, while constable Raj Pal was sentenced to 5 years in prison and fined Rs 50,000. Sita Ram is currently around 80 years old. The CBI had filed a chargesheet against 11 policemen in this case,
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IndiaMar 06, 2025

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's Health Deteriorates Again

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana, has seen his health deteriorate once again. According to fellow farmer leaders Abhimanyu Kohar and Kaka Singh Kotra, Dallewal's feet have been swelling for the past two days, and he is unable to drink water. A team of senior doctors is closely monitoring his condition. Dallewal has been on a fast unto death for 101 days. Despite his worsening health, he released a video message today, thanking all the farmers across the country who participated in the one-day hunger strike on Wedn
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IndiaMar 06, 2025

Punjab Police Releases Joginder Singh Ugrahan; Farmers Announce Protests and Challenge CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Police has released farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan from custody. Meanwhile, an important meeting of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha took place in Ludhiana on Thursday. Following the meeting, Lakhwinder Singh Lakhowal announced that farmer organizations would hold protests in front of the residences of all ruling party MLAs on March 10. Additionally, a meeting is scheduled at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh on March 15 to outline the next phase of their struggle. Furthermore, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been openly challenged to a debate on the farmers’ demands at Kisan Bhawan in Chand
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CanadaMay 27, 2025

GST relief for first-time home buyers on new homes valued up to $1.5 million

The Carney government has fulfilled its promise of GST relief. Now first-time buyers buying new homes worth up to a million dollars will save $50,000. In addition, the GST on new homes priced between $1 million and $1.5 million has also been reduced for first-time homebuyers. In this regard, Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne tabled legislative proposals for changes to the Excise Tax Act today. According to government figures, this rebate will save Canadians $3.9 billion in taxes over the next five years. People who are buying a new home from a builder will qualify for this rebate. T
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BCMay 26, 2025

B.C. man sentenced on drug, firearm charges triggered by silencers found at airport

A Nanaimo, B.C., man has been sentenced to five years in prison and a lifetime firearm ban after an investigation triggered by the discovery of illegal silencers at Vancouver International Airport. The Canada Border Services Agency says officers intercepted three firearm suppressors at the airport in 2022, then in May 2023, CBSA and RCMP members executed search warrants at a residence and two vehicles in Nanaimo. The CBSA says officers seized illicit drugs and multiple firearms including two untraceable ghost guns, a prohibited shotgun, a rifle with a suppressor and two non-restricted rifles.
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BCMay 26, 2025

Chief Don Tom says 'era of trust' between First Nations and Eby is over if bills pass

A First Nations leader says the "era of trust" with the government of B.C. Premier David Eby is over if two bills responding to American tariffs pass this week. Chief Don Tom of the Tsartlip First Nation in Greater Victoria says First Nations will do everything in their legal power to kill bills 14 and 15, adding that First Nations will remember the actions of the government at the next election. Tom says at a protest in downtown Victoria steps away from the legislature that this won't just apply to the Premier himself, but every MLA who votes for the bills. The government says Bill 15 is need