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  Alberta| The Alberta Made Screen Industries Program will support 155 locally made film and television projects with $2.8 million in mentorship and post-production grants.  Alberta’s film and television industry has been steadily growing, providing good jobs to Albertans in that industry as well as in construction, tourism and hospitality. For every dollar of government support towards a production, the industry generates four dollars of investment back into the province. Since January 2020, the Alberta Made Production Grant has supported 106 productions with a combined total of $6.8 million, generating $26.7 million in spending across the province.  Budget 2023 doubled…

Patiala| Balwant Singh Rajoana, who commenced a hunger strike four days ago, has declared the termination of his fast after a meeting with Giani Raghbir Singh, the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib. ' The delegation visiting him at the Central Jail comprised Giani Sultan Singh, the Jathedar of Keshgarh Sahib, and Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, the President of SGPC. Rajoana asserted that if the Central government fails to make a decision on his case by December 31, 2023, the SGPC should retract the mercy appeal.

Mumbai| The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its December review meeting, opted to maintain the status quo for the fifth consecutive time by unanimously deciding to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. The decision was attributed to the declining inflation, as stated by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das during the policy statement deliberation. Retail inflation in India witnessed a continuous easing trend through October, reaching a four-month low of 4.87 percent compared to the previous month's 5.02 percent. While this remains within RBI's comfort range of 2-6 percent, it exceeds the ideal 4 percent scenario. Governor Das…

New Delhi| India is set to play an active role in the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to inaugurate the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit 2023 on December 12 in the national capital. The three-day summit will feature various sessions, including the AI Expo, where approximately 150 startups will showcase their capabilities. Since June 2020, India has actively contributed to the summit by participating in initiatives aimed at promoting the development, deployment, and adoption of open, safe, secure, and accountable AI. PM Modi highlighted India's dedication to Safe & Trusted…

Ayodhya| As the consecration date of Ayodhya's Ram Temple approaches, wooden replicas of the sacred structure have become a notable attraction in shops across Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The city is gearing up for the eagerly awaited 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony scheduled for January 22 next year. The replicas, resembling the original Ram Temple, have become a point of interest for locals and visitors alike. Ayodhya resident Ajay Kumar mentioned that these replicas, reminiscent of the grand temple under construction, are now being presented to guests and VIPs, replacing the earlier tradition of gifting replicas of the Taj Mahal. The wooden replicas…

The UK's Immigration Minister, Robert Jenrick, has resigned due to his dissatisfaction with the government's proposed legislation regarding the Rwanda asylum transfer scheme, asserting that it `does not go far enough` to provide necessary safeguards. The controversial plan to transfer asylum seekers awaiting decisions to Rwanda has faced legal challenges, with the UK Supreme Court deeming it unlawful in a November judgment. In his resignation letter, Jenrick, operating within the Home Office, expressed concern that the latest draft bill lacks robust measures crucial for the policy's success. He highlighted the potential for legal challenges to paralyze the scheme, jeopardizing its…

The White House has emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil and has called for those responsible to be held accountable. Affirming India and the US as strategic partners, John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, stated that despite the seriousness of the allegations, the partnership with India, including collaboration in the Quad and on security issues, should continue without disruption. Kirby, addressing reporters at a news conference, highlighted the gravity of the accusations and expressed the White House's desire for a…

IRCC is set to increase the financial requirement for study permit applicants starting January 1, 2024. The new cost-of-living requirement for a single study permit applicant will be $20,635, more than double the existing amount of $10,000 set in the early 2000s. This change aims to address the discrepancy between the current financial requirement and the actual cost of living in Canada, preventing students from facing financial challenges upon arrival. Effective January 1, the cost-of-living requirement will be annually adjusted based on Statistics Canada's updates to the low-income cut-off (LICO), reflecting the minimum income needed in Canada to cover basic…

Mohali| The Indian School of Business (ISB) has announced a significant initiative in collaboration with the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, coinciding with Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7. Under this partnership, ISB will extend a 50% tuition fee waiver to armed forces veterans or current personnel seeking to transition into civilian life. This fee reduction will be applicable to postgraduate and advanced management programs and will benefit 22 veterans annually. The collaboration reflects ISB's ongoing dedication to the armed forces, aiming to augment the extensive skill set possessed by armed forces personnel and veterans with contemporary…

New Delhi| The Central government has given its approval for the inaugural urban flood mitigation initiative, allocating Rs 561.29 crore for activities related to 'Integrated Urban Flood Management' in the Chennai Basin project, as announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. Shah conveyed through a statement on 'X' that this mitigation project is designed to enhance Chennai's resilience against floods. Emphasizing its significance, he noted that it marks the initiation of a series of efforts aimed at urban flood mitigation, contributing to the development of a comprehensive framework for managing floods in urban areas. Highlighting the current challenges…