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Alberta/Rajiv Sharma: Dale McFee currently serves as Edmonton’s 23rd chief of police, having led the Edmonton Police Service since 2019. He will assume his new duties as deputy minister of executive council on February 24, 2025. Chief McFee is a national leader in policing, having held the positions of president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and director of the Canadian Police Association. Chief McFee previously served for six years as Saskatchewan’s deputy minister of corrections and policing. He is also recognized for his expertise on leadership and change management as a lecturer, both nationally and internationally. “I…

Chandigarh – The Chandigarh Administration has decided to cease permitting large-scale gatherings at the Exhibition Ground in Sector 34 following widespread complaints from residents and traders. However, the concerts of Punjabi singers Diljit Dosanjh and AP Dhillon, scheduled for December 14 and 21, will go ahead as planned, as permissions for these events were granted in September. Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav confirmed the decision, stating that future large gatherings will be relocated to other open spaces like the Sector 25 rally ground. This step was taken in response to disruptions caused by a recent concert by singer Karan Aujla,…

New Delhi, December 13, 2024 – Four Delhi schools received bomb threats via email early Friday morning, triggering swift multi-agency search operations. This comes just days after a similar incident on December 9, where 44 schools were targeted with hoax threats, causing widespread panic. The schools targeted in the latest incident include Bhatnagar International School in Paschim Vihar, which received the threat at 4:21 am; Cambridge School in Shri Niwas Puri, at 6:23 am; and DPS Amar Colony in East of Kailash, at 6:35 am. A fourth school, yet to be named, also received a similar email. Upon receiving the…

New Delhi – Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament on Thursday that 86 Indian nationals were either attacked or killed in foreign countries during 2023. This figure reflects a sharp increase compared to 57 such incidents in 2022 and 29 in 2021. In 2023, the highest number of incidents occurred in the United States (12), followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia, with 10 cases each. “The safety and security of Indians abroad remain a top priority for the Government of India,” Singh said in his written response. He added that Indian missions…

National Times Bureau– At least 38 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, according to medics. The deadliest strike hit a multi-storey house in Beit Lahiya, claiming 22 lives, including women and children. The building housed over 30 individuals, and rescue operations are ongoing to locate those still missing, as reported by the Palestinian WAFA news agency. The Israeli military stated the airstrike targeted Hamas militants operating near Kamal Adwan Hospital, located between Beit Lahiya and Jabalia. However, the casualty figures reported by Palestinian medics were contested by the Israeli military, which…

Singapore, December 12, 2024  – In a historic achievement for Indian chess, 18-year-old D Gukesh clinched the FIDE World Chess Championship on Thursday, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China. This victory makes Gukesh the youngest-ever FIDE World Chess Champion, etching his name in the annals of chess history. The championship finale began with both players tied at 6.5-6.5 after 13 grueling games, leading to a decisive 14th game. Gukesh displayed exceptional skill and composure, securing victory with a final score of 7.5-6.5. The announcement on FIDE’s official platform celebrated the moment: “Gukesh D is the YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION in…

National Times Bureau: India's indigenous Zorawar light tank has successfully demonstrated its capabilities at an altitude exceeding 4,200 meters, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s military preparedness for high-altitude operations. According to the Ministry of Defence, the tank achieved precise results during its firing trials, reinforcing its potential for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The Zorawar light tank, weighing 25 tonnes, was developed to meet the Indian Army's demand for a combat vehicle that can operate effectively in rugged, high-altitude terrains. Conceptualized under Project Zorawar, it was designed and built within two years through…

New Delhi, December 11, 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of the Kapoor family on Wednesday to discuss plans for celebrating the centenary of the legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. Sharing highlights of the meeting on his social platform X, PM Modi paid tribute to Raj Kapoor’s enduring contributions to Indian cinema and his role in shaping India’s global cultural identity. Raj Kapoor’s Legacy: A Golden Era of Indian Cinema PM Modi described the centenary celebrations as a tribute to the golden era of Indian cinema, noting that Raj Kapoor’s 1947 classic Neel Kamal marked the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Gukesh D on becoming the youngest world chess champion. He hailed his feat as Historic and exemplary. Responding to a post by International Chess Federation handle on X, Shri Modi said: “Historic and exemplary! Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment. This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination.`  `His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence. My best wishes for his future endeavours,” he added.   

  Ludhiana, December 12: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has gained further strength in Ludhiana. Former Congress in charge of Atam Nagar and currently a BJP leader, Kamaljit Singh Karwal, joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday. Along with Kamaljit Singh, several other Congress and BJP leaders also joined the Aam Aadmi Party. These include former Congress councilor Gurpreet Singh Gopi, Congress leaders Sukhwinder Singh Kochar and Baljinder Singh Kahlon, Lok Insaf Party leader Vikrant Sharma, former BJP councilor Ranjit Singh Ubhi, Baljinder Singh Kahlon, a current district council member, Jagjit Singh Bham, and BJP leaders Davinder Singh Walia, Sukhwant Singh…