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Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Mickey Amery has been named the Best Alberta Cabinet Minister this year, a testament to his impressive work in the province's most important cabinet position during this legislative session. Initially elected as the UCP MLA for Calgary-Cross in 2019, Amery narrowly retained his seat in the 2023 re-election, a pivotal win for the UCP in maintaining its majority until 2027. Amery attributes his success to lessons from his father, former Progressive Conservative MLA Moe Amery, who emphasized humility and focus as key values in public service. Since being appointed Minister of Justice and…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar updated the Lok Sabha on improving India-China relations, emphasizing progress in resolving border tensions and reiterating the government’s dedication to bilateral engagement. Jaishankar highlighted successful military and diplomatic talks that resolved key issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), including an October agreement on patrolling protocols. “The disengagement phase has been completed, allowing us to address broader bilateral concerns,” he said. Since the 2020 border conflict, relations have been strained, significantly impacting ties. Jaishankar commended the swift response of Indian forces, even amid the challenges of logistics and the COVID-19 pandemic, in…

New Delhi: Renowned filmmaker Mr. Vinod Tewary has been awarded the prestigious Desh Ratan Award for his remarkable contribution to cinema. The award was presented to him in a grand ceremony held in Delhi on November 21, 2024. His latest project, The Conversion, has sparked intense global discussions, making it one of the most controversial films in recent times. The movie, which deals with the sensitive topic of *Love Jihad*, has garnered both praise and criticism, underlining its significance in today's socio-political landscape. Tewary's bold filmmaking approach* has once again put him in the spotlight, with The Conversion being hailed…

Dhaka: Tensions between India and Bangladesh escalated on Tuesday as the Bangladesh interim government summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. The diplomatic move follows the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Das on sedition charges.   Diplomatic Summoning Acting Foreign Secretary Reaz Hamidullah met Verma at the ministry at 4 PM, according to state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). While official details of the discussion were unavailable, sources revealed that the agenda included the recent breach at the Bangladesh Consulate in India following Das’s…

Chandigarh, Dec 3 : Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari on Monday raised the issue of delay in elections to Panjab University's governing body, the Senate, in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour as protests continued at the university campus in this regard. Tewari, speaking in Punjabi, alleged that the government was planning to dissolve the Senate and demanded that elections be announced and conducted without delay.   “The people think that the government wants to do away with the Senate. The Panjab University Act, 1947 must be upheld, and the government should conduct elections without further delay,” Tewari said, emphasizing the Senate's…

National Times Bureau: Bill Gates is trending among netizens in India after his recent comments on a podcast hosted by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. It was the Microsoft co-founder's characterization of India as a “kind of laboratory to try things” that drew mixed responses online.   Gates' Statement   Gates said during the discussion that India has made significant progress on health, education, and nutrition, while also noting that challenges remain. “India is a good example of a place where there’s all sorts of things that are hard there – the health, nutrition, education is getting better... it’s like a…

Mumbai, Dec 3: Following the reappointment of Rohit Sharma as captain of the Indian Test team for the second Test against Australia, speculation is rife regarding the batting position of the ace batsman. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has been vocal about Rohit batting within the top four, completely ruling out options of him batting in the middle or lower-middle order.   The 42-year-old Harbhajan said during the launch of the World Tennis Cricket League: “I can't see Rohit batting at five or six. Either Rohit opens with Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul comes at number three, or he bats no…

Chandigarh/National Times Bureau: Cybercriminals are leveraging sophisticated techniques to deceive Netflix subscribers, targeting them with a new phishing scam centered around the subscription renewal process. Security experts have flagged this scam as a global threat affecting users across 23 countries, including the United States, Germany, Spain, and Australia. Bitdefender, a leading cybersecurity firm, uncovered the scheme, which exploits user trust to illicitly obtain personal and financial information. The scam involves fraudulent emails or messages mimicking official Netflix communication, urging users to update payment details or renew their subscriptions. Specialists have cautioned users to be vigilant against these deceptive tactics, emphasizing…

Jalandhar/National Times Bureau: The popular Kulhad Pizza couple, known for their viral success and unique food business, has become the center of speculation after unfollowing each other on social media. This move has fueled rumors of a potential divorce, sparking widespread discussion in Jalandhar and among their followers. The couple, Sahaj Arora and Gurpreet Kaur have not issued any official statement regarding the alleged separation. Recently, they had addressed an unrelated issue about Gurpreet’s Instagram account being hacked, which was later resolved. However, their decision to unfollow each other has led fans to question the stability of their relationship. Famous…

Amritsar, Dec 3: The 18th Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) will start on December 5 and showcase international and Indian exhibitors from different states. Featuring 600 stalls, this five-day event has grown from 50 exhibitors in 2005.     Participation from Abroad and Within the Country This year, exhibitors from Afghanistan, Egypt, Pakistan, and Thailand will display their products along with participants from eight Indian states and Union Territories. Gujarat will also join the expo for the first time, featuring 20 exhibitors, including the Gujarat State Handloom. Prominent national bodies like the Handicraft Development Corporation, National Jute Board, and Khadi…