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Washington | The US Transportation Department has approved New York's plan to impose a USD 9 (Rs 760) congestion charge for driving in Manhattan starting on January 5, a move aimed at raising billions for mass transit and cutting traffic. The congestion charge, the first of its kind in the US, was revived last week by Governor Kathy Hochul after she had put it on indefinite hold in June. New York plans to charge a USD 9 toll during daytime hours for passenger vehicles driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street. It scrapped an earlier plan to charge USD 15…

Moscow | Vladimir Putin has vowed to launch more strikes using an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile as Ukraine decried the testing of the nuclear-capable weapon on its territory as an international crime. Speaking at a defence conference, Putin contested US claims that Russia possessed only a handful of the high-speed ballistic missiles, saying that the military had enough to continue to test them in combat conditions and would put them into serial production. Russia testfires an ICBM in October 2024. The tests  have passed successfully, and I congratulate you all on that, Putin said, according to the private news agency.…

Islamabad | Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 87 visas to Indian pilgrims for participatting in the 316th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Shiv Avtari Stguru Sant Shadaram Sahib, at Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi, Sindh. The celebrations will take place from November 24 to December 4. In a post on X, the Pakistan's High Commission to India said, Pakistan High Commission in India has issued 87 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to Pakistan to participate in the 316th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib, at Shadani Darbar Hayat Pitafi, Sindh from 24…

New Delhi | Having perfectly mastered the art of blending diplomacy with culture over the past one decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried with him several unique gifts that reflected India's rich cultural heritage during his just-concluded visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana.According to sources, as he strengthened India's diplomatic ties with countries from Africa to Latin America, Prime Minister Modi carried with him several specially-curated handcrafted artefacts and products for the foreign leaders. It included eight items from Maharashtra, five from Jammu and Kashmir, three each from Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, two from Jharkhand and one each from Karnataka,…

Oregon  | In the District of Oregon, Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian national, has been indicted for conspiring to unlawfully export aviation components with dual civilian and military applications to Russian entities, violating the Export Control Reform Act, according to a press release by the US Department of Justice. The charges include attempting to illegally export a navigation and flight control system from Oregon to Russia via India and making false statements regarding the export. Kaushik was arrested in Miami, Florida, on October 17, following a criminal complaint and a warrant issued by the District of Oregon. Court documents reveal…

Alberta | Alberta’s government is launching a public survey to gather feedback from Albertans on how to improve family justice services. Alberta’s government is committed to supporting Alberta families, improving access to justice and investing in the family justice system. This includes expanding services that help Albertans resolve their family law issues in a manner that promotes family well-being while reducing pressure on the courts. An online survey is open until Dec. 20 for Albertans to share their views and experiences on how family justice services could better support their needs. Accessing family justice services can be challenging during difficult…

Alberta | Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program is opening the next round of applications and up to $150 million is available to support innovative housing solutions. Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans have housing options that meet their unique needs and budgets. The funding available for this round of AHPP is the largest to date and will significantly increase affordable housing in Alberta. This funding will enable families and individuals to use their income for other essential needs and to improve their quality of life. Since 2022, the program has invested about $189 million to support more than 1,500…

Canada | Toronto police have identified a man who was fatally stabbed in Scarborough , allegedly by his son. In an update, police said the victim is Kulathungham Mathisoody, 66, of Toronto. Emergency crews were called to a residence on Whitley Castle Crescent near Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road just after 11 p.m. on Wednesday where they located Mathisoody with stab wounds. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect was arrested at the residence. Police later revealed that the suspect is the victim’s son. Elanko Mathisoody, 32, of Toronto, is facing a charge of first-degree murder.

Canada | The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit has charged 59-year-old Derek Gray following an investigation into multiple break and enters in Centretown dating back to August. Police report at least four houses have been broken into since August where the their targeted jewelry, electronics and currency. Police identified the suspect and arrested him following the execution of a search warrant Thursday. Further evidence was located in Gray’s home, including some of the stolen items. The Ottawa resident is being charged with: Four counts of breaking and entering (residential) Four counts of mischief under $5000 Possession of break…

Canada |  A bail hearing has heard that a woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl in an Alberta lake didn’t know the child and was supposed to be under house arrest. Mary Quinn, 35, is charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life after the girl was found dead last month at Wabamun Lake, west of Edmonton. Justice Rosanna Saccomani called the circumstances of the case absolutely shocking. She said she would deliver a decision on bail next week. There is a court-ordered publication ban on identifying the child but not on details from Wednesday’s…