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Chandigarh | In a significant development, the Haryana state will soon be home to a Global Artificial Intelligence Centre with the assistance of the World Bank. This development was discussed in a meeting between Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, and representatives of the World Bank here today. Industries and Commerce, Environment, Forest and Wildlife and Foreign Cooperation Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present in the meeting. The Chief Minister said that the present State Government in its manifesto has announced to establish Haryana as a global education hub through which the youth would be imparted training in Artificial…

Chandigarh | Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has accorded administrative approval of Rs 477.52 lakh for the construction of a primary school building at Shramik Vihar, Sector-30 Faridabad. This long-standing demand has been realized through prompt action under the CM Jan Samvad program.While giving this information, an official spokesperson stated that the need for this project was highlighted during the Chief Minister's Jan Samvad program. Residents of Shramik Vihar had been long demanding the construction of a primary school. He informed that the estimated cost of the project is Rs 477.52 lakh, which also includes maintenance cost for five…

London | Bob Blackman, a Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East in the United Kingdom condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Addressing the parliament, Blackman showed his concern by the attempt of a High Court in Bangladesh to ban ISKCON from the country. In a post on X, he attached a video of himself speaking in the parliament and said, Today, I condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the imprisonment of Chinmoy Krishna Das. I am also concerned by the attempt in their High Court to rule that ISKCON should be banned from the country. Freedom…

New Delhi | It is unlikely that the Indian Cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year due to 'security concerns' there, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Due to strained political relations between the two nations, India has not toured Pakistan since 2008, when they participated in the Asia Cup. The two arch-rivals last played a bilateral series in 2012-13 in India, comprising white-ball matches. After that, India and Pakistan have primarily faced each other in ICC tournaments and Asia Cups. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal cited the Board of Control for Cricket in India…

Washington | As the United States prepares for Donald Trump to take office as the 47th President in January, a cloud hangs over Indian students and professionals studying and working in the US. Several top American universities have issued travel advisories, urging international students to return to the country before the inauguration amid fears of potential travel bans, reported Private news agency. President-elect Trump, who is set to take the oath on January 20, has announced plans to implement sweeping executive orders on his first day in office, targeting immigration and economic policies. This has reignited concerns over disruptions similar to those…

Washington | US President Joe Biden said that his administration was working with the FBI to address swatting and bomb threats made this week targeting lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Representative Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a bomb threat at home, a day after six Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut reported similar threats to their homes over the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Law enforcement in each case found no evidence of explosive devices, the lawmakers said. Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice to become US defence secretary, and Lee Zeldin,…

Canada | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, a source has confirmed to Private news. Trudeau’s plane landed in West Palm Beach, Fla, not far from where Trump’s transition team is based at his Mar-a-Lago estate.  The source, who is not authorized to speak publicly about the events, confirmed Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is also in attendance. Trump is seated at the table with Trudeau and LeBlanc, along with the prime minister’s chief of staff, Katie Telford. Also at the table are Doug Burgum, who is Trump’s pick for interior…

Alberta | A new Construction Codes Working Group will explore changes to construction codes to help address housing affordability. As Alberta’s population continues to grow, so does the need for more housing options. That’s why the province has been working to reduce barriers and empower its housing partners to get more shovels in the ground, and get more houses built for Alberta families. Alberta’s government continues to look at all options to build more homes. To further this work, a Construction Codes Working Group has been created to explore how Alberta’s construction codes can be improved to speed up development…

Alberta  | Alberta’s government is introducing the Alberta Industry Skills Grant pilot to address skills shortages and meet workforce needs in some of Alberta’s fastest-growing industries.   Alberta’s government continues to find creative ways to help employers find the qualified workers they need, especially in industries experiencing labour shortages. The new Alberta Industry Skills Grant will fund industry-led training in high-demand sectors like aviation, aerospace, construction and tech. Alberta’s government is making $5 million available through a pilot program to address skill shortages by helping workers gain industry-certified, transferable skills that meet the needs of Alberta's growing economy. Alberta’s new…

Alberta | An Alberta company has pleaded guilty for contravening the Water Act. On Nov. 26, 2024, 1656758 Alberta Inc. operating under the firm name and style of Enviro Container and Cleaning Solutions Inc. pleaded guilty for contravening the Water Act. It was sentenced to a fine of $12,000, inclusive of a victim fine surcharge. The company was using water from an unlicensed water well for washing empty plastic totes at its intermediate bulk container reconditioning and recycling facility in Red Deer County. The water well could not be licenced for a commercial purpose because it drew from multiple aquifers, and so…