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Smoke from U.S. Wildfire Drifts into B.C., No Threat to Residents: Officials
09 Jul

Smoke from U.S. Wildfire Drifts into B.C., No Threat to Residents: Officials

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada
Trail, B.C (Richa Walia) Residents across Greater Trail and the Columbia Basin witnessed hazy skies Tuesday afternoon as smoke from a wildfire burning in Washington State drifted across the border into southern British Columbia. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) confirmed in a Facebook update that the smoke is originating from a wildfire located approximately 12 kilometres south of the U.S.-Canada border. “There is no threat to RDKB residents,” the statement read. The district added that BC Wildfire Service is fully aware of the situation, and the RDKB’s Emergency Management team is actively monitoring developments. While the smoke may…
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Vadodara Bridge Collapse: 9 Dead, 6 Injured in Tragic Incident; PM, Gujarat CM Announce Compensation
09 Jul

Vadodara Bridge Collapse: 9 Dead, 6 Injured in Tragic Incident; PM, Gujarat CM Announce Compensation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending,
Vadodara (National Times): In a tragic incident early Wednesday morning, a section of the Gambhira bridge in Padra, Vadodara district, collapsed, leading to the death of at least nine people and leaving six others injured, according to official sources. Confirming the casualties, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya told reporters: “We have recovered nine bodies so far. Five people were injured, and the sixth injured was found just now. He is being provided medical treatment.” Immediate Rescue Operations Launched Rescue efforts were swiftly launched by multiple agencies, including the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), Emergency Response Centre, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and…
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Bharat Bandh Today: Voter Verification in Bihar Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Assembly Elections
09 Jul

Bharat Bandh Today: Voter Verification in Bihar Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending,
Patna (National Times): With assembly elections just months away, a major political row has erupted in Bihar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list being conducted by the Election Commission. While the Commission and ruling NDA insist it’s a routine verification exercise, the opposition is calling it a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise crores of voters—especially from the Dalit, OBC, and minority communities. What Is the Voter Verification Issue? As part of its pre-election preparations, the Election Commission has launched a comprehensive update of Bihar’s voter roll, covering over 7.89 crore voters. Under the SIR process, voters are…
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ASIRT investigations continue on two files
09 Jul

ASIRT investigations continue on two files

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending,
Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) continues its investigations into two separate incidents. Investigation ongoing into injury during Whitehorse arrestOn June 24, 2025, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrest causing injury that occurred the previous day. On June 23, Whitehorse RCMP received multiple complaints of a male entering people’s yards without permission. While patrolling the area, RCMP officers located a male matching the description and attempted to apprehend him. The male attempted to flee from the officers and was combative when apprehended. During the…
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Free summer fun at all Alberta museums and sites
09 Jul

Free summer fun at all Alberta museums and sites

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada
Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta makes culture more accessible with free and discounted summer admission for kids and youth at all provincial museums and historic sites until September 2. On July 4, Alberta joined the Canada Strong Pass program to help more people access and enjoy the history and culture our province has to offer. This summer, general admission to all Alberta museums and historic sites will be free for children and teens aged 17 and under, and half-price for young adults aged 18-24, making it easier than ever to discover the province’s rich history and culture. “Our government is excited…
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Delta Land Co. Inc fined for workplace fatality
09 Jul

Delta Land Co. Inc fined for workplace fatality

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, , ,
Calgary (National Times): A land development and management company has been fined $350,000 related to a workplace death. Delta Land Co. Inc., as an employer, pleaded guilty on June 30 in the Red Deer Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for permitting a worker to remain within range of a moving part of a powered mobile equipment. The company was fined $350,000 including the 20 per cent victim fine surcharge. The Crown withdrew six other counts. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at a resort development site at Gull Lake…
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Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel as Leaders Celebrate Iran Strikes and Eye Gaza Ceasefire
08 Jul

Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel as Leaders Celebrate Iran Strikes and Eye Gaza Ceasefire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News, ,
Washington, July 8, 2025 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, hailing him as a peacemaker during a celebratory dinner at the White House that followed the leaders’ joint military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.“He’s forging peace as we speak, and one country and one region after the other,” Netanyahu said, presenting Trump with a nominating letter he plans to submit to the Nobel committee.The White House gathering on Monday, attended by top aides, marked a rare moment of unity as both leaders declared their Iran operation an “unmitigated success.”…
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Stantec Settles U.S. False Claims Allegations for $4 Million Over EPA Brownfields Grants
08 Jul

Stantec Settles U.S. False Claims Allegations for $4 Million Over EPA Brownfields Grants

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, , ,
Edmonton, July 8, 2025 — Edmonton-based engineering and design firm Stantec Inc. has agreed to pay US$4 million (C$5.5 million) to resolve allegations that it violated the U.S. False Claims Act in connection with federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) brownfields grants, the U.S. Department of Justice announced this week.The settlement stems from claims that between 2014 and 2022, Stantec subsidiaries including Stantec Consulting Services and Cardno Consulting, acquired by Stantec in 2021 improperly helped draft requests for proposals and statements of work for EPA brownfields assessment grants, then competed for and won those same grants.Federal regulations strictly prohibit contractors involved…
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Hyderabad Family of Four Killed in Fiery Crash in Alabama After Wrong-Way Truck Collision
08 Jul

Hyderabad Family of Four Killed in Fiery Crash in Alabama After Wrong-Way Truck Collision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, , ,
Hyderabad, July 8, 2025 — Four members of a family originally from Hyderabad have died in a tragic car crash in Greene County, Alabama, in the United States, their relatives confirmed on Tuesday.The victims B Srivenkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two children—were returning to Dallas from Atlanta when a truck, reportedly speeding in the wrong direction, collided head-on with their car late Saturday night (local time).“The family my brother’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren had been living in Dallas for the past three years,” a grieving relative told a local television channel.According to media reports, the impact caused the car…
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UAE Opens Doors to Lifetime Residency for Indians with New Nomination-Based Golden Visa
08 Jul

UAE Opens Doors to Lifetime Residency for Indians with New Nomination-Based Golden Visa

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News, , ,
New Delhi/Dubai, July 8, 2025 — In a significant departure from its traditional investment-linked residency model, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a revamped Golden Visa programme offering lifetime residency to eligible Indians for a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000 (approximately ₹23.3 lakh), without the mandatory requirement of investing in property or business.The new initiative, reflecting the UAE’s efforts to deepen economic and social ties with India, expands the Golden Visa beyond wealthy investors to include a broad spectrum of professionals. Under this nomination-based scheme, applicants can be chosen for their professional expertise, societal contributions, or potential to advance…
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