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21 Sep

Punjab Drugs Row: AAP Questions Opposition Leaders’ Support For Namol Man, Cites Cases Against Him

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessAAP Punjab, Aman Arora, Jagga Singh, Namol village, Punjab drug controversy, Punjab drugs row, Ravneet Singh Bittu

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday questioned why opposition leaders Ravneet Singh Bittu, Partap Bajwa and Bikram Majithia are rushing to defend a person facing nine cases since 2018, including NDPS National Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, Excise and rape cases, with convictions in four cases, while the opposition remained silent on the ground reality of Namol, where two panchayats, gurdwara committees, farmers’ organisations and villagers have united against drug sales. The AAP said the previous Akali Dal, Congress and BJP governments had protected drug peddlers in exchange for money and pushed Punjab’s youth into drugs,…

21 Sep

Macron Backs Closer Canada-EU Ties as Mark Carney Strengthens European Partnerships

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, Trending, World NewsEmmanuel Macron, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): French President Emmanuel Macron has endorsed a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to expand the country’s economic and strategic partnerships with Europe amid strained relations with the United States. The two leaders met Sunday in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the French territory located just off the coast of Newfoundland. The unusual meeting location highlighted the close geographic and historic links between Canada and France, while also underscoring Ottawa’s growing interest in strengthening ties with European partners. Macron said France supports the idea of closer Canadian engagement…

19 Sep

Donald Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Payment Rule Through September 2027

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump

WASHINGTON (RAJEEV SHARMA): The Trump administration has kept its $100,000 H-1B payment requirement in place for another year, extending a measure that has significantly altered the way US employers recruit foreign professionals for specialised jobs. A presidential proclamation signed by Donald Trump extends the restrictions introduced in September 2025 until September 21, 2027. Under the renewed rules, covered H-1B workers who are outside the United States generally cannot enter the country unless the employer's petition is accompanied or supplemented by a $100,000 payment. Limited exemptions can be granted when the Department of Homeland Security determines that hiring is in the…

19 Sep

DONALD TRUMP ANNOUNCES ‘PERMANENT’ GREENLAND SECURITY DEAL WITH DENMARK

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US president says Washington will gain sweeping security rights and expand its military presence, while Denmark and Greenland retain sovereignty Washington, September 19, 2026: US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says will give Washington a permanent role in securing the strategically important Arctic territory and prevent rival powers from establishing military or sensitive commercial footholds there. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the arrangement would give the United States “permanent control” over Greenland’s security and other security-related needs. He also said Washington would begin planning a larger…

17 Sep

India Signals Tough Response as US Moves Ahead With Russia-Iran Sanctions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Iran, Russia, US

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has warned that the latest US sanctions legislation could create fresh complications for bilateral ties, while making it clear that the country will take steps to defend its trade and economic interests. The reaction followed the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by the US Congress. The legislation gives President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of as much as 100 per cent on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas. For India, the development is particularly significant because Russian crude has become an important…

13 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Attacks AAP Regime in Punjab, Cites Haryana’s Economic Growth and Welfare Deliverables

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusinessHaryana economy, Nayab Singh Saini, Preneet Kaur, Punjab BJP

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a sharp political attack against the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab on Sunday, stating that the people of Punjab require concrete infrastructure, job creation, and industrial security rather than public relation campaigns and promotional advertisements. Addressing a public gathering at Kakrala village in Punjab's Patiala district alongside former Union Minister Maharani Preneet Kaur and Professor Malkit Singh, the Chief Minister welcomed several local community members into the Bharatiya Janata Party fold. Comparative Economic Metrics: Haryana vs. Punjab Saini presented economic figures to contrast the developmental trajectories of…

12 Sep

PM Modi Pushes BRICS to Give Global South a Greater Say in World Affairs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingBRICS

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS nations to take a larger role in reshaping global governance, arguing that countries of the Global South should have a voice not only in international debates but also in decisions that determine the rules of the global order. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Modi said the grouping's 20th anniversary should mark the beginning of a more ambitious phase, with members translating their consensus into practical initiatives and pressing for reforms in international institutions. Focus on the Next 20 Years Modi said India's BRICS presidency had been…

08 Sep

Punjab Women Commission Organizes ‘She Runs – 2026’ Marathon in Maur to Promote Empowerment

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Woman Commission is holding marathon She Runs - 2026 on Sep 9 at Maur, which is first of its kind exclusive women’s marathon in state to promote quality, health and women empowerment.The chairperson Punjab Woman Commissioner Madam Raj Lalli Gill said this while addressing the media persons. Mr Neel Garg, chairman Punjab Medium Industry Development Board was also present.She added that the marathon reiterates Punjab government’s commitment towards uplifting the status of women and giving them equal status in the society. The chairperson said that the 2.5 kms long marathon will be held at the…

29 Aug

CNG Rates Hiked by Rs 3.89/kg: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram Among Cities to See Higher Prices

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New Delhi: CNG users across Delhi-NCR and several other parts of North India will have to pay more for the fuel from Saturday, August 29, following a Rs 3.89 per kg increase announced by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The revised prices come into effect amid higher international LNG costs, which have increased the company's input expenses. IGL said the latest adjustment was necessary to partly offset the rise in the cost of procuring natural gas. With the new rates, motorists in Delhi will pay Rs 86.98 per kg, compared with the earlier price. CNG has been revised to Rs 95.59…

26 Aug

CANADA FIRES BACK: UP TO 50% TARIFFS ON U.S. PRODUCTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 8

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

OTTAWA ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Canada has released the full list of U.S.-origin products that will face new Canadian tariffs beginning September 8, 2026, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. The new tariffs target a wide range of consumer goods, with some products facing duties of as much as 50%. The measures apply specifically to U.S.-origin goods, rather than simply products manufactured or sold by American companies. MAIN PRODUCTS FACING TARIFFS Clothing, including T-shirts, sweaters, pants and coats, up to 50% Televisions and monitors, up to 50% Video game consoles, 50% Furniture and…