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19 Feb

“Destiny, Not Fear”: PM Modi Invites Global Tech Leaders to ‘Design in India’ at Landmark AI Summit

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) – Addressing the inaugural India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India views the Artificial Intelligence revolution as a "destiny" rather than a threat. Speaking to a global audience that included French President Emmanuel Macron and tech titans like Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai, the Prime Minister positioned India as the world's premier destination for AI development and innovation. Modi emphasized that while some nations view AI as a confidential strategic asset, India advocates for an open-source approach. "Transparency is the best security," he remarked, calling for shared codes to…

19 Feb

Marner’s Overtime Heroics Send Canada to Olympic Hockey Semifinals

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Milan (Rajeev Sharma): Mitch Marner scored a dramatic overtime winner to lift Canada to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Czechia in the men’s hockey quarterfinals at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, keeping the country’s gold-medal hopes alive. The Thornhill, Ontario native sealed the win just 1:22 into three-on-three overtime, skating through the Czech defence before firing a backhand shot past goaltender Lukas Dostal. Head coach Jon Cooper praised the forward’s clutch performance. “There’s never a doubt when Mitch Marner is on the ice. He always finds a way to deliver when it matters,” he said. Canada had earlier…

19 Feb

Canada Introduces New Express Entry Categories to Attract Skilled Workers, Military Talent

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has announced new immigration priority categories aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals in critical sectors, including research, health care, aviation and defence, as part of a broader effort to reshape its immigration system. The changes, unveiled on Wednesday, align with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategy to reduce overall immigration levels while focusing on candidates who can address labour shortages and support key national priorities. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said the updates to the Express Entry system for 2026 are designed to bring in individuals who can “contribute from day one” as Canada faces workforce gaps…

17 Feb

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Criticizes Rahul Gandhi, Accuses Him of Disconnect and Inaction in Punjab Congress

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Coimbatore (Gurpreet Singh): Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha of being out of touch with grassroots realities and failing to address alleged corruption within the Punjab Congress unit. Speaking at an event in Coimbatore, Sidhu alleged that Gandhi’s inaction is “killing Congress in Punjab,” claiming that his close aides are involved in selling election tickets while he remains unaware. “Rahul Gandhi talks well and makes sense, but what he says and what he does are very different,” Sidhu said. She added that she had…

16 Feb

Supreme Court Directs Petitioners to Gauhati HC in Plea Against Himanta Biswa Sarma

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral video allegedly showing him aiming and firing a rifle at members of a particular community. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, asked the petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court instead. The court also requested the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to expedite the hearing if such a plea is filed. “Why haven’t you gone to the Gauhati High Court?…

15 Feb

Canada Inflation Likely to Rise in January as Food Prices Climb After Tax Break Ends

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s annual inflation rate may edge higher in January, driven largely by a sharp increase in food prices following the expiration of a temporary federal sales tax break, economists say ahead of the latest data release. Statistics Canada is set to publish the January consumer price index (CPI) report on Tuesday, a day later than usual due to a regional holiday affecting multiple provinces. A survey indicates economists expect inflation to remain steady at 2.4 per cent year-over-year. However, some analysts believe the headline figure could rise slightly. RBC assistant chief economist Nathan Janzen projects inflation to…

14 Feb

Prince George Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for 25 Years in Killing of Young Mother

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Prince George, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia has sentenced 25-year-old Zain Xavier Wood to life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole for 25 years after he was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of Isabelle Thomas. Wood was found guilty in November for killing 22-year-old Thomas inside her townhouse at the Alpine Village complex in Prince George. The attack occurred in front of her two young daughters, aged six years and six months at the time. Court heard that Wood was inside the residence for approximately 35 seconds and stabbed…

13 Feb

India Clears ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Plan for 114 Rafale Jets in Biggest-Ever Defence Procurement

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a major push to strengthen its air power, India has approved a proposal worth ₹3.25 lakh crore for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), making it the largest defence acquisition in the country’s history, according to media reports. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the project ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled visit to India. Under the proposed framework, 18 aircraft will be purchased in fly-away condition from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, while the remaining…

13 Feb

Canadian PM Mark Carney to Attend Vigil After Deadly School Shooting in Tumbler Ridge

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to the remote British Columbia town of Tumbler Ridge on Friday to attend a vigil for victims of one of the country’s deadliest mass shootings, his office said. According to police, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar fatally shot her mother and stepbrother on Tuesday before opening fire at a local school, killing a teacher and five young students. The accused later died by suicide. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said Carney would attend the vigil on February 13 at the invitation of Tumbler Ridge’s mayor and had invited leaders…

12 Feb

Alberta Teen Gets 3-Year Intensive Treatment Sentence for Attempted Murder of Younger Brother

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Lethbridge (Rajeev Sharma): A 13-year-old boy from Lethbridge, Alberta, has been sentenced to three years in custody and supervision after pleading guilty to attempting to kill his seven-year-old brother in a stabbing attack last year. The sentence, handed down Wednesday, is the maximum permitted under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and will be served as an Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) order. The specialized sentence is reserved for young offenders who commit serious violent crimes and have significant mental health needs requiring treatment. Under the order, the teenager will spend the first two years in secure custody, where he…