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New Delhi Reaffirms Two-State Solution by Backing UN Criticism of West Bank Settlements
20 Feb

New Delhi Reaffirms Two-State Solution by Backing UN Criticism of West Bank Settlements

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian government has clarified its recent decision to join a significant United Nations statement condemning Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank, emphasizing that the move is a direct reflection of its long-standing foreign policy. This clarification follows a period of diplomatic observation where India initially opted out of a high-profile joint appearance by various nations in New York, only to formally associate itself with the collective statement later. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this alignment underscores India’s persistent advocacy for a negotiated settlement that respects international law and established borders. In a…
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Mother’s Testimony Highlights Paranoia and Cryptic Messages in Winnipeg Mass Shooting Trial
20 Feb

Mother’s Testimony Highlights Paranoia and Cryptic Messages in Winnipeg Mass Shooting Trial

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Winnipeg (Rajeev Sharma): The trial of Jamie Felix, accused of a 2023 mass shooting in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighborhood, heard emotional testimony from the defendant's mother regarding his deteriorating mental state and troubling communications. Mary Felix told the Court of King’s Bench on Thursday that she contacted authorities herself after hearing rumors of her son’s involvement in the violence at a local rooming house. Driven by what she described as a mix of concern and intuition, she provided police with screenshots of Facebook messages exchanged with her son in the immediate aftermath of the killings, which claimed five lives. During…
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Death Penalty Handed to Former Engineer and Spouse in Landmark Uttar Pradesh Abuse Case
20 Feb

Death Penalty Handed to Former Engineer and Spouse in Landmark Uttar Pradesh Abuse Case

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Banda, U.P (Gurpreet Singh): A special POCSO court in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, has delivered a decisive verdict by sentencing a former junior engineer of the Irrigation Department and his wife to death for the systematic sexual exploitation of 33 minor boys. The ruling, handed down on Friday, addresses a decade-long period of abuse between 2010 and 2020, during which the couple targeted children as young as three years old. In a stern judicial rebuke, the court categorized the duo’s actions as falling within the "rarest of rare" category, citing the unparalleled depravity and the organized nature of their criminal conduct.…
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India Seeks Stronger Bilateral Engagement with Bangladesh After New Government Takes Office
20 Feb

India Seeks Stronger Bilateral Engagement with Bangladesh After New Government Takes Office

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India on Friday expressed its intent to deepen multifaceted ties with Bangladesh following the formation of a new government in Dhaka, reiterating its support for a democratic and inclusive political process in the neighbouring country. Responding to queries about the recent elections in Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated Tarique Rahman soon after his electoral victory. Jaiswal added that Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka on February 17 and personally delivered a letter from the Prime Minister to the new Bangladeshi leader. During the visit,…
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New Delhi Relocation Order Issued for Slums Near Prime Minister’s Residence
20 Feb

New Delhi Relocation Order Issued for Slums Near Prime Minister’s Residence

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has initiated a formal eviction process for three major slum clusters situated along Race Course Road, a high-security zone located in close proximity to the Prime Minister’s official residence. According to a directive issued this Thursday by the Land and Development Office, inhabitants of the Bhai Ram, Masjid, and DID camps have been instructed to vacate their current dwellings by March 6. This administrative move is part of a broader urban realignment strategy that requires residents to transition to government-allotted flats within the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board colony…
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Traffic and Parking Advisory Issued Ahead of Three-Day Rose Festival in Chandigarh
20 Feb

Traffic and Parking Advisory Issued Ahead of Three-Day Rose Festival in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- In view of the three-day Rose Festival commencing Friday, the Chandigarh Police has issued a detailed traffic and parking advisory to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and public safety during the event. The annual festival, which draws large crowds from across the region, will be held at the iconic Zakir Hussain Rose Garden. Anticipating heavy footfall, authorities have announced special traffic arrangements, designated parking zones, and possible diversions around key roads leading to the venue. Police officials stated that certain stretches near the Rose Garden may witness congestion during peak hours, particularly in the evening. Commuters…
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Election Commission announces SIR in Punjab, Haryana among 22 states from April
20 Feb

Election Commission announces SIR in Punjab, Haryana among 22 states from April

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared that the upcoming phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will commence in April.  Instructions have been sent to the remaining 22 states and Union Territories — including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka — to initiate groundwork for the exercise. This decision follows the near completion of the SIR process in 12 states. Officials stated that the revision drive began in June with Bihar and was later extended to several other states, such as West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. In West Bengal, where Assembly polls are due…
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UP ATS arrest fugitive linked to Khalistan Commando Force after 31 years on the run
20 Feb

UP ATS arrest fugitive linked to Khalistan Commando Force after 31 years on the run

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Rajeev Sharma :- A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Gautam Buddha Nagar Police has arrested an absconding terrorist linked to the banned outfit Khalistan Commando Force in Punjab’s Mohali district. The accused, identified as Sukhwinder Singh Dhillon alias Dayal Singh alias Rakesh Sharma alias Chhinda, was an active member of the proscribed organisation. He was earlier arrested in Gautam Buddha Nagar with an AK-56 rifle and 121 cartridges and was produced before a court in 1993. On December 9, 1993, he was granted bail. After securing bail on August 16, 1995, he absconded and remained…
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Heart-wrenching: Six-year-old dies in Delhi hit-and-run, grandmother says ‘begged but no one helped
20 Feb

Heart-wrenching: Six-year-old dies in Delhi hit-and-run, grandmother says ‘begged but no one helped

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- In another case of reckless driving in national capital, a six-year-old girl died and her grandmother injured after the e-rickshaw they were travelling in collided with a car and overturned in west Delhi's Janakpuri. The child's grandmother, 57-year-old Mercy Xavier while recounting the horror said a fast-moving car suddenly slammed into their e-rickshaw. She remembered being thrown onto the road before she could understand what was happening. "I had boarded the e-rickshaw with my granddaughter, and we were on our way to her school. It was an ordinary morning. Suddenly, a speeding car rammed into…
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Supreme Court Backs Afforestation as Long-Term Remedy for Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis
20 Feb

Supreme Court Backs Afforestation as Long-Term Remedy for Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Emphasising the urgent need for sustainable environmental measures, the Supreme Court has indicated that expanding Delhi’s green cover could play a decisive role in addressing the capital’s chronic air pollution problem. The observation came during a hearing connected to alleged tree removal in the ridge region overseen by the Delhi Development Authority. Presiding over the matter, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that when authorities deliberate on improving the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital Region, large-scale tree plantation stands out as one of the most practical and enduring solutions. He noted that while pollution…
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