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Encounter Leads to Arrest of Final Two Suspects in Guru Randhawa Gym Shooting Investigation

Encounter Leads to Arrest of Final Two Suspects in Guru Randhawa Gym Shooting Investigation

Delhi (Balwinder Singh/Gurpreet Singh): Delhi Police have claimed a major breakthrough in the investigation into the firing incident outside a gym linked to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa, with the arrest of two alleged gang operatives following a late-night encounter in the national capital. According to officials, the duo had remained out of reach since the shooting incident earlier this month and were among the most wanted suspects in the case. Their arrest now means that all four individuals allegedly involved in the attack have been taken into custody. Police said Special Cell teams were acting on specific intelligence regarding the…
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Taxiway Mix-Up at Ahmedabad Airport Delays Flights, Triggers Safety Review

Taxiway Mix-Up at Ahmedabad Airport Delays Flights, Triggers Safety Review

Ahmedabad (Rajeev Sharma): A ground movement error involving two passenger aircraft briefly disrupted operations at Ahmedabad airport on Wednesday evening after an arriving aircraft reportedly entered the path of another plane preparing for departure. According to aviation sources, an Air India aircraft that had recently landed allegedly deviated from its assigned taxi route while moving toward its designated parking stand. The aircraft subsequently found itself on the same taxiway being used by an IndiGo flight that was preparing for take-off. Airport ground controllers and flight crews responded immediately, and both aircraft were brought to a stop before the situation could…
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Mohali Gym Tragedy: Young Chandigarh Resident Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency During Exercise

Mohali Gym Tragedy: Young Chandigarh Resident Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency During Exercise

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): A fitness session ended in tragedy on Wednesday after a 23-year-old man suffered a sudden medical emergency while working out at a gym in Mohali and later died despite being rushed to hospital. Mukesh, a resident of Chandigarh's Sector 56, had arrived at a fitness centre in Phase 3B2 along with his wife and a close friend for his regular workout. According to preliminary accounts, he was engaged in a strength-training routine when he unexpectedly collapsed. People present at the gym said the young man appeared healthy and energetic before the incident. During a workout focused on…
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Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls

Punjab Begins Statewide Electoral Audit as Officials Move to Clean Up Voter Rolls

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With the next Punjab Assembly elections less than a year away, election authorities have launched an extensive voter roll verification exercise across the state, deploying thousands of field officials to ensure that electoral records accurately reflect the current voter population. The campaign, which started on Wednesday, is designed to identify outdated entries, remove duplication and verify the eligibility of voters through direct interaction at the household level. Officials say the exercise is intended to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process before the 2027 polls. Teams of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been assigned to visit residences…
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Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unsettled weather is expected across Punjab over the next 48 hours, with meteorologists forecasting scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts as monsoon conditions gradually strengthen over northern India. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for multiple districts, warning of lightning activity and gusts that could accompany rain-bearing clouds. The changing weather pattern follows isolated showers reported in parts of the state and increasing cloud cover across several regions. According to weather officials, atmospheric systems influencing Punjab continue to remain active, creating favourable conditions for intermittent rainfall. Northern…
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Emergency Declared Across Venezuela After Twin Quakes Trigger Widespread Damage

Emergency Declared Across Venezuela After Twin Quakes Trigger Widespread Damage

Caracas (Rajeev Sharma): Venezuela has launched a large-scale emergency response after two powerful earthquakes struck the country within hours of each other, damaging infrastructure, forcing evacuations and leaving authorities racing to assess the full extent of the impact. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced a state of emergency as emergency crews responded to incidents reported across several regions, including the capital, Caracas. Government agencies have been directed to coordinate rescue efforts, inspect vulnerable structures and provide assistance to affected communities. The twin tremors were followed by numerous aftershocks, keeping residents on edge and prompting officials to warn against returning to damaged…
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India Weighs Participation as Iran Extends Invitation for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Memorial Ceremonies

India Weighs Participation as Iran Extends Invitation for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Memorial Ceremonies

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India is assessing an invitation from Iran to participate in the memorial and funeral events being organised for late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a decision on the country's representation expected in the coming days, according to diplomatic sources. The ceremonies, scheduled for early July, are set to take place across multiple Iranian cities and are expected to attract heads of state, senior ministers and international delegations from around the world. Iranian authorities have reportedly reached out to several countries with which Tehran shares longstanding diplomatic ties, including India. Officials familiar with the matter said…
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Apex Well Servicing Fined After Worker Suffers Serious Injury at Slave Lake Site

Apex Well Servicing Fined After Worker Suffers Serious Injury at Slave Lake Site

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta-based oilfield services company has been ordered to pay a substantial penalty following a workplace incident that left a worker seriously injured during maintenance operations at a well servicing site near Slave Lake. Apex Well Servicing (2010) Inc. pleaded guilty in the High Prairie Court of Justice to a violation of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code related to worker protection around hazardous equipment. The company admitted it failed to ensure adequate safeguards were in place to protect an employee from objects that could be ejected from machinery under pressure. The case stems from an…
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Teledyne Expands Edmonton Operations with $20 Million Investment, Boosting Alberta’s High-Tech Manufacturing Sector

Teledyne Expands Edmonton Operations with $20 Million Investment, Boosting Alberta’s High-Tech Manufacturing Sector

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology received another boost as global technology company Teledyne Technologies announced a major expansion of its Edmonton facility. The company is investing $20 million to increase production capacity, modernize operations, and strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in the province. The project is being supported by Alberta’s government through a $620,000 grant from the Investment and Growth Fund, a program designed to attract private-sector investment and create long-term employment opportunities across the province. The expansion is expected to generate 16 permanent skilled positions once completed, while also creating…
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Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Lauds MIT India's Project-Based Learning Model at Industry–Institute Future Summit 2026

Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Lauds MIT India's Project-Based Learning Model at Industry–Institute Future Summit 2026

As India’s employers race to keep pace with an AI-driven transformation of work and as industry studies warn of a widening gap between the skills the economy needs and the talent available. MIT India (Maharashtra Institute of Technology) today brought its flagship Industry–Institute Future Summit (IFS) 2026 to Mumbai, convening over 500 delegates to turn that conversation into collaboration, deal-flow and future-ready talent.   Mahesh Goudar, Digvijay Karad - Group Director, MIT SDE & VGWS; Mangal Prabhat Lodha - Hon. Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra; Sheetal Kumar Jain - Corp. Relations, MIT Engg   Addressing the gathering, Shri Mangal Prabhat…
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