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13 Dec

Gaja Capital Business Book Prize Announces Winner of its 7th Edition – Accelerating India's Development by Karthik Muralidharan

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“Accelerating India’s Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance” by renowned Indian economist Karthik Muralidharan has won the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2025, for its rigorous and accessible blueprint to unlock India’s next phase of growth through stronger state capacity and effective public service delivery. This landmark work systematically examines India’s governance challenges, especially in education, health, social protection, and jobs and sets out evidence-based, state-level reform strategies to ensure that growth translates into widespread improvements in citizens’ lives. Ranjit Shah, Arindam Bhattacharya, Aparajith Ramnath, Shailesh Haribhakti, UK Sinha, Karthik Muralidharan, Anupam Gupta, C K Venkataraman, Imran Jafar,…

13 Dec

Abbotsford Declares State of Emergency as Atmospheric River Hits Southern B.C.

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Abbotsford ( Richa Walia): Southern British Columbia is grappling with severe weather as an atmospheric river swept across the region on Wednesday, prompting Abbotsford officials to declare a state of local emergency. The extreme rainfall has forced authorities to issue evacuation orders for hundreds of homes as flooding, landslides, and other hazards threaten communities. The B.C. government has closed major highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior due to rising waters, falling rocks, debris, and high avalanche risks in mountain areas. Travelers are urged to avoid non-essential trips and adhere to all official road closures. Rivers and streams in…

13 Dec

House Democrats Introduce Measure to Repeal High Import Duties on India

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A group of US lawmakers has moved to challenge President Donald Trump’s decision to sharply raise tariffs on goods imported from India, introducing a House resolution that would cancel the emergency order behind the levies. The proposal, led by Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi, targets trade duties that climbed to 50 per cent on a range of Indian products. The lawmakers argue that the action, taken under emergency powers, exceeds presidential authority and is hurting American businesses, workers and consumers. The resolution seeks to reverse an additional 25 per cent surcharge imposed in late…

13 Dec

Ontario Unveils $500M Program to Expand Critical Minerals Processing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingOntario

SUDBURY (Rajeev Sharma): The Ontario government has rolled out a new $500 million funding initiative aimed at expanding the province’s ability to process and refine critical minerals, a move officials say will help secure supply chains and create long-term economic benefits for Ontario workers. The Critical Minerals Processing Fund, first outlined in the 2025 provincial budget, is designed to support projects that boost processing capacity within Ontario. The goal is to ensure that minerals extracted in the province are also refined locally, rather than being shipped elsewhere for processing. The program will be administered through Invest Ontario, the government’s investment…

13 Dec

Junior Hockey Team Escapes Serious Harm After Bus Slides Off Alberta Highway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): A bus transporting a junior hockey team from Athabasca veered off a northern Alberta highway and ended up in a wooded ditch early Friday, leaving several passengers injured but sparing the group from any fatalities. According to the RCMP, the single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 2, south of Athabasca, during the early morning hours. Emergency crews arriving at the scene found multiple occupants of the bus hurt as a result of the incident. Two teenage players were taken to hospital for treatment, though their injuries were described as not life-threatening. Others on board also suffered minor injuries.…

13 Dec

Surrey Mayor Outraged as Extortion Suspects Seek Refugee Status to Avoid Deportation

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Surrey, (Rajeev Sharma): A mounting controversy surrounding public safety and immigration protocols has erupted in British Columbia, following the submission of refugee claims by fifteen individuals implicated in a widespread extortion investigation. This development has prompted Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke to express vehement criticism, stating that she is “appalled” by the exploitation of Canada's asylum system by individuals accused of serious criminal offenses. The suspects in question, identified by the B.C. Extortion Task Force, are allegedly linked to a series of violent incidents that have plagued Surrey throughout the year. Law enforcement agencies have documented over one hundred extortion-related cases,…

13 Dec

Teenager Related to Former MLA Killed in Jalandhar Stabbing

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Jalandhar was rocked by a violent incident on Friday night when a 16-year-old boy, related to former MLA and BJP leader Sheetal Angural, lost his life after being stabbed in the Basti Danishmandan area. The incident took place in Shivaji Nagar following a heated dispute, according to preliminary information. The victim, identified as Vikas, was allegedly attacked by three local youths who were carrying a sharp weapon. After the assault, the attackers reportedly fled, leaving the teenager critically injured on the roadside. Residents rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead due to excessive…

12 Dec

Six gulf countries ban Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar over ‘anti-Pakistan’ stance

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National Times Bureau :- Ranveer Singh’s new spy film Dhurandhar is doing well in India, but it has run into trouble overseas, especially in the Middle East. The movie has been banned in six Gulf countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — because authorities reportedly felt it shows Pakistan in a negative light. This ban has once again sparked discussion about how Indian movies with India-Pakistan themes often face strict checks in the Gulf. Reports say the filmmakers tried to release Dhurandhar in these countries, which are important markets for Bollywood, but they didn’t get…

12 Dec

Ontario Sees $772M Investment Surge, Nearly 700 Jobs Through Major Expansions

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ONTARIO (Rajeev Sharma): A series of significant expansion projects in Ontario’s manufacturing, life sciences, and technology sectors are set to generate nearly 700 new jobs and attract a total investment of $772 million, provincial officials announced. Beverage Manufacturing Expansion in MississaugaHomegrown beverage producer Lee Li Holdings is investing $387 million to expand operations through its subsidiaries First Choice Beverage Inc., Global Beverage and Logistics Centre Inc., and Imperial Chilled Juice Inc. The project includes an upgraded plant and a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Mississauga. The facility will feature AI-driven production, automated warehousing, and sustainable manufacturing practices aimed at reducing energy…

12 Dec

Alberta’s Childcare System Strained as Rising Costs and Growing Demand Clash

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CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): For parents in Alberta, securing affordable childcare is becoming increasingly difficult, as rising costs and a growing population put unprecedented pressure on the system. For Calgary mother Rachel Kert, the struggle is a daily reality. A full-time substitute teacher and single parent of three, Kert juggles work schedules and childcare needs, constantly adjusting her hours to align with her children’s daycare availability. “It’s tough, really tough. As a single mom, it keeps getting more difficult to maintain a stress-free life,” Kert said. “I have to keep asking my managers for different schedules almost every week because of…