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17 Jan

Haryana and British Columbia Explore Strategic Cooperation in Clean Energy, Trade and Technology

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma/Balwinder Singh): Underscoring Haryana’s growing global engagement and its commitment to forging meaningful international partnerships, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Friday held a meeting with a high-level delegation from British Columbia, Canada, led by the Premier Mr. David Eby. The interaction focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration across key sectors and strengthening State–Province level cooperation between Haryana and British Columbia. During this Chief Principal Secretary to CM Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Commissioner and Secretary, Foreign Cooperation Department Smt. Amneet P. Kumar also remained present. Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Minister said that the Government of Haryana attaches…

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17 Jan

Bangladesh Trader Killed in Gazipur Assault; Three Taken Into Custody

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Gazipur (Rajeev Sharma): A 55-year-old Hindu trader was killed after being attacked in Bangladesh’s Gazipur district on Saturday, police said, as authorities moved swiftly to detain three suspects and launch a criminal investigation. The victim, Liton Chandra Ghosh, ran a small food business in the Kaliganj area and was well known in the locality. Police said the incident occurred late in the morning along Boro Nogor Road, where Ghosh was confronted by a group of individuals during what is believed to be a dispute. He sustained fatal head injuries after being struck with a heavy object, identified as a shovel.…

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17 Jan

Canada Seals Major Trade Understanding With China, Eyes Broader Export Reach

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has finalised a fresh trade understanding with China that is expected to unlock export opportunities worth over USD 7 billion, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday, signalling a recalibration of Ottawa’s global trade strategy. The Prime Minister said the agreement would help Canadian companies expand their footprint in overseas markets while supporting jobs at home. In a message shared on social media, Carney described the deal as a step toward strengthening Canada’s economic resilience at a time of global uncertainty. An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the government is moving quickly to…

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17 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Opposes Seed Bill, Raises State Concerns in Meeting with Amit Shah

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Saturday to voice his state’s objections to the proposed Seed Bill, 2026, and to discuss a host of other pressing issues affecting Punjab. The Bill is slated for introduction in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mann criticised the legislation for potentially threatening traditional farming practices in Punjab. “Our farmers have always saved seeds for the next season. Under this Bill, private companies could dictate which seeds they buy, and that is unacceptable,” Mann said. He…

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17 Jan

Sukhbir Badal Secures Bail From Chandigarh Court in Defamation Case

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was granted bail by a Chandigarh court on Saturday in a defamation case linked to remarks he allegedly made about a religious organisation. The order was passed by the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate during a hearing held earlier in the day. The development comes weeks after the court had cancelled Badal’s earlier bail and issued a non-bailable warrant against him due to his absence at a previous hearing in December. His legal team subsequently moved the court, seeking relief and explaining the circumstances behind his non-appearance.…

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17 Jan

Republic Day Vigil Heightened as Agencies Flag Possible Threats From Extremist Groups

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): With Republic Day celebrations drawing closer, intelligence agencies have sounded a cautionary note, warning of potential security threats from Khalistani and Bangladesh-linked extremist outfits. The advisory has prompted heightened vigilance in Delhi and several other cities, as authorities work to prevent any attempt to disrupt the national event. Officials familiar with the intelligence inputs said there is growing concern over the involvement of organised crime in terror-related activities. Punjab-based gangsters, they noted, are increasingly being drawn into the orbit of radical groups operating from abroad. These criminal elements are allegedly being used to provide local support, logistics…

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17 Jan

Digital Policing Strengthens Citizen Safety and Transparency – ACS Home, Dr. Sumita Misra

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingSumita Misra

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra today said that the adoption of digital policing platforms marks a significant step towards making policing more transparent, responsive and citizen-friendly. She said that technology-driven initiatives under the Digital Police framework are empowering citizens while simultaneously enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies. Dr. Misra said that the Digital Police portal (https://digitalpolice.gov.in/), developed under the Ministry of Home Affairs, provides a comprehensive platform for citizens to access a wide range of police services online. These include filing crime-related complaints, reporting cyber-crimes, tracking the status of complaints, obtaining…

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17 Jan

Mpower Youthopia Sets World Record with Largest Student-Led Mood Parade

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Mpower Youthopia, a youth mental health festival organised by Mpower, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, has received an Official World Record from the Official World Record Association (OWRA) for hosting the largest student-led Mood Parade at BK Birla College, Kalyan.   Largest Student Mood Parade for Mental Health Awareness at Mpower Youthopia Held as part of Birlotsav, the college’s intercollegiate youth festival, the Mood Parade witnessed the participation of over 900 students aged between 8 and 20 years, who came together to express 12 identified emotions. The parade aimed to normalise emotional expression and spark meaningful conversations…

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17 Jan

Azim Premji University Establishes its Third Campus in Ranchi to Strengthen Higher Education in Jharkhand and the Eastern Region

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Azim Premji University today announced the establishment of its third campus in Ranchi, expanding its presence in eastern India and strengthening its commitment to context-based, socially engaged higher education. The new campus builds on the University’s long-standing work in education, development, public health, and governance, and reflects its approach of linking academic learning with real-world social and regional realities.   Zulfiquar Haider, Vice Chancellor Designate, Azim Premji University, Ranchi Campus   Sharing the vision for the Ranchi campus, Zulfiquar Haider, Vice Chancellor Designate - Azim Premji University, Ranchi Campus, said, “We want the Ranchi campus to be closely connected to the…

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17 Jan

LupinLife Aptivate's Achchi Bhookh Quiz Brings Parents & Kids Together for Healthy Eating

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In an effort to foster greater awareness about healthy eating habits and nutrition, over 300 students and their parents attended the interactive and educational event, Achchi Bhookh Quiz, organised in Mumbai. The record-extending fourth edition of the event, hosted by Slurrp in association with LupinLife Aptivate, featured a lively quiz competition, focused on enhancing knowledge about food, nutrition, and balanced diets among families.  After rigorous nationwide regional rounds across cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and more, the epic journey culminated with the top 24 parent-child duos facing off in the Semi-Finals and Finals held in Mumbai.  …

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