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08 May

Mrs Neerja Birla Leads Mpower Initiative with BTECH to Expand Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Programme in India

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In a significant step towards strengthening India’s mental health ecosystem, Mpower, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET) founded by Mrs Neerja Birla, has partnered with the globally renowned Behavioral Tech Institute (BTECH) to introduce a structured, evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programme in India. This programme represents an important step in addressing high-risk mental health conditions, with Mpower being among the early mental healthcare providers in India to introduce a structured and evidence-based DBT programme at scale, particularly for individuals at risk of suicide and self-harm. Representatives from Mpower, Behavioral Tech Institute, Marsh India, and…

08 May

Skyscanner's Smarter Summer Report: 77% of Indians are Confident to Travel this Summer

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Nearly 9 in 10 Indians Are Planning or Have Booked Their Summer 2026 Holiday with Hidden Gems Topping Their Travel Wishlists Indian Travellers Are Choosing Smarter Summer Holidays from offbeat destinations to flexible travel dates and last-minute bookings Despite a backdrop of uncertainty, summer travel is still on for many, with 77% of Indians confident about travelling in the next 3 months. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 Indians are planning or have already booked their Summer 2026 holiday. With only about 38% yet to book their summer holidays, but are actively looking, showing sustained desire for travel despite…

08 May

ED Continues Search Operations in Punjab Real Estate Probe, Security Tightened in Kharar

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate’s action against multiple real estate-linked properties in Punjab continued for a second consecutive day on Friday, with central agency officials still stationed at a residential complex in Kharar as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The focus of the operation remains a flat located in the Western Towers housing society in Chajju Majra, where officials conducted raids on Thursday in connection with alleged irregularities involving land-use permissions, property dealings and suspected financial fraud linked to builders and developers. Security remained heavy around the society on Friday morning, with CRPF personnel maintaining a strict…

08 May

Fresh Clashes Near Strait of Hormuz Raise Doubts Over US-Iran Ceasefire

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The uneasy truce between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain after American forces reportedly launched retaliatory strikes near Iran’s southern coastal region following attacks on US naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US military officials stated that Iranian missiles, drones and fast-moving boats targeted three American Navy ships patrolling the strategic maritime corridor on Thursday. According to the US Central Command, the attacks were intercepted before causing any damage, after which American forces carried out counterstrikes on Iranian military positions believed to be linked to the operation. The confrontation reportedly involved areas near…

08 May

Alberta Appoints Justice Michael Ewenson, KC, to Calgary Court to Strengthen Justice System

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma):— Alberta’s government has appointed Michael Ewenson to the Calgary Criminal Division and Calgary Region of the Alberta Court of Justice, effective May 11, 2026. The appointment is part of the province’s ongoing effort to improve access to justice and reduce delays in civil, criminal, and family court matters across Alberta. Mickey Amery said the government remains focused on building a faster and more efficient justice system for Albertans. Ewenson brings extensive legal and prosecutorial experience to the role. He served with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service from 2005 to 2021, including 10 years as assistant chief Crown…

08 May

Alberta Appoints Katherine Murphy to Lead Police Review Commission After Judicial Transition

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Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma):— Alberta’s government has announced a major leadership transition at the Police Review Commission following the appointment of interim CEO Michael Ewenson to the Alberta Court of Justice. Ewenson, who helped establish and guide the commission during its critical launch phase, will now move to the bench after a long career in criminal justice and public service. “On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I want to thank Michael Ewenson for his leadership during a foundational period for the Police Review Commission,” said Mike Ellis. “His experience and dedication helped guide the organization through its early development.”…

08 May

Surrey Shooting Sparks Major Police Crackdown on Violent Extortion Network

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): — A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged after shots were fired at an occupied Surrey home in the early hours of April 13, 2026. According to the Surrey Police Service, officers responded around 2:52 a.m. to reports of gunfire near 94A Avenue and 127 Street. Bullets struck the residence while several people were inside, though no injuries were reported. The investigation was taken over by the SPS Extortion Response Team (ExRT), which identified a suspect vehicle and later executed a search warrant with support from the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team. Police identified…

07 May

Amritpal Singh’s Mother Stops CM Mann’s Convoy in Amritsar, Demands Transfer of Detainees to Punjab

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Gurpreet Singh :- Amritsar witnessed dramatic scenes on Thursday during Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s visit when Balwinder Kaur, mother of Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, approached the Chief Minister’s convoy and raised questions over the continued detention of her son and other youths outside Punjab. According to sources, the incident took place while the Chief Minister’s cavalcade was passing through parts of the city. Balwinder Kaur managed to reach near the convoy and urged the Punjab government to bring the detainees back to jails within the state. She questioned why Punjabi youths were still being kept away from their…

07 May

ED raids Western Towers in Mohali linked to close associate of CM Mann’s OSD

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted raids at a residential tower in Mohali's Kharar where bags allegedly containing cash were reportedly thrown from a ninth-floor flat during the operation. ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ During the search operation, two bags allegedly containing cash bundles were reportedly thrown from the building premises. Eyewitnesses said bundles of Rs 500 notes were found scattered on the ground floor of the society soon after the incident. Residents gathered at the spot while ED officials collected the cash bags. According to sources, nearly Rs 21 lakh was recovered, though the Enforcement Directorate had not officially…

07 May

Why Do Explosions Surface During Elections? Kuldeep Dhaliwal Targets BJP, Raises Questions Over Security Failures

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Gurpreet Singh :- Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Central Government, Aam Aadmi Party’s chief spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Thursday questioned the timing of terror-related incidents and explosions occurring during election periods. Addressing a press conference in Amritsar, Dhaliwal alleged that incidents creating fear and panic repeatedly surface whenever the country heads towards Lok Sabha or Assembly elections. Referring to past incidents such as Pulwama, Pathankot and Dinanagar, Dhaliwal said several major terror attacks took place around election time, resulting in the loss of lives of security personnel and civilians. He alleged that an…