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Trump Claims Top Tren de Aragua Figure Eliminated in US-Led Operation

Trump Claims Top Tren de Aragua Figure Eliminated in US-Led Operation

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has announced that Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, better known as "Niño Guerrero" and identified as the alleged chief of the notorious Tren de Aragua network, has been killed in a military operation carried out by the United States. Making the announcement through his social media platform Truth Social, Trump described the mission as a precise and successful strike conducted under the command of the US Southern Command. He hailed the operation as a major victory in Washington's campaign against transnational criminal organisations. The US administration has classified Tren de Aragua as a foreign…
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UAE Refutes Allegations of Financial Assistance to Iran, Urges Media to Verify Facts

UAE Refutes Allegations of Financial Assistance to Iran, Urges Media to Verify Facts

Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong rebuttal to reports alleging that it facilitated the transfer of billions of dollars to Iran, asserting that the claims are entirely inaccurate and unsupported by facts. In an official communication, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no frozen Iranian assets have been released, transferred or processed through the country's financial channels. The ministry maintained that the reports circulating in sections of the international media are baseless and misleading. The clarification specifically addresses allegations involving an alleged transfer of USD 3 billion to the Islamic Republic of Iran.…
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Alberta Orders Independent Economic Review Ahead of Separation Referendum Debate

Alberta Orders Independent Economic Review Ahead of Separation Referendum Debate

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): As discussions surrounding Alberta's constitutional future gather momentum, the provincial government has commissioned an independent economic assessment to examine the possible financial implications of the province separating from Canada. The study will be carried out by the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and is expected to provide Albertans with a detailed evaluation of the costs, risks and potential economic opportunities associated with such a move before the proposed referendum scheduled for October 19. According to the government, the initiative aims to ensure that voters have access to objective and evidence-based information before making a decision…
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Alberta Looks to Modernize Renewable Fuel Policy, Invites Industry Input to Drive Clean Energy Growth

Alberta Looks to Modernize Renewable Fuel Policy, Invites Industry Input to Drive Clean Energy Growth

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has initiated a comprehensive review of its Renewable Fuels Standard, aiming to align the policy with evolving technologies, changing market dynamics and the province's long-term economic and environmental goals. The review seeks feedback from a broad range of stakeholders, including fuel suppliers, agricultural producers, biofuel developers, Indigenous organizations and industry associations, to explore ways of making the existing framework more flexible and investment-friendly. Introduced in 2011, the Renewable Fuels Standard requires fuel suppliers to blend lower-carbon alternatives such as ethanol and biodiesel into conventional gasoline and diesel. The initiative has helped reduce emissions…
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Triple DRDO Missile Trials Mark Major Leap in India’s Defence Preparedness

Triple DRDO Missile Trials Mark Major Leap in India’s Defence Preparedness

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its strategic defence capabilities with the successful completion of three consecutive missile flight tests conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The trials showcased the country's growing ability to counter advanced aerial threats while also enhancing its maritime strike potential. The series of tests demonstrated a robust multi-layered defence mechanism designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles. Defence experts view the achievement as a major advancement in India's indigenous missile defence programme, capable of responding to evolving security challenges. In a parallel milestone, DRDO also carried out…
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Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron Strengthen Canada-France Ties, Boost Defence and Trade Cooperation

Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron Strengthen Canada-France Ties, Boost Defence and Trade Cooperation

Paris (International Bureau NT): Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his bilateral visit to France, reaffirming the strong partnership between Canada and France and their shared commitment to economic growth, security, and innovation. The two leaders discussed expanding trade and investment in key sectors, including energy, critical minerals, advanced technologies, and aerospace. They highlighted France’s recent purchase of two additional DHC-515 water bomber aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada in Calgary, underscoring growing industrial cooperation between the two countries. Carney and Macron also agreed to advance defence and security priorities, welcoming the signing…
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Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage

Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is extending its nationwide campaign to Punjab, with a protest scheduled in Amritsar today. Party founder Abhijit Deepke is expected to lead the gathering, calling upon students and young citizens to participate in what he describes as a peaceful movement demanding accountability in the education system. According to the organisers, supporters have been asked to assemble near the Golden Gate in the evening, where concerns related to the NEET and CBSE examinations will be highlighted. The protest will also reiterate the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with…
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Vande Bharat to Link Amritsar and Katra from June 16, Opening a New Chapter for Pilgrims and Border Region Travelers

Vande Bharat to Link Amritsar and Katra from June 16, Opening a New Chapter for Pilgrims and Border Region Travelers

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A new travel corridor connecting Punjab and the holy town of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is set to become operational with the launch of the Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express on June 16. The premium train service is expected to make religious tourism faster while improving connectivity for several districts located along the India-Pakistan border. The revised operational plan issued by the Railways introduces a new route through Batala, Chheena, Gurdaspur and Pathankot City before entering Jammu and Kashmir. The change has been welcomed by residents of these regions, who will now have direct access to one…
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Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Make Comeback As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal

Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Make Comeback As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal

BATHINDA / CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal credited the AAP’s sweeping victory in the Bathinda Municipal Corporation elections to the Bhagwant Mann Government’s four years of honest governance and pro-people work, asserting that the massive public turnout and enthusiastic response during a mega roadshow reflected Punjab’s growing trust in the Government. Thanking the people of Bathinda for the resounding mandate, the AAP Supremo said the verdict had reaffirmed public faith in CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s clean and corruption-free administration, adding that while every previous Chief Minister in Punjab had faced corruption-related questions, not a…
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Punjab Gets Weather Respite as Temperatures Plunge; Storms Leave Trail of Damage Across State

Punjab Gets Weather Respite as Temperatures Plunge; Storms Leave Trail of Damage Across State

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After weeks of intense summer heat, Punjab has witnessed a dramatic change in weather, with widespread rainfall and strong winds bringing down temperatures significantly across the state. While the cooler conditions have provided much-needed relief, the accompanying storms have also caused loss of life and extensive damage to power infrastructure. According to weather officials, the state's maximum temperature has fallen by more than five degrees Celsius over the past two days and now remains well below the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the highest daytime temperature at 36.7 degrees Celsius, indicating a sharp break from the recent heatwave…
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