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05 Sep

Your Board Profile Marks 3rd Anniversary with Launch of 3rd Book, "The Safety-Pin Leadership"

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Your Board Profile, founded by boardroom branding and strategic storytelling coach Dr Amit Nagpal, is marking its third anniversary with another milestone—the launch of its third book. The platform works at the intersection of personal branding, governance and boardroom leadership, helping current and aspiring Independent Directors and senior executives build credible board-level identities through strategic narratives, governance signalling and greater professional visibility and credibility. Its focus is on enabling leaders to become not merely board-ready, but board-relevant, visible and referable. The Safety Pin Leadership: Why Leaders Need to Hold Before They Move | By Anil Yadav, Steward of Stability…

05 Sep

Jalandhar Police Arrest Man Wanted by FBI in Alleged $600,000 US Fraud Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar, Jalandhar Police

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Jalandhar Police have arrested a man who was allegedly wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a fraud case involving nearly $600,000. The accused, identified as Manjit Singh Bedi, was taken into custody following a specific intelligence input received by the police. Officials said a special team was formed to trace him after information about his whereabouts emerged. According to the Jalandhar Police Commissioner, a fraud case was registered at a city police station on August 16, 2026. During the subsequent investigation, police received information about Bedi and began tracking his movements.…

05 Sep

Nepal Flood Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Climbs, Health Risks Grow

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s devastating flash floods have entered a critical phase, with search and rescue teams continuing to look for missing people while authorities confront growing public health concerns in communities hit by the disaster. The floods, triggered on August 26, have left a trail of destruction across several parts of Nepal, damaging homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and drinking-water infrastructure. Nepal’s Foreign Ministry said in its latest situation update that 1,287 bodies had been recovered, while around 5,083 people remained missing as of September 4. More than 13,000 people had been rescued. The toll has continued to change…

05 Sep

Alberta Opens New Portal for Businesses Facing Tariff Pressures

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has introduced a new online portal where businesses can report how U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs are affecting their operations, workers and future growth. The province says information submitted through the portal will help officials develop a response based on the challenges businesses are experiencing across different sectors. Companies will be able to share details about the effects of tariffs on areas such as operating costs, investment plans, market access, competitiveness, employment and supply chains. Premier Danielle Smith said tariffs on both sides of the border are creating additional pressure for businesses and threatening…

05 Sep

Alberta Official to Visit US, Mexico to Strengthen Trade and Economic Corridors

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to deepen its trade and transportation links across North America as Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development Shane Getson prepares to travel to the United States and Mexico from September 7 to 10. Getson, who also represents Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland, will attend the 2026 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Conference, being held in Del Rio, Texas, and Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico. The event will bring together policymakers, transportation officials, business representatives and economic development organizations from across the continent. Getson is expected to use the gathering to promote Alberta’s economic priorities and discuss ways to improve connections…

05 Sep

Alberta Leaders Pay Tribute to Chief Justice Ritu Khullar After Her Passing

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery have expressed condolences following the death of Chief Justice Ritu Khullar, praising her decades of public service and lasting contribution to the province’s justice system. In a joint statement, Smith described Khullar as a dedicated public servant whose career was defined by integrity and a strong commitment to the administration of justice. She said Khullar’s work had left a lasting mark on Alberta and the broader Canadian legal system. As Chief Justice of Alberta, Khullar led the province’s highest court and was widely respected within the legal community.…

05 Sep

ASIRT Probes Fatal Edmonton Police Shooting After Hotel Standoff

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingASIRT

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s police oversight agency is investigating the death of a 57-year-old man who was shot by Edmonton Police Service officers during a confrontation at a west Edmonton hotel last month. The incident happened on August 24, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn, where police were called at about 7:30 p.m. following reports of a man with a weapon. According to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), hotel employees and bystanders reported that the man was behaving erratically on the second floor. When officers arrived, they encountered him in a hallway holding scissors. Police spent roughly 30…

05 Sep

Alberta Health Minister Heads to Japan, South Korea to Study Early Disease Detection

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking overseas for ideas to strengthen preventive healthcare, with Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Justin Wright travelling to Japan and South Korea to study their approaches to screening and early disease detection. Wright’s international mission is scheduled from September 4 to 12, during which he will meet government representatives, healthcare leaders, screening organizations and service providers in both countries. Japan and South Korea have developed extensive screening and early-detection systems, making them a focus of Alberta’s efforts to learn from international healthcare models. The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Alberta officials…

05 Sep

Eight Killed After Car Crashes Into Parked Lorry in Thrissur

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Thrissur (Rajeev Sharma): Eight people lost their lives after the car they were travelling in crashed into a lorry parked along a highway in Thrissur district late Friday night, police said. The fatal collision took place at around 11.40 pm at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, when the car reportedly struck the stationary lorry. The impact proved fatal for all eight occupants, with the victims dying at the scene. According to the police, the vehicle was registered in Tamil Nadu, and the people inside are believed to have been students from the neighbouring state. Their identities and other details were yet to…

04 Sep

Himachal Pradesh Braces for More Heavy Rain as Monsoon Damage Crosses Rs 1,200 Crore

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

SHIMLA (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is set to face another spell of heavy rain over the next two days, even as the state continues to count the massive human and financial losses caused by this year’s monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in three districts on both Friday and Saturday. The weather system is expected to weaken from Sunday, bringing some relief to the hill state. For Friday, Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur have been placed under the heavy rain warning. On Saturday, the alert will remain in Bilaspur and Kangra, while Solan…