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28 Jan

Ajit Pawar Dead After Aircraft Mishap During Baramati Landing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAjit Pawar

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP figure Ajit Pawar was killed on Wednesday after the aircraft he was travelling in met with an accident while attempting to land in Baramati. The incident occurred earlier in the day and prompted an immediate emergency response from local authorities. People present near the landing area reported that the aircraft encountered trouble moments before touchdown, leading to a crash landing. Pawar, who is 66 years old, was promptly evacuated from the site and taken to a hospital for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries. The deputy chief minister had…

27 Jan

Toronto Struggles to Recover After Record-Breaking Snowfall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is working to recover from the heaviest snowfall in its history, with city officials warning that clearing the streets and infrastructure could take several days. Some areas of Canada’s largest city were buried under nearly 60 cm (about 23 inches) of snow, forcing the cancellation of over 500 flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday. The airport has already recorded more than 88.2 cm of snowfall this month, making it the snowiest January and the snowiest month on record since 1937. The weekend storm, which affected much of North America, led several school boards to…

27 Jan

Punjab and Haryana CMs Wrap Up Talks on SYL Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) issue has come to an end, officials confirmed. The discussions were attended by Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal and Haryana Cabinet Minister Shruti Chaudhary, along with senior officials from both states. While no official statement has been released regarding the conclusions or agreements from the meeting, the talks were seen as part of ongoing efforts to find a resolution to the decades-old water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana.

27 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Likely to Travel to India in Early March, Trade and Technology on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The visit, if confirmed, is anticipated to mark a significant step in strengthening economic and strategic engagement between the two countries. Reports indicate that the proposed visit could lead to multiple agreements spanning sectors such as uranium supply, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, was quoted as saying that discussions are also underway for cooperation in nuclear energy, oil and gas, environmental initiatives,…

27 Jan

Alberta Minister Rajan Sawhney Attends Republic Day Celebrations in Goa, Meets Indian and State Leaders

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GOA (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Cabinet Minister Rajan Sawhney attended India’s Republic Day celebrations in the state of Goa as part of her official visit to India, joining senior Indian leadership including the Governor of Goa, the Chief Minister of Goa, several state ministers, and Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Minister Sawhney was accompanied by UCP party members Happy Maan and Jatinder Tatla from Alberta, who were also part of the delegation participating in the Republic Day event. Her visit forms part of Alberta’s international outreach aimed at strengthening…

27 Jan

Punjab Police Arrest Goldy Brar’s Parents in Fresh Extortion Probe

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Punjab Police have taken into custody the parents of fugitive gangster Satinderjit Singh, alias Goldy Brar, in connection with an extortion case registered last year in Muktsar district, officials confirmed on Monday. The development comes as part of an intensified statewide drive aimed at breaking the influence and logistical backing of organised crime groups. Police sources said the arrests stem from a 2024 complaint lodged by a resident of Udekaran village, who alleged intimidation and extortion. After months of investigation, a team from Sadar Muktsar police station traced the accused and detained them from Amritsar. The accused have been identified…

26 Jan

Five Climate-Tech Startups Win Rs. 25 Lakhs to Pilot Breakthrough Solutions Across Bengaluru Under Namma Bengaluru Challenge '26

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In a major push to future-proof Indiaʼs fastest-growing city against climate stress, UnboxingBLR - in partnership with Social Alpha and WTFund, and supported by the Government of Karnataka and the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA - announced today, the five winning startups of Namma Bengaluru Challenge ʼ26 (NBC ʼ26) that will each receive Rs. 25 lakhs to deploy their innovations across Bengaluru. UnboxingBLR - Namma Bengaluru Challenge '26 winners with jury NBC '26 is turning Bengaluru into a sandbox for ﬁnding solutions to climate-triggered challenges that the city faces. The challenge aspires to test ideas that can be piloted…

26 Jan

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts School Operations Across Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada, Toronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The after-effects of a powerful winter storm that swept through southern Ontario on Sunday prompted widespread school closures across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) on Monday, as authorities worked to clear snow and restore safe travel conditions. The Toronto District School Board confirmed that all its schools, administrative offices, learning sites and childcare centres would remain shut for the day to support ongoing snow-clearing efforts and in response to the severe weather alert issued by the city. Soon after, the Toronto Catholic District School Board announced similar closures, adding that examinations scheduled for Monday have…

26 Jan

Toronto Police Urge Residents to Stay Home After 43 cm of Snow Buries City, Wind Chills Set to Plunge to –25°C

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingToronto

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is grappling with a massive cleanup effort after a powerful winter storm dumped 43 centimetres of snow across the city, forcing plows and emergency crews into a multi-day operation to restore roads and transit service. Major arteries were prioritized on Monday, while many residential streets remained partially blocked under deep snowbanks. Environment Canada said Monday’s forecast will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a 40 per cent chance of flurries. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of –8°C, but wind chills will make it feel closer to –22°C in the morning and…

26 Jan

Massive Winter Storm Cancels Over 10,500 Flights Across U.S., Disrupts Toronto Pearson and Major Hubs

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of North America caused unprecedented disruption to air travel on Sunday, January 25, 2026, forcing the cancellation of more than 10,500 flights within, into, or out of the United States making it one of the worst single-day aviation shutdowns since the COVID-19 pandemic. Heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and strong winds crippled operations at major U.S. hubs including Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and airports across the New York City region. The storm’s impact extended into Canada, with Toronto Pearson International Airport…