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Calgary Police Charge Two Men in Extortion Investigation Involving South Asian Business Community

Calgary Police Charge Two Men in Extortion Investigation Involving South Asian Business Community

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma) : Calgary Police ( CPS) have charged 30 year-old Sandeep Singh and 39-year-old Amandeep Mallhi in connection with an ongoing extortion investigation involving threats made against members of Calgary's South Asian business community. According to the Calgary Police Service, both men have been charged with extortion and possession of proceeds of crime following an investigation by the Organized Crime & Offender Management Section. The investigation began after a northeast Calgary business owner reported receiving threats demanding money and warning of violence if the demands were not met. Police launched an investigation that led to the arrests…
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Punjab Girls Shine in Defence Academies, CM Mann Congratulates Top Rank Holders

Punjab Girls Shine in Defence Academies, CM Mann Congratulates Top Rank Holders

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday congratulated Mahikpreet Kaur and Komalpreet Kaur for their outstanding achievements in two of the country’s premier defence training institutions, saying the young women had brought laurels to the state and inspired an entire generation. In a message shared on social media, Mann said Punjab’s daughters had once again made history by excelling at the national level. He lauded Mahikpreet Kaur for securing the first rank in the Air Force Academy and praised Komalpreet Kaur for securing the 18th rank in the National Defence Academy (NDA). Describing their success as a…
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India's Unsung Education Champions Get their Due: Shikshagraha Awards 2026 Opens Nominations to Honour Educators Transforming Public Schools

India's Unsung Education Champions Get their Due: Shikshagraha Awards 2026 Opens Nominations to Honour Educators Transforming Public Schools

India has over 1 million government schools, 121 million children who depend on them, and nearly 9.4 million teachers working within the system every day. Most of them work without recognition, without visibility, and often without institutional support. The Shikshagraha Awards exist to change that, and the evidence shows it is working.    Nominations for the 3rd Shikshagraha Awards, instituted by SFPI, are open until July 31, 2026 Shikshagraha, the people-led movement to improve public schools across India, has announced that nominations for the 3rd edition of the Shikshagraha Awards, instituted by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, are now open…
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Manipal Tata Medical College Marks a Historic Milestone with Its First Graduation Ceremony

Manipal Tata Medical College Marks a Historic Milestone with Its First Graduation Ceremony

Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur, a constituent unit of the prestigious Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, today celebrated its First Graduation Ceremony at the MTMC Campus in Baridih, Jamshedpur as part of the 33rd Convocation of MAHE, marking a watershed moment in the journey of the college.   Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, awarded the Dr TMA Pai Gold Medal at the First Graduation Ceremony of MTMC, Jamshedpur   The ceremony marked a monumental milestone for the institution as the pioneer batch of 133 MBBS students graduated from…
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Indian Students From Galgotias University Win Global Recognition at Hong Kong's EDVentures 2026, Competing Against 19 Teams From 10 Countries

Indian Students From Galgotias University Win Global Recognition at Hong Kong's EDVentures 2026, Competing Against 19 Teams From 10 Countries

Students from Galgotias University earned the top spot at EDVentures 2026, a global innovation and entrepreneurship competition hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong, where young innovators from universities across the world presented solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.   Competing against 19 teams from 10 countries, two student teams from Galgotias University represented India at the international platform and secured recognition for their innovation-led solutions focused on accessibility and immersive learning.   Project TACTO won the Top Prize, the AWS Championship Prize at EDVentures 2026, receiving total prize money and support worth USD 7,000  …
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Ramaiah Group and University at Albany Launch RISM, India's First Greenfield Deemed-to-be University Focused on STEM and Management

Ramaiah Group and University at Albany Launch RISM, India's First Greenfield Deemed-to-be University Focused on STEM and Management

The Ramaiah Group has partnered with the University at Albany, State University of New York, a leading public research university, to establish the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM) - India’s first distinct greenfield deemed‑to‑be university in Bangalore. Conceived as a next‑generation STEM and management university, RISM will offer a globally benchmarked, industry‑embedded engineering curriculum that prioritizes resilience and translational research. A distinctive mix of internationally reputed faculty, on‑campus industry mentors, and a three‑year capstone experience beginning in the second year will prepare graduates to meet and exceed the technology and enterprise needs of India’s next decade.   Dr. M. R.…
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DS Group Inks Exclusive Partnership with Iconic British Brand 'Ben's Cookies' for India Entry

DS Group Inks Exclusive Partnership with Iconic British Brand 'Ben's Cookies' for India Entry

Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has officially announced an exclusive partnership with Ben’s Cookies, the beloved British curator of artisanal, freshly baked treats and dessert QSR. Established in 1983 at Oxford’s Covered Market, Ben’s Cookies has earned a global following for its signature "chunky and gooey" texture. This partnership brings Ben’s Cookies’ traditional, quality-focused approach to the Indian market, introducing a "bakery-first" retail format that prioritizes in-store freshness and simple, honest ingredients.    DS Group Inks Exclusive Partnership with Iconic British Brand ‘Ben’s Cookies’ for India Entry   Reflecting on the brand's uncompromising…
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CHCC–IABC-SME Business Networking Event Strengthens India–Canada SME Collaboration; Consul General Mahaveer Singhvi Highlights New Opportunities

CHCC–IABC-SME Business Networking Event Strengthens India–Canada SME Collaboration; Consul General Mahaveer Singhvi Highlights New Opportunities

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Indo-Canada business community gathered for a successful CHCC–IABC-SME Business Networking Event, where Mahaveer Singhvi attended as the Chief Guest and engaged with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and a distinguished delegation of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) representatives from India. During his keynote address, Consul General Singhvi underscored the vital role of SMEs in strengthening economies worldwide. He noted that small and medium-sized enterprises serve as the backbone of economic growth by driving innovation, generating employment, fostering entrepreneurship, and building resilient supply chains. Highlighting the growing economic partnership between India and Canada, Singhvi emphasized the strong complementarities between…
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Middle East Tensions Rise After Missile Exchange and US Retaliatory Action

Middle East Tensions Rise After Missile Exchange and US Retaliatory Action

Kuwait/Bahrain (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh military and diplomatic tensions have emerged in the Gulf region after the United States carried out strikes on an Iranian facility following missile launches directed toward Kuwait and Bahrain. According to US military officials, Iran fired multiple missiles toward the two Gulf nations, but none reached their intended destinations. Authorities said some projectiles malfunctioned during flight, while others were intercepted by defence systems before they could pose a threat. In response, American forces targeted a military-related installation on Iran's Qeshm Island, a strategically important location near the Strait of Hormuz. US officials described the operation as…
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Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has taken a strong stance in the case of a Class XII student who allegedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by a private school in Amritsar. Acting on the matter, authorities have registered a case of abetment to suicide against members of the school management and initiated a detailed investigation. The minister said the government was treating the incident with utmost seriousness and assured that a fair and impartial probe would be conducted. He added that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible. The role of the…
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