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24 Aug

Canada-U.S. Tariff Shock: Small Businesses Fear Higher Costs, Lost Sales and an Uncertain Future

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada, US

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian businesses are entering another difficult phase of the country’s escalating trade dispute with the United States, with newly imposed U.S. tariffs adding pressure to companies already struggling to plan for the future. The latest round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods took effect after trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington failed to produce an agreement. Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded by promising dollar-for-dollar Canadian countermeasures on U.S. products, while his government prepares additional support for affected workers and businesses. For Canadian companies, however, the immediate concern is not only…

24 Aug

Treaty No. 6 Turns 150: Alberta Marks Historic Anniversary With Focus on Respect, Learning and Reconciliation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is marking the 150th anniversary of Treaty No. 6, a historic agreement whose significance continues to extend across communities, institutions and generations in the province and neighbouring Saskatchewan. The anniversary falls on August 23, marking 150 years since the first signing of Treaty No. 6 at Fort Carlton, Saskatchewan, in 1876. The treaty remains an important part of the relationship between First Nations and the Crown and continues to influence conversations around community, culture, governance and reconciliation. Rajan Sawhney Reflects on Treaty No. 6 Anniversary Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney marked the milestone by…

24 Aug

PM Modi-Trump Meeting: India Asked for ‘No Questions’, Trump Later Opened the Floor to Media, Says Sergio Gor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A behind-the-scenes detail from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in France has come to light, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor claiming that the Indian side had requested a media interaction without questions. Gor made the revelation while speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi. According to his account, the request was discussed with Trump shortly before his meeting with Modi in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, during the G7 summit. The episode, as described by the US envoy, took an unexpected turn once the two…

24 Aug

Himachal Assembly Day 3: Vande Mataram Dispute, Unemployment and Gujjar Certificate Row in Spotlight

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The third day of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session is set to begin amid continued political tension, with the dispute surrounding ‘Vande Mataram’ expected to remain at the centre of proceedings. The issue has triggered repeated confrontations between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP since the session began. With the disagreement unresolved after two days, the spotlight is now on Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, who is expected to consider the matter and may deliver a ruling in the House. BJP-Congress Face-Off Over National Song The controversy erupted on the opening day after the Assembly proceedings began…

24 Aug

Three Newborns Killed in Amravati Hospital NICU Fire, Probe Ordered Into Tragic Incident

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAmravati

Amravati: (Rajeev Sharma) Three newborn babies died after a fire broke out inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati district in the early hours of Monday. The fire erupted while critically ill infants were being treated in the specialised unit, turning a routine night at the hospital into a frantic rescue operation. Hospital personnel responded quickly as smoke and flames spread through the ward. Doctors, nurses and other staff members began evacuating the babies from the affected section. Infants were moved to safer locations and arrangements were made to continue their treatment after…

24 Aug

Joint Rescue Operation Saves Labourer From Yamuna River in Uttarkashi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarkashi

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): A labourer was rescued safely after getting stranded in the fast-flowing waters of the Yamuna River near the Kharadi suspension bridge in Uttarkashi district.The incident prompted an immediate response from multiple emergency agencies. Teams from the local police, Fire Department and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the location after being alerted about the stranded worker.Rescuers assessed the strong river currents before launching the operation. Working together, the teams approached the labourer and successfully brought him out of the river to safety.The coordinated effort by the three departments ensured that the rescue was completed without further…

24 Aug

Shiva Temples Across India Witness Massive Turnout on Final Monday of Sawan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSawan

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Devotees in several parts of India turned out in large numbers at Shiva temples on the final Monday of the sacred month of Sawan, marking the culmination of weeks of prayers, fasting and religious observances dedicated to Lord Shiva.From the early morning hours, worshippers began arriving at temples to perform rituals and offer prayers. Many devotees carried milk and water for abhishek of the Shivling, while flowers, bel leaves and other traditional offerings were also presented.The final Monday of Sawan is regarded as particularly auspicious by devotees of Lord Shiva. A large number of worshippers observed…

24 Aug

Chandigarh IED Probe: Police Seek Custody of Three Suspects, Investigate Pakistan-Based Terror Link

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The investigation into the recovery of an IED and a cache of explosive material near Chandigarh’s Sector 43 bus stand is set to intensify as police prepare to question the three arrested suspects in greater detail.The accused are being produced before a court today, with investigators likely to seek their custody to determine how the explosives reached Chandigarh, who allegedly directed their activities and whether the recovered material was intended for an attack at a specific location.The IED was found behind the Sector 43 bus stand on Saturday night. Police also recovered approximately five kilograms of gelatin…

24 Aug

Himachal Monsoon Activity Set to Ease, Clearer Weather May Push Temperatures Higher

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rainfall activity across Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain subdued over the next few days as the monsoon weakens over the hill state. The change in weather pattern is expected to bring longer sunny spells to several areas and could result in a gradual increase in daytime temperatures.The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain at some places on August 24. However, rainfall is expected to become much less widespread between August 25 and 27, when only isolated light showers are likely.Another spell of light to moderate rain could affect some parts of the state on…

24 Aug

Monsoon Remains Active in Punjab, Rain Forecast Across State; Chandigarh May Get Showers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon conditions are likely to remain active over Punjab and Chandigarh, with several parts of the state expected to receive rain on Monday. While some districts may witness light to moderate showers, isolated rainfall is also possible in other areas. Chandigarh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. The continuing cloud cover and rainfall activity are also expected to keep temperatures relatively moderate. Punjab's maximum temperature has dipped marginally by 0.2 degrees Celsius, bringing it closer to the normal range for this time of the year.…