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Ludhiana Gurdwara Altercation Turns Fatal; Nihang Singh Dies After Alleged Kirpan Attack

Ludhiana Gurdwara Altercation Turns Fatal; Nihang Singh Dies After Alleged Kirpan Attack

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A violent altercation during a religious event at a Gurdwara in Punjab's Ludhiana district claimed the life of a Nihang Singh late Sunday night, prompting police to register a murder case and launch a search for the accused. The incident took place at Baharla Gurdwara Sahib in Paddi village under the Dehlon police station limits, where devotees had gathered to observe Miri-Piri Diwas. The victim, identified as Sonu, allegedly suffered a fatal neck injury after being attacked with a kirpan. The accused, Sohan Singh, is reported to be a resident of Fatehabad, Haryana. According to the complaint…
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Alberta Introduces Self-Requested Preventive Health Screenings to Boost Early Cancer Detection

Alberta Introduces Self-Requested Preventive Health Screenings to Boost Early Cancer Detection

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Canada, the Alberta government is expanding access to preventive health screening by allowing residents to undergo certain diagnostic imaging tests without first obtaining a physician's referral. The new policy is set to take effect on July 31. Under the initiative, Albertans will be able to purchase preventive diagnostic tests, including MRI scans, CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds, through participating private health-care providers. The government says the move is aimed at improving early detection of diseases, particularly cancer, while giving residents greater flexibility in managing their health. Officials clarified that the new option…
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Punjab Braces for Fresh Spell of Rain as IMD Issues Two-Day Weather Alert

Punjab Braces for Fresh Spell of Rain as IMD Issues Two-Day Weather Alert

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After a brief lull, monsoon activity has intensified across Punjab and Chandigarh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a two-day alert for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The renewed weather system has already brought heavy showers to parts of Pathankot, while several districts, including Jalandhar, remained under dense cloud cover on Monday. According to the weather department, widespread rainfall is expected on July 28 and 29, with intermittent showers likely to continue through July 30 and 31. Although rainfall is expected to become less intense during the first two days of August, isolated…
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IMD Warns of Intense Monsoon Spell in Himachal; Heavy Rain Alert Till August 2

IMD Warns of Intense Monsoon Spell in Himachal; Heavy Rain Alert Till August 2

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness another prolonged spell of monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across the state until August 2. The weather agency has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for several districts, warning of heavy showers, flash floods and landslides over the coming days. An Orange Alert has been sounded for Sirmaur and Bilaspur on Tuesday, while Shimla, Mandi and Solan have been placed under a Yellow Alert. The IMD has also cautioned that low-lying areas in Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur could face flash flood-like situations if rainfall intensifies.…
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Flash Flood Leaves Trail of Destruction in Himachal’s Chamba; Houses Flooded, Several Vehicles Buried

Flash Flood Leaves Trail of Destruction in Himachal’s Chamba; Houses Flooded, Several Vehicles Buried

Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): A cloudburst-like spell of heavy rain triggered a flash flood in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district late Monday night, causing widespread damage in the Sarol area. The sudden surge of water, mixed with mud and debris, inundated residential neighbourhoods, forcing families to flee their homes as panic gripped the locality. The floodwaters carried large quantities of silt, stones and rubble into several houses, damaging property and leaving residents struggling to salvage their belongings. In one severely affected house, an entire floor was reportedly buried under thick layers of debris. Around ten vehicles parked in the area were also…
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Punjab-Origin Uber Driver Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault Case in Canada’s Burlington

Punjab-Origin Uber Driver Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault Case in Canada’s Burlington

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 25-year-old man originally from Punjab has been arrested in Canada after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Burlington, Ontario. The accused, identified as Mandeep Singh, was reportedly working as an Uber rideshare driver at the time of the alleged incident. According to the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), the incident occurred on June 16 at around 5:15 p.m. in the parking area of the Burlington GO Station on Fairview Street. Investigators allege that Singh approached the woman and engaged her in conversation before allegedly sexually assaulting her. Police said the woman left the location…
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Commonwealth Games 2026: India Enjoys Medal Rush as Sharmila Dhankar Wins Historic Gold

Commonwealth Games 2026: India Enjoys Medal Rush as Sharmila Dhankar Wins Historic Gold

Glasgow (Rajeev Sharma): India continued its impressive run at the Commonwealth Games 2026, adding a flurry of medals on Day 5 to take its overall tally to 10. The highlight of the day came from Sharmila Dhankar, who delivered a record-breaking performance to clinch the country's second gold medal of the Games. Competing in the women's para shot put F57 event, Sharmila registered a best effort of 9.81 metres, securing the gold and etching her name in history as the first Indian para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in athletics. India's success in the same event continued later…
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China Expands J-20 Presence Near India, Satellite Images Highlight Growing Air Power: Report

China Expands J-20 Presence Near India, Satellite Images Highlight Growing Air Power: Report

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh satellite imagery has reportedly revealed an increased deployment of China's advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets at military airbases located close to India's northern frontier, signalling a continued strengthening of Beijing's aerial capabilities in the region. According to an NDTV report, at least 11 J-20 aircraft were spotted at two strategically located airbases during late June and early July. The report, based on satellite images provided by geospatial intelligence firm Vantor, states that seven J-20 stealth fighters were observed at Hotan Air Base in Xinjiang on July 9. The installation is situated relatively close to India's…
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Resham Singh Anmol Raises Concerns After New Defender Develops Fault; Questions E20 Fuel Quality

Resham Singh Anmol Raises Concerns After New Defender Develops Fault; Questions E20 Fuel Quality

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi singer Resham Singh Anmol has voiced concerns over the quality of fuel available at petrol stations after claiming that his newly purchased Defender SUV developed a major fault shortly after its first scheduled service. According to the singer, the vehicle's fuel pump malfunctioned, and he was informed at the service centre that the issue was linked to fuel quality. In a video shared on social media, Anmol said the warning signs appeared while he was driving, after which he contacted the company's service team. Following an inspection, he claimed that technicians informed him the fuel pump…
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‘My Person’: Arshdeep Singh Goes Instagram Official with Samreen Kaur, Ends Months of Speculation

‘My Person’: Arshdeep Singh Goes Instagram Official with Samreen Kaur, Ends Months of Speculation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has publicly confirmed his relationship with Punjabi model Samreen Kaur, sharing the couple's first official photographs on Instagram and ending months of speculation surrounding their personal lives. The left-arm fast bowler posted two pictures with Samreen on his Instagram account, accompanied by the caption, "My Person." The post quickly gained traction on social media, with fans, fellow cricketers and celebrities flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages and best wishes. Rumours linking the two had been circulating for nearly three months, but neither Arshdeep nor Samreen had commented on them until now. The…
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