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Punjabi Celebrities Split Over CJP Protest as Debate Over Student Agitation Intensifies

Punjabi Celebrities Split Over CJP Protest as Debate Over Student Agitation Intensifies

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement has sparked contrasting reactions within the Punjabi entertainment industry, with several prominent actors and singers expressing sharply different opinions over the student-led agitation and the police action that followed in Delhi. While some artists have extended their support to the protesting students and questioned the use of force by the authorities, others have chosen to distance themselves from the campaign, arguing that public support should not be extended without understanding the movement's background. Diljit Dosanjh Calls for Dialogue Instead of Force Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh urged the government to…
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Rahul Gandhi’s Surprise PM Residence Protest Sparks Debate Over Congress Strategy Amid Student Unrest

Rahul Gandhi’s Surprise PM Residence Protest Sparks Debate Over Congress Strategy Amid Student Unrest

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s unexpected demonstration outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence has added a fresh political dimension to the ongoing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. The move has also fuelled speculation over whether the Congress is attempting to emerge as the principal political face of the student agitation, which has largely been driven by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). On July 21, Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several senior party leaders marched towards the Prime Minister’s residence and staged a sit-in demanding accountability over the police action…
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Punjab Records Cooler Weather as Rain Sweeps Across State; IMD Warns of Heavy Showers in Several Districts

Punjab Records Cooler Weather as Rain Sweeps Across State; IMD Warns of Heavy Showers in Several Districts

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Persistent rainfall across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Tuesday brought down temperatures and provided relief from humid weather, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh warnings for heavy rain in several districts. Pathankot remained under continuous rainfall since Monday night, whereas Chandigarh woke up to intense showers early Tuesday morning. The wet spell also extended to several districts adjoining Himachal Pradesh, contributing to a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, the state's maximum temperature fell by nearly 0.6 degrees Celsius, leaving it around 2.6 degrees below the…
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Monsoon Continues to Lash Himachal; Schools Closed in Parts of Kullu as Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides

Monsoon Continues to Lash Himachal; Schools Closed in Parts of Kullu as Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy monsoon showers continued to impact several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, disrupting normal life and prompting the administration to shut schools in vulnerable areas of Kullu district. Continuous rainfall since late Monday night has triggered landslides at multiple locations, affecting road connectivity and raising safety concerns. As a precaution, the Kullu district administration announced the closure of all educational institutions in the Ani, Banjar and Nirmand subdivisions for July 22. Officials said the decision was taken after heavy rainfall increased the possibility of landslides and road blockages in these hilly regions. The India Meteorological Department…
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Chandigarh Reviews Progress of Digital Land Projects to Strengthen Property Governance

Chandigarh Reviews Progress of Digital Land Projects to Strengthen Property Governance

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh Administration has stepped up efforts to modernise land administration, with Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad reviewing the progress of the ambitious Landstack Project and the NAKSHA Pilot Programme during a high-level meeting held on Monday. The review meeting brought together senior officials, including Home Secretary Mandip Singh Brar, Finance Secretary Diprava Lakra, Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, representatives of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and officers from various departments associated with the projects. During the meeting, officials presented updates on the digitisation of land records, GIS-based mapping of land parcels, verification…
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New Ivor Strong Bridge Marks Major Progress in Deerfoot Trail Upgrade Project

New Ivor Strong Bridge Marks Major Progress in Deerfoot Trail Upgrade Project

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta's ambitious Deerfoot Trail Improvements Project has achieved another key milestone with the completion of the new Ivor Strong Bridge, bringing the province one step closer to easing traffic congestion along one of Calgary's busiest roadways. Provincial officials announced that traffic will begin shifting onto the newly constructed bridge from July 27, allowing rehabilitation work to commence on the existing structure. The phased transition is designed to maintain traffic flow while long-term upgrades continue across the corridor. Once the project is fully completed, the new bridge will accommodate all southbound traffic, while the refurbished existing bridge will…
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Langley City Voters to Decide Future of Major Community Facility Expansions in October Election

Langley City Voters to Decide Future of Major Community Facility Expansions in October Election

LANGLEY ( Richa Walia): Langley City residents will have an opportunity to shape the future of two major community infrastructure projects during the upcoming Local Government Election on October 17, 2026, through a non-binding Community Opinion Vote. Along with their regular election ballot, eligible voters will receive a separate ballot asking whether they support continued planning for two proposed projects: the expansion of Timms Community Centre alongside the development of a new Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, and the expansion of Al Anderson Pool to provide year-round public access. City officials said the proposed projects represent significant long-term investments that…
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Salesforce Launches SMB Growth Kit to Simplify Growth for Small Businesses in India

Salesforce, the #1 Agentic CRM*, today announced SMB Growth Kit, a connected offering for India’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) that brings Agentforce Sales, Slack, and Tableau into one platform designed to meet the needs of fast-growing Indian businesses. This powerful platform helps SMBs replace disconnected tools and apps with a simpler, smarter way to run their business—improving visibility, accelerating collaboration, supporting revenue growth, and going live in four - six weeks.   Agentforce Sales brings structure and visibility to the revenue engine. Instead of relying on spreadsheets, manual updates or one individual to maintain customer records, businesses get a…
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CloudifyOps Launches MIXIMO, an AI-Driven Cloud Migration and Modernization Platform

CloudifyOps Launches MIXIMO, an AI-Driven Cloud Migration and Modernization Platform

CloudifyOps, an AI Transformation Partner for enterprises, today announced the launch of MIXIMO, an AI-driven cloud migration and modernization platform designed to simplify the full cloud transformation lifecycle, from discovery and assessment to migration and modernization planning and execution.   CloudifyOps | MIXIMO Built with an AI-first approach, MIXIMO helps organizations understand their infrastructure and applications, map dependencies, and make migration decisions based on real utilization data rather than guesswork. Supporting AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform as both source and target environments, it enables both on-premises-to-cloud and multi-cloud transformation through one platform. Sushanth Bellapu, Founder and CTO, CloudifyOps…
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Bangalore Watch Company Returns to the Oscars of Watchmaking

Bangalore Watch Company Returns to the Oscars of Watchmaking

Bangalore Watch Company™, an Indian luxury watch brand, has entered the 2026 edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) – widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the world of watchmaking.   Bangalore Watch Company - Peninsula Carbon   Following its debut at the GPHG in 2025, the brand returns this year with the Peninsula Carbon, introducing a world-first material innovation in mechanical watchmaking.   A first in the world, the Peninsula Carbon uses carbon captured from our atmosphere as the dial material. The brand has developed a proprietary material called ReforgeCarbon™ using industrial waste and atmospheric…
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