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The Punjab-born, Brampton, Canada-based 26-year-old rapper Shubhneet Singh waded into controversy on a day when India-Canadian ties hit rock bottom after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused “Indian agents” of perpetrating the June 23 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar at a gurudwara in Surrey, Vancouver.In an Instagram post captioned ‘Pray for Punjab’, along with two folded hands emojis, this baby-faced follower of the late Sidhu Moosewala ran a map of India without the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and the North-East on it.His fans are shocked, especially Kohli, who had some time back responded to a song…

Since the launch of Road Mapper in 2021, contributors have mapped over 1.5 million kms of roads and enabled more than 200 million people to navigate with Google Maps.“Their contributions have made a real difference in people’s lives worldwide. We’re excited to announce that we’re opening access to more contributors so that we can continue to improve our maps,” the tech giant said in a statement.Road Mapper is an invite-only platform where people participate in challenges, drawing roads missing from Google Maps. They draw road geometry using satellite images.“There are still many challenges to complete, but we’re confident that with…

The government expect a revenue of about Rs 2,000 crore annually in return.“There is a rule as per which the guidance value of property can be revised once in a year. In this background, we are hiking the guidance value from October 1,” Minister for Revenue Krishna Bhyregowda said.He said that there is going to be a 30 per cent hike. “The hike will not be applicable everywhere. Wherever the guidance value is below the market rate, the hike will be applied,” he said. He said that the guidance value is lower in regions where national highways, airports and IT…

“Our world is becoming unhinged,” he warned as he urged far-reaching reform of the global institutions, from the political to the economic, highlighting what he said were inequalities spanning all areas.At the same time, he acknowledged the difficulties in bringing about the changes.”I have no illusions. Reforms are a question of power. I know there are many competing interests and agendas.The world has moved from the Cold War divide to ‘unipolarity’, and “now we are moving towards a multipolar world”, he said addressing world leaders gathered for the General Assembly’s annual high-level meeting.”A multipolar world needs strong and effective multilateral…

Sciver-Brunt plundered a record-breaking century in their third ICC Women’s Championship ODI victory over Sri Lanka, reaching three figures in just 66 balls, the best for an England women’s player. She finished with 120 from just 74 balls, hitting 18 fours and a six in the knock, states ICC.More records are in the all-rounder’s crosshairs after the effort, with her 807-point rating the third-highest for an English women’s player in ODI batting ranking history. Only Claire Taylor (814) and Sarah Taylor (812), who reached their respective ratings in July 2009, stand above the 31-year-old.On the Sri Lankan side, Hasini Perera…

On September 15, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh had passed an interim order observing that despite an undertaking given to the court by the city authorities that no coercive steps shall be taken against the officials, steps were taken against them in the “teeth of the judicial order”.The Directorate of Vigilance has contended that the order was passed without appreciating the fact that the alleged assurances were without any authority.On August 17, the high court had sought the response of the Delhi government and others on a plea filed by six PWD officials challenging the show-cause notices.The plea filed by the…

“Thrilled to join the WhatsApp community. It’s yet another step closer in our journey of continued interactions. Let’s stay connected here,” he posted on the social messaging site after joining the new application of WhatsApp.He also shared a picture of his office from the new Parliament building.Modi has been quite active on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter).The development comes on the day the proceedings of Parliament shifted to the new Parliament building.WhatsApp Channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls.Channels can be found in a new tab called Updates on…

“The government of India needs to take this matter with utmost seriousness. We are doing just that… We are not looking to provoke or escalate,” Trudeau said in the morning briefing before the House of Commons started.Meanwhile, security has been tightened around the High Commission of Canada in the New Delhi as a precautionary measure, sources said on Tuesday.This move followed the escalating tension in diplomatic relations between the two nations.On Monday, Trudeau in an emergency statement made in the Parliament had accused the Government of India of being involved in the killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on…

But then, it wasn’t the worst of times, either, despite the yawning scoreline. True, Priya PV’s girls found the going tough against the Mighty Koreans, one of the finest teams in the competition. But the few Indian fans present at the stadium could take solace from the fact that the Young Tigresses didn’t go down without a fight – they remained worthy of their names against a bunch of opponents, who displayed lively skills and an uncanny ability to switch flanks without a blink of their eyes.Korea Republic led 2-0 at the break. While a hat-trick by skipper Won Jueun,…

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The 62nd Subroto Cup International football tournament kick started with all its grandeur here at the Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium with the group stage matches of the Junior Girls (U 17).Tripura Sports School, Tripura beat Govt Bethlehem Vengthlang Middle School-2, Mizoram 3-1 in the inaugural match of the tournament that commenced after the grand opening ceremony. Shriya Deb scored a double and Marina Jamatia scored the third for the winners. Lallawmzuali scored the consolation for the side from Mizoram.The tournament was declared open by the Air Marshal RK Anand VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge (Administration) and Vice…