Canada has frozen rebate payments to Tesla and barred the company from future EV rebate programs in response to US-imposed tariffs. The Canadian government will investigate Tesla's rebate claims for validity before any payments are made.
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Leaders of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) have opted not to file bail applications, challenging the Punjab government's commitment to detain them. Despite their arrests, leaders remain determined to continue their protest. Missing valuables and unjust treatment have added to their grievances, and farmer organizations vow to mobilize people for future demonstrations.
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Obituary banners and condolence messages filled Bankapura after Bishtappa Gudimani, in a vegetative state, was declared dead by doctors. Shockingly, he began breathing en route home, halting his funeral preparations. Rushed back to the hospital, he's now on a ventilator, fighting chronic liver and pneumonia issues. Relatives are relieved by this unexpected turn of events.
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