Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a significant shift in the country's relationship with the US, emphasizing the need for economic independence from its neighbour. This comes in response to US tariffs that Carney described as a "direct attack" on Canada's economy, pledging forceful retaliatory measures.
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The Union government told Parliament there have been reports of violence and discrimination against minority communities, including Hindus, in Pakistan. Many Hindus are reportedly migrating from Sindh province due to intimidation, abduction, forced conversions and forced marriages. Hindu migrants in India can apply for Long Term Visas and seek permanent settlement and Indian citizenship.
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Batting maestro Virat Kohli avoided a ban after a shoulder bump with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test in Melbourne. The ICC fined Kohli 20% of his match fee and awarded a demerit point. The altercation, deemed a Level 1 or 2 offence, sparked debate on disciplinary consistency, with Kohli accepting his sanction.
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Retail inflation has eased to a four-month low of 5.2% in December, largely due to softer food prices, especially vegetables. However, it remains above 5%, complicating conditions for the RBI to lower interest rates. Rural inflation, at 5.8%, outpaces the urban rate of 4.6%.
A dumper truck tragically ran over people sleeping on a Pune footpath around 12:30 am on Monday, killing three, including two toddlers, and injuring six others. The victims, mostly laborers, were near Kesnand Phata. Police detained the driver and are investigating possible alcohol involvement. The deceased are identified as Vaibhavi Pawar (1), Vaibhav Pawar (2), and Vishal Pawar (22).