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Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing in British Columbia province, a spokesperson for foreign minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday. In an official statement, the spokesperson said, "Australia is deeply concerned by these allegations and notes ongoing investigations into this matter. We are closely engaged with partners on developments.

As per the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), which adheres to the 2021 standard protocol notified by the air quality overseer, the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi and NCR, there were six episodes of crop residue burning on September 15 and 16. These incidents occurred in Punjab's Amritsar, two in Haryana's Sonipat, two in Rohtak, and two in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria. Professor Vinay Sehgal, principal scientist and in-charge of the Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modeling from Space Laboratory at IARI, explained, «Due to cloud cover following rain, the satellites did not detect farm fires on Sunday and Monday.» Comparing data from previous years, IARI reported that between September 15 and 18 last year, satellites detected 23 fires in these neighboring states.

YouTube said on Tuesday it had blocked Russell Brand from making money from his online channel after the British actor and comedian was accused of a string of sexual assaults. Brand, once one of Britain's most high-profile comedians and broadcasters, said on Saturday he had never had non-consensual sex. That came as the Sunday Times newspaper and Channel 4 TV's documentary show «Dispatches» reported that four women had accused the 48-year-old of sexual assaults, including a rape, between 2006 and 2013. London police said on Monday that since then they had received an allegation of sexual assault dating from 2003. Brand, the former husband of U.S. singer Katy Perry, has repositioned himself in recent years to build a more than 6 million-strong following to his YouTube channel. Recent videos included an interview with the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and discussions on everything from COVID to UFOs, censorship and wellbeing. YouTube, owned by Google parent Alphabet Inc, said it had suspended monetisation on Brand's channel after he violated its creator responsibility policy. «If a creator's off-platform behaviour harms our users, employees or ecosystem, we take action to protect the community,» a YouTube spokesperson said. Brand issued a video message on social media on Saturday to deny the «very serious criminal allegations» hours before they were published. «These allegations pertain to the time when I was working in the mainstream, when I was in the newspapers all the time, when I was in the movies.

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Care A2 Plus, the local infant formula producer targeting a $500 million ASX float, has asked the Federal Court to reverse a decision that has led its distribution partner in the United States to sue its founder, chief executive and chairman in a Miami court.

Indian government was involved in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. «We are in close touch with our Canadian partners about these serious allegations,» a government spokesperson said. «It would be inappropriate to comment further during the ongoing investigation by the Canadian authorities.»Canada said on Monday it was «actively pursuing credible allegations» that linked Indian government agents to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in British Columbia in June.India dismissed the accusation as «absurd and motivated» and urged Canada instead to take legal action against anti-Indian elements operating from its soil.

Also Read: India-Canada News LIVE Updates: India asks Canadian diplomat ‘Olivier Sylvestere’ to leave in next 5 days Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days.

Shibani Sircar Kurian, senior EVP and the head of equity research at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (AMC) pointed out that mid-cap and small-cap valuations are above their long-term averages. On a relative basis to large-caps, mid and small-cap valuations are at significantly higher levels as compared to long-term averages. In an interview with Mint, she talked about market fundamentals and macroeconomic scenarios. India’s outperformance, we believe, has been on the back of the trinity of (a) macro-economic stability, (b) strong corporate earnings, and (c) inflows (both domestic and FII).

Also Read: India-Canada News LIVE Updates: India expels Canadian diplomat after PM Justin Trudeau's allegations on Nijjar killing "We are a democratic polity with a strong commitment to rule of law," the MEA said. MEA further noted that such "unsubstantiated" allegations seek to shift the focus from Khalistani terrorists and extremists, who have been provided "shelter in Canada and continue to threaten India's sovereignty and territorial integrity". "The inaction of the Canadian Government on this matter has been a long-standing and continuing concern," it said.

Read all the LIVE updates of this BIG story here Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs Minister (MEA) has decided to expel a Canadian diplomat following Trudeau's statement. The Mea said, “The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days.

Paramount Pictures' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" took the big screen by storm, and now it's headed to streaming. You can catch the Heroes in a Half-Shell's latest adventure from the comfort of your own home. Here's all you need to know about when and where to watch. «Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem» is a reboot of the iconic comic book franchise that first captivated audiences in the 1980s. This animated feature marks the turtles' return to theaters after their 2016 outing in «Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.» The film follows Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael as they emerge from the New York City sewers, aiming to gain acceptance from the public. Along the way, they cross paths with April O'Neil and face the formidable Superfly and his mutant army.

The main disciplinary body for the major accounting firms says it “does not shy away investigating members in the big four firms” after revealing it sanctioned 17 members from big four accounting firms during the past seven years.

US Federal Reserve will opt to maintain its current interest rates during the meeting on September 19-20 despite persistent inflation levels exceeding the central bank's target range while the US economy remains resilient. The two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting begins today (September 19) and its outcome is due on Wednesday (September 20). The US Fed has been raising rates since March 2022 and this could be the second time since then that the Fed may maintain a pause on interest rate hikes.

G20 Summit, both Modi and Trudeau repeatedly had a testy meeting. Trade talks have been derailed between the two nations. Canada cancelled a trade mission to India that was planned for the fall.

Clorox Company, renowned for its popular household brands like sanitizing wipes, PineSol, FreshStep cat litter, and Hidden Valley Ranch, has found itself at the center of a cybersecurity crisis. An August cyberattack on the company has led to «wide-scale disruptions» in its operations, raising concerns about potential product delays and shortages. In this article, we will delve into the details of this cyber incident and its potential implications.

ground beef have been recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. This revelation, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, has sent shockwaves through the meat industry. In this article, we'll delve into the details of the recall, its potential risks, and what consumers and stakeholders need to know.

Trudeau on Tuesday stating in his country’s parliament that the security agencies were investigating a link between the “agents” Indian government and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar earlier this year. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that a top Indian diplomat posted in the country has been expelled based on the “investigations” in what would be the first such action against an Indian diplomat posted in the West. The Indian government is expected to react strongly during the course of the day on these developments. «Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar,» Trudeau said while speaking at the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday. "Canada has declared its deep concerns to the top intelligence security officials of the Indian government. Last week, at the G20, I brought them personally and directly to Prime Minister Modi in no uncertain terms," the Canadian Prime Minister said. Trudeau urged the Indian government to «cooperate with Canada to get to the bottom of this matter» and reiterate its position on «extra-judicial operations» in another country. «If proven true, this would be a great violation of our sovereignty and of the most basic rule of how countries deal with each other,» Joly said.

Explosives giant Orica has ramped up its targets for direct emissions reduction and has introduced an “ambition” to cut scope 3 emissions, bucking the broader trend for some energy-intensive companies to dial back on near-term climate commitments.

Indian stock market will be closed on Tuesday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi, therefore, there will be no trading activity today. As per the list of stock market holidays 2023 available on the BSE website — bseindia.com, trading on NSE and BSE will remain closed on Tuesday for the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023. So, trading in equity Segment, equity derivative segment, and SLB segment will remain closed on Tuesday.

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sexual assault complaint related to recent accusations against Russell Brand. During the weekend, Russell Brand, the comedian, actor, and TV host, faced allegations of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013. These allegations emerged from a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times, and Channel 4 Dispatches. Brand vehemently denied all accusations. A Scotland Yard spokesperson conveyed awareness of the allegations reported by The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches. The Met received a report on Sunday, September 17, about a sexual assault claim dating back to 2003 in Soho, central London. The police are providing support to the woman involved and maintaining contact with her. Scotland Yard emphasized its engagement with The Sunday Times on September 16 and subsequent efforts to ensure that potential victims of sexual offenses know how to report incidents to the police. They urged anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a sexual offense, regardless of when it occurred, to come forward. In the wake of the exposé published on September 16, the BBC, Channel 4, and Banijay UK, where Russell Brand worked during the alleged period, initiated their independent internal investigations. Channel 4, where Brand gained fame as the host of Big Brother's Big Mouth, disclosed via an email to its staff that it is probing whether anyone within the network had knowledge of the alleged behaviors.