Hockey has been a big part of Doug Grandy's life since he was a young athlete playing on Fredericton ice. Now, as a father of two young girls, he's returning to those same rinks but with a different purpose.

​​​​​​​Vancouver police say they are investigating the murder of a 15-year-old boy who died after being stabbed Saturday night near the Vancouver Law Courts at Smithe and Hornby streets.

John Olubobokun was accused of using a wooden paddle to hit students when he was the director at Christian Centre Academy for four years starting in 2003. Judge Lisa Watson outlined her reasoning in a lengthy decision Monday afternoon in provincial court.

About 20,000 people received the wrong subsidies and grants owing to a processing issue in a government means-testing system.The Ministry of Health (MOH), which manages the Household Means Eligibility System (Homes), said on July 21 that corrections to the subsidy and grant levels of those affected are in progress.The ministry added that it has completed a reassessment of the affected individuals’ subsidy tiers.The majority of those affected received more subsidies and grants than they were entitled to, said the ministry.They will not have to return the excess subsidy or grant amounts that have already been paid out.Those who received less than they were entitled to will have the difference topped up by government agencies, said MOH. They will receive the reimbursement payments by November.MOH said it will adjust the means-test and subsidy tiers of affected individuals to the intended levels from July 21.Homes uses income information from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore to means-test individuals with business income.It provides means-testing results for selected subsidy schemes across the Government.

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The Trump Justice Department had sought a sentence of one day, telling the court that Brett Hankison shouldn’t have been prosecuted for his role in Breonna Taylor’s death.

A waiver granted by Trump allows Ricky Buria, a top adviser to Pete Hegseth, to bypass federal law and depart the Marine Corps at a rank he held only briefly.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the files include discussion of potential leads, internal FBI memos detailing the progress of the case and more.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed apprehension regarding a parliamentarian's signature appearing twice on a motion seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav. The motion, initially claimed to be supported by 55 members, was found to have a duplicate signature during verification. Dhankhar emphasized that such discrepancies compromise parliamentary norms and warrant further scrutiny.

The I&B ministry's committee has cleared 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' for release with modifications, including a new disclaimer and name changes, after ordering additional cuts beyond the CBFC's initial 55. However, the Supreme Court has temporarily halted the film's theatrical release, pending a hearing on Thursday to address petitioners' objections to the committee's order.

The Supreme Court, deeply disturbed by the brutal torture of a J&K police constable by his colleagues, has ordered the CBI to take over the investigation and immediately arrest the culprits. The court expressed a lack of confidence in the UT police's impartiality, citing their attempt to shield the perpetrators by falsely accusing the victim.

The Enforcement Directorate admitted its mistake in summoning advocates. Attorney General informed the Supreme Court that probe agencies received instructions to avoid such errors. The Chief Justice of India emphasized the privileged nature of lawyer-client communication. The Supreme Court will address petitions from bar associations on July 29.

A 32-year-old man, Vijay Chauhan, was discovered buried inside his Nalasopara home, prompting a police investigation into his death. Chauhan's brothers grew suspicious after noticing newly laid tiles and the disappearance of his wife, Chaman Devi, 28. Adding to the mystery, a 20-year-old neighbor is also missing, though police are unsure if the cases are connected.

V.S. Achuthanandan, the veteran Marxist leader, former Kerala CM, and CPM founding member, passed away at 101 after battling health issues. A key figure in Kerala's communist movement, Achuthanandan dedicated his life to fighting for the working class and challenging corruption.

Families of victims of the 11/7 Mumbai train blasts expressed shock and disbelief at the acquittal of all 12 accused. Many questioned who would be held accountable for the deaths and injuries, with some demanding reinvestigation. Several victims' families, still grappling with the tragedy's impact, highlighted the ongoing struggles and the void left by their loved ones.

In 2015, a special MCOCA court convicted twelve individuals for the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, rejecting claims of Indian Mujahideen's involvement. Five were sentenced to death for planting bombs, while seven received life sentences. The judge dismissed torture allegations and emphasized the convicts' active role, deeming them a SIMI-affiliated crime syndicate.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has declared the strict implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) with a cut-off date of December 31, 2014, for immigrants seeking Indian citizenship. This stance has widened the gap with coalition partner Tipra Motha, which advocates for recognizing migrants entering after the 1971 Bangladesh war as illegal.

Trinamool Congress plans its 2026 assembly election strategy. The party will focus on Bengal's sentiment. Mamata Banerjee called for a renewed language movement. She urged supporters to protest attacks on their language. Banerjee asked TMC MPs to protest against violence against Bengal in Parliament. She targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called for change at the Centre.

NCP's Sunil Tatkare hinted at potential action against agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate after a video surfaced showing him playing Junglee Rummy during an assembly session. Tatkare emphasized the need for responsible conduct, especially during the agrarian crisis. Speculation arises about Kokate's possible removal from the cabinet due to the incident and past improper remarks.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to grant land ownership to over 10,000 families displaced from East Pakistan between 1960 and 1975, now residing in areas around Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Bijnor, and Rampur.

Two BITS Pilani students have developed high-speed, radar-proof kamikaze drones, assembling them in their hostel room. Their startup, Apollyon Dynamics, has already secured orders from Indian Army units across multiple states. These drones, capable of reaching 300kmph and delivering 1kg payloads, aim to reduce India's reliance on imported defense technology. The team of students also provides training to military personnel.

The Bombay High Court acquitted all accused in the train blasts case, deeming confessions extracted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) as inadmissible due to «barbaric and inhuman» torture. Accusations included severe physical abuse and psychological coercion, leading the court to question the validity of the confessions. The court also highlighted procedural lapses in invoking MCOCA, further undermining the prosecution's case.

The Druze self-defense units suffered the heaviest losses, which amounted to 78 fighters, up from 427 to 505 people in one day

In a significant setback for Congress, Udit Narayan Pradhan, the Odisha NSUI president, was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old student in Bhubaneswar. The survivor filed a police complaint alleging that Pradhan drugged and sexually assaulted her in a hotel in March, prompting his immediate suspension by NSUI. The arrest follows increased scrutiny of crimes against women in Odisha.

Meta and Google, under ED investigation for hosting ads of illegal betting sites, have been granted an extension until July 28 to appear before the agency. They requested more time to gather documents related to the probe into betting sites that allegedly defrauded Indian citizens of crores.

An ED special court convicted Abhay Srivastava, former Nalco CMD, his wife, and two associates for money laundering. They were found guilty of receiving bribes from contractors in exchange for a coal supply tender. The investigation revealed illicit funds were used to purchase and conceal gold bars, stored in a bank locker operated by Srivastava's wife.

An appellate tribunal has significantly reduced the penalty imposed on PwC by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) violations. Originally penalized Rs 230 crore for allegedly receiving illegal foreign direct investment, the tribunal slashed the fine to Rs 81 crore.

Air India received nine show-cause notices for safety violations, with one enforcement action completed, according to Union minister Murlidhar Mohol. While a Dreamliner crash occurred, no adverse reliability trends were reported. The government acknowledged staff shortages in key aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAI, but stated that operations haven't been impacted, and recruitment efforts are ongoing to address the shortfall.

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