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After firing at Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe, police visit comedian
A team from the Mumbai Police visited comedian Kapil Sharma's residence in Oshiwara, Maharashtra, on Friday.
Hitman who killed 1985 Air India bombing suspect life imprisoned
A 24-year-old man, Tanner Fox, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster for the 2022 murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik.
Indian students in Canada asked to resubmit essential documents
Indian students in Canada are reportedly being asked by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to resubmit essential documents like study permits, visas, and educational records.
60% Canadians view India unfavorably, reveals poll
A recent survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute and the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has shown that 60% of Canadians now hold an unfavorable view of India, according to the Hindustan Times.
'Inaccurate': Canada dismisses report linking Modi, Jaishankar to criminal activity
The Canadian government has dismissed media reports claiming that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew about a conspiracy to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India summons Canadian official over 'absurd' allegations against Amit Shah
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday said a representative of the Canadian High Commission was summoned on Thursday over "absurd" allegations against Home Minister Amit Shah.
Dhillon house shooting: One arrested in Canada, other suspect flees
Canadian police have arrested a suspect involved in the shooting at Punjabi singer AP Dhillon's home in British Columbia.
Thrill on two wheels in Whistler: Thrilling mountain biking trails
Whistler, a haven nestled in the mountains of British Columbia, is not just a winter sports paradise but also a world-renowned destination for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Canada: Hindu temple defaced with comments against PM Modi
A Hindu temple in Canada was vandalized with anti-India graffiti, marking the latest attack on Hindu places of worship in the country.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder suspects produced in court
Three of the four Indian nationals accused in the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar made their first in-person appearance at the Provincial Court in Surrey, British Columbia, on Tuesday.
Protests as men accused of Nijjar's killing appear in court
Three Indian nationals, Karan Brar, Karanpreet Singh, and Kamalpreet Singh, accused of killing Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year, appeared in court virtually in British Columbia on Tuesday.
Canada: Opposition leader removed from Parliament after calling Trudeau 'wacko'
Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's main opposition party, was removed from the House of Commons after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "a wacko."
Victoria, British Columbia: A serene coastal escape
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is a scenic city nestled on Vancouver Island.
India-Canada ties turn 'worst-ever' over Khalistani issue: Report
The relationship between India and Canada has turned into a "deep crisis," with some officials and experts calling it the "worst ever," per Reuters.
Trudeau's statements 'damaged' probe into Nijjar's killing, says Indian envoy
India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, called on the Canadian government to provide evidence supporting its claim that India was involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Indian visas for Canadians are still suspended in 9 categories
India continues to restrict Canadian nationals from visiting the country in at least nine categories, the Hindustan Times reported.
India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence: Report
India has asked Canada to withdraw over two dozen diplomats, citing Ottawa's lack of cooperation in Khalistani terror investigations as the main reason, News18 reported, quoting official sources.
Jaishankar assures action in Nijjar's killing if given 'specific information'
External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, said that India was open to examining specific information from Canada on Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing in British Columbia in June, ANI reported.
Canada: Sikh school student kicked, pepper-sprayed in suspected hate crime
A 17-year-old Sikh high school student was assaulted at a bus stop in British Columbia, Canada, in an apparent hate crime.
Canada: Over 30,000 forced to flee as wildfires intensify
Over 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in British Columbia, Canada, as a devastating wildfire threatened the city of Kelowna, AFP reported.
Canada: Hindu temple vandalized in British Columbia, pro-Khalistan posters pasted
A Hindu temple has been vandalized in British Columbia, Canada, by miscreants who also pasted "Khalistan referendum" posters on its door.
Canada: 'Out-of-control' wildfires force evacuation in multiple cities, warning issued
Thousands of people have been evacuated from several cities in Canada as new wildfires erupted owing to climate change, according to AFP.
Canada: 'Uncontrolled' wildfires displace 25,000 in Alberta, emergency declared
About 25,000 people have been evacuated from Alberta, Canada, as wildfires rage across the region, which were probably intensified by the unusually hot weather and high winds, CNN reported.
Canada will stop paying for Harry and Meghan's security soon
Canada will no longer pay for Prince Harry and Meghan's security, its government said in a statement on Thursday.
Five best train routes in the world
Wending through small towns and villages, and offering mesmerizing views of rocks, mountains, and lakes/rivers, train journeys are simply special.
Kapil Sharma, Ginni enjoying their babymoon in a "beautiful world"
Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath, who are expecting their first child, are currently in British Columbia, Canada for their babymoon.
Your phone locking method reveals your age: Here's how
From fingerprint scanning to vein recognition, smartphone security has come a long way over the years.
Five innovations that are changing the lives of rural India
In India, a majority of people in rural areas face various issues, ranging from a lack of access to basic facilities like clean drinking water and electricity to bad roads.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau accused of groping a journalist
On Friday, former journalist Rose Knight broke her silence to stand by her earlier anonymous statement that she had been groped by Canadian PM and avowed feminist Justin Trudeau in 2000, back when he wasn't into politics.
Planning to study abroad? Here are 8 prestigious international scholarships
Many Indians seek opportunities to study abroad at top universities after Class-12 or graduation. However, many face financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams.
Planning to study abroad? Here are 8 prestigious international scholarships
Many Indians seek opportunities to study abroad at top universities after Class-12 or graduation. However, many face financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams.
Meet Christopher Wylie: The 28-year-old behind the Facebook data stir
Call him what you may, a genius storyteller, a data harvester, a politicker, or a whistleblower, but at 28, Christopher Wylie knows enough to have influenced three key global events - Brexit, 2016 US presidential election and #DeleteFacebook movement - each changing, challenging the world as we know it.
Convicted Khalistani terrorist on Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's dinner guest-list
Controversies continue to plague Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's India visit. Now, he found himself in an embarrassing situation as it emerged that a convicted Khalistani terrorist, Jaspal Atwal, was invited to an official dinner reception in Delhi.
Resurgence of pro-Khalistan sentiment abroad: Should India be worried?
The ban on Indian diplomats entering gurdwaras abroad, that started with India's Consul General in Toronto, Dinesh Bhatia's visit to Dixie gurdwara in January 2017, has now spread across countries.
Tsunami alert issued temporarily after 7.9 quake hits Alaska
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the Gulf of Alaska in the US, triggering a temporary tsunami alert.
Michael Buble's 3-yr-old son diagnosed with cancer
Singer Michael Buble's three-year-old son Noah has been diagnosed with cancer.
Indian professor tests self-repairing road in Karnataka
An Indian-origin Canadian professor, Mr. Nemkumar Banthia has completed work on a project that helped build a road that could repair itself.