Canada: News

12 Dec 2024

Elton John

Elton John slams North America's marijuana legalization as 'greatest mistake'

Legendary musician Sir Elton John has come out against the legalization of marijuana in parts of North America, calling it "one of the greatest mistakes of all time."

12 Dec 2024

World

Euthanasia now accounts for 4.7% of deaths in Canada: Report 

Canada has seen a surge in euthanasia rates for the fifth consecutive year, with assisted dying now comprising 4.7% of total deaths.

11 Dec 2024

China

Trump mocks 'governor' Trudeau, says Canada should become 51st state 

President-elect Donald Trump has once again taken a dig at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the "Governor of the Great State of Canada" on Truth Social.

04 Dec 2024

British Columbia

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.

03 Dec 2024

COVID-19

Trudeau's COVID-19 relief scheme for businesses marred by $3.5bn error

An audit report has exposed major flaws in the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program, a COVID-19 relief program for small businesses introduced by the Canadian government.

01 Dec 2024

BRICS

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS nations over currency plans

United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100% tariff if they back or establish a new currency to supplant the "mighty" US dollar in global trade.

29 Nov 2024

Europe

Spain introduces paid climate leave following deadly floods

In the wake of the devastating floods on October 29 that killed at least 224 people, Spain's government has announced a "paid climate leave" policy.

29 Nov 2024

Google

Canada's antitrust watchdog seeks to break up Google's ad-tech business

Canada's Competition Bureau has sued tech giant Google, accusing it of abusing its dominant position in the online advertising space.

29 Nov 2024

Indian Government

Indian consulate officials in Canada under surveillance: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has disclosed that Indian consular officials in Canada are being placed under audio and video surveillance, with their private communications also being intercepted.

28 Nov 2024

Ontario

'Punjabi-speaking' international student arrested in Canada for multiple sexual assaults 

A 22-year-old international student has been arrested by the Peel Regional Police in connection with a series of violent sexual assaults in Brampton, Ontario, Global News reported.

27 Nov 2024

Philadelphia

Black Friday 2024: What is it, when is it

Black Friday 2024 will fall on November 29, unofficially kicking off the holiday shopping season.

24 Nov 2024

Surrey

Nijjar murder: Trial of 4 Indians moved to British Columbia 

The trial of four Indian nationals—Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Amandeep Singh—accused of killing pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been moved from the Surrey provincial court to the British Columbia Supreme Court.

24 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trudeau seen at Taylor Swift concert amid riots in Montreal  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced backlash for attending a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto as violent protests rocked Montreal.

24 Nov 2024

Arshdeep Singh

Trudeau calls officials 'criminals' for linking Modi to Nijjar's assassination 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed his national security officials for leaking classified information and twisting facts.

22 Nov 2024

TikTok

YouTube Shorts now offers AI video backgrounds: How to use

YouTube has given a cool update to its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, allowing users to create AI-generated video backgrounds.

22 Nov 2024

Ajit Doval

'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.

Canada temple attack: Brampton bans protests near places of worship

After the violent disruption at a Hindu temple earlier this month, the Brampton City Council in Canada has unanimously passed a bylaw prohibiting protests within 100 meters of places of worship.

21 Nov 2024

Delhi

'Ludicrous...': India slams Canadian report on Nijjar murder plot

India has vehemently rejected a Canadian media report claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew of a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

20 Nov 2024

Delhi

US: Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol arrested, but not for murder

Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was arrested in Sacramento, California last Thursday.

20 Nov 2024

Indian Government

Canada to increase screening for travelers to India

Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations with India, Canada has introduced stricter security protocols for passengers traveling to the country.

20 Nov 2024

Joe Biden

Modi, Trudeau, Biden captured in 1 frame at G20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly seen interacting with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

19 Nov 2024

Walmart

No foul play in Indian found dead in Canada's Walmart

The Halifax Regional Police have determined that there was "no evidence of foul play" in the death of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, an Indian-origin woman who was found dead inside a walk-in oven at a Walmart store in Canada.

17 Nov 2024

Climate Change

Extreme heatwaves reduce Earth's ability to absorb carbon: Study

A recent European Space Agency (ESA)-backed study has found that the extreme heatwaves of 2023 severely limited Earth's capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon.

15 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada: Peel police clears officer involved in Brampton temple altercation 

The Peel Regional Police in Canada have exonerated officer Harinder Sohi of any wrongdoing after the high-strung protest at Brampton's Hindu Mandir.

15 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

'Go back...': Khalistani supporters call Canadians 'invaders' in viral video

As tensions escalate in Canada, a viral two-minute video shows Khalistani supporters referring to Canadians as "invaders."

15 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Terrorism, extortion, murder: India's case for Arsh Dalla's extradition

India is intensifying its efforts to extradite Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, aka Arsh Dalla, from Canada.

India will seek terrorist Arsh Dalla's extradition from Canada: MEA 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that it expects Khalistani separatist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, to be extradited or deported to India from Canada.

Officer—wanted in India for terrorism—given clean chit by Trudeau government

Sandeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sunny Toronto, has been exonerated of charges by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

12 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada: Brampton temple cancels event amid threats from Khalistani separatists

The Brampton Triveni Community Centre in Canada has canceled a life certificate event planned for November 17 amid fears of violent protests.

10 Nov 2024

Arshdeep Singh

Nijjar's potential successor, Arshdeep Dalla, his 2 operatives arrested: Reports 

Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, a notorious Khalistani terrorist, has been arrested in Canada in connection with a shooting accident late October in the town of Milton, multiple reports said.

10 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

'True Sikh...not Khalistani': Hindu Sikh forum protests Canada temple attacks 

The Hindu Sikh Global Forum held a protest outside the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi on Sunday.

09 Nov 2024

Delhi

Delhi man kills mother for 'not approving' move to Canada

A 50-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her son in southeast Delhi's Molarband village. The incident took place on the evening of November 6.

09 Nov 2024

China

Canada discontinues fast-track student visas after ending 10-year multiple-entry visas

Canada has suddenly scrapped its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, effective November 8.

09 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

'Khalistanis present in Canada, not all Hindus Modi backers': Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the presence of Khalistani supporters in Canada for the first time. However, he emphasized that they do not represent the entire Sikh community in the country.

08 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Why Canada has ended 10-year tourist visas, introduced stricter rules

In a major move, Canada has done away with the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas, announcing a major change in its tourist visa policy.

08 Nov 2024

Jharkhand

Siddique murder: Accused says there was 'Plan-B' to kill politician

The Mumbai Police have arrested 18 people, including two 22-year-old Pune residents, Aditya Raju Gulankar and Rafik Niyaz Shaikh, in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique.

08 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

'He'll be gone...': Musk predicts Trudeau's defeat in next election

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has predicted that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lose the upcoming federal election.

07 Nov 2024

Khalistani

Hindu priest in Canada suspended for allegedly spreading 'violent rhetoric'

A Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, has suspended its priest, Rajinder Prasad, after being accused of spreading "violent rhetoric" during a protest on November 3.

Indian consulate in Toronto cancels consular camps 

Amid security concerns, the Indian Consulate in Toronto has canceled a number of upcoming consular camps across Canada.

05 Nov 2024

Diwali

Thousands march in Canada after attack on Hindu temple

Thousands of Canadian Hindus have assembled outside the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Ontario, to protest an alleged attack by pro-Khalistan supporters.

05 Nov 2024

Australia

'Deeply concerning...': Jaishankar on Khalistani attack on Canada temple

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has termed the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, as "deeply concerning."

04 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

'Expect separatists...': India on Hindu temple attack in Canada

India has voiced grave concern over the safety of its citizens in Canada after a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ontario was attacked.

04 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Video: Canada police 'punch', 'beat Hindus with batons' at temple 

Videos have emerged online of police officers in Brampton, Canada, allegedly engaging in physical fights with members of the Hindu community.

04 Nov 2024

Indian Diaspora

Canada: Hindu temple attack disrupts Indian consular camp

A violent attack at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, disrupted a consular camp organized by the Indian High Commission.

04 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Trudeau condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned the violent incident at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, near Toronto.

02 Nov 2024

Ajit Doval

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.

01 Nov 2024

Fentanyl

Indian-origin man arrested in Canada's largest drug lab bust

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has arrested an Indian-origin man in the country's largest illegal drug lab bust.

01 Nov 2024

Instagram

Video shows gunfire outside singer AP Dhillon's Canada house

A video has emerged showing several rounds of gunfire outside the house of Punjabi singer AP Dhillon in Vancouver, Canada.

31 Oct 2024

Ajit Doval

Canada's allegations against Amit Shah 'concerning': US

The United States has voiced concern over Canada's allegations against India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

30 Oct 2024

Diwali

Diwali event at Canada's Parliament Hill canceled amid India row

The annual Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill, hosted by the Overseas Friends of India Canada (OFIC), has been suddenly canceled by Pierre Poilievre's office, Canada's Leader of the Opposition.

30 Oct 2024

Justin Trudeau

Trudeau's MPs now call for secret ballot vote against him

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under immense pressure from within his own Liberal Party.

30 Oct 2024

Ottawa

Did US expel Indian diplomats over Gurpatwant Pannun case

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the United States State Department has denied reports of expelling Indian diplomats.

30 Oct 2024

Ajit Doval

Canadian officials admit to leaking 'intel' against India

Two senior officials of the Canadian government have admitted to leaking intelligence against India to The Washington Post.

27 Oct 2024

Android

Google Messages' dual-SIM RCS support spotted in beta version

Google's widely used messaging app, Google Messages, on many premium Android smartphones, has been leading the charge for Rich Communication Services (RCS) chats.

Canada refuses India's request for Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death certificate

The Canadian government has rejected India's National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s request for the death certificate of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

26 Oct 2024

G7 Summit

G7 leaders agree to loan $50 billion to Ukraine

The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have agreed to lend Ukraine around $50 billion.

25 Oct 2024

Mexico

10 Indians tried entering US illegally each hour last year 

In 2024 financial year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024), the United States authorities arrested around 2.9 million illegal immigrants.

25 Oct 2024

Justin Trudeau

'Just 2-inch away...': Envoy recalls sword attack by Khalistani protesters 

India's recalled High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has recounted a horrifying incident in which he was attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in Alberta, Canada.

25 Oct 2024

Justin Trudeau

Why Canada is cutting immigration by over 20% in 2025

In a major development, Canada has announced a drastic cut in its immigration targets for the upcoming years.

25 Oct 2024

Mumbai Crime Branch

Who's Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol, wanted by the NIA

Anmol Bishnoi, alias "Bhanu," has been making headlines daily nowadays, and not for good reasons.

25 Oct 2024

Walmart

Disturbing details about Sikh found 'charred' in Walmart oven emerge 

In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old Indian-origin woman was found dead inside a walk-in bakery oven at a Walmart store in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

25 Oct 2024

Mumbai Police

NIA announces ₹10 lakh bounty for Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of ₹10 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

24 Oct 2024

Human Trafficking

Canada 'backstabbed' India, says Indian envoy expelled by Trudeau government 

Senior Indian diplomat Sanjay Verma has slammed Canada for designating him a "person of interest" in the murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

24 Oct 2024

Justin Trudeau

Trudeau faces ridicule for using made-up word 'brokenist'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been mocked in Parliament and on social media for using a non-existent word "brokenist."

23 Oct 2024

Walmart

19-year-old Sikh woman found dead inside oven at Canada Walmart

A 19-year-old Sikh woman was found dead inside a walk-in oven at a Walmart store in Halifax, Canada.

22 Oct 2024

Mumbai Police

Karni Sena announces ₹1,11,11,111 reward for gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's encounter

The Kshatriya Karni Sena has allegedly offered a reward for the encounter of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, whose gang is said to have claimed responsibility for the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai.

21 Oct 2024

Hyundai

When Hyundai almost picked Jackie Shroff over Shah Rukh

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been the face of Hyundai ever since the company launched its first car in India.

21 Oct 2024

Air India

'Don't...': Khalistani terrorist Pannun issues threat to Air India passengers

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist, has issued a warning to passengers of Air India.

21 Oct 2024

Justin Trudeau

'Khalistani terrorists are...deep assets': Envoy Verma on Canada

Sanjay Kumar Verma, the Indian envoy recently recalled from Canada, has accused the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) of harboring Khalistani extremists as "deep assets."