Canada: News

23 Jul 2024

British Columbia

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.

22 Jul 2024

Facebook

One year later: Did Facebook's news ban cripple Canadian media?

In June 2023, the Canadian government passed the Online News Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring "fairness in the Canadian digital-news marketplace."

17 Jul 2024

Chicago

Drake's Toronto mansion flooded amid record rainfall

Canadian rapper Drake's luxury mansion, known as "the Embassy," in Toronto's upscale Bridle Path neighborhood was flooded due to a record-breaking rainstorm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

15 Jul 2024

Canadian PM

'Shameful': Why Diljit Dosanjh's interaction with Justin Trudeau stirred controversy

Indian singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh was unexpectedly joined on stage by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a live concert at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

11 Jul 2024

Winter

Experience the magic of Aurora Village, Canada

Aurora Village, in the Northwest Territories of Canada, offers a unique chance to see the Aurora Borealis or northern lights.

02 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Jatt & Juliet 3' continues strong performance at box office

The romantic-comedy film Jatt & Juliet 3, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, is maintaining a strong presence at the box office despite facing tough competition.

30 Jun 2024

Manipur

FIR filed against UK-based professor for inciting violence in Manipur

Uday Reddy, a Computer Science professor of Indian origin at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, has been accused of inciting ethnic violence in Manipur through his online activities.

26 Jun 2024

Health & Wellness

Millions of Miniverse toy sets recalled due to health risks

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of millions of Miniverse toy sets, produced by MGA Entertainment.

21 Jun 2024

Air India

'Dark forces energized again...': Canadian MP recalls AI Kanishka bombing

Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Thursday remembered the 1985 Air India Bombing—that killed 329 people—saying that the ideology responsible for the terrorist attack is still alive among some people in Canada.

19 Jun 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada's 'moment of silence' for Nijjar, India's '1985 bombing' reply 

The Canadian Parliament held a moment of silence on Tuesday to mark the first death anniversary of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

17 Jun 2024

Antarctica

Explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship 'Quest,' found after 62 years underwater

The underwater wreckage of the ship 'Quest,' famously known for its association with renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton, has been discovered.

17 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Pannun 'murder plot': Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

An Indian national suspected of involvement in a failed assassination plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Nikhil Gupta, has been extradited to the United States from the Czech Republic.

16 Jun 2024

G7 Summit

Trudeau says cooperation is coming with Modi, but doesn't specify 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that India and Canada will cooperate on a number of important issues, following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in Italy on Friday.

14 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2024, India vs Canada: Preview and stats

India will take on Canada in their final Group A ICC T20 World Cup 2024 encounter on June 15.

10 Jun 2024

Delhi University

Ludhiana native shot dead in Canada, 4 suspects identified

Yuvraj Goyal, a 28-year-old man from Ludhiana, Punjab, was shot dead in Surrey, Canada, in the early hours of June 7.

07 Jun 2024

Indian Government

China, India threat to country's democracy, says Canada 

Canada has officially ranked India as the second largest foreign threat to its democracy, following China, according to a report by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP).

06 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

Justin Trudeau congratulates Modi on re-election, stresses rule of law 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Indian PM Narendra Modi on his re-election on Thursday.

05 Jun 2024

Netflix

Netflix's 'Wayward' series expands cast with Patrick J Adams

Netflix's forthcoming limited series, Wayward, previously known as Tall Pines, has announced the addition of five new actors to its cast.

30 May 2024

Winter

A guide to witnessing Montreal's winter magic and cultural vibrance

Montreal transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland each year, offering a unique blend of outdoor activities and cultural festivities.

29 May 2024

Aurora

Experience the magic of aurora borealis in Yukon, Canada

Yukon, Canada, stands out as a premier destination for witnessing the northern lights, or aurora borealis.

28 May 2024

Indian Government

Indian government to enhance workers' skills for overseas job opportunities

The Indian government is planning a significant skill upgrade for its professional workforce.

22 May 2024

Justin Trudeau

Pakistan's UN ambassador accuses India of extra-judicial killings

Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram, has accused India of conducting extra-judicial assassinations.

22 May 2024

Justin Trudeau

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.

18 May 2024

TikTok

Canadian intelligence chief warns against use of TikTok

David Vigneault, the Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has cautioned Canadians against using the popular social media app TikTok.

14 May 2024

Amazon

Amazon warehouse workers in Quebec form first Canadian union

In a historic move, Amazon employees at the DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Quebec have successfully formed the first union at any of the firm's Canadian warehouses.

12 May 2024

Delhi Police

Choked with dog leash, tortured: Delhi doctor's chilling murder details

The Delhi Police has uncovered horrifying details in the murder of 63-year-old physician, Dr. Yogesh Chandra Paul.

12 May 2024

Justin Trudeau

Fourth suspect arrested in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing case

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) of British Columbia (BC), Canada, has announced the arrest of a fourth individual in relation to the June 2023 murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

10 May 2024

S Jaishankar

'Freedom of speech doesn't mean..support separatism': Jaishankar on Canada 

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has voiced his concerns over the Canadian government's approach toward Khalistani separatist elements.

09 May 2024

Edmonton

Nijjar murder suspect entered Canada on student visa: Report 

Karan Brar, an Indian citizen and suspect in the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, reportedly entered Canada using a study permit.

05 May 2024

Justin Trudeau

Hardeep Nijjar killing: Jaishankar reacts to arrest of 3 Indians 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged that India is awaiting further details from Canadian law enforcement after three Indian nationals were arrested and charged over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

04 May 2024

World

India secretly funded preferred candidates in 2021 Canadian election: Report 

An official probe by Canada's Foreign Interference Commission has accused India of engaging "in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians."

04 May 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada arrests 3 Indian nationals over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing 

Canadian law enforcement has arrested three Indian nationals over the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year.

01 May 2024

US State Department

US reacts to report on Pannun assassination plot

The United States is "regularly working" with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official said.

30 Apr 2024

Business

Reliance completes first oil acquisition from Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline

Reliance Industries has entered a new market, by securing its first oil acquisition from the newly operational Trans Mountain Pipeline in Canada.

MEA responds to report linking India and Pannun's 'assassination' plot

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday commented on a report by The Washington Post, stating that it contains "unwarranted...unsubstantiated imputations" in connection with the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

29 Apr 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada: Pro-Khalistan chants interrupt Trudeau's speech at Khalsa Day Parade

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's address at the Khalsa Day Parade in Toronto was interrupted by pro-Khalistan chants from the crowd.

23 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Nunavut in Canada offers an immersive Arctic adventure

Nunavut, Canada's largest and most northerly territory, offers a unique travel experience for those looking to explore the Arctic.

17 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

How Canada's 2024 budget aims to aid Taylor Swift's fans

Taylor Swift's influence extends far and wide, even reaching into the halls of Canada's governmental chambers.

16 Apr 2024

Fraud Cases

Fraudster gets 10-year prison sentence for $175 million psychic scam

Patrice Runner, a 57-year-old Canadian national with dual citizenship in France, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for masterminding a large-scale psychic scam.

15 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Canada: Indian student spoke to brother before being shot dead 

Romit Antil, the brother of 24-year-old Indian student Chirag Antil who was shot dead in Canada's Vancouver, had a conversation with him just 30 minutes before the incident took place.

14 Apr 2024

Haryana

Indian student shot dead in Vancouver, Canada

Chirag Antil, a 24-year-old student from India, was tragically shot dead in his car in South Vancouver, Canada. The incident occurred late at night on April 12.

11 Apr 2024

Beijing

Nijjar killing: Trudeau blames ex-government for being 'cozy' with India

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified at a hearing that his government was committed to defending Canadians, including addressing the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

10 Apr 2024

Government of India

No Indian interference in 2021 Canada polls: Inquiry

A recent official investigation into potential foreign interference in Canada's 2021 elections has exonerated India.

08 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Experience the magic of Yellowknife's northern lights spectacle

Yellowknife, located in Canada's Northwest territories, is a prime location for viewing the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis.

08 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Why ISRO's Aditya-L1 will not see today's total solar eclipse

Aditya-L1, India's leading space-based solar observatory, will not capture today's total solar eclipse.

Report claims Indian government ordered killings in Pakistan; Centre responds 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has categorically denied allegations of its involvement in targeted assassinations in Pakistan.

04 Apr 2024

World

Canada increases permanent residency fees by 12% 

Starting April 30, the cost of securing permanent residency in Canada will rise by nearly 12 percent, as per the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

03 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Quebec City's enchanting Winter Carnival is an unmissable attraction

Every year, Quebec City becomes a magical winter wonderland for its annual Winter Carnival.

01 Apr 2024

Germany

Germany legalizes personal use of cannabis for adults

In a historic decision, Germany has legalized the personal use of cannabis for adults starting Monday.

28 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Unveil the beauty of Lake Louise, Canada with these activities

Lake Louise, situated in the heart of Banff National Park, is a serene gem of the Canadian Rockies.

22 Mar 2024

Justin Trudeau

Explained: Impact of Canada's temporary work permit restrictions on Indians

In a landmark decision, Canada is gearing up to impose a limit on its temporary residents.

21 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Things to do in Drumheller, Canada

Nestled in the Canadian Badlands, Drumheller is not just any small town; it's a prehistoric haven.

The Body Shop shuts down US operations, files for bankruptcy

The Body Shop, a UK-based cosmetics company, has revealed plans to shut down its US operations and file for bankruptcy.

09 Mar 2024

Khalistani

Well-coordinated: Video of Hardeep Nijjar's killing in Canada surfaces

A video allegedly showing the assassination of Khalistani leader and Indian-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on June 18, 2023, has emerged.

29 Feb 2024

Travel And Tourism

6 most fun airports for a long layover

Long layovers are often seen as an unavoidable inconvenience in air travel.

28 Feb 2024

Education

Here are Canada's premier medical schools

Selecting an appropriate medical school is crucial for those aiming to become doctors.

Toshiba recalls 17mn laptop adapters due to fire hazard

Toshiba is recalling millions of laptop AC adapters, after numerous reports of them catching fire and causing minor burns have emerged.

Canadian lakes offer insights into life's beginnings

Around four billion years ago, as life first emerged on Earth, the environment likely resembled a barren volcanic landscape devoid of flora and fauna, rather than being predominantly oceanic.

Indian student found dead in US; 5th case this year

A 23-year-old Indian-origin student named Sameer Kamath was found dead at Crow's Grove Nature Preserve in Indiana on Monday evening, the Warren County Coroner's office reported.

07 Feb 2024

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola introduces 'Spiced' version in North America: What's so special?

Coca-Cola is spicing things up with the introduction of Coca-Cola Spiced, its first new permanent drink flavor in North America in three years.

05 Feb 2024

Solar Eclipse

Total solar eclipse on April 8: What makes it special?

Get ready for an awe-inspiring cosmic spectacle in April 2024, as a total solar eclipse will grace the skies above the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Video: Clashes erupt at Khalistani referendum event in US

Violence broke out at a "Khalistan referendum" event in San Francisco, United States (US), on January 28 (Sunday), per reports.

28 Jan 2024

Khalistani

Canada's outgoing security advisor says India cooperating in Nijjar probe 

Canada's outgoing National Security Advisor (NSA), Jody Thomas, said that India has stepped up its cooperation with Canada in the investigation of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder.

9 countries stop funding UN body in Gaza: Here's why

At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

26 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

Going to Banff with family? Take them to these places

Nestled amidst the majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park in Canada is a sanctuary of awe-inspiring natural beauty.

25 Jan 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada adds India to its probe into election meddling

Canada has expanded its investigation into foreign interference in its national elections by including India in the probe.

23 Jan 2024

India

What does Canada's cap on international student admissions mean? 

Canada on Monday announced that there will be a 35% cut in international student admissions for 2024.