Canada: News

06 Feb 2023

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: 14 Hindu temples vandalized; conspiracy against peace, says official

In a shocking incident, 14 Hindu temples in northeastern Bangladesh have been vandalized by unidentified miscreants, reported PTI.

02 Feb 2023

Toronto

Indian-origin MP raises attack on Brampton temple in Canadian parliament

After a Hindu temple Gouri Shankar Mandir was defaced with anti-India graffiti in Canada's Brampton, Indian-origin MP in Canada's parliament, Chandra Arya raised the issue of anti-Hindu and anti-India hate crime on Wednesday.

11 Dec 2022

Menstruation

5 unique menstrual rituals around the world

Menstruation is not only about physical transformation in a girl's body, but it also involves celebration and honor in different cultures across the globe.

06 Dec 2022

Meta

Why is Meta threatening to remove news content in US

If there is one issue that gets Meta riled more than Apple's privacy updates, it is governments asking the company to compensate news organizations for news content.

02 Dec 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala

Goldy Brar, mastermind of Moose Wala murder, detained in California

Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, who claimed responsibility for the murder of Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala, was detained in California, US around November 20, as per Indian intelligence sources. However, the California police haven't confirmed this.

27 Nov 2022

Haryana

Canada: Indian student dies after being hit by truck

A 20-year-old Indian student died after being hit by a pickup truck in Toronto, Canada, on Wednesday, according to media reports.

07 Nov 2022

Khalistani

Canada: Hindu diaspora heckles Brampton mayor over Khalistani referendum

The Hindu diaspora in the Canadian city of Brampton heckled Mayor Patrick Brown at a temple after an alleged Khalistani referendum was allowed to be organized by "anti-India" elements on Sunday.

31 Oct 2022

Travel And Tourism

US explorer's camera recovered from Canadian glacier after 85 years

A renowned US explorer named Bradford Washburn's cameras and other equipment were recently recovered after being abandoned in the ice of the Yukon glacier in 1937, in Canada.

29 Oct 2022

India

Immigrants constitute quarter of Canada's population; largest proportion from India

As per Statistics Canada's latest census data, Indians constitute a major portion of the immigrant population in Canada.

25 Oct 2022

Facebook

Facebook threatens Canada of blocking news over proposed legislation

Facebook users in Canada may soon find their Feeds without news from local news outlets.

13 Oct 2022

Khalistani

Denounce November 6 Khalistan referendum by SFJ: India tells Canada

India sent a demarche to the Canadian government on Tuesday asking it to stop and denounce the purported Khalistan referendum organized by the proscribed terrorist organization Sikh For Justice (SFJ) in Ontario on November 6.

08 Oct 2022

Travel And Tourism

These culturally-rich souvenirs from Canada are worth bringing back home

Exploring Canada and looking for the perfect souvenirs to buy on your way back? Well, look no further.

07 Oct 2022

Travel And Tourism

Ready to explore Canada? Check out these 5 hiking routes

Pack your bags and put on your trekking shoes, it is time to discover some of the best hiking trails in Canada.

India condemns 'hate crime' at Bhagavad Gita Park in Canada

India has raised objections to an alleged hate crime at Shri Bhagavad Gita Park in Brampton, Canada, where a name board inside the park was reportedly damaged.

Hate crimes, anti-India activities rising: MEA cautions Indians in Canada

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released an advisory for Indians in Canada to maintain caution against "rising hate crimes."

12 Sep 2022

Moon

Dubai to house the world's first gigantic moon-shaped resort soon

Here's something that will have you loving Dubai to the "moon" and back.

05 Sep 2022

Toronto

Canada stabbing spree: 10 dead, 15 injured; suspects at large

A stabbing rampage in an indigenous community of Canada's Saskatchewan province left at least 10 dead and 15 grievously injured early on Sunday.

27 Aug 2022

Travel And Tourism

Check out these 5 unique hotels in Canada

Visiting Canada and planning to stay somewhere out of the ordinary? Well, look no further.

20 Aug 2022

India

Haryana: Man dies by suicide over delayed Canadian student visa

In a suspected case of suicide due to a delay in obtaining a Canadian student visa, the body of a 23-year-old man, who had been missing for two days, was discovered in a canal in Haryana's Kurukshetra.

11 Aug 2022

Education

Five scholarships for Indians to study in Canada

Canada is home to many top-ranking universities with great educational opportunities. The cosmopolitan environment is great for personal growth as well.

07 Aug 2022

Ontario

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Canada searching for immigrants to fill 10L vacancies

More than 10 lakh jobs are currently available in Canada.

23 Jul 2022

Global Warming

Polar bears forced to eat garbage amid rising Arctic temperatures

New research has warned that polar bears in the Arctic are consuming more garbage amid a rise in temperatures.

16 Jul 2022

Punjab

After Canada, another Gandhi statue vandalized in Punjab's Bhatinda

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalized in Punjab's Bhatinda by a group of unidentified miscreants on Thursday.

Canada: Joggler breaks Guinness World Record running with three objects

You must be aware of jogging, but have you ever heard of joggling?

15 Jul 2022

Toronto

Suspect of 1985 Air India bombing shot dead in Canada

Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing case that killed 331 people, was shot dead in Canada's British Columbia on Thursday.

14 Jul 2022

Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi statue vandalized in Canada; India seeks investigation

The Indian High Commission in Canada has expressed "distress and deep anguish" over a statue of Mahatma Gandhi being defaced in Canada's Ontario.

13 Jul 2022

India

What is SAT? Format, eligibility, fees, and more details

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is held by the College Board of the US for students aspiring to study in American and Canadian universities and colleges.

22 Jun 2022

Ireland

5 most unique accommodations in the world

If you are someone who loves adventure, and thrill on your vacation, then ditch the standard luxurious accommodations this time and choose something unique, wacky, and out of the box.

03 Jun 2022

Norway

5 most scenic rail routes in the world

Who loves a nice long train journey?

26 Apr 2022

Dubai

Top 5 cities to travel to in 2022

With international travel curbs gone, you can now set out on your dream vacation abroad.

Toronto: Indian student shot dead, family alleges no government assistance

The family of 21-year-old Kartik Vasudev—who was shot dead in Canada's Toronto on Thursday—claimed no assistance had been provided so far by the Canadian and Indian governments even after 48 hours of the incident while demanding justice for their dead son.

Canada: Five Indian students killed, two injured in road-accident

Five Indian students were killed in a road accident and two others were seriously injured in Canada on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

14 Feb 2022

Ontario

Repeated thefts, vandalism in temples worries Hindu community in Canada

The Hindu community in Canada has expressed concerns after two more Temple thefts were reported in the Greater Toronto Area last week.

07 Feb 2022

Ottawa

Canada's Ottawa declares emergency over protests against COVID-19 restrictions

The Mayor of Canada's capital Ottawa, Jim Watson, declared a state of emergency on Sunday as people protesting against COVID-19 restrictions continued to paralyze the city's downtown.

01 Feb 2022

Kangana Ranaut

Canadians 'disgusted' by those protesting in Ottawa: PM Trudeau

The protests in the capital city of Ottawa have not intimidated the citizens of the country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.

30 Jan 2022

Justin Trudeau

Canadian PM, family shifted to secret location amid protests: Reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family have been moved to a secret location from their home in capital Ottawa due to security concerns as a large-scale protest gathered on Parliament Hill on Saturday.

Indian family that froze to death near US-Canada border identified

The bodies of four Indian nationals, who were found dead in Canada near the border with the United States, have been identified.

10 Nov 2021

Climate Change

Canadian woman first to be 'suffering from climate change'

A 70-year-old woman in Canada is possibly the world's first patient to be diagnosed as suffering from "climate change."

13 Oct 2021

Mexico

US to reopen land borders in November for vaccinated travelers

The United States will reopen its land borders with Mexico and Canada for non-essential travels from November onwards.

21 Sep 2021

Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau wins a third term, but without a majority

Canadians gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party a victory in Monday's parliamentary elections, but his gamble to win a majority of seats appeared to have failed.