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With plaque around his neck, ex-Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal serves punishment at Golden Temple in Amritsar | Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde in Mumbai as suspense over Maharashtra CM post continues | South Korean President declares emergency martial law citing opposition of being 'anti-state forces' | Hours after closing consular office in Tripura, Bangladesh summons Indian envoy in Dhaka | Bangladesh: Court defers bail hearing of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das for one month | Sambhal incident is BJP's conspiracy: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha | Mahayuti likely to name Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM tomorrow | INDIA bloc cracks visible in Parliament as SP and TMC skip Adani protests | 'I am the final word': Mamata Banerjee reminds TMC leaders of her absolute authority in party amid 'power-struggle' | India calls Bangladesh mission's breach in Agartala 'deeply regrettable'

2 die as car explodes near US-Canada border, triggers massive security alert

Nov 23, 2023, at 04:10 pm

At least two persons died after a car exploded at a US-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday.

2 killed in vehicle explosion on Rainbow Bridge near Niagra Falls on US-Canada Border; terrorism angle suspected

Nov 23, 2023, at 08:05 am

New York: Border crossings between the US and Canada near Niagara Falls were shut down on Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge, prompting actions by terrorism investigators, media reports said.

Ontario elementary teachers reach tentative contract deal with provincial govt

Nov 23, 2023, at 05:02 am

Toronto/IBNS: A new tentative deal between the Ontario Government with English-language public elementary teachers had been reached averting a possible strike, Education Minister Stephen Lecce confirmed it in a social media post on Tuesday.

Hundreds of Canadians still stuck in Gaza with none featuring on updated list allowed to leave war-hit country today

Nov 17, 2023, at 05:19 am

An updated list of foreign nationals being allowed to leave the war-torn Gaza Strip on Thursday contains no mention of any Canadian.

Canada: Hiker stranded on a cliff after following fake trail on Google map, rescued by helicopter

Nov 14, 2023, at 03:59 pm

A hiker was rescued by a helicopter from Canada's British Columbia after he was reportedly lost following a fake trail on Google map.

Canada: Sikh man, his 11-year-old son shot dead in targeted shooting incident

Nov 11, 2023, at 09:04 pm

An Indian-origin Sikh man and his 11-year-old son were killed in an incident related to a target shooting in the Canadian city of south Edmonton, police said on Saturday (November 11, 2023).

Khalistan extremism and political opportunism: A concern for Canada

Nov 01, 2023, at 02:48 pm

In the wake of a recent article in The Vancouver Sun, which has raised significant concerns about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s stance on Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and his support, which seems to have emboldened the Khalistan extremists.

Shocking and saddening: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau mourns school friend Matthew Perry's death

Oct 29, 2023, at 06:55 pm

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau remembered the days he spent in school with his friend Matthew Perry and said the news of his death left him shocked.

Canada’s education sector at risk: Why every Indian student matters

Oct 26, 2023, at 06:32 pm

Recent findings by the Canadian Bureau for International Education present a troubling trend for the Canadian higher education sector.

PAU Pride: Purvika Chhuneja clinches accolades for India at World Folk Festival in Canada

Oct 26, 2023, at 05:41 pm

In a spectacular showcase of talent and cultural heritage, Purvika Chhuneja, an alumna of the College of Agriculture at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has brought pride and honour to her alma mater and the nation.

Canada announces additional sanctions against Russian collaborators in Moldova

Oct 18, 2023, at 03:43 am

Toronto/IBNS: Melanie Joly, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday announced imposition of additional sanctions against Russian collaborators in Moldova under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations, a news release said.

Canada: Wab Kinew, Manitoba premier-designate, to introduce and swear in his Manitoba cabinet next week

Oct 14, 2023, at 05:05 am

Winnipeg/CMEDIA: Wab Kinew, Manitoba’s premier-designate, announced Friday that a new executive council will be sworn in on Wednesday, October 18 at The Leaf at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, a news release said.

Canada donates more munitions to Ukraine including artillery shells, aircraft bombs

Oct 12, 2023, at 04:38 am

Toronto/IBNS: Canada is sending more munitions to Ukraine including artillery rounds and aircraft bombs, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in Brussels on Wednesday at the 16th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

Woman faces terrorism charges for participation in ISIS activities in Canada

Oct 07, 2023, at 04:06 pm

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has said a 29-year-old woman is facing a terrorism-related offence for her alleged participation in terror group Islamic State's activities.

Canada: Toronto Mayor unveils Terry Fox Legacy Art Project

Oct 06, 2023, at 05:36 am

Toronto/IBNS: The new public art project 'We Are Shaped by the Obstacles We Face', which commemorates the legacy of Canadian humanitarian and activist Terry Fox was unveiled by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York), Darrell Fox, brother of Terry Fox, beside the Toronto Music Garden, 439 Queens Quay W, a news release said.

US-India bilateral ties 'could get worse' amid tiff with Canada over Nijjar's killing, US envoy Garcetti told team: Report

Oct 05, 2023, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has conveyed to his diplomatic team in the country that the relationship between India and the US might face a temporary downturn due to New Delhi's diplomatic conflict with Canada, as per a report in Politico.

Canada’s Permissive Stance: A breeding ground for terror ideologies

Oct 02, 2023, at 09:50 pm

In a recent discourse, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, pointedly criticized Canada for harbouring individuals who advocate violence and terrorism due to its political leniency.

Justin Trudeau invokes Elon Musk's wrath as Canada threatens to toss free speech out the window

Oct 02, 2023, at 07:34 pm

It seems there's no respite for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the moment! After riling administrators of a 1.4 billion-strong nation with allegations of murder, the lawmaker has now managed to anger billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who lashed out at the politician on social media. But why is Trudeau on the Tesla CEO's radar?

Elon Musk accuses PM Justin Trudeau of trying to destroy free speech in Canada

Oct 02, 2023, at 02:18 pm

US entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of trying to destroy freedom of speech in his country after the Canadian government introduced new regulations regarding online platforms providing streaming services.

Justin Trudeau’s isolation amidst India-Canada diplomatic row

Sep 26, 2023, at 10:27 pm

In the hustle and bustle of New York’s United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders converge to discuss the globe’s most pressing issues, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself standing alone, his once-dazzling smile now fading amidst the mounting pressures of international diplomacy.

Gangsters, terrorists, and radicals finding refuge in Canada

Sep 26, 2023, at 10:24 pm

Canada of late appears to be gaining a dubious reputation as a hospitable country for terrorists, gangsters, and radicals.

The village that forgot Nijjar

Sep 26, 2023, at 10:21 pm

In the village of Bhar Singh Pura, where wheat and padi fields frame everyday life, the name Hardeep Singh Nijjar is almost forgotten. Nijjar, the slain pro-Khalistan leader, hailed from this very village but today stands as a distant memory.

Canada’s differential response to tragedies sparks controversy: Baloch Human Rights Council criticizes Trudeau

Sep 26, 2023, at 10:12 pm

In a strongly worded letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada (BHRC-Canada) has raised questions about the government’s uneven approach to two distinct cases.

Punjab students invest Rs 68,000 crore annually in Canadian education

Sep 24, 2023, at 12:51 am

Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Canada, along with growing concerns among parents about the hefty investments in their children’s education in Canada, staggering statistics reveal a capital outflow of a staggering Rs 68,000 crore each year from Punjab.

Justin Trudeau’s muted approach to Chinese interference

Sep 24, 2023, at 12:46 am

In a world where political games are played in the shadows and where the echelons of power are masked by veils of duplicity, the recent public announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau about allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has rattled many. But, one must ask, why is Canada so vociferous about India while seemingly turning a blind eye to China’s mischief?

Canada: Police officer shot dead

Sep 23, 2023, at 08:00 pm

One police officer was shot dead and two other officers injured on Friday while executing a search warrant at a home in Coquitlam, a city about 30 km east of Vancouver, Canada.

Canada: Police officer shot dead, two injured in shooting

Sep 23, 2023, at 06:31 pm

Ottawa/UNI: One police officer was shot dead and two other officers injured on Friday while executing a search warrant at a home in Coquitlam, a city about 30 km east of Vancouver, Canada.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives in Canada, to address Parliament for continued support

Sep 23, 2023, at 05:08 am

Toronto/IBNS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska arrived in Ottawa late Thursday night.

New survey explores Canada's social class hierarchies, inequality

Sep 22, 2023, at 03:49 am

Toronto/IBNS: Canada's social class and inequality has reportedly been explored by the Angus Reid Institute in partnership with the University of Alberta Sociology Department through an in-depth survey of more than 8,000 Canadians according to new data.

Most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible to everyone, new survey suggests

Sep 21, 2023, at 04:26 am

Ottawa/IBNS: Most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible to everyone according to a new national online survey of 1,564 people conducted by Leger.