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Canada: Trudeau's leadership 'weakens' as party suffers major setback in Toronto special election
World | Jun 25, 2024, 09:10 PM ISTTrudeau's Liberal Party lost a special election in the Toronto-St Paul's district, a stronghold of his party for more than three decades. The loss is expected to sting Trudeau as he goes for a general election next year where his party is expected to lose badly to the Conservatives.
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'Unfortunate, acts glorifying terrorism allowed in Canada routinely': India on Kanishka air bombing
World | Jun 24, 2024, 12:56 PM IST1985 Kanishka air bombing: The High Commission of India in Ottawa strongly criticised Canada, labelling it "unfortunate" that acts of terrorism are sometimes tolerated as routine occurrences.
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India recalls Air India 'Kanishka' bombing that killed 329 people: What happened on June 23, 1985?
World | Jun 23, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTJune 23 marks the 39th anniversary of the worst aviation terrorism in history where AI flight 182 'Kanishka' exploded en route from Montreal to London, killing over 300 people. The investigation is still 'active and ongoing' as Indian missions are planning a memorial in Vancouver and Toronto.
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'Political space for extremism': India on Canada's 'moment of silence' for Hardeep Singh Nijjar
World | Jun 22, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTCanada's House of Commons held a 'moment of silence' on Tuesday as MPs stood in honour of Khalistani terrorist Nijjar, who was killed last year. India has repeatedly highlighted Canada giving space to pro-Khalistani elements operating from Canadian soil with impunity.
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Canada puts Khalistani leaders on no-fly list, court voices 'reasonable grounds for terror concern'
World | Jun 21, 2024, 02:54 PM ISTThe appeals panel determined that by relying on confidential security information, the minister "had justifiable cause to suspect that the appellants intended to travel by air to engage in a terrorism offence."
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Canadian Parliament observes 'moment of silence', MPs stand to honour Hardeep Singh Nijjar I WATCH
World | Jun 19, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTThe Canadian Parliament observed silence on Tuesday in remembrance and honour of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar-- a wanted criminal in India. This came despite India lodged a strong response to it.
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India's strong message to Canada on terrorism: 'Working closely with all to tackle global threat...'
World | Jun 19, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTIn response to the Canadian parliament's moment of silence for Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver has announced a memorial service to honour the 329 victims of the Khalistani bombing of Air India Kanishka flight in 1985, sending a poignant message.
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Canadian PM Trudeau says return of Modi govt is opportunity to engage with India on 'big issues'
World | Jun 18, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his view that there is a fresh opportunity to engage with India following the reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term.
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G7 Summit: This is what Canada's Justin Trudeau told PM Modi when duo met in Italy
World | Jun 16, 2024, 09:51 AM ISTAmidst severe strain in bilateral ties, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some “very important issues” after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
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Indian-origin ex-airline manager to surrender in connection with Canada's gold and cash heist case
World | Jun 15, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTCanada-wide warrants were issued against Simran Preet Panesar, 31, a former Air Canada employee, and Arsalan Chaudhary, 42. Panesar's lawyer said he would voluntarily return to Canada and prove his innocence in the next few weeks after settling his affairs abroad.
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PAK vs CAN T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: Pakistan beat Canada by 7 wickets to stay alive
Cricket | Jun 12, 2024, 02:20 AM ISTPAK vs CAN T20 World Cup 2024 Live Score: Pakistan and Canada face each other in the 22nd match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The Men in Green are facing a threat of an early elimination from the tournament. Follow for the latest updates.
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Nijjar case: Canada intelligence chief made 'secret visits' to India twice this year
World | Jun 10, 2024, 11:44 AM ISTDavid Vigneault, the head of Canada's intelligence agency, made discreet visits to India in February and March. His purpose was to brief Indian officials on the case involving the assassination of Khalistani Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Punjab man, who was on phone call with mother, shot dead in Canada's British Columbia
World | Jun 10, 2024, 10:39 AM ISTAn Indian-origin man from Punjab’s Ludhiana was shot dead in Canada. The victim has been identified as Yuvraj Goyal, who went to Surrey on a student visa.
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'Respect each other's...': PM Modi replies to Trudeau days after his 'bizarre' congratulatory post
World | Jun 10, 2024, 10:16 AM ISTEarlier on June 6, Trudeau faced heavy criticism on social media platforms for advising PM Modi over "human rights" and the "rule of law" in a congratulatory post following his historic victory in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections.
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Canada: Seaplane crashes after collision with boat during takeoff in Vancouver, several injured
World | Jun 09, 2024, 03:11 PM ISTThe Vancouver Police Department did not confirm exactly how many people were injured, but said more details would come as the investigation progresses.
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'Indian PM knows you're a joke. Nice try though': Trudeau brutally trolled for advising PM Modi
World | Jun 06, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has encountered relentless online trolls for offering guidance to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, regarding "human rights" and the "rule of law".
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How did a dream life in Canada land an Indian woman, her minor son in Pakistani jail for 18 months?
World | May 30, 2024, 09:05 PM ISTLast year, Wahida, hailing from Nagaon district in Assam, found herself apprehended alongside her son as they crossed into Pakistan from Afghanistan through the Chaman border unlawfully. She explained to the authorities that she fell victim to deception by an Indian travel agent.
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'Govt has gone deaf': Indian workers facing deportation in Canada to go on full hunger strike
World | May 29, 2024, 07:23 AM ISTIndian workers have been protesting since May 9 after Canada's Prince Edward Island (PEI) announced a 25 per cent cut in the number of permanent residency numbers. The new rules have reduced annual permits from 2,100 to 1,600 in 2024, causing workers in low-skill jobs to face deportation.
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T20 World Cup 2024: 3 Teams that are playing for first time in the tournament
Cricket | May 28, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTThe ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is set to take place in the West Indies and the USA from June 1. As many as 20 teams are participating in the tournament this time around. Among them, three teams are playing for the first time.
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Canada to deport Indian-origin truck driver involved in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 people
World | May 25, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTJaskirat Singh Sidhu, a resident of Alberta province, allegedly drove through a stop sign and crashed into a junior hockey team's bus in Saskatchewan province, resulting in the deaths of 16 people. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was sentenced to eight years in prison.