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India trying to influence Canadian politics over Khalistan concerns: Probe

Indian officials, including Canada-based proxies, engage in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians to "align" Ottawa's position with New Delhi's interests on key issues, particularly concerns over Khalistani separatists in Canada, an official probe has found. The findings in the interim report by Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue, who is leading the independent public inquiry, found evidence of foreign interference in Canada's last two federal elections in 2019 and 2021 but the results of the votes were not affected and the electoral system was robust. India has previously rejected as "baseless" the allegations of its interference in Canadian elections and asserted that the core issue has been Ottawa's meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs. The report, published on Friday said the People's Republic of China (PRC) stands out as the main perpetrator of foreign interference against Canada. "China has been assessed by Canadian authorities as t

Canadian Police arrest suspects in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Report

Canadian police on Friday arrested members of an alleged hit squad investigators here believe was tasked by the government of India with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey last year, according to media reports. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar. India has dismissed Trudeau's charges as "absurd" and "motivated." Quoting sources close to the investigation, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported that the police are actively investigating possible links to three additional murders in Canada, including the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy in Edmonton. Members of the hit squad are alleged to have played different roles as shooters, drivers and spotters on the day Nijjar was killed at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey in British Columbia, according to th

Canada announces cap on Start-Up visa applications: All you need to know

The move is expected to impact aspiring business founders in India and other countries

Trudeau's remarks show political space given in Canada to extremism: MEA

Days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made some comments relating to Khalistani elements in his country, India on Thursday said the remarks once again illustrated the political space given in Canada to separatism, extremism, and violence. On Sunday, Trudeau addressed a Khalsa Day event in Toronto that was attended by some pro-Khalistan people. Trudeau, referring to activities by pro-Khalistani elements, reportedly told media on the sideline of the event that "our job is not to crack down on political protest". "PM Trudeau has made such remarks earlier as well. His remarks illustrate once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extremism, and violence," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing. "This not only impacts India-Canada relations but also encourages a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens," he said when asked about Trudeau's remarks. Indi

Are you considering permanent residency in Canada? Be prepared to pay more

The revised fees will impact various groups including the permit holder, family, humanitarian, and economic classes

Terrorist, Moosewala murder accused: All you need to know about Goldy Brar

Goldy Brar was blamed as the mastermind behind the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and has been declared as a terrorist by India

Highlights of the day: ED files fresh charge sheet in Mahadev app case, names 25 accused

Latest news updates: Catch all the news updates from around the world here

Canada to limit off-campus work hours to 24 weekly from September

'Students who come to Canada must be here to study,' says country in new policy

Do you study and work in Canada? Now, there's a 24-hour per week limit

According to the government, research in Canada and the United States indicates that students who work over 24 hours weekly are at a higher risk of dropping out

'Reliance buys its first Canadian crude from Trans Mountain pipeline'

Reliance joins a growing group of Asian refiners in buying Canadian crude to be exported from the new pipeline which is scheduled to start transporting oil in May

Govt summons Canadian envoy on issue of Khalistani slogans at Trudeau event

India on Monday summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner and lodged a strong protest over the raising of pro-Khalistan slogans at a public event in Toronto in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the raising of the slogans at the event as "disturbing" and said it illustrated once again the political space that has been given in Canada to "separatism, extremism and violence". It said the actions not only impact India-Canada relations but also encourage a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens. "The Canadian deputy high commissioner was today summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs with regard to the raising of separatist slogans on 'Khalistan' at an event which was being personally addressed by the prime minister of Canada," the MEA said. "The Government of India's deep concern and strong protest was conveyed at such disturbing actions being allowed to continue unchecked

Plastic pollution: What do countries, firms want in global treaty talks?

Meanwhile, the 60-nation "High-Ambition Coalition", which includes EU countries, island nations, Japan and the UAE, wants to end plastic pollution by 2040

Trudeau's govt raises taxes on wealthiest Canadians in federal Budget

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced Tuesday it is imposing higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians as part of the federal budget. The budget proposes to increase the capital gains inclusion rate, which refers to the taxable share of profit made on the sale of assets. The taxable portion of capital gains above $250,000 Canadian (US$181,000) would rise from half to two-thirds, which the federal government says will only affect 0.1% of Canadians and raise nearly $20 billion Canadian (US$14.5 billion) in revenue over five years. I know there will be many voices raised in protest. No one likes paying more tax, even or perhaps particularly those who can afford it the most, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said. But before they complain too bitterly, I would like Canada's one per cent Canada's 0.1 per cent to consider this: What kind of Canada do you want to live in? Freeland presented the federal budget, which pledges $53 billion Canadian (US$38 billion)

Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable escalation, says G7

Unequivocally condemning in the strongest terms Iran's direct and unprecedented attack against Israel, the G-7 leaders on Sunday said the development risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation even as permanent members of the UN Security Council announced to convene an emergency meeting on the issues in New York. With its actions, Iran has further stepped toward the destabilisation of the region and risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided. We will continue to work to stabilise the situation and avoid further escalation, G-7 leaders said in a joint statement after a conference call among them initiated by President Joe Biden. The US assisted Israel in shooting down dozens of drones and missiles fired by Iran in its first direct military assault on the former. Israeli authorities said 99 per cent of the inbound weapons were shot down without causing any significant damage. In this spirit, we demand that Iran and its proxies cease their .

24-year-old Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada's Vancouver

A 24-year-old Indian man who went to Canada in 2022 to pursue higher education was shot dead in his car in Vancouver city, police said on Sunday. The Vancouver Police Department in a press release said officers were called to the scene around 11 pm on April 12 after residents heard the sound of gunshots. Chirag Antil was found deceased inside a vehicle in the area, police said. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing, it said. The incident happened within a block of the route for Saturday's Vaisakhi parade and festival, police said. The body was found in a vehicle in the area around 11 pm Friday, according to police spokesperson Const. Tania Visintin, CBC News reported. Visintin did not say if the killing was connected to gang activity. Chirag Antil's family has set up a fundraiser on GoFundMe with a goal of Canadian dollars 40,000 to repatriate his body to India. Hi, my name is Anurag Dahiya, and I'm seeking help or donations for my younger brother, the .

Want to work in Canada? All you need to know about Open Work Permit

Want to work in Canada? Then you must have a work permit. Work permits are a combination of a visa and a permit, which are issued at the same time. There are many types of work permits, but a commonly

Canada's 606,000 study permit cap: What it means for Indian students

A total of about 552,000 study permit applications have been allocated under the cap. These allocations are expected to yield approximately 292,000 approved study permits

No, India did not interfere in elections: Official Canadian investigation

The probe found that a group of senior Canadian officials overseeing the elections in the country were not informed of any attempt by India to influence the polls

Justin Trudeau unveils $1.8 billion package for Canada's AI sector

The prime minister made the announcement in Montreal, one of a number of AI hubs that has emerged in Canada

'Baseless': India rejects allegations of interference in Canada's elections

'We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections,' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said