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How Canada's international student cap will impact India

Over 41 per cent or 225,835 - of all permits were handed over to Indians in the year 2022. Additionally, around 300,000 Indian students went to Canada in 2023 alone.

Canada imposes 2-year cap on student visas, reducing new visas by 35%

Around 300,000 Indian students went to Canada last year and made up 41% of student permits in 2022

Canadian govt announces two-year cap on number of student visas: Report

For 2024, the federal government aims to approve 3,60,000 undergraduate study permits, reducing the number by 35 per cent from 2023

Study permits to Indians in Canada plummet 86% after Nijjar killing row

The India-Canada row had begun after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in September, had alleged India's role in the killing of the Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil

From the US to France: Here's how the world is celebrating Ram temple

From the United States to France and Australia, festivities to mark the historic occasion have been arranged all across the world

Canada plans cap on int'l students amid housing crisis, unemployment

Miller said he will be looking at the possibility of setting a cap on international students to help reduce the demand for housing in both the first and second quarters of this year

A happy life: 2 movies on pursuit of happy life and distractions in between

'Past Lives' and 'Three of Us' celebrate the pragmatism of love over the heady impulsiveness of romance

Will ensure travel is secure: Trudeau as he recalls air disasters' victims

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remembered the victims of air disasters, including those of the Air India Flight 182, which was blown off mid-air in 1985, as the country marked the national day for remembrance of air disaster victims. The Air India (Kanishka) Flight 182, bound for London after picking up passengers in Toronto and Montreal, disappeared from radar off the coast of Ireland on June 23, 1985. A bomb - planted on the plane in Canada in an act of terror - exploded on board, killing all 329 people on board, including 280 Canadians. In a statement issued on National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, Trudeau said, "We solemnly remember the victims of all air disasters, including Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), Air Ontario Flight 1363, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, and Air India Flight 182." As we pay tribute to the victims of air disasters, we offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones,"

Honda considers $14 billion plan for EV production plant in Canada: Report

Canada's industry minister's office said that reports about Honda looking to make a significant investment in Canada speaks to the quality of the country's workforce and the strength of its industry

US and other countries warn Houthis against further attacks in Red Sea

They called the attacks "illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilising."

US and other countries warn Houthis against further attacks in Red Sea

They called the attacks "illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilising."

Gangster Goldy Brar designated terrorist under anti-terror law UAPA: Govt

Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar was on Monday designated as a terrorist by the government under the anti-terror law for his involvement in smuggling of high-grade arms, ammunition and explosives through drones from across the border for carrying out killings in India. In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said that Satwinder Singh alias Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar has also been associated with banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International. The central government believes that he is involved in terrorism and therefore he has been added as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the notification said.

Home Ministry declares Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Landa as terrorist

34-year-old Landa, son of Niranjan Singh and Parminder Kaur, has a permanent residence at VP0 Harike in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab, bordering Pakistan

Canada to hike cost-of-living requirement for international students

Starting January 1, 2024, new study permit applicants to Canada will need to demonstrate financial resources of CA$ 20,635 in addition to their first-year tuition and travel costs

Canada police to make arrests in Nijjar killing case soon: Report

The Canadian media report stated that three sources have told the media publication that the suspected killers did not leave Canada after Nijjar was shot dead in Surrey

Aimed at boosting ties, Taiwan, Canada sign bilateral investment agreement

The Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Arrangement is part of Canada's plan to increase trade and influence in the Indo-Pacific region

Canada announces temporary visas for people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

People in the Gaza Strip who have Canadian relatives may apply for temporary visas to Canada, the country's immigration minister said Thursday. However, the federal government cannot guarantee safe passage out of the besieged Palestinian territory. Immigration Minister Marc Miller expects the program to be up and running by Jan. 9. Until now, the government has focused on getting 660 Canadians, permanent residents and their spouses and children out of Gaza. Miller said the government will start accepting applications for people with extended family connections to Canada, including parents, grandparents, siblings and grandchildren. He said people will be offered three-year visas if they meet eligibility and admissibility criteria. Miller said he's not sure how many people will be able to come to Canada under the program, but he expects the number will be in the hundreds. Miller said it's been difficult to get Canadians out of Gaza. We have limited ability, he said.

India committed to rule of law: PM Modi on Pannun assassination plot

If any Indian citizen does 'anything good or bad', Delhi will look into it: Prime Minister tells FT

Made allegations publicly to 'put a chill' on India, says Canada's Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that his decision to make allegations in public about a possible Indian government link and the killing of a pro-Khalistan separatist was intended to "put a chill" on them from repeating a similar action. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau's allegations on September 18 of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020. India rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated". In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press news agency, Trudeau said he decided to make the announcement on September 18 because he expected that information would be eventually leaked through the media. The prime minister said the message he delivered in the House of Commons that day was intended as an "extra level of deterrence" to keep Canadians safer. Trudeau said hi

Australia has 'anxieties' over Canada, US charges of Indian links

Against the backdrop of the US' allegations of an Indian link to a failed assassination plot and Canada's charges relating to the killing of a Sikh separatist, Australia on Wednesday said it has "anxieties" over the matters but asserted that New Delhi and Canberra are capable of managing "differences" and "sensitive" issues. Australian High Commissioner Philip Green said the two sides discuss these issues "sensitively and carefully behind closed doors". At an interactive session, hosted by the Asia Society Policy Institute, the newly-appointed envoy said Australia's engagement with India on these issues is less as a "Five-Eyes" partner and more as a friend of India. The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence-sharing alliance comprising Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. "Australia's engagement with India on this issue is less as a Five-Eyes partner and more as a friend of India and a country that is respectful of India with which we have a mature relationship," Green .