Articles by Anirudh Bhattacharyya
Devotees in Canada’s smallest province celebrate opening of first Hindu temple
The temple in Prince Edward Island has been thronged by members of the community since its opening, evidencing the demand for such a house of worship in a province with population at just 180,000
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 03:39 PM IST
Pro-India group faces off against pro-Khalistan elements in Canada’s Calgary city
Approximately two dozen Indo-Canadians gathered across the street from the pro-Khalistan protesters, some of whom held weapons, including at least one seen to be holding a sword up
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 12:44 PM IST
3 members of Indo-Canadian family charred to death in ‘suspicious’ blaze
The deaths in the fire, which occurred in the middle of the afternoon, at approximately 1.30pm, earlier this month, have shocked the Indo-Canadian community.
Published on Mar 16, 2024 11:19 AM IST
New Zealand says position on pro-Khalistan figure Nijjar killing unchanged
Doubts arose after an interview with New Zealand deputy prime minister and foreign minister Winston Peters appeared in an Indian outlet on Wednesday.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 11:13 AM IST
YouTube blocks access to CBC story on Nijjar killing at India’s request
YouTube has blocked access to a report that appeared in Canada’s CBC that focused on the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 11:00 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Online Harms Bill: Civil liberties groups in Canada call it ‘draconian’
The bill was introduced before the House of Commons late last month but has gained national attention after celebrated author Margaret Atwood described it as “Orwellian”
Published on Mar 13, 2024 12:59 PM IST
Half of Canadians feel that too many immigrants entering the country: Poll
Economic issues, like cost-of-living and housing affordability, have become prime drivers of the weakening support for immigration
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:29 AM IST
Pro-Khalistan protesters try to disrupt Indo-Canada business networking event
The networking event was organised by the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and it was targeted by the separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which had called for the protest
Published on Mar 12, 2024 02:59 PM IST
Canada: Disenchantment with Justin Trudeau-led govt continues unabated, finds poll
Driving that negativity are sticky issues that include cost of living and inflation, the state of health care and housing affordability
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 12:26 PM IST
Chess tournament to go ahead in Canada after all visa issues resolved
The 2024 Candidates Tournament, held by the International Chess Federation, is scheduled from April 3 to 23.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 10:34 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
CCTV footage of pro-Khalistan figure Nijjar’s killing made public in Canada
Footage of the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been aired in a television news programme on Friday.
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
2024 Candidates: Indian players receive Canada visas
However, ten other visas still need to be approved ahead of the tournament which is scheduled to begin on April 3.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 08:14 PM IST
All Indian players receive visa approvals for international chess tourney in Canada
The tournament features five Indian players: teen Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa R, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi and Gukesh D in the Open category and Vaishali Rameshbabu and Koneru Humpy in the Women’s
Published on Mar 06, 2024 10:27 AM IST
Indian student applications to Canada drop by 15% after tensions, housing crisis
According to data from authorities, study permit applications for 2023 fell to 307,603 from 363,484 the previous year, which was an overall record.
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Candidates chess could be moved to Spain if Canada visas not issued: official
Players from four countries, including Indian GMs Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi, Gukesh and Vaishali have not been issued visas for next month's tournament.
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Top chess tournament in Canada in jeopardy as several players yet to receives visas
Canada has delayed issuing visas to several participants, including teenaged Indian sensation Praggnanadhaa R and players like Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, Gukesh D and Vaishali Rameshbabu
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:58 AM IST
Canada: Pro-Khalistan groups stage protests near Indian consulates in Toronto, Vancouver
The so-called Khalistan Car Rally in each city was to protest the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in Surrey, British Columbia last year. Nijjar was deemed a terrorist in India
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:28 AM IST
SFJ protests disrupt event attended by Indian envoy to Canada
India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma held a meeting with a local trade board in British Columbia in tense circumstances on Friday evening, as the venue was surrounded by pro-Khalistan elements protesting the event.
Published on Mar 02, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84
Canada’s 18th Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, considered one of the most popular leaders the country had in recent history, passed away on Thursday at the age of 84.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 01:33 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Bilateral tensions result in fewer Indians immigrating to Canada
The impact of bilateral tensions between New Delhi and Ottawa is being felt in immigration patterns.
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 11:30 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Pro-Khalistan outfit SFJ plans to ‘question-target’ Indian envoy to Canada
Sikhs for Justice has threatened to “target” Sanjay Kumar Verma ahead of his visit to Surrey since Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed last year.
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Progress made in implementation of Indo-Pacific strategy, says Canada
Canada has said it continues to focus on cultivating “key relationships” in the Indo-Pacific region, including that with India
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 11:01 AM IST
Canada minister says trade talks with India may be re-established
Six months after negotiations over an early harvest trade pact between India and Canada were paused, there is no timeline for their resumption but high level contact may be re-established this week at the World Trade Organisation ministerial.
Published on Feb 26, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canadian man gets life for running over Muslim family
A Canadian judge has deemed the intentional running over of five members of a Muslim family in 2021 to “constitute terrorist activity.”
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
No foreign interference behind the attack on residence of Nijjar associate: Canada
Pro-Khalistan groups, including Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) had alleged that India was responsible for the firing at the home of Simranjeet Singh in the early hours of February 1
Published on Feb 21, 2024 01:02 PM IST
Canadian province premier visits India to boost trade ties; holds talks with S Jaishankar
Among his engagements will be featuring as a speaker at the Raisina Dialogue, which is organised by Observer Research Foundation in association with India’s Ministry of External Affairs
Published on Feb 21, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Khalistani extremism: Talks on with counter-terrorism group, says Canadian foreign ministry
Ottawa is aware that concerns over Khalistani extremism and transnational crime are “top of the mind” for New Delhi and exchanges on this matter are ongoing with a Canada-India counter-terrorism working group expected to meet soon, a senior official of the Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the country’s foreign ministry, has said
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Discussions on with Canada-India counter-terrorism group, says Canada foreign ministry
Ottawa is aware concerns over Khalistani extremism and transnational crime are “top of the mind” for New Delhi and exchangesare ongoing with a Canada-India counter-terrorism working group expected to meet soon, a senior official of Canada’s country’s foreign ministry has said.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:31 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Second arrest made in connection to murder of Indo-Canadian driver
Canadian police have arrested a 21-year-old resident of Brampton in connection with the murder of a young Indo-Canadian food delivery driver during an attempted carjacking in July last year.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 11:47 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Joly in Munich
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met in person with his Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly on Friday in Munich, in what the latter described as “a frank discussion.”
Published on Feb 17, 2024 10:48 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto