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Anirudh Bhattacharyya

Anirudh Bhattacharyya

Anirudh Bhattacharya is a Toronto-based commentator on North American issues, and an author. He has also worked as a journalist in New Delhi and New York spanning print, television and digital media. He tweets as @anirudhb.

Articles by Anirudh Bhattacharyya

Canada: Family of Indians killed in 2023 over mistaken identity seek damages

Photos of the vehicle used in the double murder in Ontario released by the police in December 2023. (Caledon OPP)

Updated on May 20, 2026 08:38 IST

Canadian authorities confirm first case of hantavirus

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain, on May 11. (REUTERS)

Updated on May 18, 2026 04:44 IST

Canadian police arrest 4 of 5 Indian-origin persons in kidnapping-extortion case

Police are looking for a fifth suspect Gagandeep Singh, and released his photos. (Calgary Police Service)

Updated on May 16, 2026 08:35 IST

Indo-Canadian trucker jailed for accident that claimed life of Olympian

Trucks drive towards the Canada-US border in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, Canada (Photograph for representative purpose only). (Bloomberg)

Updated on May 14, 2026 09:04 IST

Two Indian nationals face deportation in Canada extortion-linked shooting case

30-year-old Pardaman Singh and 22-year-old Damnjeet Singh, who was arrested by Canadian police in connection with alleged extortion-related violence.

Updated on May 14, 2026 04:39 IST

Canadian literature fest showcases India, features over 125 authors, poets

Participants at a session during the inaugural edition of the Canada Literature Festival in 2025. (Credit: CLF)

Updated on May 16, 2026 04:04 IST

Canada struggles to revoke citizenship of Mumbai attacks planner Tahawwur Rana

Tahawwur Hussain Rana (pic), a former Pakistan army captain, worked with David Headley, the Pakistani-American who remains in an American jail on charges related to the Mumbai attacks in 2008. (ANI)

Updated on May 12, 2026 08:59 IST

Indian commerce minister’s visit to Canada expected to build momentum towards trade pact

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal (right) with Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu during a meeting in New Delhi on March 2. (PTI)

Updated on May 10, 2026 08:46 IST

7 Indian-origin persons deported over extortion-related crimes

The collage posted by Canadian police of the seven Indian-origin persons charged with alleged extortion-related crimes. (Credit: Surrey Police Service)

Updated on May 8, 2026 09:13 IST

No. of full-time international students in Canada fell by 124,000 since 2023-24

Statistics Canada pointed out that from the 2003/2004 to 2023/2024 academic years, the number of full-time international students in public postsecondary institutions in the country “increased eightfold.” (REUTERS)

Updated on May 6, 2026 09:17 IST

Canada cracks down on extortion-related crime, deports Indian national

Prabhjot Singh, 20, who was recently removed from the country by Canadian border authorities. (Credit: Surrey Police Service)

Updated on May 5, 2026 09:03 IST

Canada launches pilot project to monitor exit of temporary residents with expired visas

A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, (REUTERS)

Updated on May 5, 2026 05:31 IST

India–New Zealand FTA seen as blueprint for Canada–India trade deal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal receives a framed New Zealand cricket jersey from New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay during the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement engagements, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi in April. (PTI)

Updated on May 3, 2026 10:18 IST

Canada flags Khalistani extremists as ongoing national security threat

CSIS annual report warns Canada-based Khalistani extremists continue to pose an ongoing national security threat to the country. (Representative image/AFP)

Updated on May 2, 2026 05:30 IST

Indians now form the largest country cohort deported from Canada

Students speak with representatives during the Hi-Tech Career Fair at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (Photograph for representative purpose only) (Bloomberg)

Updated on Apr 30, 2026 06:38 IST

Canada approves for use Dr Reddy’s generic Ozempic version

Satish Reddy, managing director and chief operating officer of Dr Reddy's Laboratories. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 07:28 IST

Majority of Canadians believe Carney has performed well as he marks one year in office

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during an event in Ottawa. (AP)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 06:10 IST

Canada province considers banning kids under 16 from AI chatbots, social media

A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. (REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 07:20 IST

Canada report flags Bishnoi, Bambiha gangs and 'copycat' actors in rising extort

A Canadian flag flies at half mast at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police station in British Columbia (Photograph for representative purpose only. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 07:45 IST

Prosecution service in Canada province to get dedicated hate crime unit after motion passed

A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario (Photograph for representative purpose only). (REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 08:52 IST

Another Punjab-origin man held for extortion-linked violence in Canada

Karanbir Singh (HT PHOTO)

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 23:16 IST

Canadian man convicted of killing 21-year-old Indian student and 1 other

Karik Vasudev was from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. (Toronto Police)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 03:37 IST

Canada plans to scrap 3 pathways to PR for skilled workers, introduce single class

Students speak with representatives during the Hi-Tech Career Fair at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, on February 3, 2026 (Photograph for representative purpose only). (Bloomberg)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 08:48 IST

Carney: Canada’s ‘strengths’ due to close US ties now weakness

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, April 15, 2026. (AP)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 05:47 IST

Indo-Canadian groups voice safety fears after killing of Khalistan critic

Indo-Canadian representatives on Thursday with police from the city of Windsor and its suburb LaSalle, where Nancy Grewal was killed on March 3. (CoHNA Canada)

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 10:10 IST

Canada police probe gang-related threats to cricket team players

Canada's captain Dilpreet Bajwa. (AP)

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 10:06 IST

29-year-old man pleads guilty to attacking Indo-Canadian mediaperson in 2024

Rishi Nagar, who was assaulted in Calgary late last month. (Courtesy Rishi Nagar)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 08:35 IST

Carney hails Sikh community contributions to Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the stage following his speech at the Liberal national convention in Montreal on Saturday. (AP)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 08:30 IST

Canada’s ruling party sweeps bypolls, gets majority in House of Commons

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the stage after speaking during the 2026 Liberal National Convention in Montreal, Canada, on April 11. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 05:35 IST

Nearly 200,000 attend Vancouver Khalsa Day parade celebrating resilience

Participants in the historic Khalsa Day nagar kirtan in Vancouver on Saturday. (Khalsa Diwan Society)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 08:58 IST

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