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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’s ruling Liberals likely to reach lower house majority in April bypolls

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s popularity has grown and his party’s lead over the Conservatives is comfortably over double digits. (AP)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 08:45 IST

Nancy Grewal murder: Canadian Jewish groups seek terror tag for Khalistani extremists

Punjab-origin social media influencer and Khalistan critic Nancy Grewal was found with critical injuries at a residence in LaSalle, Ontario, on March 2 and later died in a hospital. (File photo)

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Updated on Mar 7, 2026 05:59 IST

Nancy Grewal murder: Canadian police say killing of Khalistan critic premeditated

Nancy Grewal, a social media influencer and vocal critic of the Khalistan movement, was found with critical stab wounds at a residence in LaSalle, a suburb of Windsor, Ontario, on March 2. She later succumbed to injuries in a local hospital. (X)

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Updated on Mar 6, 2026 06:05 IST

‘No information’ on Indian link to extortion violence: Canada province premier

British Columbia Premier David Eby was the first leader to call for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to be listed as a terrorist entity in Canada and the Federal government obliged last year. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 06:23 IST

Canadian PM praises Modi for his work ethic, policies geared towards financial inclusion

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on March 2. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 04:46 IST

Canada hails long-term uranium supply deal to India as a ‘landmark’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi look on as Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe (centre), Cameco President Tim Gitzel (left) and High Commissioner of India to Canada Shri Patnaik participate in a presentation of agreements in New Delhi on Monday. (AP)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 07:27 IST

Majority of Canadians support Carney’s ongoing India visit, survey finds

Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, during a news conference with Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 08:41 IST

Canadian foreign minister condemns Iran’s attacks on West Asian countries

Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Mumbai on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 10:01 IST

Canada: Minister deletes post accusing rival of ‘pandering’ over Amritsar flight vow

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) with Marc Miller after he was sworn in as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister in Ottawa, Ontario on December 1. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 09:58 IST

India, Canada to expand ties with ‘sectoral agreements’ during PM Carney’s visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney tour the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum in Mumbai, India on Saturday. (AP)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 09:44 IST

Canada sticks to its claim despite outcry from pro-Khalistan groups

Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandsangaree told reporters there were “outstanding issues” with India to “work through”. (HT File)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2026 02:14 IST

Canada sticks to ‘non interference from India’ claim despite outcry from pro-Khalistan groups

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa, Canada on Thursday. (AP)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 09:03 IST

Mark Carney visit: Defence may play a major role in reset of India-Canada ties

Canada’s Carney Arrives in India to Reset Trade Relations With PM Modi | #shorts

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 08:00 IST

Canada no longer suspects Indian interference, officials say ahead of PM's visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will arrive in India on Friday. (AP)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 06:28 IST

Uranium deal likely during Canadian PM Mike Carney's India visit

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media after touring auto parts manufacturer Martinrea Industries in Woodbridge, Ontario,on February 5, 2026. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 05:44 IST

High-powered delegation to accompany Canada PM during his India visit

Four Cabinet Ministers and the Premiers of two provinces will be part of Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to India beginning on Friday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 05:21 IST

22-year-old Indian deported from Canada for extortion-related activities

Over 22,000 persons deemed inadmissible were removed from Canada last year, a new record. (AP)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 07:41 IST

Launch of Canada-India CEPA talks to be announced during Carney visit

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 07:48 IST

Canadian PM to visit India on Feb 27 to expand trade, AI ties

Carney’s trip will also include visits to Australia and Japan. However, the first leg of the visit will be in India, beginning with Mumbai before the Canadian PM travels to New Delhi. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 24:34 IST

India, Canada shared ambitions will be opportunity for both: Canada AI minister

Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon (right) with Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Australia’s Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Andrew Charlton during their trilateral meeting in New Delhi earlier this month. (ISED-X)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 07:51 IST

Canada study permits drop 50% for Indian students since 2024, reveals data

The Canadian government has instituted policies to reduce the share of Canada’s temporary population to below 5% of the total population by the end of 2027. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 07:24 IST

Nijjar case: Canada govt asks court to block sensitive info that may harm ties

Protesters chant outside of the consulate general of India office during a protest for the shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 24, 2023. (AP)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 09:17 IST

Over 22,000 people deemed inadmissible were removed from Canada last year

While a breakdown by citizenship of the 2025 total was not provided, in the first ten months of this year, the Canadian Border Services Agency or CBSA enforced removals of 2,831 Indians. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 08:27 IST

Indo-Canadian trucker held for smuggling 300kg meth

A portion of the over 250 kg of meth recovered after the arrest of an Indian-origin trucker in Canada. ((CBSA)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 08:01 IST

Canadian PM Mark Carney likely to visit India in March for trade, defence talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. His visit to India is in an advanced stage of planning and while the final dates have yet to be decided, he is likely to be in India on March 1 and 2. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 08:42 IST

Canada lauds growing momentum in relations with India

Foreign Minister of Canada Anita Anand at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Saturday. (AP)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 06:17 IST

India says outcome of trial of 4 Indians in Nijjar killing remains uncertain

Pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 07:10 IST

India-Canada AI collaboration presents amazing opportunity: Canada univ

Evan Solomon, Canada's artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 07:03 IST

Nijjar case trial unlikely to start till Aug: Canadian prosecutors

Designated a terrorist by India, Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead by gunmen outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia, Canada in June 2023

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 24:02 IST

Indo-Canadian trucker pleads guilty for crash that killed Olympian

An image of drugs seized from the truck being driven by Satnam Singh, released by Canadian authorities on Tuesday. (Credit: CBSA)

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 07:15 IST

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