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Canadian PM Trudeau leaves India after plane’s technical snag resolved
The aircraft currently being used by Justin Trudeau is 36 years old and has caused problems earlier. In October 2016, it returned to Ottawa half an hour after taking off. Trudeau was then travelling to Belgium
Updated on Sep 13, 2023 12:01 AM IST
‘The World Is Family’: Anand Patwardhan’s documentary premieres at Toronto fest
It harks back to the freedom struggle through the lens of interviews with his family, and its deep connection to the movement, and also builds an intimate portrait of his late parents, Nirmala and Balu
Published on Sep 12, 2023 02:43 PM IST
Khalistan event in Canada hours after PM flags concern
A pro-Khalistani secessionist group in Canada conducted a referendum at a gurdwara in British Columbia, despite concerns from Indian PM Narendra Modi about anti-India elements promoting secessionism. The referendum was organised by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a group led by a designated terrorist, and is the latest in a series of provocative moves by pro-Khalistani groups in Canada. The Indian government did not officially respond to the referendum. Modi expressed India's concerns about continuing anti-India activities in Canada during a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 12:16 AM IST
Raghav Juyal on TIFF debut: People will start taking me seriously as an actor
Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal talks about his debut appearance at Toronto International Film Festival this year with action film, Kill
Published on Sep 10, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Two films focused on women’s struggles in rural India premier to rousing reception at Toronto festival
The films set in rural India and featuring gutsy young women struggling through a female-unfriendly system have received great reception at their world premieres
Updated on Sep 10, 2023 06:48 PM IST
Corporate Canada disappointed after pause on trade deal negotiations with India
A senior Indian official said the “pause” could be attributed to the Canadian side wishing to “take stock” of the state of the negotiations and would not speculate on whether it was linked to pro-Khalistan activity in Canada
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 11:54 AM IST
Temples in Canada support petition before House of Commons to recognise Hinduphobia
Their backing has added momentum to the petition, which had gathered over 6,000 signatures as of Saturday evening, the largest number among all open petitions across categories.
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 11:48 AM IST
Canada considering foreign student visa cap to address housing shortage
The largest cohort among approximately 800,000 international students in Canada is from India, particularly Punjab. Canada is the top choice for Punjabi youngsters due to its flexible education policy, work opportunities, easier post-graduation immigration possibilities and because of the large Punjabi population there with a political say
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 11:59 PM IST
Mumbai’s Ganpati Bappa will now be Canadacha Raja
Called “Canadacha Raja”, the idol is being sent to an event agency named Blue Peacock Entertainment, the organisers of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav in Toronto. They plan to celebrate the festival this year on a huge scale with the help of city officials.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Canadian authorities investigate anti-India campaign cases
India has sought action from Ottawa in this regard, so that perpetrators are identified and deterred from undertaking such provocation in Canada, as per its laws
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 02:23 PM IST
Dear Jassi: Tarsem Singh’s first feature after eight years to have world premiere at Toronto fest
Singh made his directorial debut in film with The Cell in 2000, which garnered an Oscar nomination. He went on to direct The Fall in 2006, Immortals in 2011, Mirror Mirror in 2012 and Self/less in 2015
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 05:06 PM IST
Anti-India poster placed at consulate in Vancouver; India lodges complaint
India has complained to Canadian authorities over a security lapse which led to an ‘anti-India’ poster being placed at the building housing its consulate in Vancouver on Tuesday
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, wife announce separation
The outlet CBC cited a statement from the prime minister’s office (PMO) that Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire have signed a legal separation agreement
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 11:43 PM IST
Meta starts removing news content from Facebook, Instagram in Canada
Tech giants have opposed Canada’s Online News Act, which was passed last month but has yet to be enforced as it goes through a regulatory process
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 02:43 PM IST
Punjab couple with Khalistan links denied refugee status in Canada
A couple from Punjab who claimed that their lives were at risk if they were deported to India due to their alleged links to the Khalistan movement, have been denied refugee status by Canadian authorities
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 12:27 AM IST
Pro-Khalistan elements hold ‘anti-India’ poster campaign in Canada
Ahead of their threat to besiege Indian missions in the country on Independence Day, pro-Khalistan elements in Canada continued their poster campaign against India’s senior-most diplomats in the province of British Columbia
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Canada: Pro-Khalistan elements organise anti-India campaign in British Columbia
Videos of the posters being placed at various locations are circulated on social media and were amplified by what appeared to be either Pakistan-based or pro-Pakistan handles
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 03:02 PM IST
Couple from Punjab claim lives at risk due to alleged Khalistan movement links, denied refugee status by Canada
Rajvinder Kaur and Randhir Singh, both based in Montreal claimed they were “victims of political violence” and argued their lives were at risk if they were deported to India
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 02:34 PM IST
Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejigs Cabinet
The major reshuffle, the first since Trudeau returned to power in September 2021 for a third term as prime minister, following mid-term elections, though heading a minority government
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 10:19 PM IST
Indo-Canadian Shuvaloy Majumdar wins prestigious seat in House of Commons
Shuvaloy Majumdar was declared the victor in the by-election for the riding of Calgary Heritage in the province of Alberta. The seat was once represented by the then PM Stephen Harper
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 11:37 AM IST
15 Punjab-origin men arrested for running cargo theft ring in Canada
Canadian police have arrested 15 Indian-origin men for allegedly running a major organised cargo theft ring
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 08:23 PM IST
Press Trust of India
Brampton temple writes to Trudeau over ‘anti-India’ acts by pro-Khalistan elements
A prominent temple in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area or GTA has expressed concern about an increase in ‘anti-India’ and ‘anti-Hindu’ activities in the country, including defacement by pro-Khalistan elements, and sought the intervention of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Canada watchdog probes Nike, gold mining company over Uighur forced labour claims
The decision to launch the investigation was taken after the completion of initial assessment reports into the two companies. These reports related to two of 13 admissible complaints about the overseas operations of Canadian companies
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 11:01 AM IST
Khalistani threats need a stern hand
Tensions escalated in Toronto as pro-Khalistan and pro-India rallies clashed. Canada must take stronger action to prevent social harmony from being disrupted.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 09:18 PM IST
HT Editorial
Two Khalistan supporters held amid clashes at rallies in Canada
The pro-Khalistan group was countered by a pro-India rally at the spot across the street. The two sides were separated by Toronto Police personnel, even as barricades were erected to restrain the protesters and the section of Bloor Street, where the building is located, was blocked to traffic
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 11:28 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharya
Pro-India group vs Khalistani protesters outside Indian consulate in Toronto
The pro-Khalistan group was challenged by pro-India demonstrators, who faced off against them across the street outside Indian consulate in Toronto.
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 09:20 AM IST
Canada PM says govt takes surge in Khalistani activity ‘extremely seriously’
India has expressed consternation over the secessionist Sikhs for Justice circulating a poster online targeting the senior-most envoys in Canada
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 11:02 PM IST
Canada police apply terror-related charges against person linked to Neo-Nazi outfit
The charges he faces are related to participating in activity of a terrorist group, facilitating terrorist activity, and commission of offence for terrorist group (wilful promotion of hatred)
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 01:26 PM IST
Canada: Sikhs for Justice group threatens to ‘besiege’ Indian missions on Independence Day
The latest threat was made in a video released by SFJ’s legal counsel Gurpatwant Pannun. The video was amplified on social media by multiple newly created handles that appeared to be either pro-Pakistan or based there.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 10:50 AM IST
Canada says it will pull all advertising from Meta’s social media platforms
It comes after Meta announced it will remove Canadian news content after the enactment of the Online News Act under which it would be liable to pay news organisations for all featured links
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 10:19 AM IST
