Brampton, Canada – In a recent flare-up of communal tensions, a violent altercation occurred outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in the Toronto suburb of Brampton, leading to the charging of three men by local police. The incident, rooted in a clash between Sikh activists and their Hindu counterparts last Sunday, has escalated diplomatic tensions between … Read more
New Delhi, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed strong condemnation of a recent violent incident at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada. The prime minister voiced his concerns over what he described as a targeted assault, part of a broader pattern of intimidation against Indian diplomats in the country. Modi emphasized that such … Read more
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The high stakes tussle between Canada and India further intensified as India’s top diplomat in Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, staunchly refuted allegations linking him to the assassination of a Canadian Sikh leader in British Columbia last year. Amidst these accusations, Verma and five other Indian diplomats were recently expelled from Canada … Read more
Chandigarh, India — In recent developments that have stirred conversations and concern, Canada has emerged as a popular destination for Indian students seeking post-graduate opportunities, highlighted by a significant rise in applications for the post-graduate work permit. Amidst discussions about educational migration, the country has also been thrust into the spotlight due to the unsettling … Read more
Ottawa, Canada — A recent Listeria outbreak in Canada, which has been linked to a variety of plant-based milk products, has resulted in two fatalities and several hospitalizations, sparking a nationwide concern. The outbreak challenges the often-held belief that plant-based products are invariably safer and healthier alternatives to traditional dairy products. The Public Health Agency … Read more
OTTAWa, Canada — In a concerning turn of events, a series of plant-based refrigerated beverages produced by Silk and Great Value are at the center of a health crisis in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall for these products on July 8 after detecting contamination by Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium responsible … Read more
New Delhi: A tragic incident unfolded in Surrey, Canada, as a 28-year-old Indian man, Yuvraj Goyal, was shot dead on Friday. The authorities swiftly apprehended four suspects and charged them with first-degree murder the following day, shedding light on the shocking targeted killing. Yuvraj, hailing from Ludhiana in Punjab, had moved to Canada in 2019 … Read more
Ottawa, Canada – The Indian High Commissioner to Ottawa is urging Canadians to reestablish the country’s reputation as a preferred destination for international students, expressing concern over the exploitation and tragic deaths of some Indian students in the country. High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma emphasized the vital role Indian students play in advancing technological knowledge … Read more
Toronto, Canada – Health Canada has issued recalls for several medical devices, raising concerns about potential risks to patients. One of the devices in question is the OmniLab Advanced, primarily used for individuals with sleep apnea, a condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep. The agency warns that the device’s ventilator may experience internal errors, … Read more
Toronto, Ontario – On a summer evening three years ago, Umar Zameer, accompanied by his pregnant wife and two-year-old son, ventured into downtown Toronto to partake in the subdued Canada Day festivities amidst the ongoing pandemic. The tranquil outing took a grim turn as they witnessed the aftermath of a stabbing incident, encountering a shirtless … Read more