Canada: News

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Explained: Trump ends birthright US citizenship, who it affects

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to noncitizen parents in the US.

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Trump's 1st day as US President: 80 executive orders signed

Donald Trump, who is serving his second non-consecutive term as the United States President, signed 80 executive orders on his first day in office.

18 Jan 2025

World

Canada deports nearly 2,000 Indians in 2024

In 2024, Canada deported a record number of nearly 2,000 Indian nationals from the country.

18 Jan 2025

Haryana

'Was asked to leave Kumbh': IITian Baba refutes 'disappearance' reports 

Abhay Singh, popularly known as "IIT Baba," has refuted reports that he went missing from the 16 Madi Ashram at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

18 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

'Would be...biggest trade war': Canada warns US amid Trump threats 

Canada is preparing for a possible trade war with the United States after President-elect Donald Trump proposed a 25% tariff on Canadian imports.

14 Jan 2025

Beyonce

Dangerous winds expected to worsen California wildfires 

Southern California, especially Los Angeles, is battling devastating wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres of land.

12 Jan 2025

Joe Biden

LA wildfires: Death toll rises to 16, winds continue

The raging wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 16 lives, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and displaced over 100,000 residents.

10 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Canada's Liberal Party to select next PM on March 9 

Canada's ruling Liberal Party has announced that it will select a new leader on March 9, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned.

09 Jan 2025

Justin Trudeau

All 4 Indians accused of Hardeep Nijjar's murder granted bail  

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals—Karan Brar, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh—accused of murdering Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

08 Jan 2025

Germany

Terror group plans conference in Canada on caliphate, Sharia law  

Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT), the Islamist group that pushes for a global Islamic caliphate, is planning to hold its annual conference in Ontario's Mississauga on January 18, 2025.

08 Jan 2025

Justin Trudeau

Trump shares distorted map showing Canada part of US 

United States President-elect Donald Trump has shared a warped map on the social media platform TRUTH, showing Canada as part of the US.

07 Jan 2025

Justin Trudeau

Anita Anand in race to become next Canadian PM

Indian-origin leader Anita Anand is one of the frontrunners to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister.

06 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada's PM amid party dissent

Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, thus ending his nine-year-long stint as Prime Minister.

05 Jan 2025

Google

Google pays $69M to Canadian media outlets for using content

Google has announced a payment of CAD 100 million (approximately $69 million) to Canadian news outlets, for using their content on its platform.

01 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Indian illegal entries to US drop sharply: Canadian immigration authority

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has noted a sharp decline in the number of Indian nationals illegally entering the United States.

01 Jan 2025

World

Norovirus cases in US: How it spreads; precautions to take

The United States is experiencing a spike in norovirus cases, commonly known as the "winter vomiting bug." More than 90 cases were reported in the first week of December alone.

30 Dec 2024

Justin Trudeau

69% Canadians want PM Justin Trudeau to resign: Survey

According to a recent survey conducted by Leger and reported by the National Post, over two-thirds (69%) of Canadians believe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign.

27 Dec 2024

California

US—Bird flu virus shows mutations in 1st severe human infection

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found mutations in the bird flu virus from the first severe human infection in the country.

24 Dec 2024

Africa

Belgium 8th non-African country to report new Mpox variant

Belgium confirmed its first case of the clade 1b variant of mpox, becoming the eighth non-African country to report the new variant.

24 Dec 2024

Agra

Gym trainer—posing as RAW agent—rapes foreigner he met on Tinder

A gym trainer hailing from Agra, Sahil Sharma, has been booked for "rape" and "criminal intimidation," local police said.

23 Dec 2024

United Kingdom

UK assures Khalistanis of protection over 'harassment by Indian agencies'

The United Kingdom's Minister of State for Security, Dan Jarvis, has assured British Sikhs of protection against alleged harassment by Indian agencies.

21 Dec 2024

Argentina

'Buy oil, gas from US or else...': Trump threatens EU 

United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the European Union (EU), asking it to buy more American oil and gas.

20 Dec 2024

Justin Trudeau

Trudeau to reshuffle cabinet today amid calls for his resignation 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will reshuffle his Cabinet on Friday, his office announced amid increasing calls for his resignation and growing discontent over his leadership.

14 Dec 2024

British Columbia

Indian students in Canada asked to resubmit essential documents

Indian students in Canada are reportedly being asked by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to resubmit essential documents like study permits, visas, and educational records.

India expresses concern over killing of 3 students in Canada

India has expressed deep concern over the recent murders of three Indian students in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the incidents "terrible tragedies."

12 Dec 2024

Elton John

Legalizing marijuana America's 'greatest mistake,' says 34-year sober Elton John

Legendary musician Sir Elton John has come out against the legalization of marijuana in parts of North America, calling it "one of the greatest mistakes of all time."

12 Dec 2024

World

Euthanasia now accounts for 4.7% of deaths in Canada: Report 

Canada has seen a surge in euthanasia rates for the fifth consecutive year, with assisted dying now comprising 4.7% of total deaths.

11 Dec 2024

China

Trump mocks 'governor' Trudeau, says Canada should become 51st state 

President-elect Donald Trump has once again taken a dig at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the "Governor of the Great State of Canada" on Truth Social.

04 Dec 2024

British Columbia

60% Canadians view India unfavorably, reveals poll

A recent survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute and the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has shown that 60% of Canadians now hold an unfavorable view of India, according to the Hindustan Times.

03 Dec 2024

COVID-19

Trudeau's COVID-19 relief scheme for businesses marred by $3.5bn error

An audit report has exposed major flaws in the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program, a COVID-19 relief program for small businesses introduced by the Canadian government.

01 Dec 2024

BRICS

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS nations over currency plans

United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100% tariff if they back or establish a new currency to supplant the "mighty" US dollar in global trade.

29 Nov 2024

Europe

Spain introduces paid climate leave following deadly floods

In the wake of the devastating floods on October 29 that killed at least 224 people, Spain's government has announced a "paid climate leave" policy.

29 Nov 2024

Google

Canada's antitrust watchdog seeks to break up Google's ad-tech business

Canada's Competition Bureau has sued tech giant Google, accusing it of abusing its dominant position in the online advertising space.

29 Nov 2024

Indian Government

Indian consulate officials in Canada under surveillance: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has disclosed that Indian consular officials in Canada are being placed under audio and video surveillance, with their private communications also being intercepted.

28 Nov 2024

Ontario

'Punjabi-speaking' international student arrested in Canada for multiple sexual assaults 

A 22-year-old international student has been arrested by the Peel Regional Police in connection with a series of violent sexual assaults in Brampton, Ontario, Global News reported.

27 Nov 2024

Philadelphia

Black Friday 2024: What is it, when is it

Black Friday 2024 will fall on November 29, unofficially kicking off the holiday shopping season.

24 Nov 2024

Surrey

Nijjar murder: Trial of 4 Indians moved to British Columbia 

The trial of four Indian nationals—Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Amandeep Singh—accused of killing pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been moved from the Surrey provincial court to the British Columbia Supreme Court.

24 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trudeau seen at Taylor Swift concert amid riots in Montreal  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced backlash for attending a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto as violent protests rocked Montreal.

24 Nov 2024

Arshdeep Singh

Trudeau calls officials 'criminals' for linking Modi to Nijjar's assassination 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed his national security officials for leaking classified information and twisting facts.

22 Nov 2024

TikTok

YouTube Shorts now offers AI video backgrounds: How to use

YouTube has given a cool update to its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, allowing users to create AI-generated video backgrounds.

22 Nov 2024

Ajit Doval

'Inaccurate': Canada dismisses report linking Modi, Jaishankar to criminal activity

The Canadian government has dismissed media reports claiming that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew about a conspiracy to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Canada temple attack: Brampton bans protests near places of worship

After the violent disruption at a Hindu temple earlier this month, the Brampton City Council in Canada has unanimously passed a bylaw prohibiting protests within 100 meters of places of worship.

21 Nov 2024

Delhi

'Ludicrous...': India slams Canadian report on Nijjar murder plot

India has vehemently rejected a Canadian media report claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew of a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

20 Nov 2024

Delhi

US: Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol arrested, but not for murder

Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was arrested in Sacramento, California last Thursday.

20 Nov 2024

Indian Government

Canada to increase screening for travelers to India

Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations with India, Canada has introduced stricter security protocols for passengers traveling to the country.

20 Nov 2024

Joe Biden

Modi, Trudeau, Biden captured in 1 frame at G20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly seen interacting with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

19 Nov 2024

Walmart

No foul play in Indian found dead in Canada's Walmart

The Halifax Regional Police have determined that there was "no evidence of foul play" in the death of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, an Indian-origin woman who was found dead inside a walk-in oven at a Walmart store in Canada.

17 Nov 2024

Climate Change

Extreme heatwaves reduce Earth's ability to absorb carbon: Study

A recent European Space Agency (ESA)-backed study has found that the extreme heatwaves of 2023 severely limited Earth's capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon.

15 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada: Peel police clears officer involved in Brampton temple altercation 

The Peel Regional Police in Canada have exonerated officer Harinder Sohi of any wrongdoing after the high-strung protest at Brampton's Hindu Mandir.

15 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

'Go back...': Khalistani supporters call Canadians 'invaders' in viral video

As tensions escalate in Canada, a viral two-minute video shows Khalistani supporters referring to Canadians as "invaders."

15 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Terrorism, extortion, murder: India's case for Arsh Dalla's extradition

India is intensifying its efforts to extradite Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, aka Arsh Dalla, from Canada.

India will seek terrorist Arsh Dalla's extradition from Canada: MEA 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that it expects Khalistani separatist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, to be extradited or deported to India from Canada.

Officer—wanted in India for terrorism—given clean chit by Trudeau government

Sandeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sunny Toronto, has been exonerated of charges by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

12 Nov 2024

Justin Trudeau

Canada: Brampton temple cancels event amid threats from Khalistani separatists

The Brampton Triveni Community Centre in Canada has canceled a life certificate event planned for November 17 amid fears of violent protests.