Canada: News
03 Jan 2019
GovindaKader Khan funeral: Veteran actor to be buried in Canada
Kader Khan's death came as a big shock for Bollywood lovers.
01 Jan 2019
Amitabh BachchanKader Khan passes away. Thank you for the laughs, sir!
Veteran actor Kader Khan breathed his last in Canada today after suffering from prolonged illness. He was 81.
30 Dec 2018
BusinessHere's why Durex is recalling batches of condoms in Canada
In Canada, Durex is recalling few batches of its Durex Real Feel Extra Lubricated 10ct condoms and Durex Real Feel 20ct condoms, as they failed to pass the shelf-life test.
28 Dec 2018
Kader KhanKader Khan on special ventilator, condition critical
Veteran actor Kader Khan, who hasn't been keeping well for a while now, was rushed to a hospital in Canada after he complained of breathlessness.
27 Dec 2018
United States of AmericaIIT-Bombay graduate Rajesh Subramaniam named FedEx President, CEO
Rajesh Subramaniam, an Indian-American IIT-Bombay graduate, has been named the President and CEO of US-based multinational courier delivery giant FedEx Express.
15 Dec 2018
South AfricaChicken-egg sized diamond of 552-carat found in Canada
In a 'shining' discovery, the largest diamond known in North America has been unearthed in Canada.
10 Dec 2018
Mehul ChoksiFollowing Choksi's footsteps? Wealthy Indians are rushing for new passports
There has been a growing interest among wealthy Indians to buy citizenship of other countries, ever since Mehul Choksi obtained a citizenship for Antigua in November 2017, TOI reports.
08 Dec 2018
HuaweiHuawei executive faces fraud charges in US: Canada bail hearing
Chinese telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer, arrested in Canada, faces US fraud charges for allegedly lying to banks about the use of a covert subsidiary to sell to Iran in breach of sanctions, a bail hearing heard yesterday.
07 Dec 2018
HuaweiChinese media condemns Huawei executive's arrest by the US
Chinese state-run media today condemned the arrest of a top executive of telecom giant Huawei in Canada on a US extradition request as a "despicable rogue's approach" to contain China's high-tech ambitions.
24 Nov 2018
World#DesiStyle: Canadian jewelry store's employees fight burglars using swords
Attempting to rob a jewelry store is not an easy job. It requires tons of planning, equipment, and strategy.
05 Nov 2018
Plane CrashPlane crashes in Canada after mid-air collision, pilot dead
The pilot of a small passenger plane died after colliding with another aircraft and crashing into a field near Ottawa, the capital of Canada, officials said.
11 Sep 2018
Facebook#NicoleFromLastNight: Guy emails 246 Nicoles after one gives wrong number
How far would you go to get the number of the girl you met at a bar? Definitely not as far as this guy, who emailed 246 Nicoles, after one gave him the wrong number.
29 Aug 2018
South KoreaNo weed for South Koreans, not even in Canada
On October 17, the recreational use of marijuana in Canada will become legal, thereby allowing Canadian residents, as well as tourists to Canada, to light up if they're into smoking pot.
22 Aug 2018
WorldCanada: Indian racially abused, called a 'loser' with 'shit-colored skin'
An Indian in Canada has been allegedly racially abused over a parking dispute by a white woman who yelled, "Go back to your country," and called him a "Paki", CTV News reported.
22 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshMadrasa stops children from singing 'national-anthem', Yogi government cancel recognition
Taking a serious view of alleged opposition by the principal and teachers of a madrasa (Islamic seminary) to the singing of the national anthem during Independence Day function, the Uttar Pradesh government has canceled its recognition.
22 Aug 2018
Justin TrudeauCanadian politician Andrew Scheer to visit India to 'repair' ties
Canada's opposition leader Andrew Scheer has said he plans to visit India to try to repair and strengthen bilateral ties six months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's disastrous state visit to the country damaged the relations.
16 Aug 2018
CoronavirusCorona beer owner invests $4bn in weed; what's the craze?
In what could be the biggest investment in the marijuana industry till date, Corona beer owner Constellation Brands is all set to invest $4bn in Canopy Growth, Canada's largest cannabis producer.
15 Aug 2018
WorldCanadian man boards wrong flight, travels 2,300km in opposite direction
A Canadian flimmaker and wildlife photographer ended up taking the longest flight of his life, after he mistakenly boarded the wrong flight.
10 Aug 2018
WorldAt least four dead in Canada mass shooting
Reports are coming in of a mass shooting in New Brunswick, Canada. At least four people are believed to have been killed.
07 Aug 2018
MurderCanada: Sikh man shot dead outside home, cousin injured
A 19-year-old Sikh man, Gagandeep Singh Dhaliwal, was shot dead outside his home and his cousin was injured by unidentified persons in an apparent targeted shooting in Canada's Abbotsford, police said.
06 Aug 2018
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia expels Canadian ambassador, freezes all trade deals
Saudi Arabia yesterday said it was expelling the Canadian Ambassador Dennis Horak and also freezing all new trade with Canada, in protest to Ottawa's vigorous calls for the release of jailed activists.
25 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistani-origin man, suffering from psychosis, behind Toronto's deadly mass shooting
The gunman who killed two persons and injured 13 others in a deadly mass shooting in Canada's largest city Toronto on Sunday has been identified as Pakistani-origin man, Faisal Hussain, the police said.
23 Jul 2018
TorontoOne dead, 13 injured in Toronto shooting, gunman killed
At least one person died and 13 others were injured when a gunman opened fire in central Toronto, Canada, last night.
19 Jul 2018
WorldCanada: Indian man shot dead in gun violence in Brampton
A 27-year-old Indian man in Canada has been shot dead in his home by four assailants in Brampton city.
07 Jul 2018
Sexual HarassmentCanada PM Justin Trudeau accused of groping a journalist
On Friday, former journalist Rose Knight broke her silence to stand by her earlier anonymous statement that she had been groped by Canadian PM and avowed feminist Justin Trudeau in 2000, back when he wasn't into politics.
03 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpEnd-of-American-dream: Indian techie returns after not getting paid, records video
The American dream may have lost its charm, at least this is what an Indian techie who makes videos for YouTube has said.
30 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpCanada hits back at US with tariffs on metals, orange-juice
Canada hit back at the US with retaliatory tariffs on American summertime essentials including Florida orange juice, ketchup, and Kentucky bourbon in its opening salvo in a trade war with President Donald Trump.
29 Jun 2018
Harry PotterHarry Potter's invisibility cloak could soon become a reality
In what would seem like a blurring of lines between Harry Potter-esque fantasy and reality, scientists from Canada have now taken us a step closer towards invisibility cloaks.
25 Jun 2018
IndiaIndian students to get faster visas to study in Canada
Students from India and three other countries will get faster visas to study in Canada as it has introduced major changes in visa procedures to reduce the processing time, according to Canadian immigration authority.
25 Jun 2018
Times of IndiaCanada streamlines student visa process for Indians
With the number of Indian students opting for higher studies in Canada on the rise, the Canadian government has introduced a faster, more streamlined visa processing mechanism for Indians to shorten the visa application queue.
24 Jun 2018
FranceFrench-teen accidentally crosses US-Canada border while jogging, detained for 2-weeks
A casual jog on the beach quickly and unexpectedly turned into "the fright of (her) life" for a French teenager vacationing in Canada.
20 Jun 2018
ParliamentYou can now smoke pot legally in Canada
Canada's Parliament has now passed a law legalizing recreational use of marijuana across the nation.
10 Jun 2018
EducationG7 members pledge nearly $3bn for global female education
The G7 Summit has pledged to provide $2.9bn (Rs. 20,256cr) to fund education for the poorest girls and women around the world.
10 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpTrump slams Canada PM, says won't endorse G7 communique
US President Trump accused Canadian PM Justin Trudeau (also, G7 summit chairman) of making "false statements" and said the US won't endorse a G7 communique.
01 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpFair deal or no deal: Trump warns Trudeau on NAFTA
Issuing stern warning to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the US President Donald Trump said US will either agree to a 'fair deal' on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or there will be no deal at all.
25 May 2018
WorldCanada: Powerful explosion at Indian restaurant; 15 people injured
At least 15 people were injured in a powerful explosion at an Indian restaurant in Canada's Ontario province.
11 May 2018
Justin TrudeauCanadian minister asked to remove turban at Detroit Airport
Navdeep Bains, the minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada was asked to remove his turban at Detroit Airport, sparking a row.
08 May 2018
3D PrintingPortable 3D printer can heal skin wounds in minutes
In a first, researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada have developed a portable 3D skin printer that can heal deep skin wounds within minutes.
24 Apr 2018
Toronto10 killed as van plows into crowd on Toronto sidewalk
A van drove onto a crowded sidewalk in Toronto's Yonge Street yesterday, killing 10 people and injuring 15.
12 Apr 2018
Ram Nath KovindCWG 2018: Babita Phogat settles for silver
Defending champion Babita Phogat (53kg) settled for a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after being out-maneuvered by Canada's Diana Weicker in the summit clash in Gold Coast today.
