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He was elected in federal by-elections held on February 25. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin Sikh Canadian leader reveals he was sexually abused as child

Canada's Indian-origin opposition leader Jagmeet Singh has revealed he was sexually abused by his taekwondo teacher when he was 10.

24 Apr 2019 2:18 PM

There are accusations that the telecom giant is controlled by China's ruling Communist Party (Photo: FIle)

Canada says it won't be deterred by Chinese pressure

Canada's public safety minister said on Friday that the country won't be deterred by Chinese pressure.

19 Jan 2019 9:41 AM

About 40 people were inside the restaurant at the time of the blast, many of whom were children under 10. (Photo: @Peel_Paramedics/Twitter)

Bomb blast victims sue Indian restaurant in Canada for 6 mn dollars

On May 24, two persons walked into the Bombay Bhel restaurant at Mississauga in Ontario dropped an improvised explosive device and fled.

22 Aug 2018 5:10 PM

Rahul Kumar, who moved from India to Canada seven years ago, was also called a loser with 'shit-coloured skin', CTV news reported. (Representational Image)

Go back to your country, Paki: Canadian woman’s racial slur at Indian

Towards the end of the video, she can be seen driving off, but not before she spits on his car and calls him a 'loser.'

22 Aug 2018 4:27 PM

The police confirmed multiple fatalities in the shooting incident. (Representational Image)

Four people, including 2 cops, killed in Canada shooting: Police

The Fredericton police said in a post on Twitter the incident was ongoing and there were multiple fatalities.

10 Aug 2018 6:14 PM

'I’m racist. I don’t like you, I don’t like her,' the man added. (Representational image)

'I'd kill your children first': Indian-origin couple racially abused by man in Canada

The argument started after the couple, tried to back into a parking spot and apparently got in the way of the Robertson.

31 Jul 2018 3:55 PM

The video from a witness shows the man dressed in black clothes and a black hat walking quickly and firing three shots from the sidewalk into at least one shop or restaurant. (Photo: Video screengrab | Twitter/@TheAPJournalist)

Watch: Toronto gunman fires into restaurants, cafes while walking on street

The gunman shot at 14 people, killing one of them, before being killed after an exchange of gunfire with police.

23 Jul 2018 3:44 PM

According to some media reports, the shooting took place outside a restaurant while a birthday party was underway. (Photo

Shooting in Toronto kills 1, injures child, 13 others; gunman dead: Police

Local TV station showing images of multiple ambulances, first responders, several people being treated by paramedics at the scene.

23 Jul 2018 9:23 AM

Singh's killing marked the 11th murder of the year in Brampton, another media report said. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

27-yr-old Indian man shot dead in Canada; 2 arrested

Witnesses reported at least three men running into a getaway vehicle after the shooting.

19 Jul 2018 4:16 PM

To qualify for the Student Direct Stream (SDS), applicants need to meet additional requirements, in particular language levels that are stricter than regular study permit requirements. Students who do not have all of the additional information required for the SDS can apply through the regular study permit application process. (Representational image)

Indian students to benefit from new relaxed visa procedures in Canada

The Canadian move comes at a time when the UK's government has decided to exclude Indian students from easier visa norms.

25 Jun 2018 5:52 PM

Canada is following the lead of Uruguay in allowing a nationwide, legal marijuana market, although each Canadian province is working up its own rules for pot sales. (Photo: File/Pixabay)

Canada senate passes recreational cannabis bill but legalisation delayed

PM Justin Trudeau’s govt hoped to make pot legal by July 1, but provincial, territorial govts need 8-12 weeks to prepare for retail sales.

20 Jun 2018 4:27 PM

Police posted a photograph on Twitter showing two people with dark zip-up hoodies walking into an establishment with one of them appearing to be carrying an object. (Photo | Peel Regional Police Twitter)

Woman may be one of two suspects involved in blast at Indian restaurant in Canada

Two suspects with their faces covered entered Bombay Bhel restaurant on Thursday night, dropped the improvised explosive device and fled.

30 May 2018 9:24 AM

Suspect Alek Minassian, 25, was charged with 10 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted murder in the incident. (Photo: LinkedIn)

Toronto van suspect posted 'cryptic message' just before attack, say police

Suspect Alek Minassian had the hallmarks of deadly vehicle assaults by ISIS supporters.

25 Apr 2018 8:39 AM

Toronto police investigates an incident where an van struck multiple people at a major intersection. (Photo: AP)

Toronto: 10 dead, 16 hurt as van runs into pedestrians; suspect held

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) identified the suspect as Alek Minassian, 25.

24 Apr 2018 6:32 AM

Social media erupted as Indian-origin customers learnt about ‘Made in China’ globes being sold at leading Canadian stores which depicted Jammu and Kashmir as a ‘disputed area’ and Arunachal Pradesh as a part of China. (Photo: File/Representational)

Chinese globes sold in Canada show India without Kashmir, Arunachal

These erroneous globes have raked up concerns amid Indo-Canadians who worry about their impact on Indian-origin children.

04 Jan 2018 11:38 AM

The couple was rescued Wednesday, five years after they had been abducted by the Taliban-linked extremist network while in Afghanistan as part of a backpacking trip. (Photo: AP)

Canadian says child killed, US wife raped while in Haqqani captivity

The birth of the fourth child was publicly unknown until Boyle appeared before journalists in Toronto.

14 Oct 2017 5:03 PM

Supporters of the Dera Sacha Sauda vandalised vehicles in Panchkula. Police used water cannon in an attempt to disperse the crowd. (Photo: AP)

Now, Canada asks its citizens travelling India to be on alert amid Dera violence

In Haryana’s Panchkula, 29 people died and over 250 were injured after the Dera Sacha Sauda followers went on a rampage on Friday.

26 Aug 2017 4:10 PM

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hindu temple in Mississauga, Ontario. (Photo: AP)

Canadian PM Trudeau attends BAPS mandir's 10th anniversary celebrations

The celebrations were also attended by former MEA spokesperson and current Indian ambassador to Canada, Vikas Swarup.

23 Jul 2017 6:38 PM

Sajjan, 46, recently faced a lot of flak and apologised publicly for overstating his role in Operation Medusa, a pivotal 2006 battle in Afghanistan, while speaking during his India visit last month. (Photo: AP)

Indian-origin minister’s cartoon hurts religious sentiments of Sikhs in Canada

Critics say the caricature was offensive because it resembles images of historic Sikh religious figures who were tortured.

05 May 2017 6:48 PM

Canadian defence minister Harjit Singh Sajjan receives the guard of honour at South Block in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Canada’s Indian-origin defence minister says sorry for exaggerating Afghan military role

Interim Conservative opposition leader Rona Ambrose criticised Sajjan’s initial comment as “stolen valour”.

02 May 2017 9:15 AM

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