Canadian government cancels its popular student visa scheme

Canadian government cancels its popular student visa scheme

The Canadian government on Friday announced it is discontinuing its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program for international students that was launched in 2018.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES November 09, 2024

'I strongly condemn Hindu temple attack, intimidation of our diplomats': PM Modi amid Canada row

'I strongly condemn Hindu temple attack, intimidation of our diplomats': PM Modi amid Canada row

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday strongly condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada's Brampton city.

by Trans World Features November 04, 2024

Unacceptable: Justin Trudeau after suspected Khalistani members attack Hindu temple in Canada

Unacceptable: Justin Trudeau after suspected Khalistani members attack Hindu temple in Canada

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister has called the attack on a Hindu temple by suspected Khalistani members in his country "unacceptable" and asserted everyone has the right to practice their religion "freely and safely".

by Trans World Features November 04, 2024

Sanction Indian diplomats, ban RSS: anti-India Canadian leader Jagmeet Singh goes ballistic

Sanction Indian diplomats, ban RSS: anti-India Canadian leader Jagmeet Singh goes ballistic

New Delhi/Ottawa: After the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) alleged that some Indian diplomats were involved in the killing of Sikh terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Sikh leader Jagmeet Singh Tuesday called for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and sanctions against the Indian envoys.

by Trans World Features October 16, 2024

Trudeau govt's vote bank politics: India toughens stand against Canada after latest tirade over Nijjar killing

Trudeau govt's vote bank politics: India toughens stand against Canada after latest tirade over Nijjar killing

New Delhi: India on Monday called Canada's fresh accusations against New Delhi's High Commissioner and other diplomats in connection with a murder investigation an act of "vote bank politics" by the Justin Trudeau government.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES October 14, 2024

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

New Delhi : In another attack on Canada, which was called a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States.

by Trans World Features September 29, 2023

Khalistani terrorist Nijjar killing Row: Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair says ties with India is 'important'

Khalistani terrorist Nijjar killing Row: Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair says ties with India is 'important'

Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair has described ties with India as 'important' even after a diplomatic standoff emerged between the two countries following PM Justin Trudeau's allegations that New Delhi was involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

by Trans World Features September 25, 2023

FBI agents alerted US-based Khalistani elements of life threat after terrorist Nijjar's killing in Canada

FBI agents alerted US-based Khalistani elements of life threat after terrorist Nijjar's killing in Canada

Washington: America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) met Khalistani elements in the US and alerted them that their lives may be at risk after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, according to a report by The Intercept.

by Trans World Features September 24, 2023

Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for terrorist Sukhdool Singh's murder in Canada

Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for terrorist Sukhdool Singh's murder in Canada

New Delhi: Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has claimed responsibility for the murder of terrorist Sukhdool Singh in Winnipeg city of Canada, India Today reported citing a post by his gang on Facebook.

by Trans World Features September 21, 2023

Khalistani leader Nijjar killing row: India suspends visa service in Canada till further notice as diplomatic standoff continues

Khalistani leader Nijjar killing row: India suspends visa service in Canada till further notice as diplomatic standoff continues

Amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff between Ottawa and New Delhi over the alleged killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals till further notice.

by Trans World Features September 21, 2023

Punjab gangster Sukhdool Singh killed in Canada: Reports

Punjab gangster Sukhdool Singh killed in Canada: Reports

Amid the bilateral tension, Punjab gangster Sukhdool Singh aka Sukha Duneke of Davinder Bambiha gang has been killed in Canada's Winnipeg, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 21, 2023

 mobileLIVE recognized as one of Canadas best managed companies again

mobileLIVE recognized as one of Canadas best managed companies again

Toronto, Mar 21 (IBNS): Canadian firm mobileLIVE is once again recognized for its overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canadas Best Managed Companies designation, the company said in a release.

by IBNS March 23, 2018

Series of explosions in hydro vault paralyses Toronto Downtown

Series of explosions in hydro vault paralyses Toronto Downtown

Toronto, May 2 (IBNS): A series of explosions rocked the underground hydro vaults of Bank of Nova Scotia at the financial district of Downtown Toronto, paralysing the area, reports said.

by IBNS May 02, 2017

US proposal to reintroduce B.C. grizzlies in North Cascade area gets huge response

US proposal to reintroduce B.C. grizzlies in North Cascade area gets huge response

Toronto, Mar 18 (IBNS): The United States recently identified The Wells Gray area of central B.C.-- which had 317 grizzlies in 2012-- along with a larger area in northwest Montana, as possible sources of bear population to be tapped for reintroducing these to The North Cascade area, media reports said.

by IBNS March 18, 2017

Emergency visas are granted immediately now: India's Consul General in Toronto

Emergency visas are granted immediately now: India's Consul General in Toronto

In an exclusive interview with IBNS Toronto bureau, Consul General of India in Toronto, Canada, Dinesh Bhatia talks about improved consular services, trade between the two countries and his personal life

by IBNS March 01, 2017

Quebec mosque shooting: Trudeau condoles loss, condemns 'cowardly' act

Quebec mosque shooting: Trudeau condoles loss, condemns 'cowardly' act

Ottawa, Jan 30 (IBNS): Following the Quebec mosque shooting on Sunday night, which killed at least five people, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned the act as 'cowardly' while condoling the loss of lives.

by IBNS January 30, 2017

At least five killed in Quebec mosque shooting

At least five killed in Quebec mosque shooting

Quebec City, Jan 30 (IBNS): At least five people have been killed after unidentified gunmen open-fired at a gathering outside a Quebec mosque, media reports said.

by IBNS January 30, 2017

Canada: Shooting at mosque kills 4

Canada: Shooting at mosque kills 4

Quebec, Jan 30 (IBNS): A shooting incident at a mosque in Quebec City in Canada left at least four people killed, media reports said on Monday.

by IBNS January 30, 2017

Household debt in Canada rises compared to income

Household debt in Canada rises compared to income

Calgary Dec 24 (IBNS): A recently published report from Statistics Canada revealed that the ratio of household credit market debt to adjusted disposable income has shot up to 166.9 percent in the third quarter, up from 164.4 percent in the second quarter, according to media reports.

by IBNS December 24, 2016

Trump cabinet probables likely to clear Canadian pipeline

Trump cabinet probables likely to clear Canadian pipeline

Calgary, Dec 22: (IBNS): Two notable Texans were selected by US President-elect Donald Trump for key positions in his cabinet and both of them are staunch supporter of Canadian pipeline projects and love Canadian oil, reported The Epoch Times.

by IBNS December 22, 2016

Canadian kids least active, says ParticipAction report

Canadian kids least active, says ParticipAction report

Toronto, Nov 19 (IBNS): A new study has come up with figures stating that there is a possibility that the Canadian kids will soon be dubbed as the least active kids in the world.

by IBNS November 19, 2016

BC elderly couple forced to separate, questions Canadas seniors care

BC elderly couple forced to separate, questions Canadas seniors care

Toronto, Aug 27 (IBNS): A 83-year-old Wolfram Gottschalk and his 81- year- old wife Anita, who have been married for the past 62 years, have been forced to stay apart from each other for the past eight months in different healthcare facilities, owing to their health issues.

by IBNS August 27, 2016