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Fleeing Canada crackdown, how Kapil Sharma café shooting ‘plotter’ landed in Delhi Police net

Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon, allegedly India-Canada handler of Goldy Dhillon gang, came to India in August following crackdown by Surrey Police in which many of his aides were arrested.

Why a drop in air pollution is warming northern oceans

Cleaner air benefits human health, but it also reveals the full force of greenhouse-gas warming, which has historically been 'masked' by the cooling effect of particulate pollution.

Kanishka attack ‘terrible moment in Canadian history’, violent extremism still a concern—Canada spy chief

Dan Rogers also spoke of 'transnational repression', which Canada has accused India of being involved in, including Hardeep Nijjar's killing. He didn’t name Nijjar though.

Red carpet for US H1-Bs, others get in line—Canada’s big immigration pivot, courtesy Carney

The Carney govt’s new budget earmarks $1.7 bn to attract top H-1B professionals from US while slashing student & temporary worker visas—marking a sharp shift from Trudeau’s open-door policy.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for killing Indian-origin businessman in Canada

Goldy Dhillon, on Facebook, claimed responsibility for murdering Darshan Singh, stating the victim was involved in major drug trade & allegedly had ignored the gang's demands for money.

While US imposes H-1B visa fees, Canada PM plots ‘talent attraction’ plan

PM Mark Carney has previously said he wants to attract employees from the technology sector who might have otherwise gone to the US if not for President Donald Trump’s new visa charges.

Britain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state after Israel ignores ceasefire ultimatum

In a near-simultaneous action, the three countries recognised Palestinian state on Sunday, just after Australian PM's trip to the US.

Sikh separatists in Canada ‘solicit donations, abuse non-profits’ to raise funds—Canadian govt report

2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks says ‘Khalistani violent extremist groups’ have been observed to receive financial support originating from Canada.

2nd time in less than a month, shots fired at Kapil Sharma’s newly opened café in Canada

Surrey Police says ‘multiple shots caused damage to windows and building, but staff were not injured’. Gangster Goldy Dhillon has claimed role in purported Facebook post.

Canada conducts first airdrop in Gaza, accuses Israel of violating international law

A CC-130J Hercules aircraft was used to airdrop 21,600 pounds of critical humanitarian aid into Gaza in support of Global Affairs Canada, the government said in a statement.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.