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Pakistan International Airlines fined after air hostess reaches Canada without valid passport

The air hostess, who was scheduled for duty from Islamabad to Toronto, circumvented the standard passport requirement using only PIA General Declaration documents.

Four, including three Indian nationals, arrested while trying to enter US illegally from Canada

US Border Patrol agents arrested the four, including a woman, on 12 March. The men left the woman who became immobile due to an injury and were caught shortly after a foot pursuit.

Canada’s state broadcaster airs ‘footage’ of Nijjar killing showing silver car, 2 masked men

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation aired footage in documentary produced as part of investigative series The Fifth Estate. Pro-Khalistan leader was shot dead at Surrey in June 2023

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84

Mulroney had a heart procedure in August & was treated for prostate cancer last year. His 9-year stewardship was marked by negotiations for Canada-US Free Trade Agreement in 1988.

‘Pakistan Immigration Airlines?’ PIA flight attendants keep ‘disappearing’ in Canada

In the latest case of a vanishing Pakistani flight attendant from Toronto, the only clue was a note in her hotel room: ‘Thank you, PIA.’

Canada summons Russian ambassador over death of Alexei Navalny, calls for transparent inquiry

A senior government official said Canada will join partners in holding those responsible for his death to account.

Canada says no ‘foreign hand’ in case of gunshots fired at home of slain separatist Nijjar’s associate

On 1 February, 2024, shots were fired at residence of Simranjeet Singh, following which pro-Sikh separatist organisations alleged that Indian govt may have been behind the shooting.

‘No place for Islamophobia,’ Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condemns attack on Mississauga mosque

According to police reports, someone threw two rocks through the window of the mosque Sunday, on the eve of the anniversary of Quebec city mosque attack in 2017 that killed six people.

Canada announces 2-year cap on international students admission. How will it affect Indians?

The new proposals will also set limits on post-grad work permits issued to foreign students, which will likely encourage them to return to their home countries.

Canada imposes two-year cap on international student visas, targets ‘bad actors’

Canada's decision to cap student visas will significantly affect Indian students, who make up the largest group, receiving over 41% of permits in 2022.

On Camera

The Draft Digital Competition Bill 2024 wields a sledgehammer where a scalpel is required

The rationale behind this proposed bill stems from the fact that existing competition enforcement is supposedly sluggish and ill-suited to today's fast-paced digital environment.

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

Indian troops deploy to Seychelles for Joint Military Exercise

According to the Indian Army, the exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments.

CAA comes not with a bang, but with a whimper. Without NRC, it will fade into academic debate

For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.