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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.

It’s not just jobs: 2-yr Punjab study says drugs, corruption driving rural youth’s exodus abroad too

'Overseas Migration from Rural Punjab: Trends, Causes and Consequences’ study by Punjab Agriculture University professors was conducted between 2021-2023. Canada preferred destination for 42%.

Goldy Brar — Gangster declared terrorist under UAPA is cop’s son, ‘issued death threat to Salman Khan’

Brar, who allegedly runs the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from Canada, hit headlines after singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder in May 2022. He is on Canada’s most-wanted list as well.

Gunshots fired at Indian-origin man’s house in Canada’s Surrey

Firing happened on 27 December at residence of son of the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey. Police yet to confirm if there's any link with recent threats received by temple.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.