CANADA
US Indicts Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani in Alleged $250 Million Bribery Scheme
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and seven executives, including his nephew Sagar Adani, have been indicted by US prosecutors for their alleged involvement in a massive bribery and fraud scheme tied to a solar power project in India. The…
Former PM Stephen Harper Appointed Chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation
Notably, he will serve in the role without compensation.
Update: Transport Canada Lifts Enhanced Security Measures for Travelers to India
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 Original Article Nov 20, 2024 Canada has officially lifted the temporary security measures for passengers traveling to India. In a communication from Minister Anita Anand's office, it was confirmed that the measures…
85,000 Passports Held by Service Canada Amid Canada Post Strike Disrupting Mail Nationwide
The suspension of passport mailings began on November 8, ahead of the labour disruption.
Canada Post Workers Strike Over Contract Dispute, Threatening Holiday Deliveries
The strike, involving approximately 55,000 urban, rural, and suburban mail carriers, comes at a critical time as Canadians prepare for the holiday season.
Immigration Minister Warns Consultants Over Unethical Asylum Advice to International Students,…
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, asylum claims from international students have increased by over 500% in recent years.
Brampton Bans Protests Outside Places of Worship Amid Rising Sectarian Tensions
“In this country, we protect the right to protest as long as it does not infringe upon another right,” said Mayor Patrick Brown.
Deputy CM of UP Faces Backlash for VIP Treatment During Visit to Site of Hospital Fire That Killed…
India’s NIA Announces Bounty on Lawrence Bishnoi’s Brother, Believed to Be Hiding in Canada or the…
Ratan Tata, Legendary Industrialist and Philanthropist Passes Away at 86
BJP Secures Third Consecutive Win in Haryana, Omar Abdullah Set to Lead J&K Government
Teacher Dies from Heart Attack in India After Scam Call About Daughter’s Alleged Involvement…
India’s Supreme Court Rejects Punjab’s Expansion of NRI Quota, Calls it a “Complete Fraud”
Indian Student From Hyderabad Drowns in Lake in Toronto During Birthday Celebrations
Harvinder Singh Strikes Gold In Archery, Making History at Paris Paralympics
Two 4-Year-Old Girls Sexually Assaulted in Thane, India, Parents Made To Wait 11 Hours In Police…
India’s 77th Independence Day Celebrated in Toronto: Consul General Highlights Strengthening…
INDIA
Aman Sehrawat Clinches Bronze at Paris Olympics, Becomes…
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Released…
Upper House of the Indian Parliament Erupts as…
India Triumphs Over Spain to Clinch Bronze in Men’s…
Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification from Paris Olympics…
Vinesh Phogat of India Makes History, Reaches Olympic…
India Beats Australia in Olympic Hockey After 52 Years
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh Secure Bronze in 10m Air…
WORLD
Pakistani Hindu Pilgrim Fatally Shot on Way to Sri Nankana Sahib for Gurpurab Celebrations
Rajesh Kumar, tragically lost his life after being shot by robbers.
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Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New US Government Efficiency Initiative
Trump emphasized that the new department will “dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, and create an entrepreneurial approach to government.”
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Canadian Truck Driver Sukjindr Singh, 29, Arrested in Record $16.5 Million Cocaine Bust at Michigan…
The accused, Sukjindr Singh, 29, was apprehended during a routine traffic stop on Oct. 15 on Pine Grove Avenue in Port Huron, Michigan.
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Automotive
NRI man in US sentenced for USD 20 million Covid-19 relief fraud
NRI man in US sentenced for USD 20 million Covid-19 relief fraud Houston: A 54-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his role in obtaining more than USD 20 million under the US government's economic aid plan following the coronavirus pandemic.
Vandalism at Indian consulate in San Francisco denounced
Vandalism at Indian consulate in San Francisco denounced WASHINGTON: The United States has condemned vandalism against the Indian consulate in the city of San Francisco, a State Department spokesman said, after a report of a protest at the mission by supporters of a separate state for the Sikh community. Sikh separatists tried to set fire to the consulate on the weekend, ANI reported, citing sources. There was no major damage nor any injuries and police were investigating, the news agency said.
Big relief to farmers, CM Mann announces 25% enhancement in compensation for crop loss
In a significant move, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced a 25% increase in compensation for crop loss, providing big relief to farmers. The decision was made after taking into account the recent unseasonal rains and hailstorms that caused extensive damage to crops in the state. The Chief Minister stated that the Punjab government is fully committed to the welfare of farmers and that this increase in compensation will help alleviate their financial burden. He urged farmers to submit their claims for…
INDIA
New Rule: Tax Clearance Certificate Now Required to Leave India
According to Section 230, anyone residing in India must secure a certificate from tax authorities before traveling abroad.
US-bound Air India plane makes emergency landing in Russia’s Siberia
US-bound Air India plane makes emergency landing in Russia’s Siberia New Delhi: An Air India airplane flying from Delhi to San Francisco made an emergency landing in Russia after the crew detected a potential issue in the cargo hold area, the airline said on Friday, its second such incident on the route in just over a year.
Microsoft outage hits Worldwide airport services
Microsoft outage hits Worldwide airport services New Delhi: Airport and airline operations faced significant disruptions on Friday due to global Microsoft outage, with airlines issuing advisories to passengers.
Captain among 4 soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda
Captain among 4 soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Doda Jammu: Four army personnel, including a captain, died after being injured in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday while reinforcements were rushed in to track and neutralize the militants.
Sports
Rohit Sharma flaunts T20 World Cup trophy upon arrival in Delhi
Rohit Sharma flaunts T20 World Cup trophy upon arrival in Delhi New Delhi: Delhi on Thursday witnessed history as several cricket fanatics came to the airport in the wee hours to get a glimpse of the 2024 T20 World Champions as the team…
T20 World Cup: India wins title, beating South Africa by 7 runs in final
T20 World Cup: India wins title, beating South Africa by 7 runs in final Bridgetown (Barbados): India beat South Africa by seven runs in the final at Kensington Oval on Saturday to win the Twenty20 World Cup title.
Ruthless India thump England to reach T20 World Cup final
Ruthless India thump England to reach T20 World Cup final Guyana: A dominant India ended England’s title defence by handing them a 68-run thumping in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday and secure their place in the final…
CANADA
Canadian Border is An ‘Extreme’ Vulnerability, says Trump’s…
Homan described the Canada-U.S. border as a “huge national security issue” due to the limited number of officers…
Tentative Deal Reached Between Brampton and Striking Municipal Workers
This development could restore several disrupted city services, including transit, which saw delays and temporary…
International Students Fuel Record-High Food Bank Demand in Toronto Amid Rising…
Data was collected on the student status of food bank clients, revealing that one in three food bank clients are…
Peel Police Seek South Asian Male Posing as Rideshare Driver in Brampton Sexual…
The suspect is described as South Asian, medium complexion, black faded hair (short on top), well-kept full black…