Eye on India

Canada offers solace over “horrific” blast in Delhi

Our Bureau New Delhi The Canadian Embassy in India on Tuesday conveyed its condolences to the families of those killed in a car blast yesterday near Delhi's Red Fort and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. In a statement,...

Indian applicants hit hard by Canada’s crackdown on student visas

Our Bureau Ottawa Canada's recent restrictions on international student permits have significantly affected applicants from India, according to government data, with what was once a preferred destination now losing its appeal for Indian students, CTV News reported, citing Reuters. According...

Rebuilding ties with India helps reduce trade reliance on US: Canada’s PM Carney

Our Bureau Gyeongju Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday emphasised the "progress" his government has made in strengthening ties with India, as part of Canada's broader effort to reduce its dependence on trade with the United States. Speaking to...

Canadian lawmakers condemn Khalistani Protesters depicting violence against Anita Anand

Our Bureau Toronto Canadian ministers have condemned a recent protest outside the Indian consulate in Toronto where demonstrators displayed an image showing two men shooting at pictures of Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand and former Prime Minister Indira...

Indian-origin businessman killed in Canada’s Abbotsford

Our Bureau Abbotsford (British Columbia) A, 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman named Darshan Singh Sahsi was killed in Canada's Abbotsford on Monday morning (local time), reported the Vancouver Sun. In a news release by the Abbotsford Police, the patrol officers discovered the...

Canada unveils postal stamp featuring Rangoli to celebrate Diwali

Our Bureau Ontario The Indian High Commission in Ottawa shared that Canada Post unveiled a stamp featuring a traditional Rangoli design to celebrate Diwali. In a post on X on Friday (local time), the High Commission wrote on X, "Thank...