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House Speaker Anthony Rota apologizes for honouring Ukrainian

Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada Anthony Rota on Sunday apologized for honouring a man who fought in a Nazi unit during the Second World War, CBC News reported.

2023-09-25T06:22:27.449418+00:00 IST

Canada Oppn leader criticises Trudeau for honouring Nazi veteran

Poilievre said Liberals arranged for Nazi veteran to be recognized on the floor of the House of Commons during the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Canada.

2023-09-24T22:55:25.259724+00:00 IST

At least 35 killed after fuel depot explodes in Benin

At least 35 people have lost their lives in Benin after a fuel depot explosion resulting in a billow of smoke into the sky, Al Jazeera reported citing the officials and witnesses.

2023-09-24T17:23:47.071948+00:00 IST

Eight Hamas Terrorists Captured who Used Birzeit University

The intelligence operation, said the IDF, was carried out in recent months with the intention of thwarting the activities of terrorist squads made up of students from the school operating in Hamas terrorist cells called “Haktala Islamiya” which operate in universities in Judea and Samaria.

2023-09-24T16:10:24.551693+00:00 IST

IDF Hits Terror Targets in Gaza and Near Tulkarm

During the activity, IDF engineers used special riggings in the area of the camp to uncover and neutralize IED – improvised explosive devices – that were planted under the roads in order to thwart such an operation.

2023-09-24T16:09:15.778521+00:00 IST

“Frustrating…” Canada’s British Columbia province Premier

Amid the ongoing stand-off between India and Canada over Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing, British Columbia Premier David Eby has laid out strong suspicion that the federal government is “holding back” information and everything he knows is already in the “public realm”, CBC News reported.

2023-09-23T06:00:19.689350+00:00 IST

Poilievre condemns "hateful comments" targeting Hindus in Canada

He stated that Hindus have made "invaluable contributions" to every part of Canada and added that the Hindu community "will always be welcome here." 

2023-09-23T01:14:30.190007+00:00 IST

"Work constructively with India...": Canada PM Trudeau

While addressing a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trudeau said, "In regards to India, Canada has shared the credible allegations that I talked about on Monday. With India, we did that many weeks ago. We are there to work constructively with India and we hope that they engage with us so that we can get to the bottom of this very serious matter."

2023-09-22T22:54:30.732360+00:00 IST

India extends consular services for Indian nationals in Canada

The Consulate General of India in Toronto has extended consular services for Indian nationals in Canada.

2023-09-22T21:01:04.613704+00:00 IST

"This Russian aggression must end with our victory": Zelenskyy

He started his address by talking about the construction of the world’s first Holodomor monument in Edmonton in 1983.

2023-09-22T20:00:21.053973+00:00 IST

Will continue to work with partners to support Ukraine: Trudeau

Trudeau addressed the Canadian Parliament after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska were welcomed in the Parliament with loud cheers from the Canadian lawmakers. 

2023-09-22T18:43:51.494552+00:00 IST

Escalating violence in Timbuktu leaves two dead, five injured

The military disclosed, "The city of Timbuktu has come under terrorist shellfire this afternoon," while providing a "provisional toll" of two fatalities and five casualties.

2023-09-22T16:07:03.093556+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy to address Canadian Parliament today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Canada on Thursday and will be addressing the Canadian Parliament on Friday, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

2023-09-22T09:00:09.446216+00:00 IST

Canada: New poll puts Pierre Poilievre as preferred choice for PM

Pierre Poilievre, the Opposition leader is the preferred choice as Prime Minister by 40 per cent of Canadian citizens, as incumbent Justin Trudeau lags behind, according to a new Ipsos poll done for Canada-based news platform Global News.

2023-09-22T05:42:07.201209+00:00 IST

“No place for hate,” Canada ministers over threat to Hindus

The Ministry’s response came after reports of some videos emerged, showing Hindu Canadians being asked to leave the country following the diplomatic standoff between India and Canada.

2023-09-22T05:03:38.517993+00:00 IST

Canada fails to provide evidence on Nijjar killing, despite claims of having proof

Amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff between New Delhi and Ottawa, Canada-based news platform, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) claimed citing sources that the intelligence gathered by the Canadian government includes conversations with Indian diplomats in the country.

2023-09-22T03:16:31.221301+00:00 IST

Canada: Winnipeg Police confirms death of gangster Sukhdool Singh

Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the death of gangster Sukhdool Singh Gill in Canada's Winnipeg, saying that its homicide unit had identified the victim as Gill and his family members have been informed of his killing.

2023-09-21T23:58:55.517326+00:00 IST

Punjabi-Canadian rapper responds to backlash over Insta post

Facing a massive backlash over his controversial social media post amid the diplomatic sabre-rattling between India and Canada, Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh (popularly known as Shubh) on Thursday said he was "extremely disheartened" with the cancellation of his India tour.

2023-09-21T21:41:23.506187+00:00 IST

Three South African navy personnel died in submarine accident at

Three South African Navy personnel lost their lives on Wednesday after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck by big sea waves as a helicopter attempted a "vertical transfer" of supplies, reported Al Jazeera, citing the Department of Defense.

2023-09-21T17:20:30.682473+00:00 IST

Indian constitution protects rights of Dalits in India

“Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution" played a crucial role in ensuring that the Constitution guaranteed fundamental rights and equal protection before the law to all citizens, regardless of their caste or religion”, she said in her intervention.

2023-09-21T13:09:51.996191+00:00 IST

Indian visa services in Canada suspended with immediate effect

It added the impact of this move is “negligible” on the company’s financials as the Canadian visa issuance business contributes less than 2 per cent to its total annual revenue.

2023-09-21T09:58:08.377349+00:00 IST