Articles by Anirudh Bhattacharyya
Canada aiming to ‘work constructively’ with India to ‘get to the bottom’ of Nijjar killing: PM
Relations between India and Canada collapsed last year after Justin Trudeau stated on September 18 that there were “credible allegations” of a potential link between Indian agents and the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Canadian chapter of VHP to hold event to mark consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
The yatra is being organised along with the VHP unit in the United States, and in total, will cover over a thousand temples in North America
Published on Mar 24, 2024 03:32 PM IST
Canada govt proposes to delay polls next year to avoid Diwali clash
That proposal to shift the polling date to October 27 was part of a package of reforms to the Elections Act which constitute an amendment bill tabled in the House of Commons this week
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 03:41 PM IST
Delhi CM’s arrest: AAP supporters protest outside Indian consulate in Toronto
AAP supporters in Canada stage a protest outside the Indian consulate in Toronto demanding the release of Arvind Kejriwal, calling his arrest a curbing of democracy.
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 11:02 AM IST
Indian, Canadian banks join hands to offer financial services to students from India
The partnership was announced by Canada’s Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank and India’s HDFC Bank. India is the largest source country for international students in Canada
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 02:34 PM IST
Canada: Outrage over pro-Khalistani elements engaging in ‘Hinduphobic’ behaviour
The Indian Hindu community is particularly concerned over posters related to the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots in India, which followed the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Published on Mar 21, 2024 10:22 AM IST
Devotees in Canada’s smallest province celebrate opening of first Hindu temple
The temple in Prince Edward Island has been thronged by members of the community since its opening, evidencing the demand for such a house of worship in a province with population at just 180,000
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 03:39 PM IST
Pro-India group faces off against pro-Khalistan elements in Canada’s Calgary city
Approximately two dozen Indo-Canadians gathered across the street from the pro-Khalistan protesters, some of whom held weapons, including at least one seen to be holding a sword up
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 12:44 PM IST
3 members of Indo-Canadian family charred to death in ‘suspicious’ blaze
The deaths in the fire, which occurred in the middle of the afternoon, at approximately 1.30pm, earlier this month, have shocked the Indo-Canadian community.
Published on Mar 16, 2024 11:19 AM IST
New Zealand says position on pro-Khalistan figure Nijjar killing unchanged
Doubts arose after an interview with New Zealand deputy prime minister and foreign minister Winston Peters appeared in an Indian outlet on Wednesday.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 11:13 AM IST
YouTube blocks access to CBC story on Nijjar killing at India’s request
YouTube has blocked access to a report that appeared in Canada’s CBC that focused on the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 11:00 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Online Harms Bill: Civil liberties groups in Canada call it ‘draconian’
The bill was introduced before the House of Commons late last month but has gained national attention after celebrated author Margaret Atwood described it as “Orwellian”
Published on Mar 13, 2024 12:59 PM IST
Half of Canadians feel that too many immigrants entering the country: Poll
Economic issues, like cost-of-living and housing affordability, have become prime drivers of the weakening support for immigration
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:29 AM IST
Pro-Khalistan protesters try to disrupt Indo-Canada business networking event
The networking event was organised by the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and it was targeted by the separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which had called for the protest
Published on Mar 12, 2024 02:59 PM IST
Canada: Disenchantment with Justin Trudeau-led govt continues unabated, finds poll
Driving that negativity are sticky issues that include cost of living and inflation, the state of health care and housing affordability
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 12:26 PM IST
Chess tournament to go ahead in Canada after all visa issues resolved
The 2024 Candidates Tournament, held by the International Chess Federation, is scheduled from April 3 to 23.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 10:34 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
CCTV footage of pro-Khalistan figure Nijjar’s killing made public in Canada
Footage of the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been aired in a television news programme on Friday.
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
2024 Candidates: Indian players receive Canada visas
However, ten other visas still need to be approved ahead of the tournament which is scheduled to begin on April 3.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 08:14 PM IST
All Indian players receive visa approvals for international chess tourney in Canada
The tournament features five Indian players: teen Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa R, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi and Gukesh D in the Open category and Vaishali Rameshbabu and Koneru Humpy in the Women’s
Published on Mar 06, 2024 10:27 AM IST
Indian student applications to Canada drop by 15% after tensions, housing crisis
According to data from authorities, study permit applications for 2023 fell to 307,603 from 363,484 the previous year, which was an overall record.
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Candidates chess could be moved to Spain if Canada visas not issued: official
Players from four countries, including Indian GMs Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi, Gukesh and Vaishali have not been issued visas for next month's tournament.
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Top chess tournament in Canada in jeopardy as several players yet to receives visas
Canada has delayed issuing visas to several participants, including teenaged Indian sensation Praggnanadhaa R and players like Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, Gukesh D and Vaishali Rameshbabu
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:58 AM IST
Canada: Pro-Khalistan groups stage protests near Indian consulates in Toronto, Vancouver
The so-called Khalistan Car Rally in each city was to protest the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in Surrey, British Columbia last year. Nijjar was deemed a terrorist in India
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:28 AM IST
SFJ protests disrupt event attended by Indian envoy to Canada
India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma held a meeting with a local trade board in British Columbia in tense circumstances on Friday evening, as the venue was surrounded by pro-Khalistan elements protesting the event.
Published on Mar 02, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84
Canada’s 18th Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, considered one of the most popular leaders the country had in recent history, passed away on Thursday at the age of 84.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 01:33 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Bilateral tensions result in fewer Indians immigrating to Canada
The impact of bilateral tensions between New Delhi and Ottawa is being felt in immigration patterns.
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 11:30 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Pro-Khalistan outfit SFJ plans to ‘question-target’ Indian envoy to Canada
Sikhs for Justice has threatened to “target” Sanjay Kumar Verma ahead of his visit to Surrey since Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed last year.
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Progress made in implementation of Indo-Pacific strategy, says Canada
Canada has said it continues to focus on cultivating “key relationships” in the Indo-Pacific region, including that with India
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 11:01 AM IST
Canada minister says trade talks with India may be re-established
Six months after negotiations over an early harvest trade pact between India and Canada were paused, there is no timeline for their resumption but high level contact may be re-established this week at the World Trade Organisation ministerial.
Published on Feb 26, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canadian man gets life for running over Muslim family
A Canadian judge has deemed the intentional running over of five members of a Muslim family in 2021 to “constitute terrorist activity.”
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto