Indian Student in Canada Starts Fundraiser After Work Permit Rejection
An Indian student in Canada has launched a fundraiser to repay education loans after being denied a work permit following graduation from Portage College. Samir Garhwal stated that completing the…
Punjabi Singer Sukha Attends Drake’s NOCTA Manor Party
Punjabi singer Sukha appeared at an invitation-only event hosted by Canadian rapper Drake to mark the NOCTA clothing line with Nike. The yearly gathering at the rapper’s Toronto property draws figures from music, fashion, entertainment and sports. Sukha’s presence has pleased supporters who view it as further evidence of Punjabi music reaching wider global audiences....
Indian Reddit User in Canada Finds Permanent Residency Unlikely Despite Steady Job
An Indian Reddit user working at one of the Big 4 firms in Canada after graduating from a university there said permanent residency now appears unlikely. A stable job does not guarantee comfortable living because of high costs. The user explained that parental spending on tuition, without debt, is the main reason for remaining, even...
FBI Arrests Indian National Linked to Canada-Based Drug Trafficking Network
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has detained Indian national Harmanveer Singh for his suspected involvement in a cross-border drug trafficking operation connected to a Canada-based crime syndicate headed by Ravinder Dhanda. Authorities took Singh into custody in Stockton, California, on Tuesday through the California Highway Patrol, according to an FBI statement issued Wednesday. The detention...
Canadian Resident Regrets Relocation, Plans Return to India After Seven Years
A permanent resident of Canada has publicly stated that moving there was the worst decision of their life and announced plans to return to India after seven years. The post, shared on Reddit, has sparked widespread debate online. The user described the plastic permanent residency card as not worth keeping and painted a bleak picture...
Sikh TikToker Alleges Racial Profiling After Gym Asks Him to Leave Over Kirpan
A Sikh TikToker said he was singled out because of his religion after staff asked him to leave a gym for wearing a kirpan. Gurpartap Singh Khalsa posted the video online after the event at the Windsor Douglas GoodLife Fitness centre in Canada. He stated that an employee requested his departure following a complaint from...
California Man Sentenced for Role in 2018 Newborn Death After Flight to Canada
Bakshinderpal Singh Mann, who assisted in burying his newborn child before fleeing to Canada, received a six-year prison sentence in California last month. The case concluded with Mann as the final defendant to enter a plea. He admitted no contest to his involvement in the infant’s death. The events began in 2018 in Bakersfield when...
British Graduates Emigrate to Escape Cost of Living Pressures
Record numbers of young British nationals are relocating overseas to escape the UK’s cost of living crisis and pursue stronger financial prospects. Emigration is rising sharply as graduates and early-career professionals encounter the weakest domestic job market in thirty years, alongside flat wages and high housing expenses. To counter these pressures, workers aged 18 to...
Sixteen men charged in Calgary extortion case targeting South Asian community
Calgary police have released photos of 15 men charged in extortion-related incidents in the city. Sixteen men, including individuals of Indian origin, face a total of 56 criminal charges in a Canadian probe into an extortion racket aimed at the South Asian community in Calgary. Only one remains in custody while the others have been...
UK Home Secretary Proposes New Refugee Sponsorship Route
Shabana Mahmood has set out plans for a new refugee sponsorship route into the UK, together with tighter limits on asylum claims and immigration appeals. The measures, due to start later in 2026, would let universities, community groups and businesses sponsor refugees for settlement. The approach draws on Canada’s established community sponsorship model. The proposals...
Indian Passport Does Not Serve as Citizenship Proof, MEA States
The Ministry of External Affairs reported issuing 1.39 crore Indian passports in the previous financial year. On Passport Seva Divas, 24 June 2026, an MEA official stated that none of these documents proves the holder is an Indian citizen. The remark, delivered at the 14th Passport Seva Divas, was legally precise yet sparked widespread discussion....
Nora Fatehi Aims to Convey Unity at World Cup Opening Ceremony
Nora Fatehi expressed her desire to deliver messages of celebration, unity and representation at Canada’s World Cup opening ceremony. She will perform her official FIFA World Cup song, ‘Siir Siir’, at the event in Toronto on June 12. The track, inspired by a Moroccan football chant meaning “go, go”, seeks to capture the tournament’s spirit...
Indian-Origin Officer Dies in Line of Duty in Northern Ontario
An officer of Indian origin was killed while on duty during an inquiry near Hearst in northern Ontario on Tuesday, officials reported. An 18-year-old suspect is now in custody as authorities examine the events leading to the fatality. Constable Tarun Bali served with the Ontario Provincial Police Dufferin Detachment for two and a half years...
Indian-Origin Men in Canada Help Woman Confront Alleged Harasser at Cricket Ground
A video showing a group of Indian-origin men assisting a woman against an alleged harasser at a cricket ground in British Columbia, Canada, has gained attention online. The footage depicts the men intervening as the woman, walking her dog, appeared distressed. They formed a protective barrier and instructed the man to keep his distance. The...
Survey Shows Canadians Split on Immigration Benefits and Numbers
Six in ten Canadians think too many immigrants are arriving, according to a recent survey for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The 2025-26 IRCC Online Tracking Survey found 60 percent of respondents viewed current levels as excessive, while 28 percent considered them appropriate and 4 percent said they were too low. The online poll of...
Indian-Origin Man Counters Racist Remarks in Viral Canada Video
A video showing an Indian-origin man responding to racist comments from a woman driver in Nova Scotia has spread widely online. The woman told the man to return to his home country. He replied that her expression revealed prejudice and asked where she thought he was from. She repeated her demand, and he questioned it...
Cricket Canada Suspended Over Governance Breaches and Corruption Allegations
Cricket Canada has been suspended by the International Cricket Council over serious breaches of membership obligations. The move follows concerns that the body is influenced by members of a gang operating from an Indian prison. The ICC confirmed the suspension after a board meeting in Ahmedabad on May 31. This comes weeks after funding was...
Canadian Police Dismantle ‘For Brothers’ Extortion Network, Charge 17 Non-Canadians
Peel Regional Police announced the dismantling of a violent international extortion ring tied to the group ‘For Brothers’, resulting in charges against 17 non-Canadian men. All appear to be of Indian origin. The network targeted South Asian business owners and residents in Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, British Columbia, and areas linked to California. The investigation began...
Minimum Grades Needed for Overseas University Admission After High School
Many high school graduates aspire to pursue higher education abroad to enhance their career prospects. A common concern is the minimum grade point average required for admission to international universities, which differs by country and institution. Typically, applicants need at least 60 to 70 percent in their high school exams to qualify for overseas programs....
Canadian Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Deaths of Indian Student and Another Victim
A Toronto resident, Richard Edwin, has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2022 killings of two individuals: 21-year-old Indian student Kartik Vasudev and 35-year-old Elijah Eleazar Mahepath. The victims had no connection to each other or to Edwin, and the shootings occurred two days apart. Both men succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries. Edwin was...
Breakdown of Expenses for Pursuing Higher Education in Canada
According to a NITI Aayog study supported by Ministry of External Affairs data, Canada ranks as the leading destination for overseas education in recent years. Its appeal has surged by 350%, with Indian student numbers rising from 94,240 in 2016 to 179,000 in 2020 and 427,000 in 2024. This growth stems from supportive policies on...
Canadian Punjabi Media Personality Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Importing Methamphetamine from the United States
A 47-year-old woman, who served as a Punjabi-language radio and television presenter in Canada for a decade, has received a 5.5-year prison term for attempting to bring methamphetamine across the border from the United States in 2021. Sukhvinder Kaur Sangha admitted guilt to drug importation charges. Authorities valued the seized substances, totaling 108 kilograms, between...
Voices & Opinion
A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
