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Indo-Canadian lawmaker slams anti-Hindu threats by Khalistani seperatist

Toronto: Amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada, an Indo-Canadian lawmaker from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party has expressed dismay at the “glorification of terrorism” and hate crime targeting Hindus in…
Rival gangsters Bishnoi, Bhagwanpuria claim responsibility for killing Duneke in Canada

Chandigarh: Rival gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria on Thursday separately claimed responsibility for the killing of Punjab-origin NIA-wanted gangster Sukha Duneke, who was shot dead in Canada’s Winnipeg in an inter-gang…

Amid diplomatic tensions, India suspends visa services for Canadians

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, India has suspended visa services for Canadians until further notice. The move comes after relations between the two countries soured following the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh…
India-Canada row: US favours investigation into Trudeau’s allegations

Delhi: The US on Wednesday favoured a thorough investigation into killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada in June, two days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of a “potential” involvement…
Punjab-origin NIA-wanted gangster shot dead in Canada

Chandigarh: Punjab-origin NIA-wanted gangster Sukha Duneke was shot dead in Canada’s Winnipeg in an inter-gang rivalry, police officials here said. Sukhdool Singh, alias Duneke, was part of Khalistan movement in Canada. Duneke,…
Canada rejects India’s travel advisory amid row; calls for calm

Toronto: The Canadian government has rejected a travel advisory issued by India about security risks in Canada, saying it is one of the safest countries in the world, and called for calm…
Apple iPhone 15: Know the country where you can buy it cheapest

Apple, an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, unveiled the prices of the iPhone 15 a few days ago, which vary from country to country due to taxes and import…

UAE bans import on fresh meat from Pakistan

Karachi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan via sea route after fungus was found on meat, according to ARY News. A restriction was…
Indian-origin MP says Canadian Hindus ‘soft targets’, urges them stay vigilant

Toronto: Stating that Hindu Canadians are ‘soft targets’, Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya on Thursday urged the community to stay calm, vigilant and report incidents of Hinduphobia in the face of a recent…
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged

Washington: The US Federal Reserve left the interest rate unchanged after the two-day meeting of its top decision making body on Wednesday. It’s a pause and not the end of hikes that…
US says it supports Canada’s probe of Khalistan activist’s murder

Washington: The United States doubled down on its support for Canada in its ongoing diplomatic row with India, saying on Wednesday that “we support Canada’s ongoing law enforcement efforts” and that it…
UNESCO designates Saudi Arabia’s Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve as World Heritage site

Riyadh: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday, September 20, named Saudi Arabia’s Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve as a World Heritage site. The decision was made through a…
Emirates Draw: Filipino expat to get Rs 5 lakh every month for 25 years

Abu Dhabi: A 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Filipino expat has been crowned as the second grand prize winner of Dirhams 25,000 (Rs 5,64,798) every month for the next 25 years in…
Imran Khan charged under ‘criminal conspiracy’ for ‘masterminding’ May 9 violence

Lahore: Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Pakistan Imran Khan has been charged with “criminal conspiracy”, which carries a maximum sentence of the death penalty, for “masterminding” the attack on army installations and inciting…
Nearly 9 kg giant onion set to break world record!

A giant onion, grown by Gareth Griffin, a farmer from Guernsey, United Kingdom, weighing nearly 9-kilogramme is all set to break the Guinness World Record. The onion has been put on display…