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India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Indian envoy said that India was "absolutely" and "decidedly" not involved in the homicide, terming it a "motivated and absurd allegation."

Indo-Canadian senator urged to resign

Indo-Canadian senator urged to resign

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Indo-Canadian senator and lawyer Mobina Jaffer is under pressure to resign following charges that she allegedly over-billed her client.

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Days after an offensive video from a pro-Khalistan group threatening Hindus in Canada to leave the country went viral, top federal public safety officials and politicians have denounced the 'online hate video' and asserted that Hindus are 'safe and welcome'.

Shouldn't repay for trials: AI tragedy accused

Shouldn't repay for trials: AI tragedy accused

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Ripudman Singh Malik, one of the accused in the Air India tragedy, who was acquitted of all charges by the British Columbia supreme court in 2005, reportedly says he has money but he shouldn't pay the millions of dollars in legal fees--that the tax payers paid for him for the lengthy legal battle.

'Canada slow to recognize Air India tragedy'

'Canada slow to recognize Air India tragedy'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Justice John Major, who presided over the Air India inquiry commission that concluded its hearing earlier this week, said that he "did not imagine at first that it was a plane full almost entirely of Canadians." "The fact that the Sikh terrorists behind the plot were from British Columbia made it even more distant and difficult for those in Toronto and Ottawa to understand that it was a Canadian tragedy," Major said in Toronto on Tuesday.

Resurgence of Sikh militancy in Canada: MP

Resurgence of Sikh militancy in Canada: MP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

During the Baisakhi Day parade in April in Surrey, there was a float 'honoring' Talwinder Singh Parmar, the alleged mastermind of the Kanishka terrorist attack that killed 329 people. Dosanjh had strongly criticized federal and provincial politicians who attended that parade and did not speak out.

India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence, says there should be parity

India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence, says there should be parity

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats. With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India, the high commission said.

Showing solidarity with India's indigenous people

Showing solidarity with India's indigenous people

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The main issue of the Indian indigenous people is the title to land.

'Convict protecting AI bombing conspirators'

'Convict protecting AI bombing conspirators'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The prosecution claims Reyat, who admitted a minor role in the bombing, was refusing to identify others in the plot.

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Experts say Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada 'could be most significant test of strength of US-India partnership since early 2000s'.

How big brands get hijacked online

How big brands get hijacked online

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

A new study reveals how drug brand names are hijacked by online pharmacies that churn out spam e-mails and hawk counterfeit pills.

Kanishka accused faces perjury charges

Kanishka accused faces perjury charges

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Inderjit Singh Reyat, convicted bomb-maker in the 1985 Air India bombing case, has been charged with perjury arising from his testimony during the Kanishka trial.

Air India bombing convict denied parole

Air India bombing convict denied parole

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only person convicted in connection with the 1985 Air India bombing that killed all 329 people aboard, will not get parole before his sentence ends next year.

Canada: MP demands apology for Komagata tragedy

Canada: MP demands apology for Komagata tragedy

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

Komagatu Maru was a Japanese ship that had on board 376 passengers, mostly Sikhs, from India in 1914.

Air India bombing convict out on bail

Air India bombing convict out on bail

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only man convicted in the bombing of an Air India flight in 1985, was granted bail on Wednesday by a Canadian court after he spent more than two decades in prison.Reyat has served more than 20 years for two separate convictions related to the bombing of the Air India flight 182, off the coast of Ireland on June 23, 1985, which claimed 329 lives.In May 1991, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

India on Friday described a United States State Department report citing alleged incidents of human rights violations including in Manipur as 'deeply biased' and said it reflects a poor understanding of India and it attach no value to it.

Kanishka accused involved in fraud: Canadian cops

Kanishka accused involved in fraud: Canadian cops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

A Canadian Security Intelligence Service agent told the British Columbia Supreme Court that a prosecution witness alleged immigration fraud and misuse of funds against Ripudaman Singh Malik.

If bigger countries ...: Trudeau's fresh attack on India over Nijjar killing

If bigger countries ...: Trudeau's fresh attack on India over Nijjar killing

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Addressing the media on Friday, Trudeau also alleged that India violated the Vienna Convention as over 40 Canadian diplomats were shifted from India after New Delhi threatened to strip them of their diplomatic immunity.

Quake prompts US tsunami warning

Quake prompts US tsunami warning

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The 7.0-magnitude quake struck at about 7:50 pm west southwest of the coastal community of Crescent City, according to the US Geological Survey Web site.

Lone Kanishka bombing convict may remain in jail

Lone Kanishka bombing convict may remain in jail

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

A lawyer of the British Columbia government in Canada said Reyat will continue to be held in jail on a 2006 arrest warrant for perjury charges after his current manslaughter sentence expires this week. It will be up to him to ask the court for bail.

Indo-Canadian teenager shot dead in Vancouver

Indo-Canadian teenager shot dead in Vancouver

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Virk was at a get-together at a friend's house on Saturday after which he was found lying in the street. He later succumbed to the gunshot wounds in hospital.

Kanishka bomber to face perjury trial

Kanishka bomber to face perjury trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Reyat, a former Duncan electrician, could be imprisoned for an additional 14 years if convicted of perjury.

What do you think of Kanishka verdict?

What do you think of Kanishka verdict?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

What do you think of Kanishka verdict?

Ujjal Dosanjh on NRI investment

Ujjal Dosanjh on NRI investment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

'Whenever you say India is inflicted with corruption, Indians turn around and say other countries have corruption as well,' says Canadian politician Ujjal Dosanjh.

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Tiwana said he was still trying to deal with the shock of the violent attack by four Caucasian teens while he was out on an evening walk on Tuesday with his wife Surjit Kaur.

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

A hearing in the matter is scheduled for April 12 in downtown Vancouver. Bhandal's society as well as the Akali Singh and Guru Nanak Sikh temples support his petition. Sangha earned a PhD in environmental science in Germany.

'Every govt takes advantage of PBD'

'Every govt takes advantage of PBD'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

"Moreover, PBD has a lot to do with government and each government takes advantage of it and utilises it for its vested interest."

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

Noodle lovers! Would you dare to have beer ramen?

Noodle lovers! Would you dare to have beer ramen?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

It is the new Instagram rage.

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Kanishka kin demand public probe

Kanishka kin demand public probe

Rediff.com13 May 2005

PIX: Travelling the world with Amy Jackson

PIX: Travelling the world with Amy Jackson

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Living out of a suitcase has probably never been as much fun!

The people India forgot to honour

The people India forgot to honour

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Malik flays Canada Govt for pursuing him for money

Malik flays Canada Govt for pursuing him for money

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

Meanwhile, Malik has initiated a lawsuit in Supreme Court in an attempt to reclaim his position as a director on\nthe Khalsa Credit Union.

Sikh student assaulted in Canada; turban ripped off

Sikh student assaulted in Canada; turban ripped off

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Gagandeep Singh was assaulted when he was heading home on Friday night.

A-I bombing accused shared details of plot with co

A-I bombing accused shared details of plot with co

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Ripudaman Singh Malik had shared the plot, including mistakes he believed were made, with a confidante, a witness in the trial has testified at a court in Vancouver.