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Kanishka kin demand public probe

Kanishka kin demand public probe

Rediff.com13 May 2005

India didn't cooperate in Nijjar probe because...: Envoy to Canada

India didn't cooperate in Nijjar probe because...: Envoy to Canada

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

During the interview which will be aired on Sunday, Verma was asked why India was not cooperating with Canada in the investigation. To this, he said, '...even without an investigation being concluded, India was convicted'. "Is that the rule of law?" Verma asked.

Let's work together to resolve Nijjar murder: Canada def minister

Let's work together to resolve Nijjar murder: Canada def minister

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

He said that Canada recognises the impact that some of these measures may have and at the same time it's another reason why he placed such emphasis on the investigation that's taking place that they are able to move beyond credible intelligence to evidence, strong evidence of exactly what happened.

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.

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

At least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have their bases in Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes, including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

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.

Kanishka prosecution gets more time to appeal

Kanishka prosecution gets more time to appeal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

The British Columbia Court of Appeal said the amount of material and the complexity of the case justified the month-long extension.

Kanishka: Canada Parliament supports inquiry

Kanishka: Canada Parliament supports inquiry

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Opposition members of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons united on Tuesday to pass a motion calling for public inquiry.

Key A-I witness feared accused would kill her

Key A-I witness feared accused would kill her

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

The claim that the woman was scared of the accused has prompted the prosecution to apply to the court to get her declared 'hostile'.

'Canada is deeply sorry': Trudeau apologises for honouring Nazi veteran

'Canada is deeply sorry': Trudeau apologises for honouring Nazi veteran

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologised for the Canadian Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during World War II, an incident that drew global condemnation and was termed by the Opposition as the 'biggest single diplomatic embarrassment' in the country's history.

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

Barriers have turned into bridges, says PM Modi in Canada

Barriers have turned into bridges, says PM Modi in Canada

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Winding up his visit to Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was a historic trip that will herald a new era of cooperation between the two countries.

'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'The Americans want to have a good relationship with India. They see it as a counterweight to China. And also American businesses are all trying to get out of China and go to India and Vietnam as well, but India largely.'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada will be pausing all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is now directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi.

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Weeks before Canada made an explosive allegation implicating Indian officials in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian officials sought public condemnation of the murder from their allies, including the United States, but were met with reluctance, The Washington Post reported.

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

17-month-old Princess Charlotte uttered her first word in public and also performed her first walkabout.

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

"One, we told the Canadians that this is not the Government of India's policy," Jaishankar said. "Two, we told the Canadians saying that look, if you have something specific, if you have something relevant, let us know. We are open to looking at it," Jaishankar said while responding to a question from former US ambassador to India and CFR Distinguished Fellow Kenneth Juster, in his first public comments on the issue.

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Canada's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in Surrey that sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations are based on both human and signals intelligence and inputs from an ally from Ottawa's Five Eye intelligence network, a media report has said citing the Canadian government sources.

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

Shower, cups of coffee await Syrian refugee stuck at airport for 7 months

Shower, cups of coffee await Syrian refugee stuck at airport for 7 months

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

37-year-old Hassan Al Kontar has finally been granted asylum in Canada where he will begin his new life.

#ReaderResponses: Movie titles for Tiger's new film

#ReaderResponses: Movie titles for Tiger's new film

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

We asked readers to help Tiger out by suggesting titles for his new film with Hrithik Roshan, and we got many responses!

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Wolfram, 83, and Anita, 81, are in separate care facilities in Surrey, British Columbia, and were ripped apart because they require different levels of care.

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'We were on tenterhooks arranging for the visa, last minute flight bookings, provisional loans and a Plan B.'

Shiamak Davar sued for sexual abuse by 2 former students

Shiamak Davar sued for sexual abuse by 2 former students

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Popular Bollywood choreographer Shiamak Davar has been accused of sexually assault by two of his former students.

Heroin, alcohol caused Cory Monteith's death: report

Heroin, alcohol caused Cory Monteith's death: report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Glee star passed away in his hotel room on July 13.

'Can Modi show that Trudeau is wrong?'

'Can Modi show that Trudeau is wrong?'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'Can Trudeau's evidence hold up? If not, he's finished.'

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Countries across the world -- from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada to Singapore and New Zealand, are witnessing phenomenal strides by Indian-origin politicians, who are now taking on influential and prominent roles in governments and cabinets.

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, carrying 376 immigrants, mostly Sikhs, from India was denied entry by the Canadian government in May 1914 and was forced to return to India.

This drink can help diabetics

This drink can help diabetics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Drinking a ketone supplement can lower blood sugar levels.

Postcards from Earth: The planet's most breathtaking locales

Postcards from Earth: The planet's most breathtaking locales

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

'The poetry of the earth is never dead,' John Keats once wrote. But when Keats wrote these lines, man had no way of reaching up to the hem of the sky and gaze down upon earth.

Study warned Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming speed

Study warned Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming speed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled since the start of the 21st century due to rising temperatures, losing over a vertical foot and half of ice each year and potentially threatening water supply for hundreds of millions of people in countries, including India, according to a study published in 2019.

Feeling stressed? Blame it on inbox burnout!

Feeling stressed? Blame it on inbox burnout!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Checking emails too often can cause stress, a new study published in the journal Computers in Human Behaviour revealed.

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The newborns opens their eyes to see the world fighting a deadly disease.

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Images of playful lion cubs and a confused seal are guaranteed to raise a smile even with the world observing coronavirus lockdown restrictions.