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05 Mar

Punjabi-Origin YouTuber Nancy Grewal Stabbed to Death in Canada, Raising Serious Questions About Safety and Online Hostility

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): The brutal killing of Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old Punjabi-origin YouTuber and social media commentator, has sent shockwaves across the Punjabi diaspora after she was reportedly stabbed to death in Windsor. According to initial reports, emergency services responded to a stabbing incident at a residence where Grewal was found with critical injuries. Despite medical efforts, she later succumbed to her wounds. Police have launched a homicide investigation and are currently gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses to determine what led to the fatal attack. Nancy Grewal had built a noticeable presence on social media, where she frequently…

04 Mar

Canada Launches $100 Million Scholarship Fund for Indian Students Under New Talent Strategy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaCanada scholarship, Education partnership, Indian students, International study, Talent strategy, University of Toronto

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a major boost to international academic mobility, the Canadian government has unveiled a landmark scholarship initiative worth up to $100 million (approx. ₹830 crore) specifically for Indian students. Announced during high-level bilateral talks last week, the fund is the cornerstone of the new Canada–India Talent and Innovation Strategy. This framework aims to deepen the long-standing educational ties between the two nations by focusing on advanced research, technology, and cross-border academic collaboration. At the heart of this investment is a fully funded scholarship programme designed to support up to 200 high-achieving Indian students. These scholars will have…

04 Mar

121 Arrested in Kelowna After Months-Long Crackdown on Crime and Drug Networks

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A sweeping seven-month enforcement drive in Kelowna, British Columbia, has resulted in 121 arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, firearms and other weapons, authorities confirmed this week. The operation, carried out by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Kelowna, was supported by funding from the province’s Special Investigations and Targeted Enforcement (SITE) Program. Running from June 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the initiative focused on repeat offenders, organised crime groups and neighbourhoods experiencing higher levels of violence and disorder. Police said the funding allowed officers to conduct intelligence-led patrols and targeted…

04 Mar

Canadian PM Mark Carney Calls for “Rapid De-escalation” of Middle East Conflict Amid Concerns Over International Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada, De-escalation, diplomacy, International Law, Iran war, Mark Carney, Middle East, US-Israel

Sydney/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued an urgent appeal for a "rapid de-escalation" of hostilities in the Middle East, describing the widening war between the United States, Israel, and Iran as a stark indicator of the "failure of the international order." Speaking to reporters during his diplomatic visit to Australia, the Prime Minister signaled a more cautious shift in Canada's stance, urging all belligerents to respect the established rules of international engagement. The Prime Minister’s remarks follow a series of high-stakes military strikes that began on Saturday with a joint US-Israeli operation in Tehran, which resulted in…

03 Mar

Global Oil Markets Shaken: Gas Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaGas prices, inflation, Middle East conflict, Oil market, Strait of Hormuz

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian motorists are facing immediate pressure at the pumps this week as North American oil markets react to a significant escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Following a joint military operation by the U.S. and Israel against Iran on Saturday, concerns over the stability of global energy supply chains have sent crude prices on a volatile upward trajectory. The primary focus for market analysts is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow yet vital waterway on Iran's southern border. Currently, approximately 20 per cent of the world's crude oil passes through this chokepoint. Over the weekend, several…

03 Mar

Stronach Sexual Assault Trial: Final Complainant Delivers Harrowing Testimony

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaFrank Stronach, Legal news, Ontario Superior Court, Sexual assault trial

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The high-profile sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach reached a critical juncture Monday as the final complainant provided a chilling account of an alleged encounter in the early 1980s. The witness, now in her late 60s, testified to a sense of total helplessness during an incident at Stronach’s waterfront apartment. The woman recounted a vivid and traumatic detail, stating she would never forget the sound of her pantyhose being ripped until only the waistband remained. She testified that she lay on a cot sobbing quietly while the businessman penetrated her, fearing that any further resistance would…

03 Mar

Carney Touches Down in Sydney to Bolster Canada-Australia Trade and Defence Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsAustralia, Defence, Geopolitics, Mark Carney, Trade

Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia for a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration in trade and national security. The Prime Minister landed in Sydney midday Tuesday local time (Monday evening in Canada), marking the start of a multi-city tour through the Commonwealth partner nation. The visit comes at a pivotal time for Indo-Pacific relations. Carney is scheduled to engage with prominent business leaders in Sydney before travelling to the capital, Canberra, on Thursday. In a rare honour for a visiting head of government, he is slated to address the Australian Parliament, where…

02 Mar

Bank of Canada Warns Potential Rate Hikes May Be Necessary Despite Weak Economic Growth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaBank Of Canada, inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Rate hikes, Reuters, Sharon Kozicki, Supply shocks

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Bank of Canada has issued a cautious warning that interest rate increases may occasionally be required even during periods of economic stagnation, as the country prepares for significant structural shifts and potential global supply shocks. Speaking in Norway on Monday, March 2, 2026, Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki addressed the "difficult trade-off" that central banks face when inflationary pressures are driven by supply-side disruptions rather than domestic demand. She noted that while it might seem counterintuitive to tighten monetary policy during a weak economy, such restraint is essential to prevent inflation from becoming persistent. Kozicki identified several…

02 Mar

India and Canada Sign Terms of Reference for Ambitious Trade Pact; Target $50 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaHyderabad House, India-Canada CEPA, Mark Carney, Narendra Modi, Piyush Goyal, Trade Pact, Trade Target

New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma)— In a move designed to reset and revolutionize economic ties, India and Canada officially launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday, March 2, 2026. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the landmark agreement were signed by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu at Hyderabad House. The exchange took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking a significant milestone in the first official visit by the Canadian leader to the Indian capital. During the high-profile ceremony, Prime…

02 Mar

New Delhi, Ottawa Reignite Ties With Major Energy Accord and 2030 Trade Vision

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada on Monday outlined a sweeping blueprint to elevate their partnership, sealing a multi-billion-dollar uranium supply agreement and committing to expand annual trade to $50 billion by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held extensive discussions in New Delhi, describing the outcome as the start of a renewed and forward-looking chapter in bilateral relations. Uranium Deal to Power Civil Nuclear Expansion A centrepiece of the talks was a $2.6 billion arrangement under which Canada will supply uranium to fuel India’s civilian nuclear reactors. The agreement…