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02 Mar

India, Canada Set $50 Billion Trade Target by 2030; Leaders Push for Comprehensive Economic Pact

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Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark J. Carney on Monday announced an ambitious target to elevate bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030, signalling a renewed push to deepen economic engagement between the two nations. Speaking during a joint press statement in New Delhi following bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, Prime Minister Modi said both countries are committed to unlocking the full potential of their economic partnership. He confirmed that New Delhi and Ottawa have agreed to work toward finalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in the near future. “Our objective is…

01 Mar

Taber Police Urge Retailers to Secure Cough Syrup Amid Surge in ‘DXM’ Misuse

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, DXM, Misuse, Police, Taber

Taber, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma) — The Taber Police Service has issued a formal appeal to local retailers and pharmacies to implement stricter controls on over-the-counter cough syrups following a sharp rise in thefts and dangerous behaviours linked to the drug dextromethorphan (DXM). In a statement released on Sunday, March 1, 2026, authorities highlighted a growing trend of substance misuse among youth in the southern Alberta community, prompting calls for immediate preventive measures. Police are specifically asking businesses to consider moving products containing DXM behind service counters and limiting sales strictly to adults. While the medication is safe when used as…

01 Mar

Canadian-Led Team Discovers “Ghost Galaxy” 250 Million Light-Years Away

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TechnologyAstrostatistics, CDG-2, Dark Galaxy, Dark Matter, David Li, Euclid, Hubble Space Telescope, University of Toronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— A Canadian-led team of astronomers has identified a nearly invisible "dark galaxy," nicknamed a "ghost galaxy," located roughly 250 million light-years from Earth. The discovery of CDG-2 (Candidate Dark Galaxy-2) highlights how much of the universe remains a mystery, as the galaxy is thought to be composed of 99.9% dark matter. "Yeah, it’s pretty much invisible," said David Li, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto and lead researcher on the project. Li, a specialist in the burgeoning field of astrostatistics, used advanced statistical tools to identify patterns in space that traditional observation might miss. The…

01 Mar

Strategic Reset: Canadian PM Mark Carney Meets Tata Chairman in Mumbai to Boost AI and Energy Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaIndia-Canada AI partnership, Mark Carney India visit 2026, Mark Carney Narendra Modi meeting, Tata Group N Chandrasekaran Mumbai

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma) — In a move signalling a major thaw and "normalization" of bilateral relations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in Mumbai on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The high-level meeting focused on deepening cooperation between India and Canada in critical future-facing sectors, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and technology. Carney, who is on his first official visit to India since taking office, characterized both nations as "growing economies with big ambitions" that can partner to create mutual security and prosperity. "Canada and India are both growing economies with big ambitions…

01 Mar

Gunfire in NW Calgary Home Ends With Arrest, Police Probe Firearms Offences

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): — A man has been arrested after reports of gunshots at a northwest Calgary home triggered a police response late Friday night. Officers were called to a residence in the 100 block of Panatella Square NW shortly before 10 p.m. following multiple 911 calls about loud bangs believed to be gunfire. According to Calgary Police Service, responding officers found damage to the home consistent with shots being fired. Police entered the residence and located an adult male inside, who was taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported at the scene, and there was no…

28 Feb

“Deeply Appalled”: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim Apologizes to Councillor Sean Orr for False Drug Distribution Claims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma) — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has officially apologized to City Councillor Sean Orr for making unsubstantiated and "defamatory" claims that the opposition councillor was distributing illegal drugs. The apology, delivered via a phone call on Thursday and confirmed by the Mayor in a media scrum on Friday, February 27, 2026, follows a week of political turmoil at City Hall after video evidence surfaced of the Mayor initiating the false rumours. The controversy stems from a February 6, 2026, media briefing intended for Chinese-speaking reporters. During the session, Mayor Sim was recorded claiming that Orr, a COPE party…

28 Feb

“Convincing, Compelling, and Destructive”: Toronto Police Sound Alarm as AI-Driven Fraud Losses Hit $433 Million

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAI scams Canada, David Coffey financial crimes, fraud losses 2025 statistics, pig butchering scam Toronto, Toronto Police fraud report 2025

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) — The Toronto Police Service has issued a dire warning to the public following a staggering 17 per cent increase in financial losses to fraud, which reached $433 million in 2025. Despite a slight dip in the total number of reported cases, investigators say the emergence of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has made individual scams far more effective and devastating. Det. David Coffey, head of the Financial Crimes Unit, noted that while scams have been a persistent issue, the integration of AI in mid-2025 caused the threat to "take off like a rocket." The primary concern…

28 Feb

Loonie Hits 11-Day High as Resilient Domestic Demand Overshadows GDP Contraction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaBank of Canada interest rate news, CAD vs USD exchange rate today, Canada GDP contraction Q4, Canadian dollar 11-day high 2026

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — The Canadian dollar (CAD) surged to an 11-day high on Friday, February 27, 2026, as investors focused on robust underlying economic details despite a headline contraction in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The currency’s resilience comes as a surprise to many, especially following data from Statistics Canada showing the economy shrank at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025—a figure significantly weaker than the flat growth markets had anticipated. The primary driver behind the headline "GDP collapse" was a massive inventory drawdown, the largest in three years, which acted as a…

28 Feb

Mark Carney’s India Visit Reflects Ottawa’s Strategic Shift, Says Former Envoy Ajay Bisaria

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada Ajay Bisaria has said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s maiden official trip to India signals renewed confidence in India’s economic trajectory and underscores the potential benefits for Canada in strengthening bilateral ties. Speaking to PTI, Bisaria observed that Carney’s decision to begin his visit in Mumbai highlights Ottawa’s recognition of India’s rapid growth and expanding global influence. According to him, deeper engagement with India could generate significant returns for Canadian investors while also offering access to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing consumer markets. Bisaria noted that Canada appears…

28 Feb

Mark Carney’s India Tour Signals Fresh Push to Rebuild Ottawa–New Delhi Partnership

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Trending, World NewsMark Carney

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday commenced a four-day visit to India, choosing Mumbai as the first stop in a trip designed to deepen commercial engagement and reset diplomatic momentum between the two countries. He is travelling with his wife, Daina Fix Carney. Describing India as the fastest-expanding major economy, Carney said his immediate focus would be discussions with corporate leaders to explore investment avenues and generate economic gains for Canadian businesses and workers. After his engagements in Mumbai, the Canadian leader will head to New Delhi on March 1. Talks with Prime Minister Narendra…