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Canada: Indian Student Shot Dead in Vancouver
A young Indian student, Chirag Antil, was tragically killed in Vancouver, Canada. The 24-year-old was found shot dead inside his car in South Vancouver’s Sunset neighborhood. Following reports of gunshots on Friday, April 12th, around 11 pm, Vancouver Police arrived at the scene on East 55th Avenue and Main Street. They discovered Chirag deceased in his vehicle. The investigation is…
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Canada: Suspicious Fire Claims Lives of Indian-origin Couple and Teenage Daughter in Ontario
An Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter tragically lost their lives in a devastating fire at their home in Canada’s Ontario province on March 7. The victims, identified as 51-year-old Rajiv Warikoo, his wife 47-year-old Shilpa Kotha, and their 16-year-old daughter Mahek Warikoo, were found dead in their residence on Big Sky Way and Van Kirk Drive. Peel Police initially…
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Music Producer Accused of Extortion in Canada Speaks Out Against Criminal Portrayal
Toronto, Canada: Arundeep Thind, a 39-year-old Indian-origin man, arrested and charged with extortion threats against South Asian businesses in Canada, claims innocence and asserts he is wrongly portrayed as a high-level gangster by police. Thind, a music producer, denies involvement in organized crime, stating he became a victim when asked by a friend to intervene in an extortion attempt. Thind…
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Hyderabad Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Canada; Family Seeks Support
Toranto: A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, pursuing a master’s degree in IT at Conestoga College, Canada, passed away due to cardiac arrest. Suffering from a week-long fever, his family received the news of his demise on Friday. Amjad Ullah Khan, a leader from the Telangana-based political party Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), shared the incident on social media,…
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Sports News
MetLife Stadium Crowned, Azteca Opens: 2026 World Cup Unveils Stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first expanded 48-team edition, has revealed its key venues amidst much anticipation. New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will proudly host the grand finale on July 19th, while the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will take center stage for the opening match on June 11th. This announcement marks a historic moment for all three co-hosting…
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Canada: Armed Intruder Strikes Chaos in Edmonton’s City Hall: Rapid Response Ensures Safety
Edmonton’s city hall was thrown into chaos when a heavily armed man randomly fired a long gun, shattering glass in the building. The incident, which occurred around 10:30 a.m., forced the building into lockdown, interrupting a public committee meeting. Police Chief Dale McFee revealed that the armed individual entered city hall through the parkade with a long gun capable of…
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U.S. and British Militaries Launch Second Round of Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
On Monday, the U.S. and British militaries launched a second round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands. The operation aimed to degrade Houthi capabilities for attacking international vessels in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. Targeting missile systems, air defense, radars, and weapons storage, the strikes…
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Tragedy Strikes as Helicopter Crash Claims 3 Lives in British Columbia
A tragic incident unfolded in west-central British Columbia as a helicopter from Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, based in Terrace, B.C., crashed, resulting in the loss of three lives. The company confirmed the fatalities in a recent press release, though specific details about the number of individuals involved in the crash near the city were not disclosed. The B.C. Emergency Health Services…
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Canada Expects 35% Decrease in Approved Study Permits for 2024
The Canadian government has unveiled a two-year cap on new study permits for international students, aiming to limit approvals to approximately 360,000 this year, marking a 35% reduction from 2023. Immigration Minister Marc Miller, acknowledging the enrichment international students bring to communities, made the announcement on Monday. The decision comes amid criticism over the surge in international students exacerbating Canada’s…
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US and UK Launch Retaliatory Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
The U.S. military, along with the United Kingdom and support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, launched retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The action follows months of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The strikes, involving fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles, were described by U.S. President Joe Biden as a “defensive action” in…
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