Letters to The Editor — September 25, 2023 Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
US shared intelligence on killing of Sikh leader with Canada American spy agencies shared intelligence with Canada regarding the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
Venugopal from A.P. appointed ICAR body member Venugopal Badaravada, native of Eluru district, AP, appointed to ICAR Society's General Body & Governing Body for 3-year term. He has travelled 21 countries for Zebu cattle, livestock & ag research. Has honorary citizenship of Canada & Brazilian city Uberaba, world capital for Zebu cattle. The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Ineos Grenadier Begins Production For North American Market The first deliveries are planned for the US in November, with Canada following in January. Motor1 · Sep 24, 2023
NASA’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft NASA’s Osiris-Rex mission to collect asteroid samples from Bennu culminates September 24 with a soft landing in Utah. The samples will provide insight into the formation of our solar system and how Earth became habitable. The capsule will be airlifted to a clean room and the sample sent to mission… The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
India freezes visas for Canadians amid row over murder of Sikh separatist India has suspended visa services in Canada citing security threats and asked Ottawa to prune its diplomats in Delhi, further escalating a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2023
Social media is a double-edged sword for the public image of Canadian labour unions Union membership in Canada has been declining over the past four decades. In 2022, the percentage of employees who are union members fell to 29 per cent from 38 per cent in 1981. This decline has been partly attributed to the stagnant or outdated image of unions, which makes it… The Conversation · Sep 24, 2023
Ultra-processed foods are not only bad for our bodies, their production damages our environments Ultra-processed foods (UPF) have become increasingly popular and range from chips to microwave meals and even bread. Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a plethora of UPF offerings in all their elaborate and enticing packaging. The Conversation · Sep 24, 2023
India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the UN with a mess on its hands The recent G20 Summit hosted by India couldn't have gone better for Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
The Observer view on Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing: Narendra Modi’s hubris is ill-judged In dismissing concerns over the death of a Canadian Sikh activist, India’s prime minister raises more questions over his commitment to democracy The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023
Morning Digest | India says no specific information shared by Canada on Nijjar killing; Kovind-led panel to seek political parties’ views on simultaneous elections, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Why have India, Canada tensions worsened? | Explained What are the allegations levelled against India? Why does India accuse Canada of providing safe havens to pro-Khalistan extremists? How have other countries reacted? Why have visa services been suspended? What is the status of the Free Trade Agreement? The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
US diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing The U.S. ambassador to Canada has said that information shared from members of an intelligence-sharing alliance was part of what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used to make public allegations of the Indian government's possible involvement in the assassination a Sikh Canadian The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing | No specific information shared by Canada, says India India responds to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claim that Canada had shared with India “many weeks ago” evidence that it might have been behind the killing of the Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing on Canadian soil. The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 Helena Rowland and Ellie Kildunne scored two tries each as England beat Canada England women’s rugby team won their first match against Canada 50-24
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Despite soured ties, Canada continues to catch the fancy of youths Despite strained India-Canada ties, 15.10 lakh Indians have gained Canadian citizenship, highest after US. Punjabis are main immigrants, Keralites joined in late 90s. Canada is like UAE for Malayalis, but few return to India. Reverse remittances likely in future. NoRKA-Roots estimates thousands migrated to Canada for edu/career, but only 200…
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Political parties in Punjab adopt contrasting strategies amid India-Canada conflict In Punjab, parties are attempting to garner different vote banks — in the State itself, in other parts of the country, and among the diaspora.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 Trudeau pledges Canada's support for Ukraine and punishment for Russia Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced several support measures for Ukraine including military, economic and humanitarian assistance
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 Canadian government denounces ‘online hate video’ telling Hindus in Canada to ‘go back to India’ None of the politicians condemning the video have directly called out the pro-Khalistan outfit behind it
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war - live: Kyiv inflicting ‘hell’ on Russian lines as counter-offensive escalates Heavy weapons supplied by the west are proving pivotal in the fierce battle raging outside Bakhmut, Ukraine says
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora The shocking allegation that India may have been behind the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada is shining the light on various layers of activism as well as diverse views on a separate Sikh state or Khalistan within the North American diaspora
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 Zelensky gets standing ovation as he calls on Canada to ‘stay with’ Ukraine: ‘Moscow must lose’ Zelensky attempts to bolster support for Ukraine as cracks appear in united Western front that has backed the country for 19 months
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 US in communication with India on Canada's allegations: White House US in contact with India on Canada's allegations of potential involvement in Sikh separatist leader's killing; US supports Canada's efforts to investigate; India advises its nationals in Canada to exercise "utmost caution" due to anti-India activities.
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Morning Digest | Canada shared intelligence with India weeks ago, says Trudeau; Sports Minister to skip Asiad as China bars Arunachal players, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023 India-Canada row: Blinken calls on Delhi to cooperate in push for ‘accountability’ over killing Secretary of state says US takes ‘very, very seriously’ incidents of transnational repression amid dispute over killing of Sikh separatist in British Columbia