Title: Indian Nationals Face Tragic Deaths in Canada, Government Urges Caution The Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep sorrow over the recent deaths of Indian nationals in Canada and urged the Indian High Commission and consulates to provide assistance to the affected families. Amid the growing incidence of hate crimes and criminal violence, the Ministry also issued a warning to Indian students studying in Canada to remain cautious and vigilant. The deaths of Gurasis Singh, Rittika Rajput, and Harshandeep Singh have raised concerns about the safety of Indians in Canada and have sparked investigations by the local authorities.
Uttarakhand, a land renowned for its spirituality and wellness, will host the World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024, setting the stage for an International Assembly to discuss strategies for the worldwide promotion and integration of Ayurveda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to bolster the global advocacy for Ayurveda have paved the way for this historic event, which will bring together delegates from countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina, Sri Lanka, Germany, and Canada. With Uttarakhand making history as the first Himalayan state to host the Congress, this event marks a significant milestone in the state's growing recognition as a hub for Ayurvedic research and practice.
FIFA makes major announcements, awarding host nations for the next two men's World Cups - Saudi Arabia for 2034 and a joint bid from Morocco, Portugal and Spain for the 2030 edition. Additionally, the 2027 Women's World Cup will be held in Brazil and the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar. These decisions were made at the virtual Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday. A reminder is also given that the USA, Canada and Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup.
The Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Toronto is set to host a consular camp on Saturday, and in light of recent violent incidents, the temple's management filed an application for an injunction to prevent protests within a 100-meter radius. The court noted that while violence is not guaranteed, the intimidation of elderly attendees at the temple for consular services or worship constitutes harm to both individuals and the wider community. The ruling also highlights tensions between pro-Khalistan groups, such as Sikhs for Justice, and India's consulate, calling for increased security measures and arrests in response to recent events.
In the recent Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Congress-NCP alliance leads in almost 80% of the seats, while the MNS party fails to secure even a single seat. NDA also wins big in Assembly bye-elections, with Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal. The Indian media's coverage of the violence in Canada has raised questions about its alignment with Hindutva ideology.
Argentina's national team, led by superstar Lionel Messi, secured a 1-0 win against Peru in the World Cup Qualifiers for the 2026 United States, Mexico, and Canada tournament. The highlight of the match was a brilliant interplay between Messi and teammate Lautaro Martine, resulting in an impressive goal for Martine in the 55th minute. The victory cements Argentina's top position in South American qualifying, with Messi's team currently sitting five points ahead of its closest competitor. Despite a lacklustre performance from Messi, the Argentine team remains confident in its journey to the World Cup.
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned Canada's decision to block an Australian news outlet that aired a press conference featuring External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. The move, which the MEA says "yet again highlights the hypocrisy of Canada towards freedom of speech," has resulted in the cancellation of some scheduled consular camps in Canada. Jaishankar's comments during the joint press conference, where he criticized Canada for providing political space to Khalistan extremists, may have prompted the timing of the block, which happened just hours after the event. Canada, along with Australia, is part of the Five Eyes intelligence sharing alliance.
In a recent interview with a Canadian news outlet, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun disregarded any threats made against him and vowed to continue his campaign for the global Khalistan referendum. He also criticized India's former High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, calling him a "hypocrite" and accusing him of building a spy network in Canada. This comes after Verma was recalled and accused by Canada of involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Despite his designation as a terrorist by the Indian government, Pannun remains confident that more evidence will support his cause.
In the midst of strained ties between India and Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denounced the attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ontario by pro-Khalistan separatists during a consular visit. He has called on the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law, as tensions continue to rise after the Canadian Prime Minister's allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Khalistan separatist. This latest incident highlights India's strong stance against Khalistan separatists in Canada and adds to the existing hostility between the two countries.