Indo-Canadian man fined $20K for immigration fraud

IANS | October 25, 2023 3:42 PM

Toronto, Oct 25 (IANS) An Indian-origin man has been fined $20,000 for his role in a scheme that charged newcomers tens of thousands for permits to work in the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with National Medals

IANS | October 25, 2023 8:25 AM

Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has honoured two Indian-American scientists -- Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil -- with National Medals for their pioneering contributions in the fields of science and technology innovation at a ceremony in White House.

India's 'muscular' foreign policy is essentially for domestic consumption: Ex-Canadian Minister Ujjal Dosanjh

Sukant Deepak | October 23, 2023 8:03 AM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Calling for immediate de-escalation in strained diplomatic relations between India and Canada, Ujjal Dosanjh, former premier of British Columbia and erstwhile Canadian Minister of Health, stressed that India's "muscular" foreign policy is essentially for domestic consumption and not granting visas to Canadian citizens hurts ordinary Indo-Canadians.

Talk of a leadership challenge to UK PM Rishi Sunak

Ashis Ray | October 20, 2023 9:14 PM

London, Oct 20 (IANS) Less than a year into his premiership and a visit to India said to be in the offing to sign a trade treaty, Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian origin, could be in slight danger of a leadership challenge after a disastrous night for his Conservative party in by-elections.