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Canada has warned its citizens against travelling to India amid a brewing diplomatic crisis. The development came less than a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canadian intelligence agencies were "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking New Delhi to the killing of separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. “Exercise a high degree of caution in India due to the threat of terrorist attacks throughout the country," cautions the Canada government website.

Indian students. Every year thousands of Indian students land in different parts of Canada for higher education and also become an active part of their workforce. Since 2018, India has consistently held the position of being the primary country of origin for international students in Canada.

There has long existed a liberal elite across the world for whom Canada could do no wrong, especially under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It was partly on account of his leadership, for example, that Americans put off by Donald Trump began talking about what Indians had been doing for decades: moving to Canada.

Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials here said on Tuesday. They said that pro-Khalistani outfits such as the World Sikh Organization (WSO), Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) working at the behest of Pakistan have been allegedly operating freely form the Canadian soil. They said allegations levelled against India by the Canadian authorities and politicians in relation to the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist, are incorrect and based on unsubstantiated assumptions. The issue of deportations of wanted terrorists and gangsters have been raised by Indian authorities at multiple diplomatic and security talks but the Canadian authorities remained non-committal and brazen in support of these terror elements, the officials said. Multiple dossiers have been handed over to the Canadian side but India's deportation requests have gone unaddressed, they said, adding at least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have found their bases in Canada. Eight individuals involved in terror activities and as many gangsters, who have been conspiring with Pakistan's ISI, have found a safe haven in Canada, the officials said. They said that deportation requests for these people — including Gurwant Singh who was involved in terrorist activities in early 1990s — have been pending with the Canadian authorities for years now.

RAW chief A S Dulat Tuesday said Canada expelling an Indian diplomat after claiming that New Delhi was potentially linked to the killing of a Khalistani extremist will have a bearing on bilateral relations. «This kind of expulsion or terming a diplomat persona non grata keeps happening.

Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said that Canada is not looking to provoke India as he urged the Indian government to take killing of separatist Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar seriously. The Canadian government on September 19 expelled a top Indian diplomat and accused India of having links to the killing of Khalistani separatist Nijjar. However, India refused such claims and called the move «absurd and motivated.» India also expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat action after Ottawa's expulsion of an Indian official over the case, marking fresh tensions to the already frayed bilateral ties. Canadian High Commissioner to India Cameron MacKay was summoned and he was informed about the decision to expel the senior diplomat with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) saying the move reflects New Delhi's growing concern at the «interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities». In a strongly-worded statement, the MEA also trashed comments by Trudeau and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, asserting that «such unsubstantiated allegations seek to shift the focus from Khalistani terrorists and extremists, who have been provided shelter in Canada and continue to threaten India's sovereignty and territorial integrity». Though New Delhi did not divulge the name of the Canadian diplomat who has been asked to leave India within five days, people familiar with the matter said it is Canadian intelligence agency's station chief in New Delhi Olivier Sylvestere. The Indian action to expel the Canadian diplomat came hours after Joly announced that a «top Indian diplomat» has been expelled from Canada.

The tiny Pacific island nation of Niue has come up with a novel plan to protect its vast and pristine territorial waters — it will get sponsors to pay

ITR Filing Due Date Extension News Ay 2023-24: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date of furnishing Income Tax Returns in Form ITR-7 for Assessment Year 2023-24 by a month. The due date has been extended from 31.10.2023 to 30.11.2023.

LIC Gratuity, Family Pension Rules Change 2023: The Ministry of Finance has approved a series of welfare measures for the benefit of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees. These measures are related to the amendments to LIC (Agents) Regulations, 2017, Enhancement of Gratuity Limit, and Uniform Rate of Family Pension among others, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.

A.R. Ramasubramaniam retired from job 20 years back and is currently living in a 500 sqft apartment in Pune. He has been keeping Income Tax Return papers and records, including documents related to his wife, mother and in-laws, for the last 40 years. As these documents are gathering dust and slowly falling apart in his tiny apartment, Ramasubramaniam shared with us his concern: “Am I to preserve all this forever?”

Lebanese judicial officials say hearings in the $1 billion lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn against Nissan and other defendants have started in Beirut

Poland has begun enforcing an entry ban on all Russian-registered passenger cars seeking to enter the country

Modi on Tuesday said his government is committed to ensuring that the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' aimed at expanding women's participation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies becomes a law, as he urged MPs of both Houses of Parliament to pass the bill unanimously. In the first speech in the first session in the new Parliament building, Modi said that the Women's Reservation Bill was given approval in the Cabinet meeting on Monday, and asserted that this will strengthen democracy. «For many years, there have been several debates and controversies around women's reservation. On women's reservation, there have been many efforts earlier also in Parliament.

IDBI Bank offers an interest rate of 7.10% for the general public and 7.60% for senior citizens. IDBI's Amrit Mahotsav FD" for 375 Days and 444 Days is valid up to August 15, 2023, the lender mentioned on its website.

Lok Sabha convened in the new Parliament building for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter, asserting that whatever they are going to do in the new complex, should be an inspiration for every citizen in the country.

Answer: As per Section 206AA since your mother does not have a PAN number, the bank is obliged to deduct tax @ 20% on the interest even if your mother has submitted form No.15G. Since your mother is a senior citizen she is required to submit form No. 15H and not 15G. A senior citizen who is a resident can only submit from No. 15 H if the total tax on his income is nil.

Also Read: India-Canada News LIVE Updates: India asks Canadian diplomat ‘Olivier Sylvestere’ to leave in next 5 days Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days.

Hours after Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat over Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, India asked a senior Canadian diplomat ordered to leave the country, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. New Delhi's decision reflected its "growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities", the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Shenzhen, China, is readying a new digital yuan giveaway as the city looks to showcase the CBDC at a range of upcoming sporting events.

Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders have extended their warm wishes to the nation as the ten-day-long celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi kicks off across the country. In a Twitter post, PM Modi expressed, «Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to the countrymen! Ganpati Bappa Morya!» He also conveyed his blessings to his family members across the nation, hoping that this auspicious festival would bring prosperity to everyone. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also joined in, sending heartfelt greetings to the citizens on this holy occasion. He prayed to 'Vighnaharta- Shri Ganpati Bappa' for their well-being. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde joined the chorus of greetings, extending his wishes to the people on this joyous occasion. The celebrations have already begun with a morning 'Aarti' at the historic Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, attracting a large gathering of devotees. In Raipur, Chhattisgarh, a creatively designed pandal, resembling Bharat's successful lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 aircraft, is set to captivate the public. Kolkata has also witnessed the artistic fervor of Ganesh Utsav committees with elaborately designed pandals featuring unique themes.

Canada and India has encountered a series of challenges that have raised concerns on both sides. In geopolitics and diplomacy, the K term has long been linked with Kashmir for India, but now another K — Khalistan — has arisen as very problematic, severing ties between India and Canada. A series of disturbing incidents have put a strain on what was once considered a relatively stable diplomatic relationship between the two nations, with a bilateral commercial relationship valued at a substantial $100 billion. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of participation in the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a statement vehemently condemned by New Delhi.