How do Canadians celebrate Diwali?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:04 +0000

The 12th of November will mark the start of Diwali—an auspicious festival for over a billion people across the world. Diwali is a (primarily Hindu) festival celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, the importance of new beginnings, and the meaning of honouring one’s ancestors (among many other things). Often called the “festival […]

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Am I eligible to become an Overseas Citizen of India?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:21 +0000

Becoming an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is a route many Indian-born Canadian citizens may look to pursue because India does not allow dual citizenship. Upon coming to Canada, many immigrants desire to eventually obtain citizenship due to the benefits it provides, including being able to vote in federal elections and hold a Canadian passport. […]

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IRCC expects India visa processing to return to normal by early 2024

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:56:27 +0000

A press conference with Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller on October 19th, 2023 has revealed that the ongoing dispute between Canada and India will result in slower processing times for Indian visa applications. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Nonetheless, Miller emphasized that newcomers from India play a vital role in Canada and […]

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India visa processing will slow, according to Canada’s Immigration Minister

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:56:16 +0000

The ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India will result in slower visa processing of Indians looking to come to Canada. Update: IRCC has said it expects its processing of India visas to return to normal by “early 2024”. This was just confirmed by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller in a press conference in Ottawa […]

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India visa processing will slow, according to Canada’s Immigration Minister

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:56:16 +0000

The ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India will result in slower visa processing of Indians looking to come to Canada. Update: IRCC has said it expects its processing of India visas to return to normal by “early 2024”. This was just confirmed by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller in a press conference in Ottawa […]

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Canada releases 2022 Annual Report on Express Entry

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:17:37 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Get a Free […]

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Canada is still processing visas for Indian nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:27 +0000

A recent diplomatic dispute between Canada and India has placed a strain on the relationship between the two countries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to a disagreement surrounding the killing of a prominent Canadian-Sikh leader in British Columbia. Trudeau says there is credible intelligence to confirm that agents […]

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India Begins Commercial Operation of First Domestically Designed 700-MWe PHWR Nuclear Reactor

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:58:09 +0000

India has begun commercial operation of its first domestically designed 700-MWe pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) at the Kakrapar nuclear power plant in Gujarat, state-owned Nuclear Power Corp. of India […]

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Canadian & Dutch Pension Funds Eye Stake In Indian Renewable Yieldco

Credit to Author: Saurabh| Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 15:35:51 +0000

Some of the leading global pension funds are vying for a stake in the latest renewable energy yieldco offering in India. According to media reports, Canadian pension fund British Columbia Investments (BCI) and Dutch pension fund APG Asset Management are among several investors looking to acquire a stake in Mahindra Susten’s yieldco — commonly called […]

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India To Open Lithium Reserves For Auction Later This Year

Credit to Author: Saurabh| Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 02:51:36 +0000

The Indian government is expected to initiate auction of mining rights for lithium reserves later this year. According to media reports, the Indian government will offer mining rights for lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir later in 2023. The focus of the auction will be the recently confirmed 5.9 million tonne reserves in the Resai […]

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