New Jersey elects first Sikh mayor Ravi Bhalla
Nov 10, 2017, at 05:51 pm
New Jersey, Nov 10 (IBNS): Ravi Bhalla has been elected as the first Sikh mayor of New Jersey in the United States, media reports said.
Following meeting, Trump all praise for Xi
Nov 10, 2017, at 03:24 pm
Beijing/Washington, Nov 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump was all praise for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jingping after their meeting in Beijing on Thursday.
Canada in no hurry to sign revised Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal: PM Trudeau
Nov 09, 2017, at 08:15 pm
Hanoi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is in no hurry to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal at the time other countries are looking forward to seal the deal, media reports said.
Stephen Bronfman's explanation on Paradise Papers satisfies Canadian PM Trudeau, not Opposition
Nov 09, 2017, at 08:13 pm
Ottawa, Nov 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is satisfied with the explanation of a top Liberal fundraiser Stephen Bronfman, whose link to an offshore trust in the Cayman Islands came into light in the Paradise Papers, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump commences his China visit
Nov 08, 2017, at 10:42 pm
Washington./Beijing, Nov 8 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has arrived in China for his three-day state visit to the nation.
Man charged with murder in double homicide case of Vancouver
Nov 08, 2017, at 07:17 pm
Vancouver, Nov 8 (IBNS): A 25-year old man has been charged with murder in the double homicide of a Vancouver couple, media reports said.
Jagmeet Singh urges Trudeau government to decriminalise drugs
Nov 08, 2017, at 06:45 pm
Ottawa, Nov 8 (IBNS): New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh has urged the federal government in Canada to decriminalise all illegal drugs to cope up with the rising opioid crisis, media reports said.
I want peace through strength: Donald Trump
Nov 08, 2017, at 04:36 pm
Seoul/Washington, Nov 8 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said that he wants 'peace through strength', while addressing a meeting in South Korea on Wednesday.
New exhibits explore refugees' journey of hope
Nov 08, 2017, at 05:09 am
Winnipeg, Nov 7 (IBNS): A new exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has explored the global refugee crisis through the eyes of two teenage boys - a 13-year-old Syrian who survived a perilous voyage across the Mediterranean and a 15-year-old boy in Spain who felt compelled to respond.
Liberal government to review Canadian names in Paradise Papers
Nov 08, 2017, at 05:08 am
Ottawa, Nov 7 (IBNS): Facing a barrage of questions from the Opposition on Monday about the Paradise Papers leak, the Liberal government has ensured they will carry out a review on the Canadian names that have come up, media reports said.
Afghanistan: ISIS claims gunmen attack on TV station in Kabul
Nov 08, 2017, at 02:13 am
Kabul, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Islamic State has claimed the responsibility for the Gunmen attack on a private TV station in Afghanistan's capital Kabul city, an incident which occurred on Tuesday, media reports said.
More than 300 Canadians named in Paradise Papers linked to tax havens
Nov 07, 2017, at 05:26 am
Ottawa, Nov 6 (IBNS): More than 300 Canadians whose names are present in Paradise Papers, described as the largest leak of financial data, are suspected to have used offshore tax havens to evade taxes, media reports said.
Texas shooting: Death toll climbs to 26, suspect named
Nov 06, 2017, at 06:10 pm
Austin, Nov 6 (IBNS): The toll in the Texas shooting incident has risen to 26, while local media have named the suspect as Devin Patrick Kelley, aged 26.
20 killed in Texas church shooting in USA
Nov 06, 2017, at 08:44 am
Austin, Nov 6 (IBNS) A lone gunman killed at least 20 people at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, said media reports.
Donald Trump wishes Sikh people on birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Nov 05, 2017, at 02:13 pm
Washington, Nov 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has wished Sikh Americans and Sikhs around the world on the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
President Trump commences his Asia tour,arrives in Japan
Nov 05, 2017, at 02:03 pm
Tokyo, Nov 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan as he commenced his 12-day Asia tour.
Canadian PM Trudeau discusses Canada Child Benefit in Brampton
Nov 05, 2017, at 06:28 am
Brampton, Nov 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Brampton alongside Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, and other Brampton Members of Parliament to share the news about further action to support Canadian families.
Several collisions take place in Toronto, strike seven pedestrians, cyclist
Nov 04, 2017, at 04:56 am
Toronto, Nov 3 (IBNS): Seven pedestrians and one cyclist were struck in separate collisions across Toronto on Friday morning, media reports said.
Chicago: One killed, two injured during Starbucks shooting
Nov 03, 2017, at 04:23 pm
Chicago, Nov 3 (IBNS): One man was killed and two, including a 12-year-old boy, were critically wounded after an unidentified gunman open fired at them inside a Starbucks store in Chicago's Uptown area, reports said.
Majority of Canadian women experienced 'unwanted sexual pleasure': Survey
Nov 03, 2017, at 04:56 am
Ottawa, Nov 2 (IBNS): In the wake of the reports of sexual harassment of several actresses by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, a poll which was carried out few days ago found majority of Canadian women had experienced an "unwanted sexual pleasure", media reports said.
Serious collision in Markham, York Regional Police seeking witness
Nov 03, 2017, at 04:55 am
Markham, Nov 2 (IBNS): Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are seeking witnesses following a serious collision in the City of Markham.
New York Terror Attack: Trump wants to scrap US diversity program that allows immigration by lottery
Nov 02, 2017, at 05:41 am
Washington, Nov 1 (IBNS): Reacting to the New York terror attack by an Islamist that killed eight in Lower Manhattan, US President Donal Trump said Wednesday he would try to abolish Diversity Visa Lottery Program of USA that enabled the Uzbekistan born terrorist to settle down in America legally.
Pride Toronto announces dates for 2018 Pride Month and Festival Weekend
Nov 02, 2017, at 04:49 am
Toronto, Nov 1 (IBNS): Pride Toronto announced on Wednesday the official dates of its 38th annual Pride Festival scheduled to take place between June 22 and 24, 2018.
Five Argentine, one Belgian among eight dead in Manhattan terror attack
Nov 01, 2017, at 04:58 pm
New York City, Nov 1 (IBNS): Five Argentine and a Belgian were among the eight dead in Manhattan terror attack, reports said.
Following US attack, Trump warns against the return of ISIS
Nov 01, 2017, at 03:27 pm
Washington, Nov 1 (IBNS): Following the US terror attack which killed at least eight people and injured 11 others, US President Donald Trump has warned his country against the return of the so called Islamic State.
New York: Trucker mows down at least eight people, injures 11
Nov 01, 2017, at 02:52 pm
New York City, Nov 1 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed as a trucker ran over them in New York's Lower Manhattan area, reports said.
Canada's GDP in August declined by 0.1%
Nov 01, 2017, at 05:03 am
Ottawa, Oct 31 (IBNS): Canada's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth declined by 0.1% in August, media reports said.
Sexual harassment case against David Peterson dismissed, accuser apologies
Nov 01, 2017, at 04:59 am
Toronto, Oct 31 (IBNS): Former premier David Peterson has received an apology from Ximena Morris, who accused the former of sexually harassing her after the Ontario Superior Court dismissed the lawsuit, media reports said.
Real Change that’s working for Brampton north
Oct 31, 2017, at 03:25 am
Brampton, Oct 30 (IBNS): The 2017 Fall Economic statement will deliver more Canada Child Benefit Support, cut the federal small business tax rate, enhance the Working Income Tax Benefit, and other measures to help the middle class and those working hard to join it.
US: Demand for legalisation of cannabis hits all time high
Oct 30, 2017, at 05:33 pm
Washington, Oct 30 (IBNS): The demand for the legalisation of cannabis has hit an all time high in the Unites States, with now every two out of three Americans opting for it.