Amid the Indian-Canada row, the number of study permits for Indian students has sharply declined. The number of study permits Canada issued to Indian students fell sharply last year after India ejected Canadian diplomats. In an interview with Reuters, Canada’s Immigration Minister said, the number of study permits for Indians is unlikely to rebound soon. Diplomatic tensions erupted in June last year after Canadian PM Trudeau alleged India’s involvement in killing of pro-Khalistani Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In October, Canada was forced to pull 41 diplomats, or two-thirds of its staff, out of India on orders from New Delhi. With more than 41%, Indians have formed the largest group of international students in Canada in recent years. International students are a cash cow for Canadian universities as they bring in about C$22 billion annually. Canada is a popular destination for international students since it is relatively easy to obtain work permits after finishing courses. In 2023, Canada had projected that some 900,000 international students would study in Canada that year.
17 January,2024 07:43 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi on July 15 met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. During the joint conference, PM Modi affirmed his wish to achieve a ‘landmark’ USD 100 billion trade with UAE before G20. “Last year, we signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The historic agreement within three months would not have been possible without your cooperation and commitment. For that, I cannot thank you enough. Our bilateral trade has grown by 20 per cent. For the first time, we have achieved USD 85 billion in trade. Soon we will achieve the target of USD 100 billion. UAE is at the 4th rank among nations investing in India, said the Prime Minister. Earlier in the day, UAE President was also seen sharing a ‘friendship band’ with PM Modi. PM Narendra Modi also received a ceremonial welcome as he came to meet UAE President.
15 July,2023 07:37 PM IST
PM Modi’s France visit has concluded on a high note. French Chief Executive Officers lauded the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Indo-France CEOs Forum. Speaking to ANI on July 15, the Global CEO of Chanel, Leena Nair expressed her pleasure over meeting PM Modi and shared that the PM is interested in ensuring India as an investment hub for everyone. French Chief Executive Officers lauded the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Indo-France CEOs Forum. Speaking to ANI on July 15, Global CEO of Chanel, Leena Nair expressed her pleasure over meeting PM Modi and shared that the PM is interested in ensuring India as an investment hub for everyone.
15 July,2023 02:36 PM IST
As India observes Akshaya Tritiya 2023, we explored the biggest jewellery market in Mumbai - the Zaveri Bazaar. With shops as many as 300 years old, this market still stands today as one of the hotspots for the wholesale and retail jewellery trade. From dagina bazaar to danji street, we walked through iconic landmarks in the Zaveri Bazaar and got lost in the dazzle of gold and diamonds.
22 April,2023 02:52 PM IST
The first Trade and Investment Working Group meeting under India's G20 presidency has began in Mumbai on Tuesday. Union commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal welcomed all 70 delegates who converged for the meet in Mumbai. Regional groupings and international organizations will engage in deliberations to accelerate global trade and investments.
29 March,2023 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Pakistan is facing one of the worst economic crises since its birth and a grim scenario stares Islamabad. Despite the worst economic crisis, bilateral talk between India and Pakistan is far from reality. While Pak leaders continue to spew venom against India, country’s former diplomat has shown the mirror to Shehbaz Sharif. Recently, former High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit said, “Pakistan is dying to mend ties with India.” Abdul Basit also said that BBC Docuseries will likely help Narendra Modi in the upcoming General Polls.
15 March,2023 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10 held bilateral talks with his Australian Counterpart Anthony Albanese. Australian PM is on a 4-day visit to India. Earlier, Albanese also held a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him as he received a ceremonial reception.
10 March,2023 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai
The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 37 entities to its Entity List (blacklist) for allegedly contributing to Russia’s military and/or defence industrial base, supporting China’s military modernisation, and facilitating or engaging in human rights abuses in Myanmar and in China.
05 March,2023 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai
Aaditya Thackeray Flagging Off Vintage Car Rally At World Trade Centre
10 April,2022 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai
As another week starts with no Covid-19 relaxations from the civic body and the state government, city traders have threatened a protest and to vote out the Shiv Sena in the municipal elections to be held early next year. Sources from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, however, indicated that there may be some relaxation in timings next week.
12 July,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
