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Canadian authorities have formally charged three individuals in connection with the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023. Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Investigations are ongoing into potential additional suspects and an alleged Indian link to the crime. Indian officials have previously expressed willingness to cooperate with Canadian authorities upon receipt of specific information.

Three Indian men have been arrested in Canada in connection with the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have identified the men as Karanpreet Singh, 28, Kamalpreet Singh, 22, and Karan Brar, 22. The police are investigating whether the men have ties to the Modi government, as reported by Reuters.

Canadian police have arrested members of an alleged hit squad believed to have been tasked by the Indian government with killing Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey. The arrests follow a lengthy investigation into the June 2018 murder of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen. According to sources close to the investigation, the alleged hit squad members have been under tight surveillance for several months. Police are expected to announce the arrests and share details of their investigation later Friday. India has denied any involvement in Nijjar’s murder and has accused Canada of providing a safe haven for separatists and extremists.

Effective September, international students in Canada, including those from India, will face a new regulation limiting their off-campus work hours to a maximum of 24 hours per week. This revised policy aims to prioritize academic focus while allowing students the opportunity to gain practical experience. The decision was influenced by research indicating a decline in academic performance and an increased likelihood of dropping out among students working more than 28 hours per week.

In the Billie Jean King Cup Finals later this year, Great Britain may face Canada, with Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez potentially facing off again after their 2021 US Open final. With the tournament format changing to straight knockout from groups, 12 teams qualified for the Finals. Great Britain will face Germany in the first round, while defending champions Canada, Italy, Czech Republic, and Australia are seeded into the quarter-finals. Host Spain will play Poland, and the United States will take on Slovakia. The Finals will take place in Seville from November 12 to 20, with the opening round matches from November 12 to 14, followed by the quarter-finals from November 15 to 17, the semi-finals on November 18 and 19, and the final on November 20.

Canada is implementing new regulations for international students’ off-campus work hours, aiming to balance academic focus with employment opportunities. Starting this fall, students will be permitted to work up to 24 hours per week, while still adhering to the priority of studying in the country.

KPMG’s survey highlights a significant increase in crypto adoption in Canada, with more financial institutions offering crypto services and institutional investors adding digital assets to their portfolios. In 2023, 22% more financial institutions in Canada provided crypto services, and 26% more institutional investors invested in cryptocurrencies. The survey also indicates that nearly 40% of institutional investors had direct or indirect exposure to cryptocurrencies in 2023, up from 31% in 2021.

D. Gukesh, India’s youngest challenger to the World Chess Championship title, was greeted with a grand reception upon his return to Chennai on Thursday. After emerging as the victor at the prestigious Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Gukesh has etched his name in history as the first Indian to achieve this feat since Viswanathan Anand. Hundreds of students and fans lined up at the airport to welcome the 17-year-old, expressing their admiration for his remarkable achievement.

25 young BMX riders from Calgary have been selected to represent Canada at the 2024 UCI BMX World Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The riders, ranging in age from eight to their early 20s, will compete against approximately 4,000 riders from nearly 50 countries. The event will take place from May 12-18.

Cuba has formally apologized for mistakenly sending the incorrect remains to Canada after the untimely demise of a Laval, Quebec, man while on vacation. The Caribbean nation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged the mix-up on social media, expressing deep regret over the “unfortunate incident.” Cuban authorities are conducting an investigation into the matter, and Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodríguez affirmed his ongoing communication with his Canadian counterpart, Mélanie Joly. Rodríguez extended heartfelt condolences and apologies to the bereaved family and friends of the deceased.