Anirudh Bhattacharya is a Toronto-based commentator on North American issues, and an author. He has also worked as a journalist in New Delhi and New York spanning print, television and digital media. He tweets as @anirudhb.
Articles by Anirudh Bhattacharyya
Canada’s court passes order to prevent disruption of Indian consular camps organised in Vancouver
The consular camps are held annually to provide services like life certificates for pensioners who are residents in Canada. There are apprehensions of pro-Khalistan elements attempting to disrupt these camps
Published on Nov 02, 2024 03:05 PM IST
Punjab origin man linked to AP Dhillon residence shooting held
The incident on September 2 involved firing at AP Dhillon’s residence as well arson, as two vehicles were torched.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canadian Hindus sceptical as Trudeau promises security in Diwali pledge
That was the first acknowledgement by the Canadian leader of attacks on Hindu Canadians in recent times, with over two dozen temples vandalised by pro-Khalistan elements since 2022 and the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) calling upon them to leave the country.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Police arrest Indo-Canadian tied to AP Dhillon residence shooting
The West Shore detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the arrest, which occurred on October 30, in a release, on Thursday
Published on Nov 01, 2024 05:04 PM IST
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Canada labels India a ‘cyber adversary’ in new security report
In its section on cyber threat from “state adversaries”, it includes China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and India
Updated on Nov 01, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Canadian Hindus wary of Trudeau’s Diwali pledge on safety
That was the first acknowledgement by the Canadian leader of attacks on Hindu Canadians in recent times, with over two dozen temples vandalised by pro-Khalistan elements since 2022 and the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) calling upon them to leave the country
Published on Nov 01, 2024 04:44 PM IST
Indo-Canadian community furious as Conservative Party pulls out of Diwali celebration in parliament
Liberal Party MP Chandra Arya will now host the Diwali celebration in parliament precincts along with the Calgary-based Obhrai Foundation
Published on Oct 30, 2024 10:56 AM IST
Four Indo-Canadians killed in tragic Toronto crash
While their names have not been released, Indo-Canadian community members identified the victims as Digvijay Patel, Jay Sisodia and siblings, Keta and Nil Gohil
Published on Oct 26, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Canada sought to ease tensions with India, presented evidence in Khalistan probe
A report in the Globe and Mail cited a source as stating the ‘preferred route offered by the Canadians’ was an ‘off ramp’ approach which had four elements
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 04:31 PM IST
Indo-Canadian teen identified as victim in tragic WalMart incident
Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old Indo-Canadian, was found dead in a WalMart oven in Halifax. Community mourns as police investigate the tragedy.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 04:01 PM IST
Facing caucus dissent, Trudeau reaffirms plan to lead in next election
Responding to questions from reporters during a media availability in Ottawa linked to projected immigration levels, Trudeau said, ‘As a party, we’ve always had robust discussions about the best way forward. We’ll continue to have them with me as leader’
Published on Oct 25, 2024 03:41 PM IST
Canada announces reduction in immigration intake as public concern rises
The measure came as public opinion turned sharply against high levels of immigration instituted by the Justin Trudeau government
Published on Oct 24, 2024 09:45 PM IST
Liberal MPs urge Trudeau to resign ahead of next federal elections
The Liberal Party caucus meeting in Ottawa also witnessed 24 MPs signing a letter seeking Trudeau’s resignation, according to Canadian media reports
Published on Oct 24, 2024 04:07 PM IST
2 plead guilty to killing Kanishka bombing suspect
Two men with known gang affiliations have pled guilty to the murder of Kanishka bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 04:07 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
India-Canada ties will remain frozen for the remainder of PM Trudeau’s term
Canada, in recent times, has consumed as much, if not more, bandwidth in India than Pakistan, and the situation is far from showing any improvement
Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Indian government violated Canada’s sovereignty: Justin Trudeau
Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday accused the Indian government of enabling and directing violence against Canadian citizens.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 06:59 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, New Delhi
Indian diplomats to get extra protection over Khalistan threats
A person familiar with the proposed measure also said that other Indian diplomats and officials who were till recently in Canada would also be given the cover
Published on Oct 15, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Indian diplomats expelled for violating sovereignty, international law: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said they have clear and compelling evidence that agents of the Indian government continue to engage in activities that pose a significant threat to public safety
Published on Oct 15, 2024 08:49 AM IST
India withdraws its envoy, expels 6 Canada diplomats
India expelled six Canadian diplomats and withdrew its envoy after Canada named them in a Nijjar murder investigation, escalating diplomatic tensions.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 05:52 AM IST
‘Violent crime’: Canada expels 6 Indian officials
RCMP said organised crime elements were used for this purpose and named the Lawrence Bishnoi group and said they believed it was “connected to agents of India”
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 12:21 AM IST
India withdraws envoy, diplomats in Canada amid row over probe in Nijjar killing
India rejected Canada’s move to name the Indian high commissioner to Ottawa and other diplomats as ‘persons of interest’ in the investigation into the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Threat from pro-Khalistan extremists: Indo-Canadian MP gets security cover
Indo-Canadian MP Chandra Arya has protection from Parliamentary Security, tasked with securing the House, Senate and MPs, along with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Published on Oct 14, 2024 03:39 PM IST
Canada vows to hold Indian officials accountable for Nijjar murder
Appearing before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, on Thursday, in Ottawa, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada wanted the officials potentially behind the killing held accountable
Published on Oct 11, 2024 04:38 PM IST
Canadian NSIA: India’s focus may be on pro-Khalistan movement, not policy influence
Until the devastating 9/11 attacks in the US by al-Qaeda, the bombing of Air India flight 182 by Khalistani extremists was the worst aviation-related terrorist attack in history
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:59 PM IST
Indian-origin man held for assault on journalist in Calgary
Calgary Police Service announced on Tuesday that Dilpreet Singh, a resident of the city in the province of Alberta, has been charged with one count of assault and is scheduled to appear in court on November 15.
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 10:17 PM IST
Indo-Canadian arrested, charged with assaulting radio journalist
Dilpreet Singh, a resident in the Canadian province of Alberta, has been charged with one count of assault and is scheduled to appear in court on November 15
Published on Oct 09, 2024 03:10 PM IST
Canada announces stricter norms for foreign students to be eligible for PG work programme permit
For those seeking a PGWP on or after November 1 this year, there is the requirement for greater fluency in one of Canada’s official languages – English or French.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada awaits results of probe on link between Indian agents and Nijjar killing
In May this year, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which is probing the murder, announced the arrests of four Indian nationals. They are facing charges related to first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder and their trial is expected to resume in mid-November.
Published on Oct 07, 2024 10:15 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada awaits results of probe into ‘Indian agents’ link to Nijjar killing
The clarification comes over a year after Trudeau said in the House of Commons that there were "credible allegations" linking Indian agents to Nijjar's murder.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 04:52 PM IST
Canada announces stricter norms for foreign students to be eligible for PG work programme permit
In addition, those who graduate from a university or college programme that is not for a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree, the applicant is restricted to a field of study that is “linked to certain occupations in long-term shortage”
Published on Oct 07, 2024 02:26 PM IST