22-year-old Vidhi Megha's life was tragically cut short after she was murdered in Canada on May 15. While the Niagara police have arrested one person, her family was informed 12 days after the murder. The Indian Consulate in Toronto is extending all possible assistance for transporting her mortal remains to Gujarat.

Gujarat Student Stabbed To Death In Canada, Family Informed 12 Days After Murder

A 24-year-old Indian student from Telangana drowned while swimming with friends in a Toronto lake on his birthday. Praneeth, originally from Meerpet, Telangana, had come to Canada for his Master’s degree and was celebrating his birthday when the tragedy occurred.

On Sunday (September 15) morning, Praneeth went swimming but did not return. His father, A. Ravi, reported that local authorities were alerted, and rescue teams took over 10 hours to reach the lake. Praneeth’s body was found later that evening, according to media reports.

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The family was informed of the incident on Monday through a friend of Praneeth’s brother. They are now working with local authorities and friends in Canada to arrange for the repatriation of his body.

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Praneeth had moved to Canada in 2019 for his studies, followed by his elder brother in 2022. The grieving family is requesting government assistance to bring Praneeth’s body back to India.

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The father said that it was a&nbsp;tragic irony that his son’s birthday celebration became a day of mourning. “Both along with other friends visited the lake to celebrate the birthday of Praneeth on Saturday. On Sunday, they went swimming. While everyone returned, the younger one 
(Praneeth) did not," the victim's father told reporters.

Earlier in July, another Indian student, Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, studying at Trine University, drowned at Barbervilley Falls in Albany, according to the Indian Consulate General in New York.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 24-year-old Indian student from Telangana drowned while swimming with friends in a Toronto lake on his birthday. Praneeth, originally from Meerpet, Telangana, had come to Canada for his Master’s degree and was celebrating his birthday when the tragedy occurred.

A 24-year-old Indian student from Telangana drowned while swimming with friends in a Toronto lake on his birthday. Praneeth, originally from Meerpet, Telangana, had come to Canada for his Master’s degree and was celebrating his birthday when the tragedy occurred. On Sunday (September 15) morning, Praneeth went swimming but did not return. His father, A. Ravi, reported that local authorities were alerted, and rescue teams took over 10 hours to reach the lake. Praneeth’s body was found later that evening, according to media reports. Also read: Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump The family was informed of the incident on Monday through a friend of Praneeth’s brother. They are now working with local authorities and friends in Canada to arrange for the repatriation of his body. Praneeth from #Hyderabad studying in Canada, drowned in Lake Clear, Toronto. Praneeth, who was celebrating his elder brother's birthday with friends, accidentally drowned while swimminghttps://t.co/rUFKeyRiDh@Hyderabad_Mail pic.twitter.com/WnRN9ELo55 — Neelima Eaty (@NeelimaEaty) September 16, 2024 × Praneeth had moved to Canada in 2019 for his studies, followed by his elder brother in 2022. The grieving family is requesting government assistance to bring Praneeth’s body back to India. Also read: Who will be Delhi CM after Kejriwal resigns? A look at top names The father said that it was a tragic irony that his son’s birthday celebration became a day of mourning. “Both along with other friends visited the lake to celebrate the birthday of Praneeth on Saturday. On Sunday, they went swimming. While everyone returned, the younger one (Praneeth) did not," the victim's father told reporters. Earlier in July, another Indian student, Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, studying at Trine University, drowned at Barbervilley Falls in Albany, according to the Indian Consulate General in New York. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian student drowns in Toronto lake on birthday; family seeks help with body repatriation

The number of foreign students receiving&nbsp;study permits to&nbsp;Canada this year has risen despite the Canadian government's stated goal of reducing the number of temporary residents entering the nation.

This comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has seen a decline in popularity due to the shelter&nbsp;affordability crisis in the country.&nbsp;Therefore, steps were taken to limit the number of temporary residents, such as international students.

But when compared to the same period in 2023, those numbers have actually increased, according to data from&nbsp;Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).&nbsp;

In 2024, 187,510 study permits were issued in the first four months of this year, up from 165,805 the last&nbsp;year. Over the same period, the number of Indian students receiving these visas increased as well&nbsp;from 72,750 to 81,260.

Indian students received 278,335 study permits out of the 682,4305 study permits that Canada gave in 2023. Indians have obtained 91,510 of the 216,620 study permits that Canada has awarded so&nbsp;far this year.

IRCC said that 2024's intake of applications for study permits for overseas students would be capped at 35 per cent compared to 2023.&nbsp;

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“For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023,” IRCC noted in a press release, in January.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller said in March that the administration intended to "decrease in our population of temporary residents to 5 per cent over the next three years."

The rising housing costs including home prices and rentals are said to be&nbsp;behind this initiative.

In May, the number of students receiving study permits&nbsp;somewhat fell from 34,400 in 2023 to 30,490. During this time, the number of Indian students acquiring study permits also decreased from 13,055 to 10,560.

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The number of foreign students receiving study permits to Canada this year has risen despite the Canadian government's stated goal of reducing the number of temporary residents entering the nation.

The number of foreign students receiving study permits to Canada this year has risen despite the Canadian government's stated goal of reducing the number of temporary residents entering the nation. This comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has seen a decline in popularity due to the shelter affordability crisis in the country. Therefore, steps were taken to limit the number of temporary residents, such as international students. But when compared to the same period in 2023, those numbers have actually increased, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In 2024, 187,510 study permits were issued in the first four months of this year, up from 165,805 the last year. Over the same period, the number of Indian students receiving these visas increased as well from 72,750 to 81,260. Indian students received 278,335 study permits out of the 682,4305 study permits that Canada gave in 2023. Indians have obtained 91,510 of the 216,620 study permits that Canada has awarded so far this year. IRCC said that 2024's intake of applications for study permits for overseas students would be capped at 35 per cent compared to 2023. Also read: Two-thirds of Americans want Joe Biden to drop out of presidential race in damning new poll “For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023,” IRCC noted in a press release, in January. Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller said in March that the administration intended to "decrease in our population of temporary residents to 5 per cent over the next three years." The rising housing costs including home prices and rentals are said to be behind this initiative. In May, the number of students receiving study permits somewhat fell from 34,400 in 2023 to 30,490. During this time, the number of Indian students acquiring study permits also decreased from 13,055 to 10,560. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada sees rise in number of foreign students receiving study permit despite government restrictions

The body of Indian student who was killed in Toronto last week would arrive in the national capital Delhi on Saturday, news agency ANI reported.

Kartik Vasudev, who hailed from northern Ghaziabad city,&nbsp;was shot dead on April 7 evening near Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town. He received medical attention from an off-duty paramedic and was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, the Toronto Police Service said in a statement.

Kartik's father Hitesh told ANI, "(Accused) Edwin has been produced before the court and is being asked to hire a lawyer for the next hearing that is being scheduled on Wednesday (April 20)."&nbsp;

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Kartik was in his first year and had moved to Canada in January to pursue higher education. He was staying in an apartment with his cousin and&nbsp;used to work at a restaurant in Downtown area

On Wednesday, Toronto police nabbed Richard Jonathan Edwin (39)&nbsp;in connection with two homicide cases, including Kartik's case. The police said that both the cases were an act of random attacks and ruled out any hate crime.

“The two victims were not known to the accused or each other. Investigators are working to establish the motive behind the attacks, and a probe is underway.”

However, Karti's father refused to believe it to be a case of random attack and sought the central government's intervention in the matter.

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Seneca College said Kartik was enrolled in its marketing management programme.

"The Seneca community is saddened to hear of the tragic death of Kartik Vasudev, a first-semester Marketing Management student," a spokesperson said in a statement.

"Our thoughts are with his family, friends and classmates. Counselling support is being made available to students and employees.

The body of Indian student who was killed in Toronto last week would arrive in the national capital Delhi on Saturday, news agency ANI reported. Kartik Vasudev, who hailed from northern Ghaziabad city, was shot dead on April 7 evening near Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town.

The body of Indian student who was killed in Toronto last week would arrive in the national capital Delhi on Saturday, news agency ANI reported. Kartik Vasudev, who hailed from northern Ghaziabad city, was shot dead on April 7 evening near Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town. He received medical attention from an off-duty paramedic and was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, the Toronto Police Service said in a statement. Kartik's father Hitesh told ANI, "(Accused) Edwin has been produced before the court and is being asked to hire a lawyer for the next hearing that is being scheduled on Wednesday (April 20)." Ghaziabad, UP | Toronto Police has said that the accused has been produced before court & has been asked to hire a lawyer because of which next hearing is on April 20... Body (of Kartik Vasudev) will arrive in New Delhi tomorrow (Apr 16): Hitesh Vasudev, deceased's father https://t.co/NlPy9f5vOt pic.twitter.com/I8aSK5FpRJ — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) April 15, 2022 × Kartik was in his first year and had moved to Canada in January to pursue higher education. He was staying in an apartment with his cousin and used to work at a restaurant in Downtown area On Wednesday, Toronto police nabbed Richard Jonathan Edwin (39) in connection with two homicide cases, including Kartik's case. The police said that both the cases were an act of random attacks and ruled out any hate crime. “The two victims were not known to the accused or each other. Investigators are working to establish the motive behind the attacks, and a probe is underway.” However, Karti's father refused to believe it to be a case of random attack and sought the central government's intervention in the matter. Also read | Alleged killer of Indian student arrested with large ‘cache of guns at home’, says Canadian Police Seneca College said Kartik was enrolled in its marketing management programme. "The Seneca community is saddened to hear of the tragic death of Kartik Vasudev, a first-semester Marketing Management student," a spokesperson said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and classmates. Counselling support is being made available to students and employees.

Body of Indian student killed in Canada to be brought home on Saturday

The police in Toronto claimed to have arrested a man suspected of killing 21-year-old Indian student Kartik Vasudev near the Sherbourne subway station last week.

The killer has been identified as 39-year-old Richard Jonathan Edwin, who is charged in another murder case that took place just two days after Vasudev was shot dead

According to police, Edwin’s second victim was Elijah Eleazar Mahepath (35), who was walking westbound on the north side of Dundas Street East near George Street.

Edwin was arrested Sunday evening with a cache of loaded guns at his disposal, police said.

Briefing the reporters on Tuesday, Toronto police chief James Ramer said both the attacks were random killings and completely “unprovoked”.

"Kartik was just outside the Sherbourne subway station last Thursday when he was approached by a stranger...Unprovoked, this man shot Kartik multiple times, killing him," Ramer told reporters.

“Any death is tragic, but these men were completely innocent, and their murders were absolutely random acts of violence," he added.

Police said that Edwin has no prior murder cases against him and was in “lawful” possession of these guns.

Ramer believes that had the suspect not been caught sooner, there could have been a string of random attacks across the city.

"When, I don't know, but he had an arsenal at home. Frankly, I believe this might have just been a first step," Ramer said.

The police have now launched a probe to find out about his background and if he is associated with any organisation.

Vasudev hailed from Ghaziabad city in Uttar Pradesh. He had moved to Canada in January to pursue higher studies, according to his family.

He was shot on Thursday evening at the Glen Road entrance to Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Watch |&nbsp;Canada: Suspected killer of Indian student Kartik Vasudev arrested

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The police in Toronto claimed to have arrested a man suspected of killing 21-year-old Indian student Kartik Vasudev near the Sherbourne subway station last week.

The police in Toronto claimed to have arrested a man suspected of killing 21-year-old Indian student Kartik Vasudev near the Sherbourne subway station last week. The killer has been identified as 39-year-old Richard Jonathan Edwin, who is charged in another murder case that took place just two days after Vasudev was shot dead According to police, Edwin’s second victim was Elijah Eleazar Mahepath (35), who was walking westbound on the north side of Dundas Street East near George Street. Edwin was arrested Sunday evening with a cache of loaded guns at his disposal, police said. Briefing the reporters on Tuesday, Toronto police chief James Ramer said both the attacks were random killings and completely “unprovoked”. "Kartik was just outside the Sherbourne subway station last Thursday when he was approached by a stranger...Unprovoked, this man shot Kartik multiple times, killing him," Ramer told reporters. “Any death is tragic, but these men were completely innocent, and their murders were absolutely random acts of violence," he added. Police said that Edwin has no prior murder cases against him and was in “lawful” possession of these guns. Ramer believes that had the suspect not been caught sooner, there could have been a string of random attacks across the city. "When, I don't know, but he had an arsenal at home. Frankly, I believe this might have just been a first step," Ramer said. The police have now launched a probe to find out about his background and if he is associated with any organisation. Vasudev hailed from Ghaziabad city in Uttar Pradesh. He had moved to Canada in January to pursue higher studies, according to his family. He was shot on Thursday evening at the Glen Road entrance to Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Watch | Canada: Suspected killer of Indian student Kartik Vasudev arrested (With inputs from agencies)

Alleged killer of Indian student arrested with large ‘cache of guns at home’, says Canadian Police

A 43-year-old man has been charged with shooting dead his 19-year-old nephew and attempted murder of his wife. 
 
Gamdur Singh Brar, who shot dead his nephew Harmanjot Singh Bhattal and seriously injured his wife Satvir Kaur Brar in Edmonton at the weekend, has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. 
 
The victim Harmanjot Singh Bhattal came to Canada in December 2018 on a study visa from Bhattal village of Barnala district in Punjab. The only son of his parents, Bhattal was studying at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and was staying with his maternal aunt. 
 
The accused reportedly had a fight with his wife. He consequently opened fire at the vehicle in which his wife was travelling with Bhattal. After injuring Bhattal and Satvir, Gamdur fled from the spot. 
 
The incident took place in Sherwood Park area of Edmonton just after 6.30 a.m. on Friday. 
 
Soon after, officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police reached. Bhattal succumbed to gunshot wounds before paramedics could reach the spot. The woman was rushed to hospital where she remains critical. The accused wanted to kill her, but his 19-year-old nephew became the victim. 
 
The police had later arrested the accused and was presented before the court where he was denied bail. The next hearing of the case is scheduled on June 12. 
 
Meanwhile, a 'gofundme'&nbsp;campaign has been launched to raise money to send the body of Bhattal to India.

A 43-year-old man has been charged with shooting dead his 19-year-old nephew and attempted murder of his wife. Gamdur Singh Brar, who shot dead his nephew Harmanjot Singh Bhattal and seriously injured his wife Satvir Kaur Brar in Edmonton at the weekend, has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.

A 43-year-old man has been charged with shooting dead his 19-year-old nephew and attempted murder of his wife. Gamdur Singh Brar, who shot dead his nephew Harmanjot Singh Bhattal and seriously injured his wife Satvir Kaur Brar in Edmonton at the weekend, has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. The victim Harmanjot Singh Bhattal came to Canada in December 2018 on a study visa from Bhattal village of Barnala district in Punjab. The only son of his parents, Bhattal was studying at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and was staying with his maternal aunt. The accused reportedly had a fight with his wife. He consequently opened fire at the vehicle in which his wife was travelling with Bhattal. After injuring Bhattal and Satvir, Gamdur fled from the spot. The incident took place in Sherwood Park area of Edmonton just after 6.30 a.m. on Friday. Soon after, officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police reached. Bhattal succumbed to gunshot wounds before paramedics could reach the spot. The woman was rushed to hospital where she remains critical. The accused wanted to kill her, but his 19-year-old nephew became the victim. The police had later arrested the accused and was presented before the court where he was denied bail. The next hearing of the case is scheduled on June 12. Meanwhile, a 'gofundme' campaign has been launched to raise money to send the body of Bhattal to India.

19-year-old student from Punjab's Barnala shot dead by uncle in Canada