Over 53,000 Canadian Sikhs participated in an unofficial "Khalistan Referendum" in Ottawa on Sunday, organized by India-banned group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Outside McNabb Community Centre, participants desecrated the Indian national flag and chanted violent slogans targeting Indian leaders while police liaison officers watched without intervention. Queues stretched nearly two kilometers, with voting extending beyond scheduled hours. SFJ's general counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, designated a terrorist by India, addressed participants via satellite. Videos showed supporters carrying yellow Khalistan flags and raising aggressive anti-India chants. The event coincided with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meeting PM Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in South Africa, timing SFJ called "suspicious" amid recent India-Canada diplomatic efforts to ease bilateral tensions.

Twenty-four-year-old Nicholas Singh, an Indian-origin criminal ranked 15th on Canada's most-wanted list, was arrested in Toronto after 18 months on the run. Singh went unlawfully at large on May 31, 2024, while serving a five-year, five-month sentence for robbery and firearm-related offences. Toronto Police's Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement squad arrested him near Bathurst and Dundas streets on Friday night after receiving a tip about a suspicious vehicle. Officers discovered a firearm, extended magazine, and ammunition despite a court-ordered weapons ban. Singh now faces fresh charges including possessing restricted firearms without a license. Two other Indian-origin fugitives Gurkirat Singh and Dharam Singh Dhaliwal remain on Canada's BOLO programme's top 25 most-wanted list.

Twenty-six-year-old Nick Franke from London has cycled over 11,500km across 22 countries in six months, raising funds for Future Hope, a Calcutta school for street children. On Thursday, students gave him a hero's welcome with hand-drawn flags representing every nation he crossed. Franke, nephew of school founder Tim Grandage, visited Future Hope in 2004 and now combines his cycling passion with philanthropy. His journey began in May from the UK, traversing Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Nepal, and India, covering 100-120km daily. After departing Calcutta on November 27, he'll continue through Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the US, aiming to reach London by May 2026 for his best friend's wedding. (PC: Instagram) 

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal has relocated from the UK to Switzerland and Dubai ahead of anticipated tax reforms by the Labour government. The 75-year-old ArcelorMittal founder, worth £15.4 billion and ranked Britain's eighth richest person, now owns property in Dubai, including developments on Naïa Island. The primary concern was inheritance tax rather than income or capital gains tax. While the UK levies inheritance tax up to 40 percent on worldwide assets, Dubai and Switzerland impose no inheritance tax. Mittal's departure follows similar moves by other wealthy entrepreneurs including Herman Narula and Nik Storonsky as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a budget addressing a £20 billion fiscal deficit. (PC: The Hindu) 

Arunachal Pradesh resident Pem Wang Thongdok accused Chinese authorities of detaining her for over 18 hours at Shanghai airport on November 21, 2025, during a London-to-Japan transit. Immigration officials declared her Indian passport invalid, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is Chinese territory and refusing to recognize her Indian citizenship. Her passport was confiscated despite holding a valid Japanese visa, preventing her from boarding her onward flight. Officials mocked her and suggested applying for a Chinese passport while denying food, facilities, and updates. She was told she'd receive her passport only after purchasing a China Eastern Airlines ticket. After contacting the Indian consulate through a UK friend, she was eventually released and continued her journey.

India and Canada have agreed to formally resume negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. However, the nations differ on trade ambitions as India targets $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, while Canada aims for $70 billion by the same year. Current bilateral trade in goods and services stands at approximately $22.6 billion as of 2024. A Canadian statement noted both leaders welcomed positive momentum in bilateral relations since their previous meeting at the G7 Summit in June, signaling improved diplomatic ties between the two countries.(PC: DD News)

UK-based vlogger Backpacker Ben shared an "awful" Indian train experience on Instagram that went viral. The influencer documented a fellow passenger repeatedly placing his foot on Ben's seat despite polite requests to stop. The situation worsened when another passenger allegedly spat chewed cucumber on his arm. Social media reactions were divided as some sympathized, while others criticized Ben for choosing the cheapest general, non-AC compartment and expecting comfort. Users argued upgraded classes cost only $5-10 more. Critics accused him of deliberately selecting uncomfortable conditions for viral content. This follows similar incidents where foreign vloggers documented unpleasant experiences in crowded Indian general coaches near toilets.

An IndiGo flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi (6E 1433) was diverted to Ahmedabad and subsequently cancelled due to volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano, dormant for nearly 12,000 years. Passengers received refreshments, with alternate flights arranged to return them to Kannur. The DGCA issued comprehensive safety advisories requiring airlines to avoid affected altitudes, monitor ash movement via satellite imagery, conduct mandatory engine inspections, and implement fuel adjustments for rerouting. Airports must inspect runways for ashfall before resuming operations. Pilots are instructed to report any ash encounters immediately. The advisory includes continuous monitoring of NOTAMs, ASHTAMs, and meteorological data until conditions normalize, with strict compliance mandated.

An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, alleged harassment by Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport during a London-Japan transit on November 21. Officials declared her Indian passport invalid, claiming "Arunachal Pradesh is part of China." She was detained for 18 hours, denied boarding her Japan flight, mocked by staff who suggested she get a Chinese passport, and reportedly told she'd only receive her passport after buying a China Eastern ticket. The UK resident, who transited Shanghai previously without issues, eventually reached the Indian Consulate for assistance. She's demanded government intervention, accountability, compensation, and assurances against future discrimination for Arunachal Pradesh citizens traveling internationally.

A new video has captured the moment a Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow on November 21, killing IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal. The two-minute clip shows the aircraft making several sharp moves before it plunged and burst into flames. The crash happened during a low-level aerobatic display on the final day of the event. The Indian Air Force confirmed the pilot died of fatal injuries and announced a court of inquiry. Syal’s last rites were held in his Himachal Pradesh village. The IAF remembered him as a dedicated and skilled fighter pilot who served with honour.