Indian flag desecrated and ‘kill’ chants at unofficial ‘Khalistan referendum’ in Ottawa

Image used for representative purposes TOI correspondent from London: Thousands of Canadian Sikhs carrying yellow Khalistan flags queued for hours to take part in an unofficial so-called “Khalistan Referendum” in Ottawa on Sunday in freezing temperatures, icy winds and snow.The non-binding referendum, organised by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which is banned in India under UAPA […]

‘Farcical’: Indian envoy Dinesh Patnaik’s sharp reaction to ‘Khalistan’ referendum in Ottawa; ‘Canada has to think about it’

Indian envoy in Canada Dinesh Patnaik reminded Canada of Quebec referendum as he sharply reacted to Sikhs for Justice’s ‘Khalistan’ referendum held in Ottawa. Indian envoy to Canada Dinesh Patnaik sharply reacted to the Sunday referendum held in Ottawa by Sikhs for Justice, demanding ‘Khalistan’, and said that while he has no problem with some […]

‘Farcical’: Indian envoy Dinesh Patnaik’s sharp reaction to ‘Khalistan’ referendum in Ottawa; ‘Canada has to think about it’

Indian envoy in Canada Dinesh Patnaik reminded Canada of Quebec referendum as he sharply reacted to Sikhs for Justice’s ‘Khalistan’ referendum held in Ottawa. Indian envoy to Canada Dinesh Patnaik sharply reacted to the Sunday referendum held in Ottawa by Sikhs for Justice, demanding ‘Khalistan’, and said that while he has no problem with some […]

Ecuador voters reject referendum to bring back US bases

Ecuador’s voters have seemingly rejected a proposal to allow the return of foreign military bases with the stated mission of helping the South American nation combat drug cartels.With 80% of votes counted, just over 60% of voters said “No” to the measure.“We respect the will of the Ecuadoran people,” President Daniel Noboa said in a […]

Bangladesh polls: Yunus govt to hold referendum, general elections in February 2026; what is July Charter?

Muhammad Yunus (ANI image) Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Thursday announced that Dhaka will hold a national referendum on implementing the landmark “July Charter” for state reform on the same day as its parliamentary elections in February 2026. The charter, drafted following last year’s deadly student-led uprising, aims to reshape the country’s political […]

Colombian lawmakers reject president’s labor reform referendum | World News

Colombian lawmakers reject president’s labor reform referendum BOGOTA: Lawmakers in Colombia on Wednesday once again blocked President Gustavo Petro‘s efforts to overhaul the country’s labor laws, this time by rejecting a referendum that would have asked voters whether workdays should be limited to eight hours and whether workers should receive double pay if they work […]

Is Canada’s Alberta joining the US? Separatists release potential referendum question

Several Albertans want their province to be independent of Canada. Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province of Canada? This is the possible question that the Albertans would be asked if a referendum is held.There will be no question of joining the US […]

Alberta to hold referendum on separation from Canada in 2026 if…

Alberta premier said she would think about referendum in 2026. Canada will face the challenge of keeping all its provinces together in 2026 as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she will hold a referendum on the province’s separation from Canadanext year if a petition manages to get the required number of signatures. “Should Ottawa, for […]