Canada announces a reduction in off-campus work hours for international students from 40 to 24 per week, affecting a significant number of Indian students. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, highlights the need to prioritize studies amid a surge in international student enrolments, including over 300,000 Indian students. The move follows the end of a temporary policy allowing students to work more than 20 hours weekly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent studies show academic performance decline beyond 24 hours of work per week, impacting Indian students who often rely on part-time work to support their studies.      

Two individuals sustained injuries in a confrontation involving Maldivians and Indians near Male, Maldives, leading to the arrest of a Maldivian. The incident occurred near Hulhumale's Central Park on Monday night. The detained individual, confirmed as Maldivian, was apprehended by the police. Details of the injured parties were not disclosed, but they received treatment at Hulhumale hospital and were discharged. Authorities stated that the altercation erupted within the park premises and investigations are ongoing.            

India protests Canada's tolerance of pro-Khalistan slogans at Trudeau event. MEA voices concern over unchecked separatist actions during Trudeau's speech, citing impact on bilateral relations and fostering violence in Canada. Protests erupted during Toronto's Khalsa Day Celebrations attended by Trudeau, opposition leader Poilievre, and NDP chief Jagmeet Singh. While Toronto Mayor's speech was uninterrupted, chants escalated during Trudeau's address. Videos confirm Singh's presence. India calls for action against extremism and separatism. The incident highlights Canada's challenge in managing diverse opinions and maintaining diplomatic ties with India.

India condemns The Washington Post's claim that an Indian intelligence officer ordered a hit team to assassinate US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The report alleges former RAW chief Samant Goel approved the operation, deemed "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" by India's Ministry of External Affairs. Amid ongoing investigations, India asserts its commitment to combat terrorism, even across borders. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirms India's stance to pursue terrorists escaping to Pakistan, while the US Justice Department charges an Indian national in the foiled assassination plot.

In a Vancouver suburb, a 26-year-old Indian national, Kulwinder Singh Sohi, was fatally stabbed on April 23. Canadian police has arrested a 28-year-old male in connection with the killing. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) led the investigation, with assistance from the Integrated Emergency Response Team. Sohi was found with fatal stab wounds on the White Rock Promenade. The investigation involves the White Rock RCMP, BC Coroners Service, and Integrated Forensic Identification Services. IHIT emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a rally in Bagalkot, Karnataka, claimed he informed Pakistan about the 2019 Balakot air strikes before revealing them globally. Stressing transparency, Modi said, "Modi doesn't believe in attacking from the back and fights openly face to face." He detailed attempting to inform Pakistan by phone prior to public disclosure but receiving no response. Modi warned against harming innocent Indians, asserting, "This is Naya Bharat (New India). Ghar me ghuskar ke maarega (will kill inside one's (enemy) territory)." He clarified the strikes targeted Pakistan, dispelling confusion about their location initially thought to be Bagalkot, Karnataka.

India's services exports surge, doubling its global share in 18 years, reveals a Goldman Sachs report. The rise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) fuels the expansion, boosting real estate and job creation. GCCs, specialized offshore entities, contribute to India's services factory status, with revenues soaring 4x to $46 billion, and employee count reaching 1.7 million by FY23. High-value services are projected to drive further growth, stimulating consumption and real estate demand. India's services exports hit nearly $340 billion in 2023, outpacing goods export growth, solidifying its position as a services powerhouse on the global stage.            

India summons a Canadian diplomat over pro-Khalistan slogans raised during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's speech at a Khalsa Day event in Toronto. The Ministry of External Affairs expresses deep concern over the disturbance and political space for separatism in Canada. Trudeau, along with other Canadian politicians, attended the event where slogans were raised. In response, Trudeau assures protection of Sikh rights and freedoms. The incident underscores tensions between India and Canada over separatist movements. Khalsa Day celebrates the Sikh New Year and is marked by Trudeau's pledge to defend against discrimination.        

Commander Purnendu Tiwari, the sole naval veteran yet to return from Qatar after 75 days, faces prolonged uncertainty over his homecoming. Despite assurances of an imminent return, unresolved issues continue to detain him, contrasting with the release of his colleagues. His family, especially his elderly mother, awaits his return anxiously. While permitted to reside in Doha, the absence from home weighs heavily on Commander Tiwari and his loved ones. India awaits completion of requirements for his return, highlighting diplomatic challenges. Tiwari's prolonged stay contrasts with the celebrated release of the other seven naval veterans from Qatar.

According to the Washington Post, ex-RAW officer Vikram Yadav orchestrated a plan to attack Khalistani figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. Yadav purportedly provided Pannun's details, including his New York address, to a hired hit team. India has refuted these allegations, denying any involvement in a supposed murder plot against Pannun. Earlier reports from 2022 revealed a thwarted attempt on Pannun's life, with the US issuing warnings to India. An indictment filed in a Manhattan court implicates a Nikhil Gupta, allegedly working with a high-ranking Indian official, identified as 'CC-1', believed to be Yadav, in the scheme.