A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, triggering a homicide investigation and renewed safety concerns among international students. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and no description has been released so far. The incident comes just weeks after another Indian-origin murder in Toronto, raising alarm within the community as authorities continue to investigate both cases.  

India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day 2025 with grand patriotic celebrations across the country. PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation from Red Fort, sending a strong message amid US tariff tensions and Pakistan nuclear threats on Independence Day 2025.