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'Canada is a joke': Indian engineer spared from jail after trying to buy 'girlfriend experience' from 15-year-old because...
An Indian man in Canada arrested for trying to buy sex from a 15-year-old but no charge was pressed against him. An Indian engineer in Canada, Akashkumar Narendrakumar Khant, who admitted to trying to buy sex from a 15-year-old girl, was given a conditional discharge by an Ontario judge, Canada's National Post reported -- sparking major outrage on social media with many people finding it difficult to understand any logic behind the verdict. The judge granted a conditional release to the Indian man to help him and his wife with their immigration status, as a conviction would lead delay in getting Canadian citizenship, and the judge said since they are not citizens, the man should not be punished according to the law that's applicable to citizens. In a decision on June 25, Ontario Court Justice Paul Thomas O'Marra said, '...a conviction would lead to severe collateral consequences, such as jeopardizing his immigration status, delaying his citizenship, and preventing him from sponsoring his wife, which would likely result in their separation.' National Post reported that the conditional discharge includes three months of house arrest during which he can go shopping fr three hours every Sunday, attend religious services, medical appointments, and travel to and from work. Who is Akashkumar Khant ? What is the case? Khant immigrated to Canada from Gujarat, India, in 2019 to pursue a civil engineering degree. He got married in 2023 and his wife is in Canada on a work visa. In 2023, Khant contacted a sex trade advertisement that was created by the police to catch such offenders. During the conversation, the undercover police officer told Khant repeatedly that she was a 15-year-old girl. Khant was not discouraged but he hinted that if he got along with the 15-year-old well, then he would see her quite often. Then he purchased 'girlfriend experience" for $140 which included both oral and vaginal intercourse. When Khant reached the designated room, he was immediately arrested. The judge also noted Khant's above-average IQ, his first-time offender status, his modest and reserved nature and also his agreeing to take therapy. Canada's Aecon Group issued a statement distancing itself from accused Akashkumar and said he has not worked for Aecon dating back to before this particular incident took place.
Time of India
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- Time of India
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'Despicable Act': India Demands Action From Canada After Eggs Thrown At Rath Yatra In Toronto A video from Toronto showing eggs hurled at devotees during ISKCON's 53rd annual Rath Yatra has sparked outrage. The Ministry of External Affairs called the incident 'regrettable' and 'against the spirit of the festival,' and said it had strongly taken up the matter with Canadian authorities. The video, shared by Instagram User Sangna Bajaj, shows eggs scattered on the road as the procession continued. Bajaj claimed they were thrown from a nearby building, but despite feeling hurt, devotees did not stop. She called the act racist and said, 'Hate can never overpower faith.' India urged Canada to protect religious rights seriously.#rathayatra #torontorathyatra #iskcon #eggattack #religiousfreedom #indiacanada #mea #naveenpatnaik #jagannath #hinduism #canadianpolitics #outrage #religiousdiscrimination #toi #toibharat 49.4K views | 1 day ago
Time of India
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- Time of India
Donald Trump hints at finalising trade deal with India before August 1 as US prepares to enforce new tariff measures; details here
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated that a trade agreement with India could be reached soon, possibly before the United States enforces reciprocal tariffs starting August 1. The comment follows his announcement of a successful trade arrangement with Indonesia, where the US revised its earlier 32% tariff down to 19%. Trump's comments suggest that similar agreements are being considered with India and several other countries, as part of broader efforts to reshape US trade relationships in the lead-up to the tariff deadline. 'Something similar' to Indonesia deal expected with India When asked about how many more trade deals could be concluded before August 1, Trump mentioned, 'We made a terrific deal, [the Indonesian President] opened up the entire country to trade with the United States. I think something similar would happen with India and we have a couple of others.' This signals that a trade deal with India is high on the US administration's priority list, and aligns with earlier statements Trump made about being 'close to making a deal with India.' Bilateral talks with India ongoing in Washington Trump's latest comments come as a four-day bilateral trade discussion between India and the US is underway in Washington. According to reports from PTI, these discussions began on Monday and are expected to conclude by July 17. This round of negotiations is seen as part of the larger framework for establishing a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), which both countries have been exploring to ease trade tensions and expand market access. Letters sent to trade partners, tariff pressure mounts According to Bloomberg, Trump referred to letters recently issued to various trade partners, which outlined potential tariff rates. India was among 14 countries included in this wave, alongside Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. In the days following, the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs, including 35% on Canadian goods, 50% on Brazilian imports, and a threatened 100% tariff on Russian products should a peace deal with Ukraine not be reached within 50 days. With talks ongoing in Washington, a US-India trade deal before the August 1 tariff deadline now seems increasingly possible.
