Advisory on Scam and Fraud Calls: @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚-𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 Consul General @MahavirSinghvii interacted with the leadership of Tata Group companies (@TataCompanies) operating in Canada: Tata Sons, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Consumer Products, Tata Steel Minerals, Jaguar Land Rover, Air India, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), and Tata Communications. In his remarks, Consul General highlighted the considerable scope for India and Canada to expand their commercial engagement, and noted the ongoing CEPA negotiations as a promising step in that direction. He added that critical minerals, talent mobility and people-to-people links, will be central to this partnership. The conversation reaffirmed the scale of opportunity across sectors, and a common resolve among Indian and Canadian businesses to build more closely together. #IndiaCanada #TataGroup #CEPA #Trade #Investment @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @DoC_GoI @tcs @TataConsumer @TataSteelLtd @JLR_News @airindia @TajHotels @tata_comm @TataAmericas

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 Former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) reflects on India’s development journey and emergence of a more confident, ambitious and assertive India on the global stage. hindustantimes.com/opinion/a… @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PMOIndia

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 - 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Here are details of Life Certificate / Consular Camps being organised by the Consulate General of India, Toronto on 1 November 2026. For complete schedule of Life Certificate Camps being held throughout November 2026, please visit: cgitoronto.gov.in/news_lette… @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! A team from @IndiasporaForum’s leadership called on Consul General @MahavirSinghvii and held productive discussions on engaging with the Indian diaspora as a bridge between the two countries, strengthening institutional partnerships, and creating new avenues for people-to-people ties. The Consul General commended Indiaspora for advancing its mission of drawing on the strength of the global Indian community for the greater good, while playing a constructive role in fostering India-Canada bilateral ties. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫: 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 Consul General @MahavirSinghvii joined @airindia at the launch of their new non-stop service between Toronto and Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion, Consul General commended @airindia for the launch. This new direct link brings India’s commercial capital within easier reach of the Greater Toronto Area, opening up new possibilities for business, trade, tourism and education and making it more convenient for families and friends to stay connected. This is another step in the growing momentum in India–Canada relations, and it strengthens the people-to-people ties that form the foundation of our partnership. Congratulations to @TorontoPearson and Air India on this milestone. Wishing all passengers safe and pleasant travels. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @MoCA_GoI @DGCAIndia @DoC_GoI

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚! Consul General @MahavirSinghvii interacted with Windsor’s Indian diaspora, community leaders and business representatives at a gala reception hosted by the South Asian Centre of Windsor (SACW) Consul General commended SACW for promoting cultural heritage, inclusion and community welfare for the last 40 years. He also highlighted diaspora’s vital role in strengthening India-Canada relations through trade, investment, knowledge-sharing, people-to-people ties and contributing to shared prosperity and a stronger future for both countries. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐫𝐚: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 Consul General @MahavirSinghvii joined the #Dussehra celebrations at Hindu Sabha Temple, Brampton. The celebrations brought together Ministers, MPs, MPPs and members of Indian diaspora in large number. Extending Dussehra greetings to the devotees and the wider Indo-Canadian community, the Consul General commended Hindu Sabha Temple for organising the celebrations and their dedicated service to the community. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india @iccr_hq

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚–𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 Consul General @MahavirSinghvii engaged with leading Indian and Canadian companies and institutions at a roundtable discussion on bilateral trade and investment prospects, organised by the Canada-India Strategic Partnership Forum (@CISPFORUM) in Toronto. The exchange provided an opportunity to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral economic cooperation, facilitating trade and investment, and fostering stronger commercial linkages between the two countries. The Consul General highlighted the ongoing negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), noting its potential to create new opportunities for mutually beneficial economic engagement and further strengthen India–Canada commercial ties. Continued dialogue among stakeholders remains important to fostering mutual understanding, building business confidence and advancing shared economic priorities. Such engagements contribute to the broader efforts to promote a constructive, forward-looking and mutually beneficial economic partnership between India and Canada. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @DoC_GoI @DPIITGoI @investindia @SiddiquiMaha

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭! Consul General @MahavirSinghvii joined the community at Sheri Garba Etobicoke 2026, organized by the Ohm Shanti Foundation (Canada). The event featured vibrant Garba celebrations and a live Ram Leela performance. In his address to the community, Consul General extended festive Navratri greetings and commended the Foundation for the initiative to organize Navratri celebrations in the Greater Toronto Area, bringing communities together to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and spirit of service. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india @iccr_hq

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 cgitoronto.gov.in/alert_deta… @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛! Union Minister Mr. @JPNadda inaugurated the 14th edition of #IndiaChem2026 “Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub” in Mumbai. With Japan as the Partner Country, #IndiaChem2026 brings together 200+ exhibitors, 8,000+ business visitors and 50 leading CEOs to foster global partnerships, attract investments and strengthen Centre–State cooperation. With India’s chemical industry projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030 and USD 1 trillion by 2040, #IndiaChem2026 showcases advanced chemicals, agrochemicals, polymers, AI, robotics and smart manufacturing, while promoting youth innovation, sustainability and stronger global value-chain integration. #AdvantageBharat #Innovation #ChemicalsAndPetrochemicals @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @DoC_GoI

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚–𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 Consul General @MahavirSinghvii visited the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) in Hamilton and met with Mr. Ian Hamilton, President & CEO, to explore avenues for advancing India–Canada trade and strengthening port-to-port cooperation. Discussions underscored the importance of leveraging complementary strengths, sharing best practices and expertise, building institutional capacity, and fostering structured exchanges between HOPA and Indian port institutions to enhance trade connectivity and supply chain resilience. The Consul General also toured the Port of Hamilton, gaining valuable insights into its operations and its contribution to Ontario’s industrial and commercial ecosystem. As India and Canada work towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with the shared ambition of significantly expanding bilateral trade by 2030, efficient port infrastructure and stronger logistics networks will be essential to unlocking new opportunities. With its integrated industrial ecosystem spanning steel, agri-food, advanced manufacturing, energy and other strategic sectors, the Port of Hamilton may provide opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration. Such engagements reflect the importance of sustained institutional partnerships in translating the potential of India–Canada economic complementarities into tangible outcomes for businesses, industries and communities in both countries. #IndiaCanadaRelations #IndiaCanadaTrade #CEPA #BilateralTrade #PortCooperation #SupplyChainResilience #TradeConnectivity #MaritimeTrade #EconomicPartnership #MakeInIndia #InvestIndia #TeamCanada #Ontario #Hamilton #GlobalTrade @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @DoC_GoI @shipmin_india @IWAI_ShipMin @HOPAports

🚨 IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE FOR OCI CARDHOLDERS! ✈️ Got a new passport? Don't forget to update your details on the OCISERVICES.GOV.IN Here is what you need to know: •🗓️ 3-Month WITHOUT FEE Updation: Without any fee, you must log your new passport details on the online portal within 3 months of issuance. •🟢 No Travel Restrictions: You can still travel to and from India while your application is under processing! There is no travel restrictions from date of issuance of new passport till the final acknowledgement of passport updation application in the online system. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @HMOIndia @BOIndiaOfficial @diaspora_india

शुभ दशहरा! Happy Dussehra! May this auspicious occasion celebrate the triumph of good over evil, truth over falsehood, and light over darkness. The Consulate General of India in Toronto wishes you and your family a blessed Dussehra filled with happiness, peace, positivity, and prosperity. #HappyDussehra @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india