Mark Joseph Carney is a renowned Canadian politician, economist, and banker. He has been nominated as the leader for the position of Prime Minister of Canada since March 9, 2025. He is a member of the Liberal Party. As the leader of the ruling party, Carney is expected to succeed Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister of Canada. Previously, he served as the eighth Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and the 120th Governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020. He has also made significant contributions to global financial stability and the financial impacts of climate change.
He was born on March 16, 1965, in Canada. In addition to his work at Goldman Sachs, he has served as a climate finance advisor for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United Nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to the United States in December to attend the G20 Leaders Summit hosted by US President Donald Trump at Florida. PM Modi is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Trump on the sidelines of the summit. Following the US visit, the Prime Minister will undertake a bilateral visit to Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the upcoming visit, calling diplomatic and economic ties with India exceptionally important as both democracies explore deeper cooperation in energy resources, trade, and strategic partnerships.
India and Canada are moving towards finalising a landmark bilateral trade deal by December, aiming to achieve a 70 billion dollar push in trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around the middle of December, coinciding with the G20 Summit timeline to conclude the negotiations. The proposed agreement marks a reset in bilateral ties, shifting focus towards energy cooperation, defence, talent mobility, and market diversification. The two nations are seeking to move past previous diplomatic friction over the Nijjar issue to build a stronger economic partnership. Discussions highlight Canada's interest in supplying energy resources like oil and uranium to India's expanding market of 1.5 billion people. However, key challenges remain, including internal resource extraction regulations in Canada and bureaucratic hurdles in India. The potential pact follows several major trade agreements signed by India since 2021, presenting a new chapter of economic collaboration between both democracies.
The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, granting President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on nations purchasing Russian oil and gas. The move directly exposes major buyers like India and China, following the recent BRICS Summit in New Delhi where leaders opposed unilateral coercive measures. Russian crude accounted for 30.3% of India's oil imports in fiscal 2026, making energy security vital for the nation. Simultaneously, rising tensions between Washington and Ottawa have led Canada to explore unprecedented associate membership with the European Union to diversify trade and strategic partnerships beyond North America. Additionally, social media rumours regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping suffering a medical emergency in New Delhi were debunked, while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf prepares for its planned march to Islamabad amidst heightened administrative security.
Donald Trump may have the world’s biggest economic weapon: the power to impose tariffs. But Canada is showing that even a smaller country can fight back. Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended US-Canada trade talks after accusing American negotiators of making last-minute demands that were unfair and uneconomic. Ottawa has now unveiled retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 US products worth C$27.6 billion.
A leaked audio clip circulating on social media features fugitive gangster Goldy Brar claiming responsibility for the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, attributing it to gang rivalry and drug networks. In an interview on News Track with Marya Shakil, former Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma stated that if verified, the tape vindicates India's stance that Nijjar's death was tied to gang conflict rather than state action. Verma said Canada owes an official apology to India, its leadership, and diplomats who were falsely accused and declared persona non grata under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former Canadian Minister Ujjal Dosanjh noted that the tape highlights the nexus between Khalistani elements and organized crime, adding that ties between Ottawa and New Delhi are now improving under Mark Carney. Both guests emphasized the need for stronger intelligence sharing and transparency regarding original allegations.
In an interview, Ujjal Dosanjh, former Canadian Minister of Health and lawyer based in Vancouver, shared his views on the Nijjar killing and India-Canada diplomatic relations following leaked audio of Goldy Brar claiming responsibility. Dosanjh stated that the statement makes it clear some Khalistanis are part of gangs involved in drug and gun running, suggesting Nijjar "may have been killed as part of an internecine war amongst gangsters." Criticizing former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s handling of intelligence, Dosanjh said, "Mr. Trudeau was always more theatrical than real," and argued Trudeau mishandled the issue due to deep links with the Khalistani movement. He noted that official RCMP statements have indicated India may not be involved. Looking forward, Dosanjh expressed optimism about improving ties under Mark Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing that Canada must draw a firm line against extremist rhetoric and violence rather than protecting it under freedom of expression.
In a leaked audio clip, fugitive gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, alleging Nijjar supported drug networks involving young people. The authenticity of the audio remains unverified. The development comes as India and Canada transition from diplomatic tensions during the Justin Trudeau administration toward a reset under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canadian authorities recently stated they found no evidence linking Indian officials to Nijjar's death, while a US federal indictment previously linked jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Brar to criminal networks. Former Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma was recalled during the earlier diplomatic fallout.
In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, India's former High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, addressed the recent US indictment in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, which did not name the Indian government.
In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, former Canadian minister Ujjal Dosanjh discussed the United States Department of Justice charging jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his aide Goldy Brar with the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
This episode of Statecraft covers major geopolitical and national developments, beginning with Canada's historic intelligence shift. After four decades, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service publicly acknowledged that Canada-based Khalistani extremists orchestrated the Air India Flight 182 bombing in 1985, validating India's long-standing security concerns.
In a joint address with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invoked Swami Vivekananda, describing him as one of the greatest philosophers and highlighting his historic visit to Vancouver. "I was reminded of Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest philosophers... In his travels and texts, he personified the maxim, ‘Arise, Awake, and Stop not till the goal is reached’. With this partnership, we will advance, we will not stop until the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Canada Strong are reached," he said.
Afghanistan's defence ministry said it conducted drone strikes on military locations in Islamabad, Nowshera, and Abbottabad, with strikes allegedly hitting five kilometers from Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's office.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Mumbai on a four-day visit to India aimed at boosting trade and resetting bilateral ties between the two nations.
The US and Iran on Thursday held their third round of nuclear talks in Geneva with Oman mediating. The meeting took place between US Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, alongside Iran's Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
This episode of India First examines Pakistan's reported reversal regarding its threat to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India.
On this edition of India Today Global, Geeta Mohan examines the shifting global alliances as US President Donald Trump’s 'confrontational trade and foreign policies' push traditional allies toward China. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit to revive economic engagement, marking the first such trip by a UK leader since 2018. The programme also highlights India’s growing diplomatic footprint as New Delhi prepares to host over 10 Arab foreign ministers for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting on January 30-31. Discussions are expected to cover regional stability, the Palestinian issue, and the launch of the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the report covers the strengthening of India-Canada energy ties during India Energy Week in Goa and the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over tariff threats and economic sovereignty following the US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
On this edition of India Today Global, Geeta Mohan examines the shifting global alliances as US President Donald Trump’s 'confrontational trade and foreign policies' push traditional allies toward China. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit to revive economic engagement, marking the first such trip by a UK leader since 2018. The programme also highlights India’s growing diplomatic footprint as New Delhi prepares to host over 10 Arab foreign ministers for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting on January 30-31. Discussions are expected to cover regional stability, the Palestinian issue, and the launch of the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the report covers the strengthening of India-Canada energy ties during India Energy Week in Goa and the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over tariff threats and economic sovereignty following the US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
In this news bulletin, Gaurav Sawant leads a discussion on the landmark India–EU Free Trade Agreement and its broader implications for global trade. Experts on the panel say the pact represents a strategic response to what they describe as the “weaponisation of trade” during the Donald Trump administration, and a step toward building more resilient and diversified economic partnerships.
The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is being seen as a strategic counterweight to China’s manufacturing dominance and shifting US trade policies, panellists said in a special report analysing the landmark pact.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the viral sensation surrounding an AI-generated image of Donald Trump walking towards Greenland with a penguin. The image, shared by the White House with the caption 'Embrace the penguin,' has sparked widespread ridicule on social media due to the geographical inaccuracy of penguins in the Arctic. During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump stated, 'But now what I'm asking for is a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace and world protection.' The report highlights Trump's continued fascination with the island, framing it as a strategic necessity for global security. Additionally, the bulletin covers Trump's ongoing friction with Prime Minister Mark Carney over the 'Golden Dome' project and his warnings regarding China's influence. The segment explores how Trump uses a mix of humor, AI art, and aggressive diplomacy to keep Greenland at the centre of international political discourse.
