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8 hours ago
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Indian student found dead in Canada under mysterious circumstances, fourth such case in 3 months
Tanya Tyagi's death follows at least three such incidents involving Indian students in Canada in past three months read more In a tragic turn of events, an Indian student named Tanya Tyagi, studying at the University of Calgary in Canada, was found dead under suspicious conditions, according to a statement released by the Consulate General of India in Vancouver on Thursday (June 19). The consulate expressed its condolences to the family and stated, 'We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at the University of Calgary.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family. Our heartfelt condolences & prayers are with his family & friends of the deceased,' the post by the consulate read. We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at University of Calgary. The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family. Our heartfelt condolences & prayers are with his family & friends… — India in Vancouver (@cgivancouver) June 19, 2025 Tyagi's death follows at least three such incidents involving Indian students in Canada in past three months. (More to follow)
News18
13 hours ago
- Health
- News18
Another Indian Student Dies In Canada, Consulate Extends Support
Last Updated: Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student studying at the University of Calgary in Canada, died under unclear circumstances. An Indian student studying at the University of Calgary died under mysterious circumstances, according to the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver on Thursday. The student was identified as Tanya Tyagi, who moved to Canada for higher studies. 'We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at University of Calgary," the Consulate said. 'The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family. Our heartfelt condolences & prayers are with his family & friends of the deceased," it added. We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student at University of Calgary. The Consulate is in touch with the authorities and will provide all required assistance to the bereaved family. Our heartfelt condolences & prayers are with his family & friends…— India in Vancouver (@cgivancouver) June 19, 2025 An unverified account on X claimed Tyagi had suffered a heart attack and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring her body to India."Tanya Tyagi, a student from Northeast Delhi residing at 559/11D, Lane No 12, Vijay Park, had gone to Canada for studies. She died on June 17, 2025,due to a heart student's family has appealed to PM Modi for help in bringing her body back." 'The family doesn't know who to contact to bring the body back from Canada, so they've appealed to @PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar," it added. As the Canadian authorities have not yet released an official statement, the exact cause of her death remains unknown. According to Tyagi's LinkedIn page, she was pursuing her Master's in Food Safety and Quality in Canada. She had completed her Bachelor of Technology at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology. As part of her professional experience, she had worked as a business development intern in DP Jindal Groups, a quality control intern in Enviro Lab and a market research associate in Jasper Colin Research. She also worked as a quality assurance intern at Zippy Edible Products Pvt Ltd and a retail sales manager at Metro Mart Store. Indian Student Deaths Abroad This came nearly two months after another student, identified as 21-year-old Vanshika Saini, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Canada's Ottawa after going missing since April 25. Vanshika's body was reportedly found near a beach after a hunt. Prior to that, Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student, was killed in Canada after she was fatally struck by a stray bullet after shots were fired by a car occupant, as she was waiting at a bus stop on her way to work. A high-profile case emerged in March as Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from India, who went missing during a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. Konanki was a citizen of India and a permanent resident of the United States. According to sources, she disappeared while walking on the beach at a hotel in Punta Cana, La Altagracia province, east of the Dominican Republic. She was last seen on March 6, 2025, at 4:50 am on the beach of the Riu Punta Cana Hotel, according to Spanish media eports. The parents of Sudiksha Konanki have requested the Dominican Republic police to declare her dead, as per a US media report. She was last seen with Joshua Riibe, who was not originally part of Konanki's group but met them later in the resort town. First Published: June 20, 2025, 10:14 IST
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Health minister issues order dissolving Delhi Medical Council
New Delhi Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh on Wednesday issued an order to dissolve the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) and reconstitute a new council within two months, a day after lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena approved a government proposal in this regard and called for the dissolution of the statutory body over allegations of irregularities, especially extending retirement age of ex-registrar Dr Girish Tyagi. The minister said that the director-general of health services (DGHS), Dr Rati Makkar, will take charge as the interim registrar of the DMC. However, DMC officials said they did not get any communication in this regard. Health minister Singh told HT, 'The proposal from the LG office was approved last night. Today, we have issued a formal order to DMC. There are alleged reports of irregularities by DMC which now will be probed following which action will be taken against the members of DMC who were involved in the alleged irregularities and abuse of powers.' He said, 'As of now, DGHS director will be the registrar of the council. She will further appoint two other officials who will also look into the duties of DMC.' The issue at hand pertains to the extension of former registrar Dr Girish Tyagi's tenure beyond the age limit of 60, first to 65 and then for an additional year. On May 13, HT reported that amid allegations of mismanagement and irregularities in DMC's functioning, the health department sent a file titled 'Proposal for control of government over Delhi Medical Council under Section 29 of the DMC Act, 1997' to LG VK Saxena, recommending the council's dissolution. In an order issued late Tuesday, the LG said: 'I have perused the proposal regarding dissolution of Delhi Medical Council for a specified period under Section 29 of the Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997. It is observed that the Health Department has rightly pointed out the irregularity wherein the DMC unilaterally extended the retirement age of the Registrar from 60 years to 65 years without Government approval and further extended his term by one year with effect from 1Jan 2024, Additionally, in response to the Show Cause Notice dated 6, Feb, 2025, the DMC merely stated that Dr Tyagi resigned with immediate effect but did not address the unauthorised extension, which resulted in Dr Tyagi serving over five years beyond the normal retirement age.' 'Health Department may be directed to initiate the process for the reconstitution of the Delhi Medical Council in accordance with the provisions of the Act, ensuring that the entire process is completed within two months,' the order said. Dr Tyagi joined DMC as deputy registrar in June 2007 and was elevated as the registrar in July 2008. As he was set to retire at the age of 60 in November 2019, a DMC amendment in February 2019 extended his retirement age to 65. When he turned 65 on November 3, the council on November 11 approved an additional year's extension from December 1, 2024. On Wednesday, Dr Tyagi said that the matter of his one-year extension was currently sub judice and he had taken an extension following due process. 'The council gave a year extension as per Section 36 of the DMC Act and informed the Delhi government. The Delhi government itself has given in the first affidavit justifying the same in the high court of Delhi in writ petition. Meanwhile, the high court is examining this matter WP 61152/24.' A member of the DMC, on condition of anonymity, said, 'The only irregularity that the health department has pointed out is the extension of the registrar's term. It is interesting to note that the extension was done by the previous council (2014–2019) and not the present one. Then, on what basis are these allegations being made against the council and it is being dissolved? Further, the matter of extension of the registrar is also sub judice, so in future, if the court finds that the extension was done as per the law, will the government then reinstate the council?' DMC was established in September 1998 as per the Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997, which was enacted by the government of the NCT of Delhi. DMC is an autonomous statutory body whose primary role is to regulate the practice of doctors in Delhi and ensure ethical practices are followed by private doctors.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
LG orders dissolution of Delhi Medical Council over ‘irregularities'
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of Delhi Medical Council (DMC), citing alleged misuse of the authority and irregularities. He directed the health department to initiate steps for a new council. The director general health services (DGHS) is expected to take over the registrar's responsibilities temporarily. Former DMC president Dr Arun Gupta supported the decision, noting that most council activities had ceased due to the registrar's absence. The council's term was to end soon. Gupta mentioned that the only allegation against the council concerned exceeding its authority regarding the registrar's extension. He noted the medical community's surprise, particularly as the matter is still before the high court. The LG's order said: "I perused the proposal regarding dissolution of DMC for a specified period under Section 29 of the DMC Act, 1997. It is observed that the health department rightly pointed out the irregularity wherein the DMC unilaterally extended the retirement age of the registrar from 60 to 65 years without govt approval and further extended his term by one year with effect from Dec 1, 2024." The order noted, "Additionally, in response to the showcause notice, dated Feb 6, 2025, the DMC merely stated that Dr Tyagi resigned with immediate effect but did not address the unauthorised extension, which resulted in Dr Tyagi serving over five years beyond the normal retirement age." Council executive member Dr Ashwini Dalmiya stated that the dissolution was based on the registrar's extension, which was implemented by the previous council (2014-2019) and communicated to Delhi govt in 2019. The current council granted a one-year extension under the DMC Act section 36, which Delhi govt supported in their high court affidavit. He questioned govt's decision, noting the absence of evidence for financial irregularities and the pending court decision on Dr Tyagi's extension. The order also stated that two ex-officio members of DMC may continue in the council and DGHS may be assigned the responsibilities of Registrar for the intervening period. DMC elected member Dr Harish Gupta asked govt to establish a board of experienced individuals to manage DMC and hold elections by Oct. He called for an investigation into the misconduct.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India lashes out at Pakistan's attempt at mischaracterisation of Operation Sindoor at UN
India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan's attempt to "mischaracterise" Operation Sindoor and said when a state harbours terrorists who massacre innocents, defensive action is not just a right, but a solemn duty. India launched Operation Sindoor following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. "The world sees through Pakistan's theatre of deception," Counsellor at India's Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva Kshitij Tyagi told the UN Human Rights Council session here. He pointed out that Pakistani terrorists turned a serene sanctuary in Jammu and Kashmir into a killing field on April 22, "carrying out a barbaric execution of 26 Indian tourists in Pahalgam in front of their families." The UN Security Council rightly condemned this reprehensible act of terrorism and called for all perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors to be held accountable, Tyagi said. "And we all know that those sponsors operate from Pakistani soil." Live Events Coming down heavily on Pakistan's attempt to "mischaracterise Operation Sindoor," the Indian diplomat said, "When a state harbours terrorists who massacre innocence, defensive action is not just a right, it is a solemn duty." "From hosting Osama bin Laden in its military cantonment to conducting state funerals for globally sanctioned terrorists, Pakistan never fails to disappoint. It claims victimhood while remaining the acknowledged epicenter of Jihadist terror," he asserted. Earlier, Tyagi started by saying that India is constrained to exercise its right of reply, to address Pakistan's deeply troubling statement, which he said "seeks, with breathtaking audacity, to invert victim and perpetrator as usual, to deflect attention from its own record of shame." Pakistan chose to spend almost its entire speaking time, not engaging with the High Commissioner's comprehensive review of the global human rights situation, but obsessively focused on India with its tired, fabricated narrative, he added. Among the several punitive measures taken by India after the April 22 Pahalgam attack was putting the 1960 vintage Indus Water Treaty into abeyance, a step hugely criticised by Pakistan. Referring to Pakistan's comments on the Indus Waters Treaty, Tyagi said, "Despite India's steadfast adherence for over six decades, Pakistan has misused the Treaty's procedures to obstruct India's legitimate projects, while shredding its spirit through sustained hostility and cross-border terror." He also listed reasons for a "reassessment" of the Indus Water Treaty -- climate imperatives, technological advances, clean energy needs and "Pakistan's persistent sponsorship of terror." "When a nation violates the foundation of a Treaty, it forfeits the right to invoke its protections," Tyagi said, adding, "A nation cannot serve terror and expect to reap sympathy. The world sees through Pakistan's theatre of deception." India will continue to act with responsibility and resolve to protect its citizens, its sovereignty and its values, as any nation must, he added. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure in territories controlled by Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The strikes triggered four days of intense clashes that ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions on May 10.
