New Delhi, April 4 -- Senior diplomat Mahaveer Singhvi has taken charge as India's new consul general in the Canadian city of Toronto at a time when India and Canada are focused on rebuilding their relations and strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, investment and critical minerals. Singhvi joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1999 and served as an additional secretary in the external affairs ministry in New Delhi before taking up his first foreign assignment. He has handled several important subjects such as counter-terrorism and technology while serving at the headquarters. The appointment "comes at an important moment to further strengthen and elevate the India-Canada relationship, with a focus on deepening cooperation across trade, technology, education and innovation", the Indian consulate in Toronto said in a social media post. Singhvi looks forward to working closely with Canadian stakeholders and the Indian diaspora to "strengthen mutual trust, expand partnerships, and build a forward-looking partnership rooted in shared values and opportunities", the post said. "After joining as the consul general of India in Toronto, I visited the Jain Society of Toronto and offered prayers at the temple, reflecting on the timeless values of Ahimsa (non-violence), peace, unity and harmony," Singhvi said on social media. In his career of nearly 25 years, Singhvi has held key positions, including heading the divisions responsible for new, emerging and strategic technologies and counter-terrorism....