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India asks Canada to recall 41 diplomats by Oct 10: Report

Oct 04, 2023, at 02:22 am

New Delhi: Amid rising diplomatic tensions between India and Canada following the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has asked Canada to recall 41 of its diplomats from the country by October 10, reported the Financial Times on Tuesday.

India stands by Sikh community amidst row with Canada over Khalistan extremism

Oct 02, 2023, at 05:02 am

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized the Modi government’s dedication to addressing the concerns of the Sikh community, highlighting that extremist elements represent only a small minority within the community.

Amid Delhi-Ottawa row, Indian diplomat stopped from entering UK Gurdwara by Khalistani extremists

Sep 30, 2023, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiwami, was stopped from entering a Gurdwara in the United Kingdom by some Khalistani extremists amid the ongoing tension between New Delhi and Ottawa over the killing of separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, media reports said.

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

Sep 30, 2023, at 02:37 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In another attack on Canada, which was called a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States.

Sinister Nexus: Pakistan ISI, drug trade and extremism emerge from the shadows in Canada

Sep 29, 2023, at 04:00 pm

In a chilling revelation, news reports have recently alluded to the potential involvement of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the assassination of Hardeep Nijjar on Canadian soil.

'Indian' hackers disable Canadian Armed Forces website amid diplomatic row: Report

Sep 29, 2023, at 12:51 am

New Delhi: The official website of the Canadian Armed Forces faced disruption as it was briefly deactivated on Wednesday, media reports said.

Khalistani leader killing: Ahead of Jaishankar-Blinken meet, US urges India to 'cooperate in Canadian probe'

Sep 28, 2023, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: The United States has urged India to "cooperate in the Canadian probe" into the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar ahead of the key meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, media reports said.

Amid Indo-Canada row, NIA raids over 50 locations in anti-terror crackdown; detains many, seizes weapons

Sep 28, 2023, at 03:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday detained several people after multi-state raids to break the nexus between criminal syndicates in India and Khalistani separatists and terrorists based in countries like Pakistan and Canada.

Pakistan's ISI deployed assassins to kill Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada: Report

Sep 28, 2023, at 01:12 am

New Delhi/Ottawa: Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), planned the assassination of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada with the aim of creating tension between India and Canada, India Today reported citing sources, Ind.

'Political convenience cannot be basis for response to terrorism': India at UN amid row with Canada

Sep 27, 2023, at 05:13 am

Amid the Indo-Canadian diplomatic row and continued tension with China, India Tuesday said "political convenience" cannot be the basis for a response to terrorism or extremism, and called on the global community to respect the rules-based order and the UN Charter.

'Terrorists found safe haven in Canada': Sri Lankan FM slamming Justin Trudeau amid Delhi-Ottawa row

Sep 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday said terrorists have found safe haven in Canada, amid the bilateral tension between New Delhi and Ottawa, media reports said.

Justin Trudeau’s isolation amidst India-Canada diplomatic row

Sep 25, 2023, at 04:13 pm

In the hustle and bustle of New York’s United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders converge to discuss the globe’s most pressing issues, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself standing alone, his once-dazzling smile now fading amidst the mounting pressures of international diplomacy.

Why is the Khalistan extremist movement flourishing in Canada?

Sep 25, 2023, at 04:08 pm

The world of pop culture, with its pulsating beats and flashy visuals, often carries within it the strains of political undertones.

Khalistani terrorist Nijjar killing Row: Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair says ties with India is 'important'

Sep 25, 2023, at 04:03 pm

Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair has described ties with India as 'important' even after a diplomatic standoff emerged between the two countries following PM Justin Trudeau's allegations that New Delhi was involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

FBI agents alerted US-based Khalistani elements of life threat after terrorist Nijjar's killing in Canada

Sep 24, 2023, at 10:03 pm

Washington: America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) met Khalistani elements in the US and alerted them that their lives may be at risk after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, according to a report by The Intercept.

Terrorist Nijjar's killing: Canadian PM Trudeau's allegations against India based on shared intel among Five Eyes allies

Sep 24, 2023, at 06:45 am

Ottawa/Washington: The United States worked in close coordination with Canada to gather intel on the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, that had prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s offensive allegation about India’s involvement, media reports said.

NIA confiscates properties of Sikhs For Justice chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in Punjab

Sep 23, 2023, at 11:33 pm

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has confiscated the properties owned by banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in Chandigarh and Amritsar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges India to cooperate with Canada in Nijjar killing probe

Sep 23, 2023, at 04:05 pm

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged India to cooperate with Canada in the investigation related to the death of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an incident which has triggered a diplomatic standoff between Ottawa and New Delhi.

Freedom of expression doesn’t mean bullying others, says Canada India Foundation convener on hate speech given by SFJ member to Hindu community members

Sep 22, 2023, at 11:34 pm

National Convener of the Canada India Foundation Ritesh Malik reacted to the viral video of a Sikh for Justice (SFJ) member threatening the Hindu community in the country and said the Justin Trudeau-led government should not support those spreading hatred between communities in the guise of freedom of expression.

I am disheartened: Canada-based Punjabi singer Shubh breaks his silence over India tour cancellation

Sep 22, 2023, at 04:07 pm

Canada-based singer Shubhneet Singh, who is popularly known by his stage name Shubh, said he felt 'disheartened' after his India tour was cancelled following allegations of his support for Khalistan.

India-Canada tensions escalate as Trudeau reiterates allegations against India over Nijjar killing

Sep 22, 2023, at 03:40 pm

The ongoing India-Canada tensions continued to simmer as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has reiterated his allegations on India's role in the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June in British Columbia, claiming that there are 'credible reasons' to believe in the same.

India asks Canada to reduce diplomats' presence in country citing 'interference in our affairs'

Sep 22, 2023, at 01:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Thursday said it had asked Canada to downsize its diplomatic presence in India as it cited the "interference of Canadian diplomats in Indian affairs", amid the steadily worsening diplomatic row over the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.

'No Indian visa for Canadians applying from other countries, too': MEA Spokesman Arindam Bagchi

Sep 21, 2023, at 11:51 pm

Ottawa/ New Delhi: Even if a Canadian citizen resides in another country, they will not be eligible to apply for an Indian visa, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for terrorist Sukhdool Singh's murder in Canada

Sep 21, 2023, at 10:32 pm

New Delhi: Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has claimed responsibility for the murder of terrorist Sukhdool Singh in Winnipeg city of Canada, India Today reported citing a post by his gang on Facebook.

Canadian High Commission 'adjusts' staff presence; expects India to ensure safety of its diplomats

Sep 21, 2023, at 10:26 pm

New Delhi: The Canadian High Commission in India has claimed that some of its diplomats have received threats on social media platforms and that it decided to temporarily adjust its staff presence in the country, media reports said.

Khalistani leader Nijjar killing row: India suspends visa service in Canada till further notice as diplomatic standoff continues

Sep 21, 2023, at 06:30 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff between Ottawa and New Delhi over the alleged killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals till further notice.

Punjab gangster Sukhdool Singh killed in Canada: Reports

Sep 21, 2023, at 05:35 pm

Amid the bilateral tension, Punjab gangster Sukhdool Singh aka Sukha Duneke of Davinder Bambiha gang has been killed in Canada's Winnipeg, media reports said.

Khalistani leader Nijjar killing: US seeks India's cooperation in Canada's investigation

Sep 21, 2023, at 04:44 pm

The US has termed Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegation about India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar as 'very serious'.

India-Canada row: BookMyShow cancels rapper Shubh's tour after alleged support to 'Khalistan'

Sep 20, 2023, at 10:42 pm

Ticket booking platform BookMyShow on Wednesday cancelled the upcoming Indian tour of Canada-based rapper Shubhneet Singh aka Shubh.

Exercise utmost caution: India issues advisory for its nationals, students in Canada amid diplomatic standoff over Nijjar killing

Sep 20, 2023, at 09:24 pm

In yet another tit-for-tat, New Delhi has issued a travel advisory for Indians who are currently in Canada, a measure taken a day after Ottawa issued a similar message for its nationals.