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Canada MP shares video of Khalistani attack on Hindu Sabha temple: 'Red line has been crossed'
World | Nov 04, 2024, 06:44 AM ISTIndia's relationship with Canada has taken a hit after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau linked top Indian officials to the murder of pro-Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Nijjar, a charge rubbished by New Delhi.
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'Harassment and intimidation': India says consular officials under 'surveillance' in Canada
World | Nov 03, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTThe ties between India and Canada had come under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
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'Always stand with Hindu, will ensure...': Trudeau extends Diwali wishes amid India-Canada tensions
World | Nov 01, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTTrudeau underlined Diwali’s significance to one of the country’s largest and most diverse diasporas. “Happy Diwali! Today, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain families will celebrate the triumph of light over darkness with festivities...," he wrote on social media.
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AP Dhillon house firing case: One arrested, another on the run in singer's Canada residence shooting
India | Nov 01, 2024, 08:53 AM ISTCanadian police have arrested 25-year-old Abjeet Kingra in connection with the shooting outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s residence in British Columbia. He faces charges of firearm discharge and arson after shots were fired and vehicles were set ablaze.
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Canada: Trudeau's NSA admits leaking details of Nijjar case to Washington Post as part of 'strategy'
World | Oct 30, 2024, 10:50 AM ISTTrudeau's national security and intelligence advisor told the Commons public safety committee that she did not require Trudeau's authorisation for the leak and insisted no "classified intelligence" was provided to the US publication.
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Canada: 4 Indians from Gujarat killed after Tesla car burst into flames, police suspect overspeeding
World | Oct 28, 2024, 05:38 PM ISTCanada Tesla car accident: Another driver who was in the area at the time of the crash stopped and managed to pull one woman in her 20s from the burning car.
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India completely rejects targeting of our high commissioner by Canadian government: EAM Jaishankar
India | Oct 27, 2024, 06:05 AM ISTSpeaking at an event in Pune on the subject 'Emerging opportunities in the present global scenario', the diplomat-turned-politician said India will obviously take a tough position, which has been taken when its national interest, integrity and sovereignty are concerned.
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India-Canada row: Envoy Sanjay Verma warns students in Canada of Khalistani influence
World | Oct 25, 2024, 02:50 PM ISTVerma explained how economic challenges in Canada, including limited job opportunities, make students vulnerable to Khalistani influence.
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Canada suddenly dropped name of gangster Goldy Brar from its wanted list, says recalled envoy
World | Oct 25, 2024, 01:32 PM ISTIt is pertinent to note that Goldy Brar was believed to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and first came into the spotlight after he claimed responsibility for the murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in May 2022. However, reports suggest that they are now running separate gangs.
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Canada to reduce immigration targets to support sustainable economic growth
World | Oct 25, 2024, 11:00 AM ISTCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a temporary reduction in immigration targets through the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. He said, the plan allows the economy to catch up while focusing on sustainable, long-term growth.
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Canada declaring me 'person of interest' came as a shock, a kind of back-stabbing: Sanjay Verma
World | Oct 25, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTIndia's high commissioner to Canada has denied any involvement in the murder of a Canadian terrorist who was killed outside a gurdwara last year. Verma said he was shocked when he was declared a 'person of interest' by Canada in the murder case of a Khalistani terrorist.
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'Khalistan is serious...': Canada's MP experiences horrific situation when he attended Hindu event
World | Oct 24, 2024, 06:04 PM ISTArya reported that a group of Khalistani protesters staged a disruptive demonstration against him during a Hindu event in Edmonton two weeks ago. He stated that he was only able to attend the event safely with the protection of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
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BIG blow to Trudeau as Canadian MPs vent frustration in closed-door meeting: 'Resign by Oct 28'
World | Oct 24, 2024, 11:54 AM ISTA smiling Trudeau, who emerged saying the party was "strong and united," insists he will lead the Liberals into the next election, which must be held by the end of October 2025.
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Air India bombing case: Two men plead guilty to murder of suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik in Canada
World | Oct 22, 2024, 04:05 PM ISTMalik, 75, was shot dead in his vehicle outside his business in Surrey, British Columbia, on July 14, 2022. He was a one-time supporter of the separatist Khalistan movement in India.
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'No evidence given, politically motivated': Departing Indian envoy denies role in Nijjar's murder
World | Oct 21, 2024, 10:04 AM ISTVerma condemned Nijjar's death. "Any murder is wrong and bad," he said."I do condemn." Verma also pushed back on comments made by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly that compared India to Russia.
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Canadian Foreign Minister says remaining Indian diplomats ‘clearly on notice’ amid row with India
World | Oct 19, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTIt is pertinent to note that diplomatic tensions escalated between India and Canada after the latter declared India's High Commissioner and other diplomats as "persons of interest" in the investigation into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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MEA Calls Out Canada: Inaction on Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Unacceptable
News | Oct 17, 2024, 11:08 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed that India has submitted a total of 26 extradition requests to Canada over nearly a decade. The MEA spokesperson highlighted the names of criminals associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang.
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What did PM Modi tell Justin Trudeau at G20 Summit when he briefed him about Nijjar's killing? READ
World | Oct 17, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTTrudeau stated that Prime Minister Modi gave the "usual" reply, expressing a desire to see outspoken critics of the Indian government in Canada arrested.
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'My position and Canada's position has always been...': Trudeau clears his stand on Khalistan
World | Oct 17, 2024, 10:47 AM ISTJustin Trudeau stated that while there are many individuals in Canada who hold different views, this does not define Canadian policy, nor does it render those views illegal in Canada.
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India rebukes Canadian PM's 'no evidence' admission, says 'responsibility for damage lies solely...'
World | Oct 17, 2024, 07:13 AM ISTTrudeau on Wednesday acknowledged that he had only intelligence and no "hard evidentiary proof" when he alleged the involvement of Indian government agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year.