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  Canadian PM Justin Trudeau participates in Diwali celebrations at Ottawa amid tensions with India

  World | November 09, 2023 9:14 IST

  Diwali celebration in Canada: Sharing glimpses of the event on his Instagram, PM Trudeau wrote, "Later this week, people will celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas- both of which symbolize the light we all need more of. To everyone at yesterday’s event on Parliament Hill."

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  Amid diplomatic tensions, Canada celebrates Diwali, hoists Hindu flag on Parliament Hill

  World | November 06, 2023 18:37 IST

  The Diwali celebration in Canada came at a time when the relations between India and Ottawa reached a new low after PM Justin Trudeau alleged Indian agents were behind the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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  China accuses Canada of 'malicious, provocative actions' after close intercepts over South China Sea

  World | November 06, 2023 14:32 IST

  Chinese fighter jets fired flares at a Canadian helicopter and came at least 100 feet close while the latter was on its way to Ottawa. Canada said that the encounters were unsafe and could have resulted in a possible crash of the chopper.

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  'Where is the evidence, where is the conclusion of the investigation?', Indian envoy asks Canada

  World | November 05, 2023 11:39 IST

  Verma, who has been facing multiple death threats from Canadian citizens and is a victim of persistent trolls on social media platforms, asked Canada to show proof of India or his government's involvement in the murder of Nijjar.

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  Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens to blow up Air India flight on November 19

  World | November 04, 2023 19:11 IST

  In a short video, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun appealed to Sikhs in the world not to travel by Air India from 19th November onward, saying that it can be life-threatening.

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  'Stand by credible allegations...": Canadian Foreign Minister Joly after India resumes visa services

  World | October 31, 2023 23:32 IST

  Joly further said that she was in touch with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and highlighted decades of the India-Canada relationship. She also underscored that both countries have strong people-to-people ties.

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  US, UK and Canada among nations to condemn political violence in Bangladesh after four killed

  World | October 30, 2023 22:25 IST

  The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) organised a major rally demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation ahead of the general elections in January. The ensuing unrest led to paramilitary forces being deployed in the capital.

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  Canada shooting spree: At least five, including 3 children killed in Ontario City in past 24 hours

  World | October 25, 2023 11:50 IST

  According to Canada Police, it has recovered the bodies of a six-year-old and a 12-year-old, who, they claimed, were also shot and killed. Besides, it also found a 44-year-old dead, from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot.

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  Canada: Trudeau booed at Toronto mosque as pressure mounts over Israel-Hamas war | WATCH

  World | October 21, 2023 11:25 IST

  Although Canada considers Hamas as a terrorist organisation, it has been reluctant to accept the US claim that Israel had nothing to do with the hospital attack. Several Liberal MPs have urged him to call for an immediate ceasefire as humanitarian situations grow dire.

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  US ‘concerned’ over departure of Canadian diplomats from India, cites Vienna Convention

  World | October 21, 2023 6:45 IST

  India's Ministry of External Affairs has rejected Canada's attempt to portray the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats from the country as a violation of international norms.

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  India making life 'unbelievably difficult' for millions of people, alleges Canada PM Justin Trudeau

  World | October 20, 2023 23:51 IST

  A day prior to Trudeau's comments, Canada announced that it had removed 41 diplomats in response to an announcement from India that it was revoking their status.

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  India on Canada's allegations 'We reject any attempt to portray implementation of parity'

  India | October 20, 2023 15:14 IST

  Tensions flared between India and Canada last month following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's explosive allegations of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia.

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  Canadian Foreign Minister left red-faced after query on evidence regarding Nijjar's killing | WATCH

  World | October 20, 2023 11:50 IST

  Joly announced that 41 Canadian diplomats and their family members have left India after New Delhi set a deadline, after which their diplomatic immunity would be revoked. She also announced that consular services will be closed in three cities - Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chandigarh.

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  Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India after New Delhi threatens to revoke diplomatic immunity

  India | October 20, 2023 8:57 IST

  Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly informed that only 21 diplomats would be stationed in India from now onwards. This comes after India had given an ultimatum to Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff by October 20.

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  India committed to ensure parity in diplomatic presence: MEA on Canadian diplomats still in Delhi

  World | October 12, 2023 18:19 IST

  Amid reports that India asked 41 Canadian diplomats to leave the country in order to maintain parity of diplomats, the Ministry of External Affairs did not reject the media report but said that "discussions are ongoing to achieve the parity".

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  India-Canadian member says Canada's 'ecosystem' helped 'nefarious agendas' of Khalistani extremists

  World | October 10, 2023 16:48 IST

  Ritesh Malik, the National Convenor of the Canada India Foundation, said that Trudeau's allegations towards India were "political appeasement". He said that such remarks for short-term gains are not in Canada's interests and that Ottawa needs India's support.

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  'Respect international laws of diplomatic ties': Trudeau rakes up India-Canada row with Jordan King

  World | October 10, 2023 11:02 IST

  During the conversation with the Jordan King, Trudeau briefed the situation between Canada and India and said all should "respect the rule of law and the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations". He said in reference to media reports that claimed India would expel at least 41 Canadian diplomats.

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  China engineered Nijjar's killing in Canada to sow discord between India and West, claims blogger

  World | October 09, 2023 18:47 IST

  Independent blogger Jennifer Zeng claimed that Chinese agents tracked Nijjar and killed him using silenced guns. The purpose of the 'assassination' was to disrupt world order amid Xi Jinping's policies against Taiwan, she claims.

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  Trudeau again provokes India, schools Delhi to 'uphold, respect rule of laws' amid diplomatic row

  World | October 09, 2023 11:22 IST

  Sharing the details about his conversation, Trudeau said he raised the issue of India with his UAE Excellency and added "New Delhi should apprehend the importance of upholding and respecting the rule of law".

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  British PM Sunak underscores de-escalation of India-Canada diplomatic row in talks with Trudeau

  World | October 07, 2023 16:20 IST

  During the conversation, Trudeau raised the matter of Canadian diplomats reportedly told to leave India. The Ministry of External Affairs cited "interference in internal matters" in seeking parity in diplomatic presence.