Diplomatic Row
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Bangladesh envoy to India rushes to Dhaka after 'urgent call' by foreign ministry: Report
World | Dec 30, 2025, 08:42 AM ISTThe development signals increased concern in Dhaka over recent diplomatic issues with India, although the ministry has not publicly commented on the specifics of the situation.
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UK says India's cooperation 'right next step' as diplomatic ties with Canada hit new low
World | Oct 16, 2024, 03:03 PM ISTAs relations between India and Canada soar, countries like the US and UK, both of whom are part of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. Both countries have supported Canada's claims and have called on India to cooperate with the probe on Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing.
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Canada assures support to commercial ties as India downgrades relations over Nijjar controversy
World | Oct 16, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTIndia-Canada ties, already fraught with tensions over Justin Trudeau's allegations in 2023, deteriorated further when New Delhi recalled its High Commissioner and expelled six Canadian diplomats. Canada has accused India of being involved in Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing.
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Canadian PM Trudeau accuses India of 'coercive acts, threats' as diplomatic row escalates
World | Oct 15, 2024, 11:32 AM ISTCanada expelled six Indian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move after India asked Canadian diplomats to leave the country by October 19, marking a severe escalation in the diplomatic row. Canada had attempted to link the diplomats in a probe related to a Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar's killing.
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India's boycott impacted country, people of Maldives are sorry: Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed
World | Mar 09, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTIndia-Maldives ties have nosedived after pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu came to power and a diplomatic row involving derogatory language against PM Modi. Nasheed said India's boycott call hurt the tourism sector of the Maldives and praised New Delhi's responsible approach towards challenges.
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Canada: Shots fired at house of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's aide, probe underway
World | Feb 02, 2024, 04:08 PM ISTNo one was injured in the incident, although a vehicle was heavily damaged by gunfire along with multiple bullet holes in Simranjeet Singh's house. Notably, Nijjar was slain outside his Surrey residence in June last year and was the centre of a diplomatic spat between India and Canada.
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India is cooperating with Canada on Nijjar probe, bilateral ties improving: Ex-Canadian NSA
World | Jan 28, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTJody Thomas, Trudeau's ex-national security adviser, said India is cooperating with Canada to resolve the issue after the US unveiled a foiled murder plot against another Khalistani separatist. Relations between India and Canada soured after Trudeau alleged India's involvement in Nijjar's death.
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Maldives opposition leader stresses "tougher stand" by govt to repair ties with India amid row
World | Jan 11, 2024, 08:05 AM ISTIsmail admitted that the current government has more favourable and stronger relations with China amid strained ties with India. A diplomatic uproar erupted following disparaging remarks against PM Modi, which led to thousands of people boycotting the Maldives as a tourist destination.
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Trudeau calls for upholding rule of law at G20 virtual summit amid diplomatic row with India
World | Nov 23, 2023, 05:10 PM ISTTrudeau had a tumultous journey in the physical G20 Summit held in New Delhi on September, where tensions remained high as he skipped an official dinner. The rift between the two countries escalated when he made public allegations on India's role behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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'Hate crimes being...': Canada MP urges action against Khalistan supporters threatening Hindu temple
World | Nov 21, 2023, 12:04 PM ISTArya has repeatedly called for action against such Khalistani activities and said that hate crimes are being committed against Hindu Canadians in the name of freedom of speech. Several Hindu temples have been vandalised by Khalistani extremists this year.
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India-Canada ties going through difficult phase, will resume issuance of visas if...: Jaishankar
India | Oct 23, 2023, 06:00 AM ISTJaishankar's remarks came after Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the removal of 41 diplomats from India and accused New Delhi of acting "contrary to international law". India rejected the accusation and said that seeking diplomatic parity was in line with the Vienna Convention.
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British PM Sunak underscores de-escalation of India-Canada diplomatic row in talks with Trudeau
World | Oct 07, 2023, 04:20 PM ISTDuring 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.
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'Unfortunate...': USISPF CEO Mukesh Aghi slams Trudeau's allegations against India in Khalistan row
World | Oct 07, 2023, 01:31 PM ISTAghi warned that Canada will try to leverage the US to put pressure on India amid the row and it might impact the relations between Washington and New Delhi for some time. He also alleged Trudeau's remarks were for "his own political survival".
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Canada moves diplomats from India to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore after Delhi seeks downsizing: Report
World | Oct 06, 2023, 05:02 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said that "discussions are ongoing to achieve the parity" amid reports of India seeking removal of 41 Canadian diplomats. The Ministry also cited "inteference in our internal matters" in asking for reduction.
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Trudeau says Canada 'not looking to escalate' diplomatic row with India
World | Oct 04, 2023, 06:16 AM ISTTrudeau acknowledged that Canada is going through an "extremely challenging time" with India and said that he would attempt to engage "responsibly and constructively" with New Delhi on the matter.
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It's critical that Canada's probe proceeds, perpetrators brought to justice: US on Khalistan row
World | Sep 26, 2023, 09:54 AM ISTDays after Trudeau's allegations, the US had said that it supports Canada’s efforts to investigate allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Nijjar.
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Terrorists found 'safe haven' in Canada, we support India's 'strong' response: Sri Lanka
World | Sep 26, 2023, 09:16 AM ISTSri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he was "not surprised" with Trudeau's "outrageous and unsubstantiated" allegations linking India's role behind Nijjar's killing.
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'Inexplicable diplomatic discourtesy', says India after Pak prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting Indian envoy
India | Apr 15, 2018, 02:59 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said a group of around 1800 Sikh pilgrims are on a visit to Pakistan from April 12 under a bilateral agreement on facilitating visits to religious shrines.
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Won't interfere in trial of 2 Italians in Kerala, says Centre
India | May 22, 2012, 05:30 PM ISTNew Delhi, May 22: Notwithstanding Italy's unhappiness over the “unacceptable nature of the judicial developments” involving two of its marines, India today made it clear that it will not “interfere” in the trial of two
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Indian Couple In Norway Separated From Their Kids On Frivolous Grounds
India | Jan 23, 2012, 11:17 PM ISTKolkata, Jan 23: In what could become a diplomatic row, an Indian couple has been separated from their kids since May last year and the children have been sent to foster care by Child Protective