Hardeep Singh Nijjar
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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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'India not...': US's first reaction amid soaring diplomatic tensions over Nijjar's killing
World | Oct 16, 2024, 07:17 AM IST"We have wanted to see India take the allegations seriously and cooperate with Canada's investigation. However, they have chosen an alternate path," the US State Department said over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing row.
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India-Canada diplomatic row: Will fresh escalation affect bilateral trade? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Oct 15, 2024, 01:34 PM ISTThe fresh developments are a major downturn in already frosty ties between India and Canada. However, while diplomatic relations may have soured, businesses on both sides have continued to engage, insulated from the political noise.
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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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Trudeau speaks with UK PM Starmer, other 'Five Eyes' allies amid trouble in India-Canada ties
World | Oct 15, 2024, 08:58 AM ISTIndia strongly dismissed Canada's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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India summons Canadian deputy High Commissioner after 'preposterous' allegations on Indian envoy
World | Oct 14, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said it received a diplomatic communication on Sunday suggesting that Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an investigation there. The MEA rejected the latest charges as "preposterous implications".
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Canada's Justin Trudeau says met PM Modi in Laos, sources say 'no substantive discussion'
World | Oct 11, 2024, 07:51 PM ISTTrudeau described the meeting as a "brief exchange" when the two leaders met during the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos held on Thursday.
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'India's integrity must be respected': Canada's big statement on Khalistan amid diplomatic tensions
World | Oct 07, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTCanada has reaffirmed its commitment to respecting India's territorial integrity, stating that this stance is unwavering. This announcement is the first official statement since diplomatic tensions escalated last year.
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Hardeep Nijjar's aide claims threat to life, receives 'duty to warn' notice from Canadian police
World | Aug 28, 2024, 11:02 PM ISTUS-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said Inderjeet Singh Gosal, an aide of Nijjar, has received warnings from the Canadian Police about a threat to his life. Nijjar was shot dead in Surrey last year and his death became the centre of a diplomatic row between India and Canada.
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'Political space for extremism': India on Canada's 'moment of silence' for Hardeep Singh Nijjar
World | Jun 22, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTCanada's House of Commons held a 'moment of silence' on Tuesday as MPs stood in honour of Khalistani terrorist Nijjar, who was killed last year. India has repeatedly highlighted Canada giving space to pro-Khalistani elements operating from Canadian soil with impunity.
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Canadian Parliament observes 'moment of silence', MPs stand to honour Hardeep Singh Nijjar I WATCH
World | Jun 19, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTThe Canadian Parliament observed silence on Tuesday in remembrance and honour of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar-- a wanted criminal in India. This came despite India lodged a strong response to it.
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India's strong message to Canada on terrorism: 'Working closely with all to tackle global threat...'
World | Jun 19, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTIn response to the Canadian parliament's moment of silence for Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver has announced a memorial service to honour the 329 victims of the Khalistani bombing of Air India Kanishka flight in 1985, sending a poignant message.
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Canadian PM Trudeau says return of Modi govt is opportunity to engage with India on 'big issues'
World | Jun 18, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his view that there is a fresh opportunity to engage with India following the reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term.
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G7 Summit: This is what Canada's Justin Trudeau told PM Modi when duo met in Italy
World | Jun 16, 2024, 09:51 AM ISTAmidst severe strain in bilateral ties, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some “very important issues” after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
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G7 Summit: PM Modi to hold meeting with Meloni but all eyes on interaction with Trudeau, Zelenskyy
World | Jun 14, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at the G7 Summit on Friday to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future.
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Nijjar case: Canada intelligence chief made 'secret visits' to India twice this year
World | Jun 10, 2024, 11:44 AM ISTDavid Vigneault, the head of Canada's intelligence agency, made discreet visits to India in February and March. His purpose was to brief Indian officials on the case involving the assassination of Khalistani Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Indian national charged in Nijjar's murder appears before Canadian court amid protests
World | May 16, 2024, 08:56 PM ISTAn Indian national charged with killing Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year appeared in court in the case that set off a diplomatic spat after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “credible allegations” of Indian involvement.
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Fourth suspect arrested in Canada in connection with Nijjar murder case, India responds
World | May 13, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTAmandeep Singh, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Three suspects were arrested by Canadian police on May 3 and brought before a court.
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'Foreigners won't decide India's fate': Envoy says extremist groups in Canada crossing big red line
World | May 08, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTThe top Indian diplomat said the deeper problems underneath the recent “negative” developments have to do with Canada’s misunderstanding of “decades-old issues,” which he blames Canadians of Indian origin for resurfacing.
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Canada: Pro-Khalistani event organised despite soaring tension, Indian leaders threatened publically
World | May 06, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTA pro-Khalistan march took place in Canada’s Ontario province to mark ‘Khalsa Day’ on Sunday. During the event, Indian leaders such as PM Modi, EAM S Jaishankar and the Defence Minister were threatened publically.