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India may resume issuance of visas to Canadians if...: Jaishankar

India may resume issuance of visas to Canadians if...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The external affairs minister also said that India is likely to resume issuance of visas to Canadians if it sees progress in the safety of Indian diplomats in Canada.

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The claims made by Canada were discussed when visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Washington, DC last week, John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House told reporters at a news conference.

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

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

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Neither India nor Canada reacted to the report that came 12 days after New Delhi asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in India.

Going through extremely challenging times with India, but...: Trudeau

Going through extremely challenging times with India, but...: Trudeau

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said Canada was going through an "extremely challenging time" with India but asserted that Ottawa will continue to have "constructive relations" with New Delhi, amid the diplomatic row between the two countries over the killing of a Khalistani separatist.

Has India agreed to 'cooperate' with Canada? US says...

Has India agreed to 'cooperate' with Canada? US says...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The issue was raised by Secretary of State Tony Blinken during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington, DC last week.

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

'On September 29, 2023, three persons- all from areas outside Scotland-deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised by the Gurudwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India. This interaction was to discuss community and consular issues,' the High Commission of India, London said in a statement on Saturday.

Sunak dials Trudeau, asks him to de-escalate row with India

Sunak dials Trudeau, asks him to de-escalate row with India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both leaders agreed to stay in contact as Sunak reaffirmed the UK position of respect for the rule of law after Canada's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of a pro-Khalistan wanted terrorist.

Indian-Americans demand security for Hindus in Canada

Indian-Americans demand security for Hindus in Canada

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A group of eminent Indian-Americans has condemned the brazen hateful comments and a hostile environment against Hindus in Canada and asked Ottawa not to mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and endorse hate crimes by being silent on the issue.

India rising power, want good ties, but...: Trudeau

India rising power, want good ties, but...: Trudeau

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada is 'very serious' about building closer ties with India as it is a growing economic power and important geopolitical player, but wants New Delhi to work with Ottawa to ensure that they get the full facts about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Probe into Nijjar's killing underway: Canada police

Probe into Nijjar's killing underway: Canada police

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar remains an 'active and ongoing investigation', the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have said.

'Indian' hackers disable Canadian army website amid diplomatic row: Report

'Indian' hackers disable Canadian army website amid diplomatic row: Report

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Amid the ongoing diplomatic tussle between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a group of hackers claiming to be Indian Cyber Force temporarily disabled the official website of Canadian army, The Telegraph, London, reported on Thursday.

Jaishankar to meet Blinken today amid row with Canada

Jaishankar to meet Blinken today amid row with Canada

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to meet United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC on Thursday, amid the diplomatic rumpus between India and Canada stirred over the killing of a Khalistani separatist.

'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'The Americans want to have a good relationship with India. They see it as a counterweight to China. And also American businesses are all trying to get out of China and go to India and Vietnam as well, but India largely.'

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The United States has said there ought to be a full and fair investigation into Canada's allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader in British Columbia earlier this year.

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Khalistani terrorist Karanvir Singh

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Khalistani terrorist Karanvir Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

According to intelligence sources, Singh is believed to be hiding in Pakistan and was a member of the pro-Khalistan terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International.

Amid row, Canada minister says ties with India...

Amid row, Canada minister says ties with India...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'We have a responsibility to defend the law, defend our citizens, and at the same time make sure that we conduct a thorough investigation and get to the truth'

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada will be pausing all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is now directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi.

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'We have unfortunately created that kind of ecosystem in Canada where these people are very vocal, very violent, very aggressive, and they don't let anybody.... come out against them. They will bully, they will threaten, they will use every possible illegal means... to counter any sanity'

Nijjar killing row: US in touch with Indian, Canadian govts, says White House

Nijjar killing row: US in touch with Indian, Canadian govts, says White House

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The US also remains in regular contact with the Canadian government, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday.

Deeply concerned about Trudeau's charges: Blinken on India-Canada row

Deeply concerned about Trudeau's charges: Blinken on India-Canada row

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

His remarks came after the US said on Thursday that it supports Canada's efforts to investigate allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Nijjar, observing that no country can get any "special exemption" for such kind of activities.

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing led to a major diplomatic row between India and Canada, reached the North American country using a counterfeit passport and Canada did not take any action against him despite being informed that he faced over a dozen criminal cases of murder and other terrorist activities, sources said on Friday.

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The National Investigation Agency has posted a list of gangsters and terrorists based in Canada.

Online threats to Hindus: Canada says no place for...

Online threats to Hindus: Canada says no place for...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Canadian government has said the circulation of an online video in which Hindu Canadians are told to leave the country is offensive and hateful, asserting that acts of aggression, hate, intimidation or incitement of fear have no place in Canada.

India-Canada Feud: Will Diljit's Films Pay The Price?

India-Canada Feud: Will Diljit's Films Pay The Price?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A source close to the Censor Board says the issue of cinema on Punjab is no more a censorial concern. 'It is now seen as a matter of national security.'

US supports Canada's efforts in probe against India, says NSA Jake Sullivan

US supports Canada's efforts in probe against India, says NSA Jake Sullivan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Refusing to respond to questions on the evidence of Canadian allegations, Sullivan said he is not going to speak to either intelligence or law enforcement matters from this podium.

Don't normalise what's happening in Canada: Jaishankar

Don't normalise what's happening in Canada: Jaishankar

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Hitting out at Canada, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said it is necessary to call out things like violence, threats and intimidation against Indian diplomats and missions and wondered if this had happened to any other country would the world have taken it with equanimity.

Trudeau refused presidential suite, stayed at hotel's regular room during G20

Trudeau refused presidential suite, stayed at hotel's regular room during G20

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Trudeau stayed at the Lalit Hotel in the national capital during his stay for the G20 Summit.

Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke killed in inter-gang rivalry in Canada

Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke killed in inter-gang rivalry in Canada

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Gangster Sukhdul Singh alias Sukha Duneke, one of Punjab's most wanted criminals, was killed in the Canadian city of Winnipeg by unidentified people, sources said on Thursday.

Trudeau mum on India's sharp reaction to Canada's charge

Trudeau mum on India's sharp reaction to Canada's charge

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

India has strongly rejected Trudeau's statement made in the Canadian Parliament and said "allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated."

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the Canadian allegations with regard to the death of a Khalistani separatist was discussed during his meeting with the Secretary of State Tony Blinken a day earlier and noted that the two delegations came out "better informed" after the meeting.

Cooperate fully with Canadian probe into Nijjar killing, Blinken urges India

Cooperate fully with Canadian probe into Nijjar killing, Blinken urges India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the Canadian allegations with regard to the death of a Khalistani separatist was discussed during his meeting with the Secretary of State Tony Blinken a day earlier and noted that the two delegations came out better informed after the meeting.

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In the first information report (FIR), the cyber crime branch of the Ahmedabad police said that people from across the country have received Pannun's threat via a pre-recorded voice message sent from a foreign number.

Canada updates travel advisory for India amid diplomatic row

Canada updates travel advisory for India amid diplomatic row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Amid worsening bilateral ties in the wake of tit-for-tat expulsions over the alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani leader on its soil, the Canadian government on Tuesday issued a travel advisory, asking his citizens to 'exercise a high degree of caution'.

US 'deeply concerned' over Trudeau's allegations against India

US 'deeply concerned' over Trudeau's allegations against India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The US on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" about the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Surrey, and urged New Delhi to "cooperate" with Ottawa in the investigation of the incident.

Canadian action will impact ties: Ex-RAW chief

Canadian action will impact ties: Ex-RAW chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief A S Dulat Tuesday said Canada expelling an Indian diplomat after claiming that New Delhi was potentially linked to the killing of a Khalistani extremist will have a bearing on bilateral relations.

Treat killing of Sikh separatist with 'utmost seriousness', Trudeau tells India

Treat killing of Sikh separatist with 'utmost seriousness', Trudeau tells India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said he was not looking to "provoke" India or "escalate" tensions, but urged New Delhi to take the killing of a Sikh separatist leader with the "utmost seriousness".

India condemns attack on Sikh high school student in Canada

India condemns attack on Sikh high school student in Canada

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India on Saturday strongly condemned an assault, including the use of bear spray, on a 17-year-old Sikh high school student in Canada's British Columbia province this week and urged local authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action against the perpetrators.

US provided Canada intelligence on Nijjar's killing: NYT

US provided Canada intelligence on Nijjar's killing: NYT

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The United States has urged India to cooperate with Canada in its investigations.

NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Tightening its noose around Canada-based 'designated individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated a house and land of the self-styled general counsel of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit in Punjab's Amritsar and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Saturday, an official said.

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In an apparent case of hate crime, a 17-year-old Sikh high school student was assaulted at a bus stop after an altercation with another teenager in Canada's British Columbia province, according to a media report on Thursday.