Canada has once again claimed that India is likely to try to interfere in the upcoming Canadian general election that is scheduled to take place on April 28. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service said that China and India are likely to try to interfere in the election, while Russia and Pakistan have the potential to…
Justin Trudeau (File photo) NEW DELHI: The central government on Friday said it is ready to rebuild ties with Canada, which has taken a hit over Ottawa harbouring anti-India elements.The ministry of external affairs said the downturn in relations between both nations was caused by the Trudeau-led Canadian government giving license to the extremist and…
Hardeep Singh Nijjar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Four individuals charged with the murder of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have been released from custody, according to documents filed by Canada’s department of justice on Thursday. The accused—Karan Brar, Karan Singh, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh—were charged with murder and conspiracy in connection with…
NEW DELHI: In a year where diplomacy danced on a tightrope and every handshake bore the weight of history, India navigated complex diplomatic waters amidst significant regional tensions. The icy thaw in its long-standing border dispute with China and emerging discord with Bangladesh required skilful diplomatic manoeuvring across the subcontinent.The relationship with Canada remained complicated,…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that India’s ties with Canada continue to be “challenging” because of the political space provided by Ottawa to “secessionist elements who advocate an anti-India agenda”. The MEA added that New Delhi has “repeatedly” urged Canada to act against such individuals, and that mutual respect…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Both leaders were seen speaking with US President Joe Biden.During the group photo session, Biden positioned himself between Modi and…
NEW DELHI: With Canada reported to have arrested the de-facto chief of Khalistan Tiger Force, Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, the Indian govt said Thursday it will pursue his extradition and expressed hope he will be deported to face justice in India.Dalla, apparently an aide of slain Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, is among…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: India called out Canada for what it described as Ottawa’s “hypocrisy” on freedom of speech in blocking a publication based in Australia – Australia Today – that highlighted foreign minister S Jaishankar’s remarks against Canada this week in Canberra. The govt also said Canada had not…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Monday accused Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi of remaining silent on recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada, which he said suggested a lack of concern for Hindu lives.Speaking to news agency ANI, Bhandari said, “It is painful that when all parties have…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed concern over the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, describing the incident as “deeply concerning.”Addressing reporters in Canberra, where he is on an official visit, Jaishankar said, “What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was deeply concerning. You should have seen the…
