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…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday “strongly condemned” the “deliberate attack” on a Hindu temple in Canada. He also slammed the Justin Trudeau administration’s “cowardly attempts” to “intimidate” Indian diplomats.PM Modi’s strong objection came for the first time after India-Canada relations worsened since the former withdrew its diplomats following allegations of violence against…
Trudeau and Indian Envoy Verma. NEW DELHI: Describing the charges against him as “politically motivated”, outgoing Indian high commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma accused Canadian PM Justin Trudeau of destroying the India-Canada political relations. He said Canada was acting on the basis of intel, not evidence, adding Ottawa was only encouraging Khalistan extremists, who were…
