'Discussions are going on': MEA amid reports India orders Canada to remove 41 diplomats from New Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

'Discussions are going on': MEA amid reports India orders Canada to remove 41 diplomats from New Delhi

India TV News  

Amid reports that India asked 41 Canadian diplomats to leave the country in order to maintain parity of diplomats, the Ministry of External Affairs did not reject the media report but said that "discussions are ongoing to achieve the parity". India-Canada tensions But, during the earlier presser, he stressed that the Canadian Embassy in New Delhi were "more than it is required" and conveyed Ottawa to maintain parity in the diplomatic staff. Notably, the tension between the two nations soared tremendously following Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegations against New Delhi where in he claimed Ottawa has "credible information" that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, on July 19. Canada wants "private talks" as the matter escalates A day after a foreign media report claimed India asked Canada to minimise staff from its New Delhi-based embassy, the Canadian foreign minister refrained from commenting directly on the reports, but said Ottawa sought "private talks with India to resolve the ongoing diplomatic tensions". Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly asserted that the Canadian government were in close contact with its Indian counterparts and added PM Justin Trudeau-led government would like to engage "privately".

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Canada alleges India's interference in the nation's general election
3 days, 18 hours ago

Canada alleges India's interference in the nation's general election

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Canada has once again hurled an allegation of likely interference by India in the Canadian general election that is expected to take place next month. "We have It may be recalled that ties between the two nations had plummeted relentlessly after then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had accused India one and a half years ago of involvement in …

New Delhi considers restoring High Commissioner to Canada to reset ties
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Delhi considers restoring High Commissioner to Canada to reset ties

The Hindu  

The government is considering restoring its High Commissioner to Canada, sources said, in signs that the exit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from office could signal a thaw in bilateral ties that have been virtually frozen since 2023 over the Nijjar case. It is unclear whether a new Canadian High Commissioner to India will be appointed by newly elected …

Trudeau Govt 'Consistently Interfering' In India's Internal Affairs: New Delhi Rejects Election Meddling Report
Top News
2 months ago

Trudeau Govt 'Consistently Interfering' In India's Internal Affairs: New Delhi Rejects Election Meddling Report

ABP News  

India has rejected a probe report by the Foreign Interference Commission identifying India as the "second most active country" after China engaging in electoral foreign interference in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is in fact Canada which has been "consistently interfering" in India's internal affairs. The Foreign Interference Commission report comes about six weeks before the Liberal …

Canada report accuses India of election meddling, Centre rejects 'insinuations'
2 months ago

Canada report accuses India of election meddling, Centre rejects 'insinuations'

India Today  

India has rejected a report by the Canadian Commission accusing the government of interfering in Canada's elections and blamed Ottawa for meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs. In a strong rebuttal to the foreign interference commission report, which comes amid a strain in ties, the Ministry of External Affairs attempted to turn the tables by accusing Canada of creating an …

India enjoys deep relationship with Canada, says MEA on Justin Trudeau’s resignation
2 months, 1 week ago

India enjoys deep relationship with Canada, says MEA on Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the ongoing political developments in Canada, emphasising India's commitment to its strong bilateral ties with Ottawa. India and Canada enjoy a very deep relationship with each other.We hope that the relationship will remain strong and India will be ready to take any step in this direction.” Justin Trudeau announced on January …

Is row with India costing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau his job?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is row with India costing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau his job?

Firstpost  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly planning to resign today. Trudeau’s allegations against India were seen as a way by critics to distract from challenges back at home Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to step down as Liberal Party leader. Downturn in India-Canada ties India’s relations with Canada plunged after PM Justin Trudeau alleged the Indian …

Indian consular officials in Canada told they were under audio, video surveillance: Ministry of External Affairs
4 months ago

Indian consular officials in Canada told they were under audio, video surveillance: Ministry of External Affairs

The Hindu  

Consular officials at the Indian consulate in Vancouver were recently informed by the Canadian authorities that they have been and continue to be under "audio and video surveillance" and that their "private communications" have also been "intercepted", the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written response in Rajya Sabha also …

Consular officials were under surveillance in Canada, RS told
4 months ago

Consular officials were under surveillance in Canada, RS told

Hindustan Times  

Consular officials at the Indian consulate in Vancouver were recently informed by Canadian authorities that they have been and continue to be under “audio and video surveillance”, Minister of State for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament on Thursday. The Rajya Sabha In a written response in Rajya Sabha, Singh also said that private communications of consular officials have …

Leaking of info linking Modi to Nijjar plot ‘criminal’, ‘unreliable’: Trudeau
4 months ago

Leaking of info linking Modi to Nijjar plot ‘criminal’, ‘unreliable’: Trudeau

Hindustan Times  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has described as ‘unreliable’ and a result of a ‘criminal’s leaking’, a report in Canadian media recently that linked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and two other senior officials, to the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. In that statement, Drouin said, “The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it …

‘Gotten stories wrong’: Canada’s PM describes leaking of info linking Modi to Nijjar plot as ‘criminal’, ‘unreliable’
4 months ago

‘Gotten stories wrong’: Canada’s PM describes leaking of info linking Modi to Nijjar plot as ‘criminal’, ‘unreliable’

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has described as “unreliable” and a result of a “criminal’s leaking”, a report in Canadian media recently that linked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and two other senior officials, to the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, from left, US President Joe Biden and India's Prime …

‘Gotten stories wrong’: Canada’s PM describes leaking of info linking Modi to Nijjar plot as ‘criminal’, ‘unreliable’
4 months ago

‘Gotten stories wrong’: Canada’s PM describes leaking of info linking Modi to Nijjar plot as ‘criminal’, ‘unreliable’

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has described as “unreliable” and a result of a “criminal’s leaking”, a report in Canadian media recently that linked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and two other senior officials, to the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, from left, US President Joe Biden and India's Prime …

Canada denies report linking Modi, Jaishankar, Doval to separatist Nijjar’s murder
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4 months, 1 week ago

Canada denies report linking Modi, Jaishankar, Doval to separatist Nijjar’s murder

Hindustan Times  

Canada on Thursday clarified it has not stated nor is it aware of any evidence linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, or National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to the “serious criminal activity” within the North American country. The statement said on October 14, because of a significant and ongoing threat to public safety, Canadian national police …

Why India-Canada ties may be in for an extended period of turbulence
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India-Canada ties may be in for an extended period of turbulence

Firstpost  

Given the ground realities, maintaining a business-as-usual approach appears increasingly untenable, and broader relations are likely to face significant strain On the pavement are images of the flags of Canada and India, as a symbol of the confrontation between countries. It is surreal how India, the world’s most populous democracy, has been swiftly transformed from being a friendly nation to …

Why India-Canada ties may be in for an extended period of turbulence
Trending News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India-Canada ties may be in for an extended period of turbulence

Firstpost  

Given the ground realities, maintaining a business-as-usual approach appears increasingly untenable, and broader relations are likely to face significant strain On the pavement are images of the flags of Canada and India, as a symbol of the confrontation between countries. It is surreal how India, the world’s most populous democracy, has been swiftly transformed from being a friendly nation to …

India-Canada row: From Arsh Dalla’s arrest to MEA and Justin Trudeau’s remarks — Top 10 updates this week
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Canada row: From Arsh Dalla’s arrest to MEA and Justin Trudeau’s remarks — Top 10 updates this week

Live Mint  

Canadian authorities reportedly arrested Khalistani separatist leader Arsh Dalla, an aide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, on Sunday in connection with a recent shooting incident in Milton. Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs recently termed as fake a 'secretly issued memo' that has surfaced on social media and that falsely attempts to link Indian diplomats abroad with violent crimes. The April …

Evening briefing: MEA flags threat to Indian diplomats in Canada; Hamas urges Trump to stop war in Gaza; and more
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Evening briefing: MEA flags threat to Indian diplomats in Canada; Hamas urges Trump to stop war in Gaza; and more

Hindustan Times  

As the ongoing tensions between India and Canada continue to be on the rise amid a diplomatic showdown, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that threat to Indian diplomats in Ottawa has increased. Addressing a media briefing in Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi had asked for security for the Indian diplomats for consular camp, …

Canada-India row: Threats to Indian diplomats have ‘increased’ amid diplomatic showdown, says MEA
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada-India row: Threats to Indian diplomats have ‘increased’ amid diplomatic showdown, says MEA

Live Mint  

Canada India row: The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, November 7 that the threat to Indian diplomats in Ottawa, Canada, has increased. Under Surveillance Last week, India accused Canada of involvement in “harassment and intimidation” of Indian consular staff there, saying that they had been put under audio and video surveillance. He said that India looks at such …

India-Canada row: Threat to Indian diplomats in Canada has ‘increased’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Canada row: Threat to Indian diplomats in Canada has ‘increased’

Hindustan Times  

As the ongoing tensions between India and Canada continue to be on the rise amid a diplomatic showdown, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that threat to Indian diplomats in Ottawa has increased. Addressing a media briefing in Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi had asked for security for the Indian diplomats for consular camp, …

'Inadequate security' prompts India to cancel consular camp in Canada
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Inadequate security' prompts India to cancel consular camp in Canada

India Today  

Tension between India and Canada has been on the boil ever since their diplomatic showdown. Randhir Jaiswal, MEA’s spokesperson, confirmed that a recent consular camp in Canada was canceled, citing inadequate security provisions from the Canadian authorities.Jaiswal highlighted, “Yes, our consular camp was canceled because it did not get adequate security from the host government.” Despite this disruption, he assured …

Foreign Secy to Brief Parl Panel on India-Canada Ties: Details of India-Canada & India-China Relations to be Discussed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign Secy to Brief Parl Panel on India-Canada Ties: Details of India-Canada & India-China Relations to be Discussed

Hindustan Times  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will brief the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs on various aspects of New Delhi's relations with Canada and China. The meeting will take place on November 6, amid the worsening bilateral relations between New Delhi and Ottawa over a host of issues that have triggered a full-blown crisis between the two G20 member nations.

India Accuses Canada of Harassment and Intimidation of Consular Staff
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

India Accuses Canada of Harassment and Intimidation of Consular Staff

India TV News  

India has lodged a formal protest with the Canadian government, alleging that its consular officials in Canada have been subjected to audio and video surveillance. The Indian government considers this action to be a violation of diplomatic conventions and is concerned that it could escalate the situation between the two countries.

India lodges protest over Canada's allegations against its home minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India lodges protest over Canada's allegations against its home minister

China Daily  

India's Home Minister Amit Shah attends an inauguration ceremony of Gopalanand Swami Yatrik Bhavan at a temple premises in Salangpur, in the western state of Gujarat, India, Oct 31, 2024. NEW DELHI -- Indian government Saturday said it has protested "in the strongest terms" Canada's allegations against its federal home minister Amit Shah, terming them as "absurd and baseless". This …

Canada Alleges Indian Cabinet Minister Ordered Intelligence Operations on Canadians
Top News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada Alleges Indian Cabinet Minister Ordered Intelligence Operations on Canadians

Associated Press  

Canadian authorities have confirmed that they are alleging that an Indian Cabinet minister and close adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered intelligence-gathering operations targeting Canadians. The deputy foreign minister confirmed that he was the one who confirmed Shah's name to the newspaper.

Canada's National Security Advisers' India Intelligence Sharing Sparks Diplomatic Scrutiny
5 months ago

Canada's National Security Advisers' India Intelligence Sharing Sparks Diplomatic Scrutiny

Live Mint  

Canadian government advisers allegedly shared sensitive intelligence regarding India with US newspaper The Washington Post. This information was not scheduled for public release until the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) alleged connections between Indian government agents and criminal activities in Canada.

India's Foreign Policy Stunned: Jaishankar's Remarks on Canada
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5 months, 1 week ago

India's Foreign Policy Stunned: Jaishankar's Remarks on Canada

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed concern over comments made by Indian journalists regarding a Canadian envoy's facial expression. He stated that whenever Canada is informed about entities in their nation openly threatening diplomats and Indian leaders, Ottawa responds by saying 'freedom of speech'. However, when an Indian journalist says the Canadian High Commissioner walked out of South Block …

India’s remaining diplomats are ‘on notice’ not to harm Canadians, says foreign minister
5 months, 1 week ago

India’s remaining diplomats are ‘on notice’ not to harm Canadians, says foreign minister

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada’s foreign minister said …

India-Canada Diplomatic Showdown: A Tale of Allegations and Tensions
5 months, 1 week ago

India-Canada Diplomatic Showdown: A Tale of Allegations and Tensions

Hindustan Times  

India and Canada are embroiled in a diplomatic row over the killing of a pro-Khalistani terrorist in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian government agents of involvement, leading to the expulsion of six Indian diplomats by Canada. India responded by naming the Canadian High Commissioner in Ottawa as a person of interest in the assassination probe. The diplomatic row …

India's Diplomatic Presence in Canada Under Scrutiny Following Assassinated Sikh Activist
5 months, 1 week ago

India's Diplomatic Presence in Canada Under Scrutiny Following Assassinated Sikh Activist

Associated Press  

Canada's foreign minister has issued a warning to Indian diplomats, stating that they are on notice not to endanger Canadian lives. The warning comes in the wake of the recent assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada, which has strained relations between the two countries. India has denied the accusations, but Canada is not accepting their denials. The incident has …

Canada-India ties could take a long time to recover
5 months, 1 week ago

Canada-India ties could take a long time to recover

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Canadian Foreign Minister, Mélanie Joly also tied five other …

Canada expels India's top diplomat and alleges wider diplomatic involvement in crimes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada expels India's top diplomat and alleges wider diplomatic involvement in crimes

NPR  

Canada expels India's top diplomat and alleges wider diplomatic involvement in crimes toggle caption Justin Tang/AP/The Canadian Press TORONTO — Canada said it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomats Monday, in an escalating dispute over the June 2023 …

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says he wants to work with India
9 months, 1 week ago

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says he wants to work with India

Op India  

On 15th June, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his desire to work with India to address some “very important issues”. Notably, the diplomatic relations between India and Canada were strained after Trudeau accused India of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil in June 2023. Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder and Canada’s accusations against India On 18th September …

Political space to anti-India forces in Canada is main issue: Top Indian diplomat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Political space to anti-India forces in Canada is main issue: Top Indian diplomat

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The main issue affecting India’s relations with Canada is the “political space” offered by that country to anti-India forces that promote extremism and violence and this has been repeatedly conveyed to the Canadian side, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday. FILE - Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, walks past India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they …

India, Canada should respect each other's concerns: PM replies to Trudeau's post
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Canada should respect each other's concerns: PM replies to Trudeau's post

India Today  

A day after taking oath as Prime Minister for a third straight term, Narendra Modi on Monday responded to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau’s congratulatory message and said he looks forward to the two countries working together based on “mutual understanding and respect for each other’s concerns.” “Thank you @CanadianPM for the congratulatory message. India looks forward to working with …

"No relevant evidence given to us": MEA after 3 Indians arrested in Nijjar Killing in Canada
10 months, 2 weeks ago

"No relevant evidence given to us": MEA after 3 Indians arrested in Nijjar Killing in Canada

Op India  

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that Canada has not provided any “specific” evidence or relevant information in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing case and that no “formal communication” has been provided to India over the arrests of three Indians allegedly involved in the matter. But we have not got any formal communication…,” MEA Spokesperson said on three …

Indian Envoy Says Talks Underway to Resolve Diplomatic Dispute With Canada
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Envoy Says Talks Underway to Resolve Diplomatic Dispute With Canada

Live Mint  

-- India’s high commissioner to Canada says diplomatic talks are underway to find solutions to “issues of concern” to both countries, in his first public remarks since three Indian nationals were charged with the murder of a Sikh activist. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off a diplomatic firestorm last year when he said there were “credible allegations” that Indian agents …

Canada asks its citizens to exercise caution during polls in India
11 months, 1 week ago

Canada asks its citizens to exercise caution during polls in India

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canada has updated its travel advisory for India, cautioning its citizens to be watchful due to the possibility of demonstrations related to the Lok Sabha elections in the country. That information was added on Wednesday in the safety and security section to the travel advisory, which states that Canadians should “exercise a high degree of caution” while in India. …

India is cooperating with Canada on Nijjar probe, bilateral ties improving: Ex-Canadian NSA
1 year, 2 months ago

India is cooperating with Canada on Nijjar probe, bilateral ties improving: Ex-Canadian NSA

India TV News  

India-Canada row: A former top Canadian official on Friday told local media that India is cooperating with Canada on the probe surrounding the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and that bilateral relations between the two countries are improving. Notably, the relations between the two countries soured last year following Trudeau's allegation about India's suspected involvement in the killing …

'My advice to Trudeau govt and that to Indian govt...': Canada envoy amid diplomatic tensions with Delhi
1 year, 2 months ago

'My advice to Trudeau govt and that to Indian govt...': Canada envoy amid diplomatic tensions with Delhi

India TV News  

India-Canada tension: Amid strained relations between India and Canada, the latter's High Commissioner to India Cameron Mackay underscored that despite the recent tensions, the strategic interests of New Delhi and Ottawa are "absolutely aligned", and he was encouraged by the continuance of bilateral trade and investment relationship. Notably, the relations between the two countries saw some bitterness last year following …

Amid diplomatic stand-off, Canada’s PM to take part in virtual G20 leaders’ summit hosted by India today
1 year, 4 months ago

Amid diplomatic stand-off, Canada’s PM to take part in virtual G20 leaders’ summit hosted by India today

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he “re-emphasised how important it is to abide by the rule of law and to engage constructively with each other when we have issues of concern” while participating at the virtual G20 summit hosted by his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Wednesday. Trudeau’s comments came in Ottawa and in the context of …

PM Justin Trudeau On India Canada Diplomatic Row Says Will Unequivocally Stand Up For Rule Of Law
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Justin Trudeau On India Canada Diplomatic Row Says Will Unequivocally Stand Up For Rule Of Law

ABP News  

New Delhi: Reaffirming his allegation of an Indian hand in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said his country wants to work “constructively” with India to pursue “this very serious matter” to its logical end. On India-Canada row, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says "We have been very clear that we …

India apprises U.S. of its concern on pro-Khalistan activities in Canada
1 year, 4 months ago

India apprises U.S. of its concern on pro-Khalistan activities in Canada

The Hindu  

India on November 10 conveyed to the U.S. its serious concerns over increasing activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada. The American delegation at the '2+2' ministerial dialogue talks was led by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh headed the Indian side. "We have …

India Canada Diplomatic Row High Level Canadian Official Damaged Nijjar Killing Probe Indian Envoy Report
1 year, 4 months ago

India Canada Diplomatic Row High Level Canadian Official Damaged Nijjar Killing Probe Indian Envoy Report

ABP News  

India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma on Saturday said that the Canada police’s probe into the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been damaged by a high-level Canadian official's public statements. In September this year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged India's involvement in the murder of Khalistani leader Nijjar who was shot dead outside a …

'Where is evidence, where is the conclusion of the probe?', Indian envoy asks Canada over killing of Nijjar
1 year, 4 months ago

'Where is evidence, where is the conclusion of the probe?', Indian envoy asks Canada over killing of Nijjar

India TV News  

Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, on Saturday, broke the silence over the allegations levelled by Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, wherein he claimed Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau says he does not want to escalate the matter Earlier last month, Trudeau said that he is "not looking to escalate" the …

HTLS | ‘There’s room for diplomacy’: Jaishankar on India-Canada row
1 year, 4 months ago

HTLS | ‘There’s room for diplomacy’: Jaishankar on India-Canada row

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that there is still room for diplomacy to address the diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the two sides need to find a balance in the matter. External affairs minister S Jaishankar at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi on …

Canada’s foreign minister confirms dialogue with India amid strained relations
1 year, 4 months ago

Canada’s foreign minister confirms dialogue with India amid strained relations

Live Mint  

India-Canada row: The relations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led India and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau-led Canada seemed to have touched a bitter note during the Group of 20 Summit, that was held in Delhi this year. For the first time since diplomatic tension between the two countries seemed to have become sour, Canada's foreign minister Mélanie Joly has said that …

After U.S., U.K., Australia, Five eyes member New Zealand too criticises India on order expelling Canadian diplomats
1 year, 5 months ago

After U.S., U.K., Australia, Five eyes member New Zealand too criticises India on order expelling Canadian diplomats

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of U.S., U.K., and Australia, New Zealand on October 26 criticised India’s demand for 41 Canadian diplomats to leave or face a revocation of diplomatic immunity. New Zealand, the last of the “five eyes” intelligence network to speak on the issue, also referred to the Vienna Convention on diplomatic ties, which has sparked a new row …

‘Situation still not ideal’: Indian High Commissioner to Canada on visa row
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Situation still not ideal’: Indian High Commissioner to Canada on visa row

Hindustan Times  

The resumption of visa issuances to Canadians is not imminent as the “situation is still not ideal to conduct normal diplomatic and Consular functions by all Indian diplomats and consular officials,” India’s High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma said. “If improvement in the security environment for Indian diplomats and consular officials stationed in Canada shows a positive sign, there …

Canadian diplomats were asked to leave after evidence of interference: From visas to Khalistanis, funding to farmers’ protests, and support to terrorism
1 year, 5 months ago

Canadian diplomats were asked to leave after evidence of interference: From visas to Khalistanis, funding to farmers’ protests, and support to terrorism

Op India  

Canadian diplomats were misusing their powers in different consulates across Chandigarh and other areas of Punjab, News18 reported citing top government sources. According to the report, Canadian diplomats were “very soft” in their approach and deliberately granted visas to individuals who had known criminal antecedents and supported the Khalistani terrorist movement. On certain occasions, some individuals also debriefed agencies formally …

'Will restore ties with India when I'm PM': Canada's Opposition leader
1 year, 5 months ago

'Will restore ties with India when I'm PM': Canada's Opposition leader

India Today  

The head of Canada's Conservative Party and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is "not worth" the price of strained relations with India after eight years in power. He further said that when he takes the position of Canada's Prime Minister, he would restore relations between India and Canada. Regarding reports of vandalism at Hindu …

India to move FATF against Canada for inaction over terror funding
1 year, 5 months ago

India to move FATF against Canada for inaction over terror funding

Op India  

A day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that “more stuff will come out” in reference to the strained India-Canada ties, reports have emerged that India is exploring options to approach the Financial Action Task Force. A report by The Sunday Guardian has quoted official Indian sources claiming that India will approach the FATF over Canada’s inaction against terror …

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