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India-Canada new chirp: Visa denial to Khalistani Canadians stirs outcry, debate

Pro-Khalistan Canadians are crying foul over what they claim is “weaponization” of India’s visa policy. The article paints India’s visa policy as a form of coercion, claiming that the Indian Government is using travel visas to silence its critics. The report suggests that India’s visa policy is a form of coercion and accuses India of manipulating the travel documents of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The United States and the Democracy Question in South Asia

The Diplomat

Ideologically, the United States is a self-proclaimed promoter and protector of democracy in the world. Soon after the Cold War, U.S. President George H. W. Bush proposed a “New World Order” based on “freedom, peace and democracy.” His successor, President Bill Clinton, said at the United Nations on September 27, 1993, that the “overriding purpose” of U.S. foreign policy was …

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'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement

Raw Story

A key Donald Trump ally on Saturday made a statement that alarmed onlookers concerned about free speech and fair distribution of justice. Political commentator Brian Krassenstein responded directly to Musk, writing, "Wait, are you suggesting that people should be arrested for posting their opinions or facts that point to the likelihood of foreign interference?" David Santoro, the author of Treating …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump campaign’s complaint in full over Labour’s ‘foreign interference in US election

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Donald Trump’s presidential …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Intelligence Official Blames Russia for Viral Disinformation Targeting Tim Walz

Associated Press

Russian disinformation groups created and spread viral content targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, aiming to undermine his campaign. The content, which includes baseless accusations about Walz's time as a teacher, is consistent with Russian disinformation operations and may seek to encourage violent protests after Election Day.

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3 months, 1 week ago

China reneged on border agreements with India: Jaishankar

The Hindu

Tensions between India and China would continue as long as there was the forward deployment of troops, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. The overall relationship with China had “not been great” over the last few years because China had reneged on certain agreements it had with India about how to keep the border between the two countries tranquil, Mr. …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

A year after PM Trudeau’s allegations, mistrust blights India, Canada ties

Hindustan Times

On September 18 last year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rose in the House of Commons and made a statement that there were “credible allegations” of a potential link between Indian agents and the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, three months earlier. Canada’s foreign minister Mélanie Joly described their departure from India as “expulsion”. …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

How an enemy nation targeted France's 'Achilles heel in the Pacific'

ABC

It began with an enticing offer: an all-expenses-paid trip to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. During one meeting, at the instigation of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, a new organisation called the "Baku Initiative Group" was formed. Details of the offer, revealed by Foreign Correspondent, come amid claims Azerbaijan has waged a campaign of incitement during recent riots in New Caledonia …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

The FBI is investigating alleged hacks targeting Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris's presidential campaigns. Here's what we know

ABC

The FBI has launched an investigation into attempts to hack Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump's presidential campaigns. The Trump campaign has said the alleged hack was intended to interfere with the upcoming 2024 election and "sow chaos" in America's democratic process. Over a few weeks, US media organisations including Politico, the New York Times and the Washington Post reported receiving …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sydney businessman accused of reckless foreign interference Alexander Csergo granted bail after 14 months in jail

ABC

In short: Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo is accused of reckless foreign interference. A Sydney businessman accused of reckless foreign interference has been granted bail after a judge said the case against him was "arguable" and he would otherwise spend almost another year in custody awaiting trial. Judge Turnbull yesterday said the Crown's case did not contain an allegation of dealing …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Public perception of India in Canada deteriorated in past year over Nijjar killing: Survey

Hindustan Times

Public opinion in Canada has turned more negative towards India over the past year in the wake of the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar and allegations of foreign interference. The negative opinion is due to the murder of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar, allegations of foreign interference and also anti-immigration sentiment in the country. A recent survey from …

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7 months ago

India 2nd biggest foreign threat to Canada’s democracy after China: Canadian panel

Hindustan Times

A new report by a high-level Canadian parliamentary panel has concluded that India is the second biggest foreign threat to Canada’s democracy after China, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying his government takes the matter of foreign interference “very seriously”. The relationship cratered after Trudeau alleged last year that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani operative …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Documents reveal foreign funding and how the same lobby worked on amplifying caste narrative

Op India

The same lobby that peddled the Islamophobia narrative for several years, had created and amplified the caste narrative in the last three years. Additionally, several prominent academicians, researchers, and educational institutions were involved in this drive, as reported by Times Now citing a dossier that exposes ‘foreign meddling’ in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Notably, Times Now on Monday reported …

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8 months ago

Canadian House passes motion on ‘foreign interference in internal affairs’

Hindustan Times

A private member’s motion, which includes allusion to an Indian link to the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 last year, has been passed by Canada’s House of Commons. Canada’s spy agency has accused India of engaging in “hostile foreign interference and espionage activities” in the country. The motion’s text stated it wanted the House to …

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8 months ago

Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Al Jazeera

Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov’t involvement. But Singh, who knew Nijjar personally, said the question of Indian state involvement is “looming” over the Sikh community, which numbers about 770,000 people across Canada — the largest Sikh diaspora outside India. “There numerous reasons why it’s very, very important for public …

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8 months ago

Canadian media spreads fake news and whitewashes acts of Khalistani terrorists

Op India

In yet another damp squib and shoddy attempt to peddle fake propaganda, Canadian media house The Globe and Mail recently published an Opinion piece by Journalist Doug Saunders that is riddled with lies, fake news, and a brazen attempt at white-washing Khalistani terrorism. Posting a link to the article, Saunders wrote on X, “In recent weeks, Narendra Modi has been …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Inquiry points to India’s role in influencing Canadian politics

Hindustan Times

The interim report of the public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada has accused India of such activity and of engaging “in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The report …

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9 months ago

Canadian panel says India did not meddle in Canada elections

Op India

India did not interfere in Canada elections in 2019 and 2021, Canadian officials have said rejecting the allegations made by the Canadian intelligence agencies. Canadian officials who have been investigating the allegations of foreign interference into the Canadian elections stated in a report that no evidence has been found showing any meddling by India to influence the polls. The Canadian …

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9 months ago

Why is Canada accusing India and Pakistan of election interference?

Al Jazeera

The South Asian rivals have been waging parallel influence operations in Canada, according to Ottawa’s top spy agency. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service said India’s government tried to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 elections using “clandestine activities” targeting certain electoral districts in the country and select politicians. According to the CSIS documents, reviewed by Al Jazeera, “proxy agents” of …

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9 months ago

China interfered in last two Canadian elections in 2019 and 2021: Intelligence agency

India TV News

Ottawa: Canada's domestic spy agency concluded that China interfered in the last two elections, an official probe heard on Monday, marking the firmest evidence so far of suspected Chinese meddling in Canadian politics. Canada identified India as a 'potential threat' In February, a report by Global News stated that India was identified as a 'potential threat' to Canada's democratic processes, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat

Al Jazeera

Singapore – For decades, Singapore marketed itself as one of the world’s most open and globalised economies to compensate for its diminutive territory and lack of natural resources. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs said that Chan, who was born in Hong Kong, had shown “susceptibility to be influenced by foreign actors, and willingness to advance their interests”. “For Singapore, there …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Canadian police arrest 2 teenagers for shooting at house of Khalistani activist Simranjeet Singh, deny foreign involvement

Op India

Three weeks after gunshots were fired at the house of Simranjeet Singh, a friend of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Canadian police arrested two teen boys for the crime. British Columbia Gurdwara Council spokesperson Moninder Singh had said that Simranjeet Singh was targeted by India. It’s extended, now again, from New Delhi, and landed in our lap in Canada …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

No foreign interference behind the attack on residence of Nijjar associate: Canada

Hindustan Times

Toronto: Canadian law enforcement has said they have not established any links to foreign interference as they charged two teenagers for a shooting that targeted the residence of an associate of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18. A protest outside India’s consulate, a week after Canada's PM Justin Trudeau raised the …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Sikh advocacy groups seek role in Canada’s foreign interference inquiry

Hindustan Times

Sikh community groups have sought standing in the public inquiry into foreign interference currently in progress in Canada. Three organisations, World Sikh Organization of Canada, Ontario Gurdwaras Committee, and British Columbia Gurdwaras Council have jointly applied for standing in the public inquiry in a letter addressed to Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, who is leading the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in …

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India-Canada new chirp: Visa denial to Khalistani Canadians stirs outcry, debate

The United States and the Democracy Question in South Asia

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement

Trump campaign’s complaint in full over Labour’s ‘foreign interference in US election

US Intelligence Official Blames Russia for Viral Disinformation Targeting Tim Walz

China reneged on border agreements with India: Jaishankar

A year after PM Trudeau’s allegations, mistrust blights India, Canada ties

How an enemy nation targeted France's 'Achilles heel in the Pacific'

The FBI is investigating alleged hacks targeting Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris's presidential campaigns. Here's what we know

Sydney businessman accused of reckless foreign interference Alexander Csergo granted bail after 14 months in jail

Public perception of India in Canada deteriorated in past year over Nijjar killing: Survey

India 2nd biggest foreign threat to Canada’s democracy after China: Canadian panel

Documents reveal foreign funding and how the same lobby worked on amplifying caste narrative

Canadian House passes motion on ‘foreign interference in internal affairs’

Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Canadian media spreads fake news and whitewashes acts of Khalistani terrorists

Inquiry points to India’s role in influencing Canadian politics

Canadian panel says India did not meddle in Canada elections

Why is Canada accusing India and Pakistan of election interference?

China interfered in last two Canadian elections in 2019 and 2021: Intelligence agency

After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat

Canadian police arrest 2 teenagers for shooting at house of Khalistani activist Simranjeet Singh, deny foreign involvement

No foreign interference behind the attack on residence of Nijjar associate: Canada

Sikh advocacy groups seek role in Canada’s foreign interference inquiry