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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 23, 2023, 00:21:06 IST
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India-Canada News: Congress calls for 'intensive diplomatic engagement' to resolve crisis
India-Canada News: Amid the ongoing diplomatic row with India over the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a new opinion poll has got more worrying news for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. According to a new Ipsos poll conducted for the Canada-based news platform Global News, Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the opposition Conservative Party, has emerged as the preferred choice for Prime Minister among 40 percent of Canadian citizens. In contrast, PM Justin Trudeau lags behind with only 31 percent support.
16:11 (IST) Sep 21
No specific information has been shared by Canada on the Nijjar killing case; all the allegations are politcally motivated. From our side, specific evidence about criminal activities by individuals based on the Canadian soil has been shared with Canada but not acted upon: Arindam Bagchi
16:08 (IST) Sep 21
We have informed Canada that there should be parity in the reduction of the number of diplomats in India: Arindam Bagchi
16:04 (IST) Sep 21
MEA briefs media on India-Canada diplomatic row
15:57 (IST) Sep 21
Ministry of external affairs to brief media on India-Canada row shortly
15:38 (IST) Sep 21
Canada decides to 'temporarily' adjust staff presence in India
Canada on Thursday said it is assessing its staff complement in India and taking action to ensure safety of its diplomats in the country claiming that some of them have received threats on various social media platforms. The Canadian High Commission said Ottawa expects New Delhi to provide for the security of its diplomats and consular officers in India and that it has decided to "temporarily" adjust staff presence in the country as a precautionary measure.
15:12 (IST) Sep 21
"Due to operation reasons, with immediate effect i.e. 21 September 2023, Indian visa services in Canada have been suspended till further notice.The impact of this move is negligible on our financials as the Canadian visa issuance business contributes less than 2% to BLS International’s total annual revenue," BLS tells BSE.
14:51 (IST) Sep 21
Indo-Canadian lawmaker from Trudeau's party criticises anti-Hindu threats by Khalistani separatist
Amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada, an Indo-Canadian lawmaker from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party has expressed dismay at the “glorification of terrorism” and hate crime targeting Hindus in this country in the name of “freedom of expression”. The sharp reaction from Chandra Arya, who represents the riding (electoral district) of Nepean in the House of Commons of Canada, came as extremist elements backed by a leader of the Khalistan movement openly asked Hindu Canadians to go back to India.
14:04 (IST) Sep 21
With Khalistanis spewing hate, parents worried about kids studying in Canada
Families of Hindus from Punjab on Canadian study visas and work permits are scared following US-based Sikh terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s threat to Hindus, asking them to leave Canada for not criticising the killing of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Read more13:29 (IST) Sep 21
High Commission of Canada in India
Our High Commission and all consulates in India are open and operational and continue to serve clients. In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats. With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India. As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily adjust staff presence in India. In the context of respect for obligations under the Vienna conventions, we expect India to provide for the security of our accredited diplomats and consular officers in India, just as we are for theirs here
13:14 (IST) Sep 21
Who was Sukhdul Singh, Canada-based gangster who was killed in gang-fight
Gangster Sukhdul Singh, alias Sukha Duneke is one of Punjab's most wanted criminals. Sukha, who was killed in the Canadian city of Winnipeg by unidentified persons, faced at least 18 cases, including murder, attempt to murder and robbery. Belonging to Duneke Kalan village in Punjab's Moga district, he fled to Canada in December in 2017. (PTI)
12:42 (IST) Sep 21
India Canada Conflict: India suspends VISA services in Canada
12:28 (IST) Sep 21
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on Thursday claimed responsibility for the killing of terrorist Sukha Duneke in Canada on Thursday. Punjab gangster-turned-terrorist Sukhdool Singh alias Sukha Duneke was allegedly bumped off by unidentified gunmen in Canada.
12:03 (IST) Sep 21
Amid an ongoing diplomatic row over the killing of Khalistani-linked terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has reportedly suspended its visa services to Canada till further notice.
11:57 (IST) Sep 21
India Visa application center Canada notifies suspension of Visa services
"Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice. Please keep checking BLS website for further updates," reads a notification on the official website of 'India Visa Application Center Canada'.
11:50 (IST) Sep 21
According to TV reports, India halts Visa services in Canada till further notice.
11:15 (IST) Sep 21
Canada rejects India's travel advisory amid escalating diplomatic row; calls for calm
The Canadian government had earlier rejected a travel advisory issued by India about security risks in Canada, saying it is one of the safest countries in the world, and called for calm amid the escalating diplomatic row between the two nations over the killing of a Khalistani separatist leader in this country. (PTI)
10:59 (IST) Sep 21
Hindu Forum Canada seeks security for country's Hindu community in face of threats from Khalistani elements
Members of 'Hindu Forum Canada' have written to Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc seeking security for the country's Hindu community in the face of direct threats from Khalistani elements. (ANI)
10:43 (IST) Sep 21
Visuals from the residence of gangster Sukhdool Singh in Moga
10:31 (IST) Sep 21
Khalistani extremist Sukhdool Singh killed in gang-war in Canada
Gangster-turned-terrorist Sukhdool Singh alias Sukha Duneke was allegedly bumped off by unidentified gunmen in Canada on Wednesday, intelligence sources said citing inputs coming in from Canada on Thursday morning. An official confirmation from the local law enforcement is awaited on the murder.
Read more10:12 (IST) Sep 21
Punjab Police raids are going on in Moga, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar rural to nab the close aides of Goldy Brar
Brar had moved to Canada in 2017 on a student visa and had been a member of the dreaded Lawrence Bishnoi gang with involvement in numerous terror activities and extortions. Brar had claimed responsibility for killing Punjabi singer-turned-politician Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu alias Sidhu Moose Wala on May 29 last year in Jawaharke village of Mansa district.
10:07 (IST) Sep 21
Another Khalistan-linked gangster shot dead in Canada
According to TV reports, another Khalistan-linked gangster Sukhdool Singh alias Sukha was killed in a gang war in Winnipeg city, Canada. He was reportedly the top aide of Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla.
09:44 (IST) Sep 21
NIA lists 43 from terror-goon network with links to Canada
he National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday issued details of 43 individuals associated with terror-gangster network having links to Canada. The NIA further asked the public to share details of their properties and assets which can be taken over by the central government.
09:12 (IST) Sep 21
Canada: Liberal party MP Chandra Arya alleges threats against Hindus by extremists
Amid the India-Canada diplomatic standoff, Canadian MP Chandra Arya alleged that the extremist elements are "attacking" and "threatening" Hindu-Canadians to go back to India.
08:22 (IST) Sep 21
Had discussions with Trudeau which are confidential: Australian PM Anthony Albanese
On being asked if the Australian government has received a security briefing about the alleged assassination, PM Albanese said, “We don't talk about security briefings from Five Eyes (intelligence alliance), as part of the Five Eyes group." He further said that he has had discussions with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, but would like to keep those discussions ‘confidential’.
08:09 (IST) Sep 21
Indian World Forum condemns violence against Indian diaspora in Canada
The Indian World Forum (IWF) on Wednesday strongly condemned the actions of unlawful organisations, including Sikhs for Justice, for their disturbing activities targeting the Indian diaspora in Canada and urged the Canadian government to act seriously on designated terrorists.
08:02 (IST) Sep 21
Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubh's India tour cancelled amid diplomatic row
The India tour of Punjabi-Canadian signer Shubhneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, has been cancelled amid a major backlash over his alleged support for Khalistan and separatists. Shubh had shared a distorted map of India without Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, leading to criticism.
Read more07:59 (IST) Sep 21
Did Justin Trudeau torpedo PM Modi's reconciliation efforts with Khalistanis?
The Justin Trudeau government torpedoed efforts by New Delhi to reach out to separatists Sikhs in Canada bowing to pressure from extremist Khalistanis, a Canadian commentator has revealed.
Read more07:58 (IST) Sep 21
US seeks cooperation by India to probe allegations
Following claims by Canada of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the US urged India to cooperate with the probe that Canadian authorities are carrying out in the murder.
Read more07:56 (IST) Sep 21
Trudeau refused presidential suite offered by India, sparked drama
According to sources, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's security personnel sent jitters through the intelligence machinery after they refused to let their "protectee" stay in the presidential suite that had been specially furbished by the Indian security establishment as per security protocols.
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