Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India and cuts some consular services India says interfarance by Candian diplomats in internal affairs warrants parity The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Canada recalls 41 of its diplomats from India in row over shooting of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar Canada recalls diplomats in escalating row over shooting of Sikh activist Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
Canada pulls 41 diplomats from India amid row over separatist’s killing Foreign Minister Melanie Joly accuses New Delhi of breaching international law with move to revoke diplomatic immunity. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India embassy amid murder dispute Country forced to reduce diplomatic presence amid tensions over Sikh separatist killing and says it will not take retaliatory steps The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023
Canada removes 41 diplomats from India after New Delhi threatens to revoke their immunity Canada’s foreign minister says 41 diplomats have been removed from India after the Indian government said it would revoke their diplomatic immunity The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Australian intel chief says no reason to dispute Trudeau claims over Nijjar killing ‘No reason to dispute what the Canadian government has said in this matter’ The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
India's accusation of 'terrorism' is a ploy to hide its own human rights abuses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused India of being involved in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader, on Canadian soil. The Conversation · Oct 15, 2023
‘Police said I’m in danger’: Sikh activists on edge worldwide after Vancouver killing In wake of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder, activists say India is emboldened to crush dissent far outside its borders The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2023
USISPF chief calls Trudeau’s allegations against India ‘unfortunate’ USISPF CEO Mukesh Aghi said it was "unfortunate" that Canadian PM Trudeau's allegations against India were brought without evidence. India rejected the charges and voiced concern over safety of Indian diplomats and premises in Canada. Aghi believes diplomatic row will have short-term impact on India-U.S. ties, but long-term relationship will… The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
India, Canada in conversation on parity of diplomatic staff: MEA The official’s remarks came days after the Financial Times reported that New Delhi has asked Ottawa to withdraw 41 of its diplomats stationed in India by October 10. The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023
India says it's firm on Canada reducing diplomatic staff in the country but sets no deadline India says it has set no deadline so far but remains determined to reduce Canada’s diplomatic presence in the South Asian country amid a confrontation over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Thursday briefing: How the killing of a Sikh activist started an international rift between Canada and India In today’s newsletter: The shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil saw prime minister Justin Trudeau accuse India of being involved – and that’s just the start The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Canada-India crisis: India's post-colonial era explains why it's on edge about Sikh separatism India has reportedly told Canada to withdraw about 40 of its diplomats. Any Canadian diplomats in India past Oct. 10 are expected to lose their immunity. The high-profile diplomatic crisis has confirmed rumours of longstanding tensions between the two countries over the issue of Sikh separatism in the Indian state… The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023
Is Canada trying to pacify India after Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing? After publicly accusing India of links to the assassination, Canada now wants to resolve differences quietly. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023 Canadian allegations against India ‘serious’, need to be fully investigated: U.S. White House says Canadian allegations of India's involvement in killing of pro-Khalistan leader are "serious" and need to be investigated; U.S. urges India to cooperate in Canadian investigation; U.S. continues to work closely with Canada and India on important issues.
Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2023 Timeline: Fraying India-Canada relations over Sikh separatist’s killing Tensions rise after Trudeau announces ‘credible allegations’ that India agents were linked to Canadian citizen’s murder.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says An official says India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, ramping up a confrontation over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 India orders Canada to remove 41 diplomats from Delhi embassy Relations between countries continue to fracture over alleged assassination of Sikh separatist in British Columbia
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 Sikh separatists gather in London to protest after activists’ deaths Demonstrators stage protest outside Indian high commission questioning UK government’s response to deaths
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023 Family of Sikh activist calls for inquest into Midlands hospital death Questions raised about sudden death in Birmingham after Canada links India to murder in British Columbia
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 Demand for inquest into Khalistan activist’s death in Birmingham likely on October 2 SFUK to demand inquest into death of Khalistani activist Khanda; pro-Khalistanis to protest outside Indian High Commission in London Oct. 2;
The Conversation · Oct 1, 2023 Closer relations between Australia and India have the potential to benefit both nations The structure of Andrew Charlton’s Australia’s Pivot to India is built on three promises: the promise of India; the promise of the Australia-India relationship; and the promise of the Indian diaspora becoming a powerful mainstream force in Australian politics.
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 Global implication of row with Canada is awareness of nexus between separatism and organised crime: Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed potential global impact of diplomatic falling out between New Delhi and Ottawa, following the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He focused on increased awareness of nexus between separatism and organized crime. He denied assumption that situation with Canada would complicate ties…
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 Sought to provide Americans with ‘accurate picture’ of Canada: Jaishankar India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed Canada's "permissiveness" to terrorism and violence with U.S. officials, which "astonished" many.
Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023 India’s foreign minister says he briefed US officials on Canada row Allegations India linked to Canadian Sikh leader’s killing ‘not consistent’ with New Delhi’s policy, top diplomat says.