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Shubhneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, has now found some support from fellow Indo-Canadian Amritpal Singh Dhillon, known professionally as AP Dhillon. Dhillon, in solidarity, shared a somewhat cryptic, lengthy post on Instagram Story. In the post he wrote that «as an artist it has become almost impossible to stay focussed on your craft and do what you love,» in a subtle reference to the controversy that has engulfed his colleague Shubh in the wake of the Indo-Canada diplomatic row. The 26-year-old Shubh made headlines after his India tour was scrapped by sponsor BoAT and ticketing platform BookMyShow following his alleged support to the Khalistan issue.

Condemning a video by a pro-Khalistan organisation threatening Hindus of Indian origin asking them to leave Canada, the Canada’s public safety minister Dominic LeBlanc said all Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities. This comes amid the escalating tensions between India and Canada over Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder.

Sukhdool Singh Gill, alais Sukha Duneke was killed, Canada's Winnipeg police had confirmed. As per sources, it was an act of revenge murder for the killing of gang star Goldy Brar's cousin Gurlal Brar. A gang member of Lawrence Bishnoi took responsibility for the murder earlier on Thursday, and asserted that Sukha Duneke was murdered in his flat in Winnipeg city.

Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Sullivan emphasized that there will be no "special exemption" for actions like these, and the United States will uphold its fundamental principles. In response to a question about why the United States appears to be taking a different approach in addressing Russian aggression and bilateral issues with China and India, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan clarified that India is distinct from Russia and China.

Canada have escalated through this week over blames of a Khalistani activist's murder, worrying parents and families of Indian nationals in a far-off country as much as the country’s lawmakers brood over the flaring issue. Relations between the two countries worsened when on Thursday India suspended the issuance of visas in Canada, citing operational reasons. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau went on to call on the Indian government to cooperate with an official probe into the murder of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. However, though the situation is unlikely to alleviate overnight, immigration lawyers in Canada believe that there’s almost nothing to worry about in the long term. Some Indo-Canadians of Sikh background are already saying they don’t feel as safe in Canada as they once did, says Ravi Jain, Canada-based immigration lawyer and founder of Jain immigration, though Trudeau’s move did not surprise some in Canada’s Sikh community. “Some leaders of this community are already indicating that they are not surprised by the Prime Minister’s announcement.

Canadian universities have raised concerns about potential visa delays for Indian students amid ongoing political tensions between the two nations. These delays could disrupt the upcoming spring academic session, scheduled to commence in January. In light of the uncertainty surrounding visa processing times, these representatives, currently attending an education fair in Hyderabad, have advised Indian students interested in pursuing higher education in Canada to consider planning their academic session for the fall/autumn term, starting in August 2024. Expressing their apprehension, one representative told TOI, «With just three months left for students to travel for the spring batch, there is apprehension that visa processing times may pose challenges.» Many universities are contemplating waiting for an additional week to assess the situation before making decisions regarding admission letters for either the spring or fall of 2024. They are actively counseling students not to rush their plans to travel to Canada, emphasizing potential delays in securing study permits. An Ontario university representative highlighted their intention to wait another week before finalizing admission plans. Depending on the evolving situation, they will determine whether to issue admission letters for January, May, or fall 2024. Their goal is to ensure that students do not need to defer admissions due to visa-related issues.

Sukhdool Singh Gill, also known as Sukha Duneke, a notorious gangster-terrorist, embarked on his criminal journey in 2005, initially involved in minor criminal activities. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, establishing an extortion racket and carrying out targeted killings, all the way from his roots in the obscure Duneke village of Punjab's Moga district to Canada.

In an interview to ET Now, Michael Kugelman, S Asia Woodrow Wilson Center, shares his views on the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic feud. Edited excerpts:ET Now: What do you believe has gone so wrong between India and Canada? How do you read this situation?Michael Kugelman: Well, the fact that Justin Trudeau went public with the allegations in the way that he did, I think that is a big reason why relations are where they are. We know that there have been tensions for quite some time between Canada and India.

Canada — which is slowly turning into another Pakistan for India by giving a free space to Khalistanis. These organisations carry out propaganda, terror strikes and murders. Many of these are deeply linked to drug and human-trafficking cartels and various criminal gangs. Sitting in Canada, they can dictate crime in India through Indian operatives with total impunity, since the Canadian government does not act against them on the pretext of allowing «freedom of expression» Below are some of the Khalistani organisations active in Canada:Babar Khalsa International (BKI) Babar Khalsa International (BKI) is the most dreaded, most organised and the oldest Khalistani terror organisation. It survived the wiping out of the Khalistani terror in Punjab in the early nineties. The BKI styled itself after the Babbar Akali Movement of 1920 which was against the British colonial rule. It originated from the 1978 clashes between the militant Sikhs led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwala and the Nirankaris, a sect considered heretical by radical Sikhs. Its founders were Sukhdev Singh Babbar and Talwinder Singh Parmar. In 1981, BKI spun off an oversear faction led by Parmar in Canada.

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U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser says the White House “firmly” rejects suggestions that Canada’s allegation of potential India’s involvement in the murder of a Sikh leader is driving a wedge between the two allies.

G20 meeting earlier this month. A Financial Times report said, people close to the development during the G20 meeting cited, “Several members of the Five Eyes — an intelligence-sharing network that includes the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand — raised the June killing in British Columbia of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, with Modi." The leaders intervened at the G20 summit after Canada urged its allies to raise the case directly with Modi, the newspaper reported. However, White House did not immediately respond to the report.

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Despite the escalating tension between India and Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday reiterated India's alleged involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, citing "credible reasons." However, he again fails to provide any solid evidence. Canadian Prime Minister, however, reaffirmed is not looking to provoke India and pointed out that he had already conveyed his concern to PM Narendra Modi about the issue.

CBC News. As per a report by CBC News, the intelligence gathered encompasses communications that involve Indian officials, including diplomats from India who were present in Canada, according to sources within the Canadian government. Also Read: India-Canada News LIVE Updates: ‘We will be in contact with India at high levels,’ says on Canada charge The report noted that the intelligence was not exclusively sourced from Canada; some of it was supplied by an undisclosed ally within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.

Justin Trudeau reiterated his concerns over India's involvement in the death of Khalistani leader Hardeep Nijjar. However, these claims remain unsubstantiated, with no concrete evidence presented by the Canadian government despite claiming to have 'credible reasons' for making the allegations. According to reports from CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) released overnight, Canada's government allegedly claimed to have collected a trove of intelligence over several months concerning Nijjar's demise.

Justin Trudeau reiterated his concerns regarding India's involvement in the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, emphasizing that there are 'credible reasons' to support these claims. He also reiterated Canada's commitment to the international rules-based order. Addressing the complex diplomatic situation during a press conference at Canada’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Trudeau said, «As I said on Monday, there are credible reasons to believe that agents of the Government of India were involved in the killing of a Canadian on Canadian soil.

Canada, Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh (popularly known as Shubh) on Thursday said he was «extremely disheartened» with the cancellation of his India tour. The rapper's 'Still Rollin India tour' was cancelled earlier over his alleged support to the Khalistan cause. In a statement shared on Instagram, Shubhneet Singh said he had been practising hard for his India tour for the past two months and was very excited at the prospect of performing in the country. Taking to his page on Instagram, the rapper posted, «As a young rapper-singer hailing from Punjab, it was my life's dream to put my music on an international dais. But the recent happenings have tumbled my hard work and progress, and I wanted to say a few words to express my dismay and sorrow.» «I'm extremely disheartened by the cancellation of my tour in India.

India and Canada, Punjab BJP President, Sunil Jakhar welcomed the Centre's decision to suspend visas for Canadians and said that Canada has mortgaged its foreign policy for the sake of political advantage and Justin Trudeau is running a minority government. «Justin Trudeau is speaking his supporter's language. Canada has mortgaged its foreign policy for the sake of political sports land,» said Sunil Jakhar Welcoming Centre's decision to suspend visa services in Canada, Jakhar said, «If the Trudeau govt will continues to support the separatist forces, the Indian government for the time being keeping careful consideration has suspended visas to develop a system so that India's integrity and sovereignty can be maintained by avoiding these forces entering into India, especially Punjab.» Punjab BJP chief also acknowledged the fact that some people may be facing challenges as their relatives are living in Punjab and said that the integrity of India is more important than the concerns of any individual. «The unity, integrity and brotherhood of the country is more important than the concerns of any individual, whatever is happening is the Canadian government's mistake.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday (local time) said he did not have anything to announce regarding US President Joe Biden's visit to India in January or any other time. Addressing a press briefing, Sullivan said, «I am not going to speak to either intelligence or law enforcement matters from this podium. I will let that process play out.

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