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Justin Trudeau dropped a bombshell Monday in the House of Commons when he cited “credible” intelligence that agents of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government may be linked to the killing of 45-year-old Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader who advocated for the Khalistan movement, was shot dead June 18 outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C.Trudeau did not elaborate further on what evidence Canadian intelligence agencies may have.India has strongly denied the allegation, accused Canada of sheltering “Khalistani terrorists and extremists” and warned its citizens in Canada to “exercise utmost caution” due to what it calls “anti-India activities” in the nation.Both nations, which have traded billions of dollars worth of goods over the years, have expelled each other’s diplomats. A former foreign policy adviser to Trudeau says this may be the beginning of a months-long diplomatic spat with India.Here’s what is at stake when it comes to trade.Before the allegation publicly surfaced Monday, trade relations with India were beginning to sour.On Sept.

Khalistan movement in Canada. In a Facebook post, Bishnoi's gang said that Sukhu played a crucial role in the murders of Gurlal Brar and Vicky Middukhera. The gang called Duneke a ‘drug addict’ who got a punishment for his sins, according to a report published by NDTV. The gang further warned that their enemies would not be able to survive in India or any other country, the report said.

Amid soaring tensions between India and Canada, the High Commission of Canada on Thursday said, it expects India to provide for the security of its accredited diplomats and consular officers in India in light of the current environment where «tensions have heightened.» «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,» said High Commission of Canada in India. It said the actions to ensure safety of the Canadian diplomats in the country was «in light of the current environment where tensions have heightened.» It further added, that 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.» The Canadian High Commission assured, «Our High Commission and all consulates in India are open and operational and continue to serve clients.»ALSO Read: BLS Intl says India halts visa services in Canada for operational reasons Earlier today, BLS International Services said that Indian visa services in Canada have been suspended until further notice with effect from September 21. «Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice.

Canada on study visas and work permits are living in fear after receiving threats from US-based Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Pannun has called on Hindus to leave Canada, citing their alleged failure to condemn the killing of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Traditionally, Punjabi Sikhs had been the primary group migrating to Canada.

Lawrence Bishnoi on Thursday claimed responsibility for the killing of Arshdeep Dalla's close aide and Khalistani separatist Sukha Duneke in Canada, according to TOI. Punjab gangster-turned-terrorist Sukhdool Singh alias Sukha Duneke was allegedly killed by unidentified gunmen in Canada on Wednesday, intelligence sources said citing inputs coming in from Canada on Thursday morning. An official confirmation is yet awaited. Duneke, who belonged to Moga in Punjab, was a close associate of designated terrorist Arsh Dalla of the Khalistan Tiger Force.

Justin Trudeau's security personnel stirred up concerns among Indian intelligence agencies during the recently concluded G20 summit when they declined the offer of staying in the presidential suite, which had been prepared by the Indian security establishment in line with the summit's strict security protocols for heads of state, a TOI report stated. The chosen accommodation for Trudeau was the Lalit Hotel in Central Delhi, where a pre-planned security setup had been put in place. This included state-of-the-art security features such as bulletproof glass reinforced with a thick layer of polycarbonate plastic, capable of withstanding even sniper bullets.

Pierre Poilievre’s office sent a memo to his MPs to remind them of “mandatory” attendance at a caucus meeting as “gender ideology” protesters gathered outside Parliament Wednesday morning.Global News obtained a copy of the memo, which included Poilievre’s previous comments on “parental rights” issues and the New Brunswick government’s decision to require parents be notified if their child wishes to use a preferred name or pronoun while in school.News of the memo was first reported on by The Canadian Press on Wednesday.The memo opens with a request that Conservative MPs “please do not talk to media or post on social media about this issue.”“Protestors have legitimate points to make, and they enjoy the freedom of assembly and expression to make them,” the memo read.A second source confirmed the authenticity of the memo Wednesday afternoon.“On Wednesday mornings, party caucuses meet, requiring the attendance of all MPs. If needed, feel free to use (Poilievre’s) previous two statements to communicate with constituents on the issue of parental rights.”Protests and counter-protests took place in several cities across Canada Wednesday over what protest organizers referred to as “gender ideology” in Canadian schools.Protest organizers had a varied list of grievances but have rallied around opposition to educating students about sexual orientation and gender identity, requests to call people by their preferred pronouns, and “mixed bathrooms in schools.”The messages echo steps taken by some Canadian provinces and several U.S.

India on Thursday suspended visa services in Canada citing ‘operational reasons’. The move comes amid the tension between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Hindustan Times report. “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," the spokesperson said as quoted by HT. Besides this, Canada has also demanded increased security for its embassies, consulates, and high commissions, including those in Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, and New Delhi.

₹1597.80 per share on BSE at 11:30 am. “Resson has received a Certificate of Dissolution from Corporations Canada dated 20th September 2023, which was informed to the Company on 20th September 2023 at 8.19 p.m.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar in inter-gang warfare in Surrey on June 19. The rivals pumped some 15 bullets into Nijjar.

Indian medical graduates will now be able to pursue postgraduate training and practice in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The change comes after the National Medical Commission (NMC) was granted the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a tenure of 10 years.

Hindustan Times. Other Khalistan terrorists against whom the extradition requests are already in the pipeline include Babbar Khalsa International leader Lakhbir Singh Landa, and gangster-turned-Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) leader Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala.

traveling to Canada. “Canada is a safe country", said Canadian public safety minister Dominic Leblanc as quoted by Reuters. The Ministry of External Affairs, in an official statement, said, “In view of growing anti-India activities and politically condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution." “Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda.

Khalistani terrorists by announcing cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of five Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operatives, including Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias "Rinda" and Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias "Landa". The federal agency announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh each for Rinda and Landa and ₹5 lakh each for Parminder Singh Kaira alias “Pattu", Satnam Singh alias “Satbir Singh" alias “Satta" and Yadvinder Singh alias “Yadda". The NIA's announcement came a day after PM Justin Trudeau made a bombshell statement on Tuesday accusing the Indian government agency of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June this year.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks sank on Thursday as the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates crimped the appeal of risk-driven assets, with focus now turning to more upcoming central bank rate decisions in the region. 

Australia (a close ally of Canada) Penny Wong has stated that the Albanese government is deeply concerned by allegations that India was behind the murder of a Sikh man in Canada. However, she downplayed that India would meddle in Australia's internal affairs. Speaking at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Wednesday, Wong said the Australian government had raised the issue with its Indian counterparts and would continue to monitor the situation closely.

Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, said national security spokesman John Kirby on Wednesday. Kirby said that the White House encourages India to cooperate in any investigation by Canada, according to a report published by Reuters. “We are deeply concerned.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 19 in Surrey, Vancouver, seeking evidence from Ottawa, offering to cooperate in the investigation, and briefing its key allies about both the emptiness of Trudeau’s charge and Canada’s tolerance and encouragement of terrorists and separatists working against India and Indian interests. According to several senior officials, the response, across several dimensions, follows a meeting of top foreign ministry and national security officials in the new Parliament building on Wednesday morning.

Protests and counter-protests involving Canada’s trans and LGBTQ2 communities and how topics of gender and sexuality are handled in schools took place across the country on Wednesday, including several in the Edmonton area.

Several Indian companies, especially in the IT services segment, with business relations in Canada are waiting it out amid heightened bilateral political tensions.