While the ongoing India-Canada row has strained the relations between the two nations, a fresh threat by a Khalistani terrorist has once again escalated the tensions. Designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has threatened to attack Air India flights from November 19. Pannun claimed that Air India flights won’t be allowed to operate on November 19. A video of Gurpatwant Pannun making these claims has been doing rounds on social Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice. This is not the first time Gurpatwant Pannun has threatened India and its leaders. Earlier in September, Khalistani secessionists held a so-called 'Referendum' in Surrey, British Columbia. In a provocative speech, Pannun used intimidating language against PM Narendra Modi, EAM S Jaishankar and other leaders. The Khalistan separation sentiment was fueled after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau voiced up for Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In June 2023, Nijjar, who was a Canadian citizen, was killed in Canada’s Surrey outside a Gurdwara. However, Canadian PM alleged that some Indian agents were involved in Nijjar’s killing.
05 November,2023 04:13 PM IST
Amid the worsening diplomatic India-Canada Row, PM Justin Trudeau has yet again poked India. This time, the Canadian PM said, “Indian govt is making it unbelievably difficult for the life of millions in India and Canada”. PM Trudeau’s jibe came soon after Canada’s withdrawal of 41 diplomats from India citing “India’s threat” . Trudeau said that expulsion of some of Canada’s diplomats will hamper travel and trade and pose difficulties for Indians studying in Canada. Around two million Canadians, 5 pc of the overall population, have Indian heritage. Moreover, India is by far Canada’s largest source of global students, making up roughly 40 pc of study permit holders. India-Canada relations have reached all-time low after Canadian PM Trudeau’s “absurd” allegation about India. Justin Trudeau raised his voice in support of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was a designated Khalistani terrorist. However, India has strongly rejected Canada’s allegation as “absurd and motivated.”
21 October,2023 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai
Amid the ongoing India-Canada row, Canada pulled out its 41 diplomats and their 42 dependents on Oct 19. Canada took the decision after India threatened to strip diplomatic immunities from the envoys in New Delhi. Canadian FM Melanie Joly announced and confirmed the departure of Canadian diplomats from India. India suspended visa operations to Canada and called for a reduction in Canadian diplomats in New Delhi. Melanie Joly further added that diplomats and their dependents have now left diplomatic immunities. Canada will put a pause on all in-person services in its consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bangalore.
20 October,2023 09:28 PM IST
15 days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “absurd” allegation against India, Ottawa wants a truce with New Delhi. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that Canada wants "private talks with India to resolve a diplomatic dispute". “We are in contact with the government of India. We take Canadian diplomats' safety very seriously and we will continue to engage privately because we think diplomatic conversations are best when they remain private."
04 October,2023 11:55 AM IST | Mumbai
Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami was stopped from entering a Gurdwara in Glasgow, Scotland. After this Glasgow Gurdwara incident, the Indian authorities raised this issue with the UK Foreign Office and the police. A video of the incident went viral on the internet, where a man can be seen blocking Doraiswami from entering the Gurdwara. Now, the Glasgow Gurdwara authorities have condemned the incident. Gurdwara’s Gen Secy Prabhjot Kaur said that they welcome everyone openly to the Gurdwara.
01 October,2023 06:41 PM IST
Recently, the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a Gurudwara in Glasgow, Scotland. This comes amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. A video of the incident has been doing rounds on the internet, where a man can be seen blocking Doraiswami from entering the Gurudwara. Colin Bloom, former advisor to UK government, said that the Khalistan extremism has escalated due to the inability of Western governments to do enough. Bloom stressed that both the British and Canadian governments should take more proactive measures to address this issue. India has flagged the issue with the UK Foreign Office and also the police, according to sources.
01 October,2023 11:40 AM IST
Amid row between India and Canada over killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar, Indian diplomat was heckled in Scotland. Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a Gurudwara in Glasgow. A video has been doing rounds on social media where a man was seen blocking Doraiswami from entering the Glasgow Gurudwara. Instead of getting into an argument, the Indian High Commissioner decided to leave in his car. The issue has been raised with the UK Foreign Office and also the police, according to sources. Sharply reacting to the incident, Sikh leaders from BJP slammed the pro-Khalistanis and said that anyone can enter a Gurdwara. This is not the first time that an Indian diplomat has faced such misbehavior. Earlier this year as well, Indian diplomats in Canada and UK have been openly threatened. UK High Commission was vandalized by Khalistani radicals in London in March. Notably, UK PM Rishi Sunak during his visit to India for G20 said he won’t tolerate extremism in the country
30 September,2023 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai
The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons lower chamber resigned after he publicly praised a former Nazi soldier in Parliament. Ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka had served in one of Adolf Hitler's Waffen SS units during World War II. Earlier, Justin Trudeau refused to take the blame for honouring Ex Nazi soldier Yaroslav Hunka in Parliament. Now, Canadian PM Trudeau on Sept 27 apologised days after Speaker of Canada's House of Commons lower chamber resigned. Speaker Anthony Rota publicly acknowledged the veteran in the House on September 22 and called him a hero. Anthony Rota told legislators he had made a mistake by inviting ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka, 98, to attend a session. He praised a Nazi veteran during a session where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was also present. Meanwhile, The Kremlin on Sept 25 called it "outrageous" that the speaker of Canada's House of Commons had praised Nazi soldier.
29 September,2023 11:59 AM IST
Amid the widening diplomatic rift between India and Canada, Interpol has issued red corner notice against a Khalistani terrorist. Member of Babbar Khalsa International, 38-year-old Karanvir Singh is on Interpol’s radar. According to intelligence sources, Singh is believed to be hiding in Pakistan. According to Interpol, Singh is wanted by India for criminal conspiracy, murder, raising funds for terrorist acts, and more. The Red Corner Notice against the wanted pro-Khalistani leader comes amid a diplomatic spat between New Delhi and Ottawa. NIA has also launched a massive crackdown against designated Khalistani terrorists. Recently, the properties of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Hardeep Singh Nijjar were confiscated. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Canada’s Surrey in June 2023. Justin Trudeau claimed to have “credible allegations” of involvement of Indian agents in Nijjar’s killing. A senior Indian diplomat was expelled by the Canadian government and India retaliated the same way.
26 September,2023 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai
India-Canada diplomatic relations are on the brink of collapse after Trudeau’s allegations against India. He alleged India’s involvement in the killing of pro-Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau claimed of having “credible allegations of potential link between agents of India in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar”. During Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy’s visit to Canada, Trudeau was asked when will he provide evidence to India about his allegations. Trudeau raised his voice for Hardeep Singh Nijjar who is on the wanted list of NIA. A senior Indian diplomat was expelled by Canadian government and in retaliation, India did the same. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Canada’s Surrey in June 2023.
23 September,2023 01:01 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
