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Waffen-SS Galicia Division & its Canada connection — centre of Trudeau’s Nazi woes

Canada allowed Ukrainians who served in Waffen SS unit to immigrate in 1950. Last week, then Speaker Anthony Rota, who has since resigned, introduced one such person as a 'hero'.

‘Room for diplomacy,’ says Canada’s UN envoy after Indian counterpart meets him on UNGA sidelines

Experts say that while it may be too early to comment, meeting between India's Ruchira Kamboj & Canada's Robert Rae can be seen as a ‘positive sign’, believe back-channel talks ongoing.

‘Canada has created very permissive environment for extremism,’ says Jaishankar amid diplomatic row

During a discussion in New York, external affairs minister refers to Sikh extremist Nijjar's killing, says India informed Canadian govt that it was not 'its policy' to engage in such acts.

Canadian Speaker forced to resign after standing ovation for Nazi veteran embarrasses Trudeau govt

Anthony Rota's resignation comes after Opposition raises pressure on PM Justin Trudeau to apologise for failing to vet Yaroslav Hunka, 98-yr-old Ukrainian who fought for Nazi unit.

Punjab CM Mann under Opposition fire over silence on India-Canada row — ‘not a word from him’

Opposition questions AAP's silence over Trudeau’s allegation linking Indian govt to Nijjar killing. AAP Punjab spokesperson has called for 'amicable resolution to the stand-off'.

Jaishankar says India-Russia relations ‘very steady’ since 1950s

During a conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations on Tuesday, Jaishankar said that Russia’s relationship with Europe and the West has been 'severely disrupted'.

‘Political convenience’ can’t determine response to terror, says Jaishankar at UN amid Canada row

Respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercises in cherry picking, he asserts at 78th UN General Assembly.

Canada updates advisory for citizens travelling to India, cites ‘calls for protests’

As part of its update Sunday, Trudeau govt also referred to India’s suspension of visa services to Canadians. Comes amid a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist. 

After Bangladesh, Sri Lanka comes to India’s defence in row with Canada — ‘outrageous allegations’

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry says Canada PM Justin Trudeau ‘has this way of just coming out with some outrageous allegations without any supporting proof’.

Trash spat with Duterte, Huawei CFO’s arrest — Trudeau’s diplomatic rows over the years

Over his 8 years as prime minister of Canada, Trudeau has seen multiple diplomatic rows arise with various countries including Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, China & now India.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.