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Canada must fix cosy approach to terrorism before accusing India. It’s terrible diplomacy

Indian govts over the decades have complained about Canada’s lackadaisical approach to terrorism. A commission of inquiry into the 1985 Kanishka terror attack was announced only in 2006.

Wanted Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke killed in gang rivalry in Canada’s Winnipeg, say reports

Duneke fled to Canada on forged papers in 2017 as the police closed in on him; he is apparently wanted in seven criminal cases.

Canada has crossed line by outing R&AW officer over Nijjar, breached unwritten espionage rules

Nijjar’s killing could be a provocation for someone, somewhere. But Canada’s role in outing Pavan Kumar Rai is an abhorrent step.

No signs of a looming pro-Khalistan insurgency. India needn’t fear the ghost of BKI’s Parmar

In 1984, Parmar succeeded in turning his low-grade marketing campaign into a movement due to political missteps in Punjab, which empowered Bhindranwale.

1998 sanctions, civil nuclear deal, Sikh extremism — the ups & downs in India-Canada relations

Issue of Sikh extremism has started to ‘define’ India-Canada relationship in past 10 yrs. Tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats Tuesday marks a new low.

Canada expels Indian diplomat, looks into ‘Indian involvement’ in Sikh extremist leader killing

Reacting sharply to Prime Minister Trudeau's allegations, India on Tuesday described them as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

‘Absurd, motivated:’ India rejects Justin Trudeau’s charge over killing of Sikh separatist leader

Canada also expelled India's top intelligence agent in the country on Monday, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said, without naming the official or providing other details.

Canada battles wildfires as 20,000 Yellowknife residents evacuated

This is Canada's worst-ever wildfire season with more than 1,000 active fires burning across the country, including 265 in the Northwest Territories.

Half an acre of land in US to blender & mini-truck, a look at quirky prizes cricketers get

This month, West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford received land in the US for his performance at the 2023 Global T20 Canada cricket tournament. Here are some of them.  

Another Hindu temple in Canada vandalised with ‘Khalistan’ referendum posters

The viral video shared by 'Australia Today' shows 2 masked men pasting posters and taking photos. Multiple such incidents have been carried out by alleged Sikh extremists this year.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.