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TopicHardeep Nijjar

Topic: Hardeep Nijjar

Canada publicised adding Goldy Brar to ‘most wanted’ list in 2023, then quietly dropped him yr later

Brar, a designated terrorist & accused in multiple cases in India, including singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder, was removed from the list in April 2024 to 'make room for recent cases'.

Deported from UAE, Baljeet Maur is ‘Arsh Dalla’s logistics & extortion man, member of Nijjar’s KTF’

Following deportation, Baljeet Maur was taken into custody by NIA, which has assessed his role in identifying extortion targets in India. He's also brother of Punjab gangster Harry Maur. 

Global media on 2 denials, one by expelled Indian envoy to Canada & one by Trudeau

International media also reported on the India-China patrolling pact, noting that since 2020, the Galwan standoff had hurt business ties between the world's two most populous nations.

In aftermath of Nijjar-Pannun row, RAW downs shutters in North America 1st time since inception

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

‘India convicted before investigation completed’ — envoy asks Canada for evidence in Nijjar case

Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma was speaking to CTV news channel. This is the second time he challenged Ottawa to 'show evidence' to back its claim.

Canada’s probe into Nijjar killing ‘tainted’, ‘show evidence’, says Indian envoy in Ottawa

High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma in interview to Canadian publication says 'conversations between diplomats secure by all international law', dismisses reports of intelligence recording.

Australian intel chief says ‘no reason to dispute’ Trudeau’s claim of India link to Nijjar’s killing

Allegation of any country carrying execution of another’s citizen ‘serious’, says Australian Security Intelligence Organisation chief Mike Burgess on sidelines of ‘Five Eyes’ public summit.

No Canadian diplomat has left India so far, talks on parity an ‘ongoing process’ with no deadline

Reports said govt set 10 October deadline for 41 Canadian diplomats to leave India as part of process to achieve diplomatic parity, but it is learnt that there is no such deadline.

After Nijjar’s property, NIA confiscates house & land of US & Canada-based Sikh extremist Pannun

NIA has accused Gurpatwant Pannun’s organisation, Sikhs for Justice, of 'misusing the cyberspace to radicalise gullible youth and to instigate them to undertake terrorist crimes and activities'.

Canada has proof of Indian role in Nijjar killing, claims report. US says ‘targeting dissidents unacceptable’

CBC report claims Canada has ‘human’ and ‘signals’ intelligence linking Indian agents to killing of Hardeep Nijjar, a Sikh extremist who was wanted in India for several terror attacks.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.