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TopicHardeep Singh Nijjar

Topic: Hardeep Singh Nijjar

‘Will always defend you,’ Trudeau tells Sikhs amid pro-Khalistan chants. MEA summons Canadian diplomat.

Several political leaders addressed the Khalsa Day celebrations in Toronto on Sunday, including Trudeau ally Jagmeet Singh and leader of opposition Pierre Poilievre.

After French reporter, now Australian journalist leaves India. ‘Was told story on Nijjar went too far’

Avani Dias of ABC News left India on 19 April. Govt officials refute allegations, saying documentary was ‘shot at Attari without permission’, cite 'lack of objectivity' in coverage.

Manipur conflict, Nijjar murder, hurdles before Oppn — US report flags ‘human rights issues’ in India

Annual Human Rights Assessment published by US state dept noted multiple incidents, specially mentioning Siddique Karappan and Umar Khalid as those who were arbitrarily arrested.

Public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada begins, Sikh separatist participates

Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Canadian Federal Elections has begun hearings from witnesses Wednesday. It is expected to hear from 40-plus witnesses until 10 April.

Canada’s state broadcaster airs ‘footage’ of Nijjar killing showing silver car, 2 masked men

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation aired footage in documentary produced as part of investigative series The Fifth Estate. Pro-Khalistan leader was shot dead at Surrey in June 2023

Canada says no ‘foreign hand’ in case of gunshots fired at home of slain separatist Nijjar’s associate

On 1 February, 2024, shots were fired at residence of Simranjeet Singh, following which pro-Sikh separatist organisations alleged that Indian govt may have been behind the shooting.

Jaishankar, Canadian counterpart Joly discuss bilateral ties on sidelines of Munich Conference

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said the two discussed 'present state' of bilateral ties.

Nijjar & Pannun cases related, India is now cooperating — outgoing Canada NSA Jody Thomas

In interview to Canadian news outlet CTV, Thomas described cooperation from India as an 'evolution' of how the two countries have been engaging on matter.

Canadian inquiry commission asks Trudeau govt for info on alleged election interference by India

Foreign Interference Commission set up last year to focus on possible Chinese interference. India was included after request from Canadian MP & New Democratic Party chief Jagmeet Singh.

Drop in study permits to Indian students due to diplomatic row, says Canada Immigration Minister

In October, New Delhi told Canada to pull out 41 diplomats, or two-thirds of its staff, from India.

On Camera

British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.