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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicHardeep Singh Nijjar

Topic: Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Nijjar-Pannun saga is just a temptation to project a strong state. Arthashastra has answers

If the allegations by Canada & US are true, Indians and the world at large may demand clear official statements from the Indian govt. We cannot just wish away the consequences.

Nijjar-Pannun effect: RAW downs shutters in North America 1st time since inception in 1968

One of two officers moved out was head of RAW station in San Francisco & another was second-in-command of its operations in London, it is learnt. RAW was founded in 1968.

US NSA raised Pannun ‘assassination plot’ with Doval, CIA chief visited India to push for probe — WaPo

Washington Post report claims Delhi visits by top US intelligence officials indicated US efforts to get India to probe 'plot' against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Pannun by 'Indian govt employee'.

Canada PM Trudeau says India ‘needs to take Nijjar killing allegations seriously’ after US indictment

The US indictment, unsealed Wednesday, accuses Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta and an unnamed Indian govt employee of conspiring to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Cooperating with US, but no ‘actionable info’ received from Canada on Nijjar probe, says Indian envoy

Sanjay Kumar Verma, Indian High Commissioner to Canada, called on Ottawa to share 'relevant information' so India can help investigate killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India resumes e-visa services for Canadian nationals after a two-month hiatus over diplomatic row

Move comes ahead of G-20 virtual meet being hosted by India Wednesday, which will be attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Jaishankar raises Canada row in talks with Australia, says Ottawa ‘giving space to extremism’

Jaishankar discusses India’s perspective on allegations levelled by Canadian PM Trudeau with Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Both Canada & Australia are part of Five Eyes.

India not ruling out probe into Nijjar killing but Canada yet to provide evidence, says Jaishankar

On trip to UK, external affairs minister said Canadian politics has 'given space to extreme political opinions which advocate separatism from India', rued treatment of Indian diplomats.

‘Gang war’ involving Nijjar-style killings spreads in Canada — 3 including child shot dead in a week 

While Harpreet Singh Uppal ‘of Brothers Keepers gang' and his son were shot dead Sunday, Parmvir Chahil of ‘United Nations’ gang was killed in a parking garage last week.

India’s 3 recommendations to Canada at UN human rights review. ‘Stop misuse of freedom of expression’

Speaking at 4th such review for Canada at UNHRC, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain made the recommendations 'in spirit of constructive dialogue' at a time of tension between both countries.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.