Diplomats have faced grave threats by Sikh separatists in Canada, including Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), it is learnt. Home ministry had extended ban on SFJ for another 5 years in July.
Defending the expulsion of the 6 Indian diplomats, Trudeau said in a statement that the activities by the Indian agents were posing a threat to public safety in Canada.
Top RCMP officers allege that Indian diplomats have been involved in major crimes across Canada, including collecting info for Indian govt that is then used to target South Asian diaspora.
MEA has labelled Canada's allegations against Indian envoy & other diplomats as 'concocted', but not specified the particular case. It adds that India has right to take 'further steps'.
This comes after Canadian authorities arrested 2 men for online threats to Canada PM Trudeau & top ministers. Last year, Indian diplomats in Canada were targeted in pro-Khalistan posters.
International media argues that tech giants should consider complying with India’s policies, even creating tools like Indian language AI & a case of mass cyanide poisoning in Thailand.
MEA spokesperson also calls Australian documentary on Indian govt’s attempts to 'coerce' Sikh diaspora as containing 'blatant untruths'. Appears to serve political agenda, he adds.
Modi & Trudeau briefly interacted on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Italy last week – their first since Canadian PM made allegations about Nijjar killing.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
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.
The PIO (Person of India) status and it’s associated privileges must be withdrawn from people whom the Indian agencies suspect of involvement with Khalistani activities.
The PIO (Person of India) status and it’s associated privileges must be withdrawn from people whom the Indian agencies suspect of involvement with Khalistani activities.