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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicJustin Trudeau

Topic: Justin Trudeau

‘Canadians sick & tired of a PM who…’: Oppn demands Trudeau’s apology over Nazi soldier row

Speaker of Canadian House of Commons has apologised for honouring 98-yr-old Yaroslav Hunka, who served in voluntary unit under command of Nazis during WWII.

‘Khalistan’ flags, Modi effigies, burnt tricolour: Canadian Sikhs protest outside Indian missions

Protesters chanted separatist slogans & threw shoes at cutouts of Modi. Roads leading to India’s High Commission in Ottawa and consulate buildings in Toronto and Vancouver were closed.

Trudeau had a tough week. Modi govt sent a clear message—It takes its reputation seriously

The question no one asked is: Why hasn’t the investigation been done yet? And did Trudeau jump the gun by going public with his Indian accusation?

Canada blinded by its absolutist human rights values. Sikh hardliners will bite it back

Disaffection among the Sikh diaspora can affect the fragile communal balance in Punjab and elsewhere in India.

Trudeau’s ‘diversion tactic’, Western ‘hypocrisy’, Modi cartoons — global media on India-Canada row

From calls for proof to betting it's 'solid', global media & experts weigh in on diplomatic spat over accusation that Indian agents killed Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

Parliament ovation for SS veteran is Trudeau’s new headache. How Ukrainian Nazis found refuge in Canada

On Sunday, Canada’s Speaker apologised for praising Yaroslav Hunka, who was invited to Parliament Friday for address of Ukrainian president. Jewish groups express shock at recognition.

Electoral ploy? Rights group questions Trudeau on silence in Karima Baloch case

Citing Canadian PM's actions on Nijjar killing, Baloch Human Rights Council urges probe in death of Karima Baloch, who was living in Canada for 5 years & was found dead in Toronto in 2020.

Why Justin Trudeau’s India accusation complicates Western efforts to rein in China

In response to China’s growing might, Canada unveiled its Indo-Pacific strategy in 2022 that characterised China as a 'disruptive power'. It has a particular focus on India.

Trudeau’s allegation on Nijjar killing based on Five Eyes input, says US envoy on India-Canada row

This comes after reports suggested Canada got 'human' & 'signals' intelligence from a Five Eyes partner that allegedly implicated Indian officials in Sikh extremist's killing.

Trudeau visited NYT newsroom this week. Here’s what he said on Sikh extremist Nijjar’s killing

Canadian PM reportedly held 'hour-long' discussion with NYT newsroom Thursday on Sikh extremist Hardeep Nijjar's killing and 'potential link' of Indian agents to the death.

On Camera

Azad, Antony, Geetha—6 candidates to watch in 2024. Their win can reshape politics in states

While Chandra Shekhar Azad is a streetfighter who has caught the fancy of Dalit youth, Anil Antony is the face of the BJP’s fresh social engineering attempt.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.