MEA spokesperson says India has pointed out afresh to Canada that ‘figures associated with organised crime with links with India’ have been allowed entry and residency in Canada.
Currently detained in Prague, Gupta faces extradition to the US, where he faces charges in connection with an alleged plot to hire a hitman to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
In interview with CBC, Canadian PM said that while Canada wants to work on trade deals with India, it has to 'stand up for the rule of law’, referring to row over Hardeep Nijjar killing.
Prime Minister responds to the allegations for the 1st time in interview to British daily Financial Times. He also said that a 'few incidents' would not hurt US-India diplomatic ties.
US, in November, had unsealed an indictment against an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, for alleged involvement in plot to kills US-based Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
As China endeavours to normalise ties with the US, there might be expectations that Washington recognises India as not entirely aligned with shared values.
Report says India issued memo in April to launch a crackdown on Sikh dissidents in US, Canada. MEA says 'news outlet known for propagating fake narratives peddled by Pakistani intelligence'.
About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.
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.
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