UK authorities find Rehal involved in Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar’s terrorist activities, including promoting, recruitment and providing financial services to Sikh separatists.
2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks says ‘Khalistani violent extremist groups’ have been observed to receive financial support originating from Canada.
Without naming Sikh extremists, Modi says during joint press conference with Starmer that ‘forces with extremist ideologies must not be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms’.
The annual intelligence report also highlights India as one of the main perpetrators of espionage activities in Canada, along with China, Russia and Iran.
April election results have given PM Mark Carney space to rebuild ties with India & influence of Sikh separatist groups has been curbed, for now. Modi to travel to Canada for G7.
Gurjant Singh alias Gurjant Jenta, now on radar of Indian security agencies, once held influence in Punjab but is expanding his reach beyond the state, it is learnt.
The Liberal MP made the remarks after a Canadian media report that said his candidacy was revoked over his ties to India. Arya visited India in August last year and met PM Modi.
HRTC bus drivers have refused to enter Punjab fearing attacks in retaliation over Sikh pilgrims being stopped in Himachal for sporting flags with pictures of Bhindranwale.
PM Christopher Luxon, on a 5-day trip to India, set to attend Raisina Dialogue as chief guest. The two countries have also agreed to step up defence ties and signed 6 agreements.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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