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India-Canada ties hit new low: Timeline of how the relationship turned sour

Since Justin Trudeau's controversial 2018 visit to India when he invited a convicted Sikh separatist to official dinner to Nijjar's killing, the India-Canada relations have only gone south

Trudeau urges Indian govt to cooperate in Nijjar killing investigation

Trudeau has said that Canada will never tolerate the involvement of foreign governments in threatening and killing Canadian citizens

As long as Trudeau stays PM, things will not get better: Ex-Indian diplomat

Fabian explained that Canada's designation of Indian diplomats as persons of interest was a primary reason for India's diplomatic response

India-Canada's deteriorating relations reminiscent of Pakistan ties: Expert

While Canada denies harbouring extremists or terrorists Michael Kugelman pointed out that India remains firm in its disagreement

Trudeau not seen as credible: Canada journalist as tensions rise with India

Bordman predicted that the diplomatic freeze could last at least another year unless a change in government occurs sooner

Hope PM will take Oppn into confidence: Jairam Ramesh on India-Canada row

Ramesh said, The Indian National Congress certainly hopes and expects that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take into confidence the Leaders of the Opposition in both Houses of Parliament

India-Canada diplomatic row: No impact on bilateral trade in goods so far

The diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have so far not impacted the bilateral trade in goods between the two countries, think tank GTRI said on Monday. However, it added that as this dispute drags on, both nations will need to carefully manage their actions to avoid a full-blown economic fallout. The bilateral merchandise trade between India and Canada actually grew slightly from USD 8.3 billion in 2022-23 to USD 8.4 billion in 2023-24. India's imports from Canada increased to USD 4.6 billion, while exports saw a marginal dip, falling to USD 3.8 billion. "These figures suggest that, at least for now, economic ties remain stable, unaffected by the diplomatic storm brewing in the background," it said. "For now, the resilience of trade between India and Canada highlights an important lesson -- diplomatic tensions, while damaging, do not always spell disaster for economic ties. But as this dispute drags on, both nations will need to carefully manage their actions to avoid a

Canadian govt expells six Indian diplomats including high commissioner

Since the killing of Nijjar, a dozen people of Indian descent have been warned there was credible evidence that they could be targets of Indian agents, the official said

India pulls out top envoy, others from Ottawa, expels 6 Canadian diplomats

Says Trudeau govt was targeting them in Nijjar probe for 'vote bank politics'

Govt to withdraw high commissioner, other 'targeted' diplomats from Canada

India on Monday decided to withdraw its high commissioner and other "targeted" diplomats and officials from Canada in response to Ottawa's attempt to link them to a probe into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the decision shortly after summoning the Canadian charge d'affaires. "The Canadian Charge d'Affaires was summoned by Secretary (East) this evening. He was informed that the baseless targeting of the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats and officials in Canada was completely unacceptable," the MEA said. "It was underlined that in an atmosphere of extremism and violence, the Trudeau government's actions endangered their safety. We have no faith in the current Canadian government's commitment to ensure their security," it said in a statement. "Therefore, the Government of India has decided to withdraw the High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats and officials," the MEA said. "It was also ...

'Trudeau's hostility long been evident': India responds strongly to Canada

New communication continues the trend of baseless assertions, which seem to be part of a deliberate strategy to smear India for political gains, says the Ministry of External Affairs

Canadian MP raises alarm over attacks on journos covering Khalistan issue

A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has voiced concern over attacks on journalists who report on Khalistani extremism in Canada and asked the authorities to deal with the situation with an iron hand "before it is too late". "I am very concerned by attacks on journalists who report on Khalistani extremism in Canada," Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament from Nepean in the House of Commons, said while addressing the parliament on Friday. Citing attacks on Rishi Nagar of Red FM Calgary a few days, he said that there are many more attacks in Greater Toronto Area and across Canada by Khalistani extremists. "I call on law enforcement agencies to take notice of Khalistani extremism with all seriousness it deserves. It has to be dealt with an iron hand before it is too late," he said. He recalled that in March 2023, Sameer Kaushal of Radio AM600 was assaulted for covering a Khalistan protest. In February 2022, Brampton radio host Deepak Punj was attacked in his studio for criticising

Pochettino era of US soccer begins vs Panama, with eyes on 2026 World Cup

A new era for United States soccer is set to begin, led by an Argentine coach expected to deliver big results at the 2026 World Cup on American soil. Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino makes his U.S. debut in a pair of friendlies, leading the team against Panama on Saturday night in Austin and three days later against Mexico in Guadalajara. Pochettino was not around for the first 26 matches of the World Cup cycle while Gregg Berhalter and three interim coaches were in charge. These games are in the first of eight international windows Pochettino will have to evaluate players and develop tactics before the team reports ahead of the 2026 tournament. Pochettino suggested patience is in order. The coach, his staff and players have spent this week not just training but introducing themselves. Success will be measured by how well the staff and players get to know each other, being organized and sending a clear message from the staff to the players of expectations.