Nijjar killing

‘If proven, would be very concerning’: New Zealand Foreign Minister amid India-Canada tensions

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‘If proven, would be very concerning’: New Zealand Foreign Minister amid India-Canada tensions

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters. File | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters said Canada had briefed New Zealand on the criminal investigation into violence against members of its South Asian community amid rising diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. “The alleged criminal conduct outlined publicly by Canadian law enforcement authorities, … Read more

Chandra Arya, Indian-origin Canadian MP, receives threat from Khalistani extremists after temple vandalism incident

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Chandra Arya, Indian-origin Canadian MP, receives threat from Khalistani extremists after temple vandalism incident

Chandra Arya. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin on July 24 said the country was being “polluted” by Khalistani extremists who were “abusing” the freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights, days after a Hindu temple was vandalised in Edmonton. Amidst rising Hinduphobia in Canada, the BAPS Swaminarayan … Read more

What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance? | Explained

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What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance? | Explained

The story so far: The recent allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau linking the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil to the Indian government has put the spotlight on the intelligence-sharing alliance ‘Five Eyes’ (or FVEY), which is believed to have provided the information that “helped” Canada. In an interview with … Read more

Morning Digest | Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for another six months; ‘High level of military tension’ with China over last three years, says EAM Jaishankar, and more

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Morning Digest | Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for another six months; ‘High level of military tension’ with China over last three years, says EAM Jaishankar, and more

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, beginning October 1. Image for representation purpose only. File U.S. calls for ‘full and fair investigation’ into Canada’s allegations against India The United States has said there ought to be a full and … Read more