India Signals Thaw in Ties with Canada Ahead of G7

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

International

Amid a prolonged diplomatic standoff with Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has hinted at a possible shift in tone ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit. India has stated it is “exploring a path to reset ties,” suggesting cautious optimism for future engagement even as

International

India “Is Not a Football”: Ex-Pentagon Official Slams Trudeau, Backs Carney’s Outreach

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

Former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, has strongly criticised Canada’s past handling of its relationship with India under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a recent interview, Rubin remarked that India should be treated as a strategic partner, not as a tool for domestic political games. “India is […]

National

PM Modi Accepts Invitation to Attend G7 Summit in Canada

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation in the upcoming G7 Summit, which will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada from June 15 to 17, 2025. The invitation was extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a recent phone call with Modi, signaling a potential reset in India-Canada relations that have been strained […]

National Politics

Congress Criticizes Modi’s Absence from G7 Summit

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Indian National Congress has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated absence from the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada, describing it as a significant diplomatic setback for India. The summit, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, will gather leaders from major global economies to discuss pressing international

International

India, Canada Hold First High-Level Talks to Reset Ties

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

In a key step towards restoring fractured diplomatic ties, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his first official conversation with Canada’s new Foreign Minister Anita Anand on May 25, 2025. The high-level dialogue signals a mutual willingness to move beyond the diplomatic chill that had engulfed bilateral relations in recent years. India-Canada Relations:

International

Canada Blocks Australian Outlet Airing Jaishankar Remarks, India Criticizes Censorship

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2024

Bilateral relations between India and Canada have taken a further hit as Canada blocked access to an Australian news outlet, The Australia Today, after it aired a press conference by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. In the press briefing, held in Canberra alongside Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Jaishankar made pointed remarks on India’s […]

International

India Accuses Canada of Surveillance on Consular Officials

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2024

India has raised serious concerns over Canada’s alleged surveillance of Indian consular officials, describing the actions as “harassment and intimidation” in clear “flagrant violation” of diplomatic protocols. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that Indian diplomats have been placed under audio and video

International

India Summons Canadian Official Over Allegations Against Home Minister

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2024

In a strong response, India summoned a representative from the Canadian High Commission on Friday to protest recent allegations made by a Canadian official against India’s Union Home Minister. Calling the allegations “absurd and baseless,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) voiced India’s disapproval, delivering an official note of protest. MEA Condemns Canada’s

International

Recalled Indian Envoy Claims Trudeau’s Circle Includes Khalistani Extremists

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Recalled Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma has alleged that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s close associates include Khalistani extremists and anti-India elements. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Verma claimed that the Trudeau government shields these extremists for domestic political gain, leading to increasing tensions between India and

International

Jaishankar Criticizes Canada for ‘Double Standards’ on Pro-Khalistan Elements

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has accused Canada of exhibiting “double standards” in its handling of pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian soil, particularly in relation to the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit on Monday, Jaishankar pointed out that Canadian authorities have consistently