Canada Blocks Australian Outlet Airing Jaishankar Remarks, India Criticizes Censorship

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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MEA Refutes Trudeau’s Claims, Asserts Lack of Evidence in Nijjar Case

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s testimony before a Commission of Inquiry, emphasizing that Canada has failed to provide evidence to support allegations against India. The MEA’s statement came after Trudeau admitted he had only “intelligence” but no “hard evidentiary proof” when

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India Challenges Trudeau’s Unsubstantiated Allegations Over Nijjar Case

By Editor - News Desk October 13, 2024

India has firmly conveyed to Canada that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cannot level unsubstantiated allegations against the Modi government regarding the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar without providing credible evidence. Trudeau’s claims, made without solid proof, have put significant strain on bilateral relations, with India emphasizing that

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India Denies Canadian PM’s Claims on Talks with Modi at ASEAN Summit

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

New Delhi: India has firmly dismissed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that the “safety of Canadians” was discussed during a brief interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Laos. According to Indian government sources, the two leaders merely exchanged greetings during their encounter in Vientiane, and no substantive