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  • India Hits Back At Justin Trudeau Govt, Indicts Canada Border Police Official In Terror Case | India News

    India-Canada Row: Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government has made false accusations against Indian diplomats by connecting them to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. In response, India’s Ministry of External Affairs strongly rebuked Canada, stating that while the Trudeau government accuses India of using Lawrence Bishnoi’s name, it has shown leniency toward criminals associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

    The MEA said that India has sent 26 extradition requests to the Canada government, but no action has been taken. Furthermore, India has also appealed in 29 cases where wanted criminals should have been arrested, yet Canada has not acted on those either. In fact, one of the 26 extradition requests includes Canada’s border police – Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) – official Sandeep Singh Sidhu.

    Also Watch: Today’s DNA On India-Canada Row

    The ‘mystery’ of ‘red mark’ in Bahraich, no murder in Bahraich…’head separated from body’? Don’s threat…where is Bollywood’s ‘Tiger’ hiding?

    Watch #DNA LIVE with @Anant_Tyagii #ZeeLive #ZeeNews #Bahraich #BahraichRiots #UPNews #SalmanKhan #LawrenceBishnoi https://t.co/98iRdbcSG5 — Zee News (@ZeeNews) October 18, 2024

    As per media reports, Sidhu, an employee of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and a member of the banned International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), has been implicated in promoting terrorist activities in Punjab. Sidhu was allegedly in contact with Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode and other ISI operatives to orchestrate the assassination of Balwinder Singh Sandhu in 2020. Sandhu, renowned for his battle against Khalistani militants during Punjab’s decade of insurgency, became a symbol of resistance to. the separatist movement.

    While Canada tried to put the blame on India for political gain, the rejection of New Delhi’s extradition requests clearly indicates that Justin Trudeau’s government made false accusations against Indian diplomats.

    According to several experts, Trudeau’s compulsion to appease Khalistani terrorists for vote bank politics is the reason behind his baseless accusation that India was involved in the killing of terrorist Hardeep Nijjar. There are over seven lakh Sikhs residing in Canada and the majority of them are voters of the North American country. While Khalistanis may be celebrating Trudeau’s conflict with India, Canadian citizens are beginning to question the narrative surrounding Hardeep Nijjar.

    A Canadian opposition leader has accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of using Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder to divert attention from other controversies and asked the government to posthumously take away the Khalistani militant’s citizenship to correct the past administrative error. Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, also said the Khalistani militant who is the central figure in the whole controversy was a foreign terrorist who was somehow granted citizenship in 2007, instead of deportation.

  • Amid India, Canada Row, Focus Shifts To Five Eyes Nations, G7 Members | Analysis |

    With India and Canada locked in a diplomatic battle, both sides are keenly watching the developments taking place related to the row. While both countries have expelled their diplomats, the matter has become serious with Canada accusing India of ‘criminal activities’. On the other hand, India has accused Canada of supporting Khalistani terrorists. India has also alleged that Canada is levelling these allegations to gain political mileage by wooing the Khalistan supporters ahead of the crucial national elections slated for next year.

    Addressing the media, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that the Justin Trudeau government is discussing the issue with other nations and indicated that even sanctions against India are possible. On the other hand, India is sending a team to the United States with the latest update on the investigations related to the controversy. 

    With the diplomatic escalation in place, the focus will now be on the nations that are part of the Five Eyes and G7 nations. For the uninitiated, the Five Eyes (FVEY) nations are an intelligence alliance consisting of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. On the other hand, the G7 nations comprise the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. India has been gracing the G7 as a guest nation. 

    With Canada already on a diplomatic offensive and reaching out to the United Kingdom and the United States, India has also started working to turn the tide in its favour. New Zeland, a member of the FVEY, has already said that the allegations, if proven true, would be very concerning. 

    India already shares warm relations with France, Italy, Japan and the United States. As New Zealand appears to have been siding with Canada, India will have to work with nations like the United Kingdom, Australia and Germany to set things straight and not let the Canadian narrative prevail. It’s time for the Modi government to expose Canada and its support to the anti-India elements in the guise of ‘freedom of speech/expression’.

  • ‘Need To Solve Real Issues’: Trudeau On His Brief Talk With PM Modi In Laos Amid Tensions Over Nijjar’s Death | world news

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos, nearly a year after Trudeau accused India of involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Khalistani separatist. This brief exchange took place during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on Thursday. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News), Trudeau described their interaction as a “brief exchange” but emphasized the need for ongoing work between the two nations.

    “I won’t go into details about what we talked about, but what I’ve said many times is that the safety of Canadians and upholding the rule of law is one of the fundamental responsibilities of any Canadian government, and that’s what I’ ll stay focused on,” he told reporters during a press conference. Trudeau said that Canada must continue to strengthen its trade and people-to-people ties with India, “but there are real issues that we must address, and we will remain focused on those.”

    Breaking: Canada PM Justin Trudeau says had a “brief exchanged” with PM Modi in Laos

    Says, “Safety of Canadians & upholding rule of law fundamental responsibilities of any Canadian government”. Adds “real issues (with India) we need to solve”

    Source: CPAC pic.twitter.com/GSqFcSyUC1 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) October 11, 2024

    The relationship between India and Canada has been under strain since last September when Trudeau alleged a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in Nijjar’s killing outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023. India, which designated Nijjar as a terrorist. in 2020, vehemently rejected Trudeau’s claims, labeling them as “absurd” and “motivated.”

    Tensions have been exacerbated by India’s stance that Canada is harboring pro-Khalistani elements that operate with impunity. Trudeau acknowledged this concern, saying, “We are seeing troubling patterns of violence affecting Indo-Canadians right across the country over the past number of months, and this is an issue that I can assure you that we will continue to be very, very seized with.”

    Despite the tensions, Trudeau reaffirmed his position, insisting that national security agencies and law enforcement are “deeply engaged on this issue.” His comments follow statements from Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who, during a recent public inquiry into foreign interference, described relations with India as “tense” and “very difficult.” She noted that there remains a threat of further killings like Nijjar’s on Canadian soil and expressed her efforts to engage India in the investigation surrounding his death.

    The last meeting between Modi and Trudeau took place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy in June, marking their first interaction since the Nijjar allegations surfaced.

  • East Asia Summits Opportunity To Further Deepen Engagement With ASEAN Countries: PM Modi |

    PM Modi said India shared close cultural and civilisation ties with the region, including with Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), who are enriched by a shared heritage of Buddhism and Ramayana.

    |Last Updated: Oct 10, 2024, 12:38 PM IST|Source: PTI

  • ‘Muslims Have So Many Castes But…’: PM Modi Slams Congress Over ‘Divide And Rule’ Day After Haryana Victory |

    A day after a historic win in the Haryana Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of neglecting the diverse castes within the Muslim community and using divisive tactics among Hindus for political gain. “Congress has always used a divide-and-rule formula,” Modi stated during a virtual rally, where he laid the foundation for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over ₹7,600 crore.

    He criticized the party for creating narratives that foster division, claiming, “They keep Muslims under fear to convert them into a vote bank, while ignoring the different castes within the Muslim community.” Modi further asserted that Congress’s strategy is to pit one caste of Hindus against another, saying, “The more Hindus get divided, the more it benefits Congress.” He alleged that the party’s efforts to mislead the public, including Dalits and farmers, have been thwarted.

    Highlighting the support the BJP received from the Dalit and OBC communities in Haryana, Modi emphasized the welfare schemes that have benefited farmers. “Farmers know who provided them with MSP on crops,” he added.

    BJP’s Development Work

    Highlighting the BJP’s development work, Modi said farmers in Haryana are happy with the welfare schemes introduced by the party. He also congratulated the people of Maharashtra for various development projects, including 10 new medical colleges, the modernization of Nagpur Airport, and the construction of a terminal building for Shirdi Airport.

    Corruption Allegations

    PM Modi also accused Congress of rampant corruption during their rule, matching the current pace and scale of development. He emphasized that the recognition of Marathi as a Classical Language is a significant achievement, fulfilling the decades-old dream of the Marathi people.

  • Maldivian President Mohammad Muizzu Assures India, Says ‘Will Never Harm…’ | India News

    Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu is on his first official state visit to India. Earlier, he visited India on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in June this year. In an interview with a leading daily, President Muizzu has assured India of its security.

    Maldivian President Mohammad Muizzu said that the island nation wouldn’t do anything that would harm India’s security. President Mohammad Muizzu made a big statement concerning China. He said, India is an important partner of Maldives and the two country’s relationship is based on shared respect and shared interests.

    President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to HE Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the President of the Republic of Maldives at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/dZaGg3HslQ — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 7, 2024

    Muizzu held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Ahead of this, he was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi this morning. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Maldivian President and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed as they arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier today.

    Pleased to call on President @MMuizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India.

    Appreciate his commitment to enhance relationship. Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi tomorrow will give a new impetus to our friendly ties. pic.twitter.com/UwDjnCZ0t6

    —Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 6, 2024

    Muizzu is on an inaugural five-day bilateral visit to India. President Muizzu, along with the First Lady of Maldives, arrived in India on Sunday for his first bilateral visit to the country.

    #WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu hold a meeting at Hyderabad House.

    (Video: DD News) pic.twitter.com/37567UyJEO — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2024

    Muizzu also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday here in the national capital. “Jaishankar expressed his pleasure in welcoming President Muizzu to India, for the state visit. President Dr Muizzu conveyed his gratitude to the Indian government for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation upon arrival,” according to the press release from the President’s Office. of Maldives. (With ANI inputs)

  • Is Chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ Hate Speech? Karnataka High Court Says THIS |

    Is chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ a crime or hate speech in India? In a bizarre case, Karnataka Police had booked five men in June this year for promoting enmity by chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. However, the Karnataka High Court has now quashed the FIR saying that chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ doesn’t come under hate-speech. The Karnataka High Court made the observations while quashing a first information report (FIR) registered against five men under Section 153A of Indian Penal Code (IPC).

    What Is The Case?

    The incident is related to June this year when five men were returning from an event celebrating the oath ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They were attacked by a group of people who assaulted and stabbed them for chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. The incident took place on June 9. However, when the victims approached the Police, the Karnataka Police registered an FIR against the complainants under several provisions of the IPC, including Section 153A which penalises promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race and place of birth. The police said that the FIR was registered following a complaint made by a Muslim man who alleged that the petitioners had threatened him. Karnataka is being ruled by Siddaramaiah-led Congress government.  

    What High Court Said

    Justice M Nagaprasanna not only granted relief to the five accused but also said that not a single ingredient of Section 153A was met in the case. “In the light of the afore-narrated facts and the judgments extracted supra, permitting even investigation into the case at hand would be prima facie permitting investigation into the sloganeering of Bharath Matha Ki Jai inter alia, which can by no stretch of imagination be promoting disharmony or enmity amongst religions,” the Court said.

    Justice Nagaprasanna said that this was a case of a counterblast to the complaint that had been registered by the petitioners, reported Bar and Bench.

  • India, US Team Up For ‘Shakti’ Semiconductor Fabrication Plant For National Security | 10 points world news

    India and the US will set up a new semiconductor fabrication plant, called ‘Shakti,’ which will be one of the world’s first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a watershed arrangement to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant focused on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national security, next generation telecommunications, and green energy applications.

    Here are ten points simply explaining the new India-US new semiconductor fabrication plant ‘Shakti’: India and the United States are teaming up to establish a cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication plant, dubbed “Shakti,” which will be one of the world’s first. multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. This groundbreaking partnership, praised by US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will focus on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national security, next-gen telecommunications, and green energy applications. The fab unit will be a partnership involving Bharat Semiconductors, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force. The facility, likely to come up in Uttar Pradesh, will focus on three key areas essential for modern warfare — advanced sensing, communication and high-voltage power electronics. The fab, to be established with the objective of manufacturing infrared, gallium nitride and silicon carbide semiconductors, will be enabled by support from the India Semiconductor Mission, as well as a strategic technology partnership between Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force. During their meeting, both the leaders also praised combined efforts to facilitate resilient, secure, and sustainable semiconductor supply chains including through GlobalFoundries’ (GF) creation of the GF Kolkata Power Center in Kolkata. It will enhance mutually beneficial linkages in research and development in chip manufacturing and enable game-changing advances for zero and low emission as well as connected vehicles, internet of things devices, AI, and data centers. They noted GF’s plans to explore longer term, cross-border manufacturing and technology partnerships with India which will deliver high-quality jobs in both of our countries. They also celebrated the new strategic partnership between the US Department of State and the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in connection with the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund. Both the nations also welcomed steps our industry is taking to build safe, secure, and resilient supply chains for US, Indian, and international automotive markets. Including through Ford Motor Company’s submission of a Letter of Intent to utilize its Chennai plant to manufacture for export to global markets.

  • PM Modi Meets Palestinian Prez Amid Gaza Crisis, Reaffirms Support For Peace |

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York, expressing deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirming India’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in the region. Modi is in New York for the second part of his three-day visit to the US and met Abbas on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session on Sunday.

    “Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. Reiterated India’s support for early restoration of peace and stability in the region. Exchanged views of further strengthening long-standing friendship with the people of Palestine,” Modi shared in a post on X.

    “PM @narendramodi met H.E. Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, on the sidelines of UNGA today,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal tweeted. Modi “expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed India’s continued support to the people of Palestine,” the tweet further noted.

    PM Modi arrived in New York on Saturday after attending the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, where he also held bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden.

    On Sunday afternoon, Modi addressed thousands of members of the Indian-American community at the ‘Modi&US’ mega community event in Long Island. He also participated in a roundtable conference with top tech leaders and CEOs from the US, followed by further bilateral discussions with global leaders.

    India has emphasized its commitment to achieving a just, peaceful, and lasting resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, reiterating that only a two-state solution reached through direct and meaningful negotiations will yield enduring peace.

    The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), citing estimates from the Ministry of Health in Gaza, reported that between October 7, 2023, and September 16 of this year, at least 41,226 Palestinians have been killed and 95,413 injured.

    According to the Israeli military and official sources reported in the media, over 1,542 Israelis and foreign nationals have died during this period, the majority occurring on October 7 when Hamas launched an attack on Israel.

  • As PM Modi Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, India Sends Key Message To Russia Over Ongoing Conflict | India News

    The Russia and Ukraine war has entered its third year with the loss of lives reported on both sides. Amid the ongoing war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier visited Russia and is currently on a visit to Ukraine where he held bilateral talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the meeting, India highlighted the need for Ukraine and Russia to engage in talks to find a solution to the conflict. ,

    Prime Minister Modi and President Zelenskyy engaged in extensive discussions, during which the Indian side emphasized the importance of ‘practical engagement’ among all stakeholders to develop an innovative solution that fosters broad acceptance and contributes to peace and stability in the region. “We also had discussions about the ongoing conflict. It is of topmost importance that peace be maintained. A peaceful solution to the conflict is best for humanity,” said Modi.

    President @ZelenskyyUa and I had very productive discussions in Kyiv today. India is eager to deepen economic linkages with Ukraine. We discussed ways to boost cooperation in agriculture, technology, pharma and other such sectors. We also agreed to further cement cultural… pic.twitter.com/EOrRyHeNX7 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024

    Talking about the India-Ukraine meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said PM Modi conveyed to Zelenskyy India’s willingness to contribute in ‘all possible ways’ to facilitate an early return of peace to Ukraine and the region.

    Jaishankar described the discussion as detailed, open, and constructive in many ways. He noted that the talks touched on the military situation, concerns such as food and energy security, and potential pathways to peace.

    We also had discussions about the ongoing conflict. It is of topmost importance that peace be maintained. A peaceful solution to the conflict is best for humanity. pic.twitter.com/7nv7SjkvbQ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024

    The External Affairs Minister stated that both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continuing cooperation in upholding principles of international law, such as respect for territorial integrity and the protection of state sovereignty.

    Prime Minister Modi also shared insights from his recent discussions with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. According to Jaishankar, Modi sought President Zelenskyy’s assessment of both the current situation on the ground and the broader diplomatic landscape, and Zelenskyy provided his views on both matters.

    Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) is a unique effort which will ensure medical facilities in a rapidly deployable manner. It consists of cubes which contain medicines and equipment for medical care. Today, presented BHISHM cubes to President @ZelenskyyUa. pic.twitter.com/gw3DjBpXyA — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024

    Jaishankar described Modi’s visit to Kyiv as a “landmark” trip. The Prime Minister arrived in Kyiv on a special train in the morning, where he was received by Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister. A significant portion of the discussions between Modi and Zelenskyy focused on strengthening bilateral relations.

    There were discussions on trade, economic issues, defence, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, he said. Modi and Zelenskyy also tasked the India-Ukraine inter-governmental commission to specifically focus on rebuilding trade and economic relations.