India has stated it "reserves the right to take further steps" after Canada accused Indian diplomats of involvement in the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In response, India recalled High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats, citing safety concerns. The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Canada's allegations, calling them "concocted." Former diplomats suggest potential actions including further downsizing of missions, economic measures, and visa restrictions. Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have significantly deteriorated, with no High Commissioners currently in place in either country.

India and Canada have expelled top diplomats, escalating tensions after Canada accused Indian agents of involvement in criminal activities, including the June 2023 murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada claims India’s agents targeted pro-Khalistan supporters, leading to strained diplomatic relations. India rejected the allegations as “preposterous” and retaliated by expelling six Canadian diplomats. Both nations have called for investigations, but ties remain fraught. This diplomatic fallout follows months of tension and visa suspensions between the two countries.

India has withdrawn its High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, and expelled six Canadian diplomats in response to accusations linking Indian officials to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canada-based separatist leader. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly rejected these allegations, calling them "preposterous imputations" and accusing the Canadian government of using the situation for political gain. Canada has yet to provide concrete evidence regarding the claims. India expressed concerns over extremism and violence against Indian diplomats, warning of further retaliatory actions.

India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Canadian envoy on Monday after receiving diplomatic communication from Canada declaring the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats as 'persons of interest' in a Canadian investigation. Relations between the two nations remain tense following Canada's allegations linking India to the murder of a Khalistani separatist. India strongly denied the accusations, calling it part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political agenda. With Canadian High Commissioner Cameron MacKay absent, chargé d'affaires Stewart Wheeler appeared for the diplomatic meeting.

India has firmly dismissed Canada’s allegations connecting Indian diplomats to an investigation, labeling them a "political agenda of the Trudeau government." The tensions escalated after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed "Indian agents" were involved in the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In a statement, the Indian government asserted, "Canada has not shared a shred of evidence," criticizing Trudeau's long-standing hostility towards India. They condemned Canada's actions as an attempt to smear India for political gain, emphasizing that the allegations follow a history of interference and threats against Indian officials in Canada.

An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi due to a bomb threat received via a social media post. The aircraft, carrying 239 passengers, landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Authorities disembarked all passengers while following strict safety protocols. Air India confirmed receiving a security alert from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and assured that the safety of passengers is their top priority. Police are investigating the source of the threat. Efforts are being made to minimize inconvenience to passengers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his sorrow over Ratan Tata's death in a letter to Narendra Modi, stating, "I and many in Israel mourn the loss of Ratan Naval Tata, a proud son of India." Netanyahu praised Tata for his role in strengthening India-Israel relations. French President Emmanuel Macron called Tata a "dear friend from India," while U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti said, "India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart." Bill Gates and Sundar Pichai also paid tribute to Tata’s lasting legacy.

India, alongside 40 other nations, condemned the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. In a joint statement, the countries emphasized the importance of safety and security for UNIFIL personnel amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. At least five peacekeepers have been injured during Israel’s military campaign. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 15 deaths from Israeli airstrikes, intensifying fears of a broader conflict in West Asia. The signatories reaffirmed their support for UNIFIL's mission, calling for peace and respect for UN personnel. UNIFIL's mission monitors the ceasefire under the 2006 UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Award-winning composer AR Rahman has recorded a 30-minute performance in support of US Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Rahman, 57, is the first major South Asian artist to endorse Harris ahead of the November 5 elections. The performance, featuring his iconic songs and messages promoting Harris’s candidacy, will be broadcast on AAPI Victory Fund's YouTube channel on October 13 at 8 pm ET (October 14, 5:30 am IST). The AAPI Victory Fund emphasizes this as both a musical and political event, calling for increased voter engagement within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

India has condemned the theft of a silver, gold-plated crown from the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Bangladesh’s Satkhira, calling it part of a "systematic pattern of desecration." The crown, gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, was stolen during the Durga Puja celebrations. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of Hindu minorities and their places of worship. The ministry also condemned a petrol bomb attack at a Durga Puja mandap in Dhaka, which injured 20 people.