External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, discussing ways to boost bilateral ties amid the India-Canada row over Nijjar's killing. Blinken said he looked forward to talks with Jaishankar after recent meetings at G20 and UNGA. Though agendas were undisclosed, the diplomatic crisis is likely to have featured prominently. The US has urged India to cooperate in Canada's probe into the separatist's murder that PM Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in. The two leaders did not take any questions from the media.

An NIA chargesheet reveals slain Khalistani hardliner Hardeep Singh Nijjar and gangster-turned-terrorist Arshdeep Singh Dalla enticed youth into terror activities by promising Canadian visas, jobs and money. Both Canada-based Nijjar and Dalla, who headed the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, formed a terror gang targeting minority faiths to spread fear in Punjab, per the chargesheet. Investigations found they radicalized vulnerable youth motivated by the prospect of a better life in Canada. Sources say struggling Indian students are particularly prone to exploitation by pro-Khalistan factions in Canadian gurdwaras. The chargesheet exposes how dreams of immigration were weaponized to recruit youth for terror.

The US Ambassador to India announced the successful processing of one million visa applications for Indians this year, pledging to continue addressing the visa backlog. The US Embassy in India celebrated this achievement on Twitter, highlighting their commitment to granting more Indians the opportunity to travel to the United States. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti explained that changes in processes and additional resources contributed to this milestone. Earlier, it was reported that the US issued over 90,000 student visas to Indians this summer, with one in four worldwide student visas going to Indian applicants. Last year, a record 125,000 US student visas were issued to Indians.

The United States Census Bureau reports that the Asian Indian population has become the largest Asian-alone population group in the country, with remarkable growth exceeding 50% between 2010 and 2020, totaling 4,397,737 individuals. They have now surpassed Chinese Americans as the largest Asian-alone group, although Chinese Americans remain the largest when considering 'multiracial' individuals, with 5.2 million individuals. The Chinese population also experienced significant growth, rising by 37% to 5,205,461. The Asian Indian population is most prominent in California, followed by Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois. This demographic shift reflects the nation's increasing diversity.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit, released a video claiming the defacement of walls across Delhi with anti-India and pro-Khalistani slogans. Pannun also threatened to target the October 6 ICC World Cup in Ahmedabad, blaming Prime Minister Modi for the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. His video raised security concerns in the national capital, prompting searches near Parliament House. Earlier threats from Pannun in Delhi led to arrests by the Delhi Police Special Cell. This video emerges amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the Indian government and the Canadian government led by Justin Trudeau.

Indian intelligence agencies have revealed that Goldy Brar, a Canada-based terrorist, used legal channels to seek asylum in California to evade Indian authorities. Brar arrived in Canada in August 2017 and managed to escape to the United States. He's actively establishing a hideout in Fresno City, California, using encrypted communication to avoid detection. The dossier also identifies Khalistani extremists and associates, including Lakhbir Landa, who admitted to the murder of Sudhir Suri in Amritsar in 2022, and Satinder Pal Singh, who maintains connections with Pakistan-based Sikh militant leaders. The dossier lists various individuals with ties to extremist activities. [Image: Tribune India]

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington amidst the India-Canada diplomatic dispute over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The previous meeting at the UN General Assembly didn't address the crisis. The specific agenda remains undisclosed, but the US urges India to cooperate with Canada's investigation. Jaishankar reiterates India's innocence, while Blinken emphasizes accountability through due process. India has refuted Canada's allegations and requested specific information for investigation. Jaishankar's UN address calls for non-interference and an end to a few nations dictating global agendas.

Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, EAM S Jaishankar hinted the US is adjusting to a multipolar world by shaping new power poles. He observed the dominance and relative power of the US is changing partly due to Iraq and Afghanistan. Jaishankar said the world has become more democratic, enabling redistribution of power, and the US is actively seeking to benefit in this new order. He added that Washington can no longer work only with allies, citing Quad as an example. Jaishankar inferred the US may not use the term 'multipolar' but is adapting to it. Ahead of meeting Secretary Blinken in Washington, he noted the long-term consequences of recent US campaigns and said the US is making adjustments as global power dynamics shift away from unilateralism.

  During the India-US 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, officials from both nations discussed opportunities to enhance interoperability and logistics cooperation, as well as combined maritime efforts in the Indian Ocean Region. They also explored cooperation in the space and cyber domains. The Indian delegation, led by officials from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence, engaged with the American side, led by officials from the Department of Defense and the Department of State. The dialogue covered regional security developments in the Indo-Pacific region and advanced initiatives in areas like defense, emerging technologies, people-to-people ties, clean energy, and supply chain resilience.

An alarming audio recording by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has surfaced, in which he issues threats of attacks in response to India's alleged killing of Hardeep Singh Jijjar and insult of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. On behalf of his group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Pannun warned of dire consequences, saying they plan to target the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which will host the ICC World Cup 2023 opening match on October 5. Pannun stated it would be the beginning of a "World Terror Cup" rather than the World Cup, conveying the message on behalf of SFJ. The pre-recorded call circulating on social media has raised serious security concerns amid heightened tensions between India and Canada over the Khalistani issue. Authorities are on high alert following the chilling threats by the wanted terrorist.