Amid heightened tensions, Canada's High Commission in India announced it is temporarily adjusting staff levels, expecting India to provide security for its diplomats. Some Canadian diplomats received threats on social media, prompting an assessment of staff numbers in India. Locations remain open with local staff ensuring continuity. Canada will take appropriate measures to protect personnel. Decisions are based on employee profiles and circumstances. Citing Vienna conventions, Canada expects India to ensure security of its accredited diplomats like Canada does for India's. The move comes amid a diplomatic row over Canada's allegations about India's potential role in a Khalistani terrorist's killing.

When Canadian PM Justin Trudeau visited Amritsar in 2018, India handed him a list of 9 Khalistani operatives that included extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose recent killing has sparked tensions between the countries. The list named operatives booked for terror activities like Gurjeet Cheema, Gurpreet Singh, Nijjar, Gurjinder Pannu, and Malkeet Singh. However, Canada is yet to take major action against them. Nijjar's killing in June prompted Trudeau to allege India's potential involvement, leading to diplomatic expulsions. But India had flagged Nijjar to Canada years ago, underscoring frustrations over inaction against Khalistanis. To read the full list of the Khalistani Operatives, click on the link below

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau refused to stay in a presidential suite prepared for him at The Lalit hotel in New Delhi during the recent G20 summit in India, raising concerns among Indian officials, sources said. Despite a separate suite booked for Trudeau, he opted for a standard room instead. Over 30 hotels in Delhi-NCR hosted delegates, with US President Biden at ITC Maurya and China's Xi at Taj Palace. Paramilitary forces, NSG commandos and Delhi Police provided security. The Home Ministry held meetings on arrangements, deploying 50 CRPF teams. Trudeau's rejection of the suite has sparked speculation about his motivations.

Jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's group has claimed responsibility for the killing of Khalistani separatist Sukhdool Singh, alias Sukha Duneke, in Canada. Duneke, wanted for multiple crimes in Punjab, was shot dead in Canada amid inter-gang rivalry. Bishnoi's Facebook post said Duneke played a key role in murders of gangsters Gurlal Brar and Vicky Middukhera. Terming him a "drug addict," they warned enemies cannot survive anywhere. Duneke was among 43 Khalistan-linked gangsters named by India's anti-terror agency NIA. Bishnoi is jailed in a drug case probed by NIA and is an accused in singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder.

55-year-old man Dharmesh Lakhani, owner of Bobby's restaurant in Leicester was arrested by Leicester Police on Monday when he intervened to stop police harrassing the head priest of the Shivalaya Mandir on Belgrave Road. Video on social media allegedly showed a clash between an Indian-origin crowd and a cop. The man was released pending more inquiries. The incident occurred during an impromptu procession after an authorized festival. Police engaged the crowd to get details on the organizer, prompting the arrest. Authorities continue engaging the community to ensure safe celebrations and encourage informing the council to provide proper support. The incident has left Hindus feeling deeply distressed as they were not able to celebrate their festival. The murtis, which had been imported from India, were being wheeled along the pavement by a small group, when police showed up and claimed it was an "unplanned procession."

Sukhdool Singh, alias Sukha Duneke of the Davinder Bambiha gang, has allegedly been killed in a clash between rival gangs in Canada, reportedly in Winnipeg. Duneke, who fled India in 2017 using false papers, faced seven criminal cases in Punjab. His death follows the June killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a similar gang dispute in Surrey. Canada has become a refuge for over 29 Punjab gangsters evading the law, causing unease over their presence. Duneke's shooting demonstrates the threat of escalating gang violence among Indian fugitives in Canada.

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya, a Liberal, has spoken out against the pro-Khalistan movement, stating most Sikh Canadians don't support it. He criticized separatist group Sikh For Justice's head Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for trying to incite Hindu-Canadians. Arya voiced concerns about diplomatic tensions after PM Justin Trudeau implied links between Indian agents and a pro-Khalistan terrorist's killing. Arya condemned attacks on Hindu Canadians, glorification of terrorism, and hate crimes justified as free expression. He emphasized Canada's commitment to rule of law. Arya called for national unity amid the diplomatic crisis with India.

Canada has rejected India's travel advisory that warned of security risks, asserting the country's safety amid escalating tensions over Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. The dispute emerged after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India's government of involvement in Nijjar's death, which India dismissed as "absurd." In response, India cautioned citizens about anti-India activities and hate crimes in Canada. While affirming Canada's security, Immigration Minister Marc Miller acknowledged the gravity of the allegations. Minister Sean Fraser emphasized unity and dialogue, voicing concerns for Canadians. As diplomatic ties fray, Canada downplayed India's security fears.

Amid an escalating diplomatic dispute over the death of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens until further notice. The visa services website cited an Indian mission directive that, for operational reasons, Indian visa services in Canada were suspended effective September 21. The move comes as Indian-Canadian relations have frayed over Canada's support for the Khalistani movement. With visa services now halted, tensions between the two countries seem poised to continue rising.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's prickly behavior at the recent G20 summit in India has generated fresh attention amid ongoing tensions with Delhi. Trudeau cut short a handshake with PM Modi and skipped the President's dinner and key events like the Global Biofuel Alliance launch. Though his aircraft faced technical issues, he did not seek Indian engagements. At their bilateral meeting, Modi raised concerns over extremism in Canada, which Trudeau defended as "actions of a few". With Trudeau accusing Indian agents of a separatist's killing on Monday, his G20 conduct reflected signs of the strained India-Canada ties well before that.