BookMyShow announced cancellation of Canadian Punjabi singer Shubhneet Singh aka Shubh's "Still Rollin India Tour" and will refund all ticket buyers within 7-10 days. This comes after Shubh faced backlash in India over his social media post allegedly supporting Khalistan amid India-Canada tensions. Indian cricketers including Virat Kohli unfollowed him on Instagram. India's BJP youth wing removed event posters and demanded the cancellation of his tour. Consumer electronics firm boAt withdrew tour sponsorship over his past controversial Khalistan remarks. The cancellation comes amid mounting opposition over Shubh's perceived Khalistan links.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), is at the top of security agencies’ radar after the recent deaths of three prominent pro-Khalistani terrorists. Pannun, facing 22 criminal cases in Punjab, is believed to be operating from Canada. Notably, Khalistani leader Paramjit Singh Panjwar, head of the Khalistan Commando Force, was killed in Lahore on May 6, while Avtar Singh Khanda, a Khalistan advocate, passed away from cancer in the UK on June 15. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18. SFJ, founded by Pannun, has been linked to various extremist activities, including threats, attacks, and calls for referendums.

  Canadian authorities have been accused of harboring at least nine separatist organizations supporting terror groups, including pro-Khalistani outfits allegedly working at Pakistan's behest. India has reportedly submitted multiple deportation requests for individuals involved in terrorism and gang activities, but Canada has not taken action. These individuals include Gurwant Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Arsh Dalla, and Goldy Brar, among others. The separatist organizations have openly issued assassination threats, and the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala in Canada is cited as an example. The situation is seen as linked to domestic Canadian politics and support for pro-Khalistan sentiments among Sikh populations.

Canadian officials reportedly sought public condemnation of the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar from their allies, including the United States, before Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's explosive allegations implicating Indian agents in the killing. However, their appeal for support was met with measured reluctance, as reported by The Washington Post. This highlights the diplomatic challenges faced by the Biden administration and its allies in managing relations with India. Trudeau's allegations caused a significant rift in bilateral relations with India rejecting them and focusing on Khalistani terrorists and extremists in Canada. 

British Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi from Slough expressed concern over reports from Canada, where Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of involvement in the killing of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Dhesi mentioned that anxious and angry Sikhs from Slough and beyond had contacted him. He stated that they are working with the UK government to ensure justice. India rejected the allegations, calling them absurd and motivated. World leaders also expressed deep concerns over Trudeau's accusations regarding Indian government involvement in the shooting in British Columbia.

Canada worked closely with the US on intelligence suggesting Indian agents could be involved in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in British Columbia, a senior Canadian official said. This issue has soured India-Canada ties, with both countries pausing trade talks and Canada postponing an October trade mission over the killing. PM Justin Trudeau announced Canada is probing the credible allegations against Indian operatives. The evidence will be shared later, the source said. Canada's intelligence coordination with the US supposedly lends external validation linking Nijjar's high-profile murder on Canadian soil with Indian operatives.

Canada has updated its travel advisory for India, warning against visiting Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast amid escalating diplomatic tensions over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. It cautions of terror attack risks in J&K and extremist groups targeting security forces in Assam and Manipur. This comes as Canada-India ties worsen after PM Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of Nijjar's killing but said he wants to avoid inflaming tensions further. Both countries expelled one diplomat each following the allegations. The advisory signals Canada's caution given the ongoing crisis.

India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in response to Ottawa abruptly expelling an Indian official alleged to be the RAW intelligence head in Canada. Sources said India asked the station chief of Canadian intelligence, Olivier Sylvestere operating undercover, to leave within 5 days. India asserted its decision reflects concerns over Canadian diplomats' growing interference in internal affairs and involvement in anti-India activities on Canadian soil. The tit-for-tat expulsion comes after Canada levelled allegations over India's role in a Sikh militant's killing. India denounced meddling by Canadian authorities in an attempt to malign Indian agencies to please some fringe constituents domestically.

Amid escalating tensions with India, Canadian PM Trudeau now says he doesn't want to “provoke” India or “escalate” tension, but wants India to take the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar with “utmost seriousness.” This comes after the international community expressed worry over the escalating tensions between India and Canada, with the UK and US reacting to Trudeau's allegation against India. Over the last two days, Canada and India each expelled a senior diplomat of the other country. The unnamed Canadian diplomat has been asked to leave India within five days.

Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice has called for peaceful protests to shut down Indian consulates in Canada following the killing of separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada accused Indian agents of Nijjar's murder, eliciting strong denials from India. SJF's legal counsel Gurpatwant Pannun said they won't allow Indian consulates to function until Canada names those behind the hit. India rejected allegations of its involvement, urging Canada to take action against anti-India elements on its soil. The planned shutdowns risk escalating tensions between India and Canada over the controversial killing. India maintains Nijjar's death is Canada's domestic issue unrelated to Indian agencies.