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At 1.8 million, 5% Canadians have the Indian heritage: Census data

The total number of people of ethnic Indian origin in Canada was 1.8 million at the time of the last census in 2021

For Indian students, not the time to give up on Canada dreams, yet

The rapidly souring diplomatic ties between Canada and India has also had struck a discordant note for Indian students flying to the North American nation for their higher studies

India-Canada tensions: Multi-billion economic deals at risk if rift widens

But, experts say there may not be an immediate impact

Who was Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leader of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, was fatally shot on June 18 outside a gurdwara in Canada. Watch the video to learn more about the Khalistani terrorist.

boAt withdraws sponsorship for Canadian Punjabi singer Shubh's India tour

Consumer electronics company boAt on Tuesday said it has decided to withdraw sponsorship of Canada-based Punjabi singer Shubh's upcoming tour to India over certain remarks he made earlier this year. "At boAt, while our commitment to the incredible music community runs deep, we are first and foremost a true Indian brand. Therefore, when we became aware of the remarks made by artist Shubh earlier this year, we chose to withdraw our sponsorship from the tour," the company said in a post on social media platform X. Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha has raised objections claiming that Shubh allegedly showed support for Khalistanis by posting a distorted map of Kashmir. Shubhneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, is scheduled to perform during the Cruise Control 4.0 event in Mumbai from September 23-25. Cricketer Virat Kohli had recently unfollowed Shubh on social media app Instagram. The announcement by boAt came on a day when tensions between Canada and India flared up after Canadian Prime .

'9 separatist outfits have bases in Canada, deportation requests ignored'

At least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have their bases in Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials here said on Tuesday. They said that pro-Khalistani outfits such as the World Sikh Organization (WSO), Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) working at the behest of Pakistan have been allegedly operating freely form the Canadian soil. They said allegations levelled against India by the Canadian authorities and politicians in relation to the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist, are incorrect and based on unsubstantiated assumptions. The issue of deportations of wanted terrorists and gangsters have been raised by Indian authorities at multiple diplomatic and security talks but the Canadian authorities remained non-committal a

Not trying to provoke: Trudeau after alleging India of killing Nijjar

"We are not looking to provoke or escalate. We are simply laying out the facts as we understand them," the Canadian Prime Minister told reporters, according to CBC news

Canada must take action against anti-India elements active on its soil: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday termed as baseless and ironical Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations against India in connection with the killing of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada and demanded that the Canadian government take effective action against all anti-India elements active on its soil. The ruling party's reaction came after Canada expelled a senior Indian official on Monday following Trudeau's allegations of "potential" Indian links to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and one of India's most-wanted terrorists who carried a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head. Nijjar was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen outside a gurdwara in Surrey in the western Canadian province of British Columbia on June 18. India has rejected as "absurd" and "motivated" Trudeau's allegations and expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in retaliatory action. The BJP said it is unfortunate that some Canadian political figures have openly expressed the

Nijjar killing: Khalistani activities over the years on Canadian soil

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani leader, was shot on June 18 outside a gurdwara in Surrey

India trade talks 'continue as before' amid Canada allegations: Britain

The UK government said on Tuesday that the "serious allegations" over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada will not impact its own ongoing trade negotiations with India. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesperson at 10 Downing Street was asked about the impact the issue may have on India-UK relations after a government spokesperson said the UK remains in "close touch" with the Canadian authorities. It follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement in Parliament on Monday that it is pursuing "credible allegations" of "potential" Indian links to the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Chief of Khalistan Tiger Force and a designated terrorist. Canada also expelled an Indian diplomat. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi on Tuesday strongly rejected the claims as "absurd and motivated" and dismissed a senior Canadian diplomat in a reciprocal move. "We are in close touch with our Canadian partners about these serious ..

Tit-for-tat: India expels Canadian diplomat over Khalistani terrorist killing row

The Government of India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. This decision comes after Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat over Khalistani terrorist killing.

Indian govt expels Canadian diplomat as tensions with Canada escalate

The government of Canada also expelled an Indian diplomat on Monday, alleging that India's government may have had links to the assassination Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada

Trade talks between India, Canada have taken hit amid rise in tensions

On Tuesday, New Delhi dismissed the allegations as "absurd", and asked Canada instead to crack down on anti-India elements operating in its territory

How India and Canada's relations crumbled after killing of Sikh leader

On June 18, unknown assailants shot and killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who supported the formation of an independent homeland - known as Khalistan - for Sikhs in northern India

Country's interests, concerns must be kept paramount: Cong on Canada issue

"The Indian National Congress has always believed that our country's fight against terrorism has to be uncompromising, especially when terrorism threatens India's sovereignty, unity and integrity

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar and why his murder has led to a diplomatic row

Situations between India and Canada have escalated, with both nations expelling high-ranking diplomats from their respective countries

British Columbia Premier backs Trudeau on allegations against India

In a statement David Eby said Canadians across the country must be safe from interference of foreign governments, including being targeted for threats or physical harm, including murder

Canada expels Indian diplomat as it probes link to Sikh activist's death

Canada said it was expelling a top Indian diplomat Monday as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible allegations that India's government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist. Trudeau said in Parliament that Canadian intelligence agencies have been looking into the allegations after Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan, was gunned down on June 18 outside a Sikh cultural centre in Surrey, British Columbia. Trudeau told Parliament that he brought up the slaying with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 last week, that he told Modi that any Indian government involvement would be unacceptable and that he asked for cooperation in the investigation. Canadian Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly said the head of Indian intelligence in Canada has been expelled as a consequence. "If proven true this would be a great violation of our sovereignty and of the most basic

Credible allegations of potential link: Canadian PM Trudeau accuses India

Nijjar, who was wanted in India, was gunned down outside a gurdwara, in a parking area in Canada's Surrey, BC on June 18