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‘Turbulence’ hits India-US ties after Sikh separatist murder plot

Six months after Indian PM Modi addressed the US Congress, Joe Biden has turned down an invite to India’s Republic Day.

Al Jazeera

Spy vs Spy: India’s year of diplomacy, from US to Canada to Qatar

2023 will go down as the year when the US-India relationship was hailed for scaling “unprecedented heights”.

Newslaundry

Morning Digest | Disabled staff to get quota in promotion with effect from 2016, Supreme Court Collegium recommends CJs to five HCs; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 29, 2023

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Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China

As relations sour with India and China, Canada is grappling with how to stand up to powerful or authoritarian nations without sacrificing its longstanding values, such as protecting human rights.

WEKU

‘They can kill us’: Fear and Sikh resilience in Canada city amid India spat

Six months after Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s assassination, his community members face threats but say they’re not defeated.

Al Jazeera

Family of Sikh activist call for new UK investigation into his death

Family of Avtar Singh Khanda, 35, say Home Office decision could allay fears of Sikhs in UK of being targeted by India

The Guardian - UK

US lawyer allegedly targeted in Indian murder plot still receiving death threats

Attempt to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American Sikh, was foiled by undercover law enforcement agents

The Guardian - US

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Trudeau says he went public with Sikh murder plot claims to ‘put a chill on India’

Trudeau says Sikh community in Canada was worried about safety and felt ‘they were vulnerable’

The Independent UK

India denies U.S. news outlet’s report on Khalistan sympathisers

MEA “strongly” denied that a written order was issued last April to deal with the threat of Khalistan sympathisers in the western countries

The Hindu

A dark shadow on New Delhi’s credibility

The American allegation is one that has cast a dark shadow on New Delhi’s credibility in terms of both covert capacity and public messaging, which must be addressed.

The Hindu

Indian police accused of harassing Sikh activist in UK before his sudden death

Family of Avtar Khanda question UK authorities’ account that his death was reviewed by police and that there was no foul play

The Guardian - UK

‘Plot to kill Pannun’: Why did Nikhil Gupta want to ‘finish the job’ before June 30?

It has not been said out loud, but here it is in plain English: Nikhil Gupta is the one who has been chargesheeted in a court in New York, but it is actually India's external agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, and by extension, the national security establishment and the…

Newslaundry

‘Acute embarrassment’, ‘India must come clean’: Editorials on alleged plot to assassinate Pannun

In a story straight from a B-grade Bollywood movie, the US this week alleged that an Indian government official was involved in a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York.

Newslaundry

Indian and Australian High Commissions in London host inaugural Indo-Pacific conference

India, Australia, U.K. co-hosted 1st Indo-Pacific Conf. in London to address security issues, build resilience & enhance stability. High Commissions of India & Australia welcomed U.K.'s interest in the region. India's High Commissioner rejected allegations of govt. killing separatists & U.S. prosecutors unveiled charges against Indian national in attempted murder-for-hire…

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Alleged assassination plots in the U.S. and Canada signal a more assertive Indian foreign policy

A recent indictment from the United States Department of Justice has alleged an Indian security official was involved in attempting to assassinate a U.S. and Canadian citizen in New York. The alleged target, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is a leader in the Sikh separatist movement and has been involved in organizing…

The Independent UK

US prosecutors say plots to assassinate Sikh leaders were part of a campaign of planned killings

Law enforcement authorities say in court papers that the plot driven by a government official in India to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York City was meant to precede another killing in California and more assassinations in the U.S. and Canada

The Guardian - UK

‘Contrary to government policy’: India responds to US assassination plot claims

US justice department alleges Indian agent directed plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Al Jazeera

Did India order the murder of a US Sikh separatist? Here’s what we know

A US Justice Department indictment suggests an Indian government official tried to mastermind the assassination.

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This is what Canada has been talking about, says Trudeau after U.S. charges Indian for plotting Sikh separatist's murder

PM Trudeau: US indictment confirms Canada's allegations re Indian national's assassination attempt. Canada seeks India's cooperation to ensure safety and accountability. MEA: Canada gave space to anti-India elements, interference by Canadian diplomats unacceptable. Canada stands by its allegations, calls on India to engage in probe. India rejects Canada's attempt to…

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U.S. indictment accuses Indian intelligence official of ‘masterminding plot’ to kill Pannun: 10 points

Nijjar Killing | A 10-point list on what the US department of Justice indictment filed by the US Attorney Southern District of New York on Pannun assassination plot says

The Independent UK

Trudeau says India must now take Canada’s murder allegations seriously after explosive US indictment

Canadian prime minister says US indictment ‘underscores’ what Canada has been saying since beginning over international plots to kill Sikh separatists

The Guardian - US

US indictment adds weight to Trudeau’s accusations India behind killing of Sikh activist

Document sheds new light on assassination that strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India

International Business Times

US Charges Indian Man With Plotting Hit On Sikh Separatist

US prosecutors unveiled charges on Wednesday against an Indian national they say planned to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on US soil under the direction of an Indian official.

Evening Standard

US accuses unnamed Indian official of trying to assassinate New York-based Sikh separatist

The case comes after the Canadian government alleged a similar conspiracy had happened there

WEKU

U.S. charges Indian national in alleged assassination plot of Sikh separatist in NYC

According to the indictment, an Indian government employee recruited the defendant in May to orchestrate the plot, offering to secure the dismissal of a criminal case against him in India in return.

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