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Canada alleges Indian Minister Amit Shah is involved in targeting Sikh separatists

On Tuesday, the Canadian government accused Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, a close associate of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of orchestrating efforts to target Sikh separatists within Canada. The Indian government has rejected these allegations from Canada as unfounded and has denied any involvement in such activities. The Washington Post was the first to report that Canadian officials claimed Shah was … Continue reading Canada alleges Indian Minister Amit Shah is involved in targeting Sikh separatists

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A U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) handout image shows former Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav who has been charged by the U.S. for allegedly directing a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist and Indian critic in New York City.
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Former Indian official charged in the United States for alleged murder plot, has a criminal record

A former Indian government official was charged in the United States this week for allegedly orchestrating a thwarted murder scheme. He had previously been arrested in New Delhi in December in connection with an attempted murder case, as indicated by court documents and a police source. The U.S. Justice Department revealed the indictment of Vikash Yadav, 39, on Thursday, claiming he was the mastermind behind … Continue reading Former Indian official charged in the United States for alleged murder plot, has a criminal record

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The Indian High Commission building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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India and Canada expelled diplomats: What to know and what comes next?

A longstanding diplomatic conflict between India and Canada has resurfaced, as both nations have announced the expulsion of diplomats following allegations that Indian government agents engaged in actions jeopardizing the safety of Canadians. The latest escalation began on Monday when India’s Ministry of External Affairs revealed it had received a “diplomatic communication” from Canada, suggesting that Indian diplomats were being regarded as “persons of interest” … Continue reading India and Canada expelled diplomats: What to know and what comes next?

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