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Posted 10/3/2023, 3:57:00 AM

India Demands Canada Withdraw 41 Diplomats Amid Dispute Over Sikh Separatist's Murder

India has told Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats by Oct. 10 amid a diplomatic dispute.
The dispute stems from Canada's suspicion that Indian agents were involved in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada.
India has dismissed Canada's allegation as absurd.
Canada has 62 diplomats in India. India wants that number reduced by 41.
Canadian PM Trudeau said Canada will continue to engage constructively with India, but did not confirm the expulsions.

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Trudeau Seeks to Defuse Tensions with India Over Diplomat Expulsions

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Trudeau Accuses India of Hampering Ties By Expelling Canadian Diplomats

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the Indian government for expelling Canadian diplomats, accusing them of violating international laws and expressing concern for the well-being of Canadians of Indian descent.

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Posted 10/3/2023, 3:57:00 AM

India Demands Canada Withdraw 41 Diplomats Amid Dispute Over Sikh Separatist's Murder

India has told Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats by Oct. 10 amid a diplomatic dispute.
The dispute stems from Canada's suspicion that Indian agents were involved in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada.
India has dismissed Canada's allegation as absurd.
Canada has 62 diplomats in India. India wants that number reduced by 41.
Canadian PM Trudeau said Canada will continue to engage constructively with India, but did not confirm the expulsions.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/18/2023

Canada-India Tensions Rise Over Suspected Assassination of Sikh Activist

9/19/2023

UK to push ahead with India trade talks despite Canada-India row over Khalistani activist's death

9/21/2023

India-Canada Ties Hit New Low Amid Visa Freeze and Diplomat Expulsions Over Trudeau's Allegations of Indian Role in Canadian Sikh Activist's Killing

9/27/2023

Tensions Rise Between India and Canada Over Trudeau's Claim of Indian Involvement in Sikh Activist's Murder

10/3/2023

India-Canada Tensions Escalate Over Killing of Khalistani Separatist in Canada

10/3/2023

Trudeau Seeks to Ease Tensions With India Amid Diplomat Expulsions Over Nijjar Case

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that his government does not intend to escalate tensions with India after reports emerged that India had asked over 40 diplomats to leave the country.

10/3/2023

Trudeau Seeks to Defuse Tensions with India Over Diplomat Expulsions

10/6/2023

Canada Moves Diplomats Out of India Amid Row Over Trudeau Comments and Demand for Staff Parity

10/20/2023

U.S., UK Urge Restraint Between India and Canada Amid Diplomatic Row Over Killing of Sikh Separatist

10/20/2023

Trudeau Accuses India of Hampering Ties By Expelling Canadian Diplomats