Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, played down the influence of Khalistani elements on Canadian politics, calling it a &lsquo;disproportionate capture&rsquo; by a vocal and strategically active anti-India group.
Bisaria said that the Khalistani groups have been around for over 40 years, and are unlikely to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the April 28 elections in Canada. &ldquo;There is a certain capture, a disproportionate capture by a very smart and active anti-India Khalistani group. But this is a structural reality in Canadian politics for four decades. We have seen this in operation for a while, and these folks have a certain capture, but this election is not about them. I mean, they will not be a major determinant of the fate of the April 28 elections because I would argue that this election is about Trump,&rdquo; Bisaria said in an interview with ANI.
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Justin Trudeau&rsquo;s successor, Mike Carney, has also spoken about a Canada-India thaw. Before he was elected to succeed Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister of Canada, Carney had also hinted of &ldquo;rebuilding relationships with India&rdquo; if he assumed the top post. Ties between Delhi and Ottawa soured significantly over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

World | India News: Former Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria also said that he was hopeful of improvement in India-Canada relations and even progress on a trade agreement.

Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, played down the influence of Khalistani elements on Canadian politics, calling it a ‘disproportionate capture’ by a vocal and strategically active anti-India group. Bisaria said that the Khalistani groups have been around for over 40 years, and are unlikely to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the April 28 elections in Canada. “There is a certain capture, a disproportionate capture by a very smart and active anti-India Khalistani group. But this is a structural reality in Canadian politics for four decades. We have seen this in operation for a while, and these folks have a certain capture, but this election is not about them. I mean, they will not be a major determinant of the fate of the April 28 elections because I would argue that this election is about Trump,” Bisaria said in an interview with ANI. Also Read | China detonates hydrogen bomb, creates devastating effect without using nuclear material Bisaria also said that he was hopeful of improvement in India-Canada relations and even progress on a trade agreement. “The broader point I am making is that we are at an inflection point and if Canada is talking in its national interest and not in the interest of a small vocal minority, which is smart at capturing parts of the polity, I would say that after the election, we still have good prospects to build this relationship, exchanging high commissioners possibly, even signing a trade agreement.” “I would argue that this is a time to stabilise the relationship and normalise it, not withstanding this 40-year problem of vocal Khalistan is trying queer the pitch,” he added. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi questions EC’s credibility at Boston event, BJP slams him for defaming India Justin Trudeau’s successor, Mike Carney, has also spoken about a Canada-India thaw. Before he was elected to succeed Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister of Canada, Carney had also hinted of “rebuilding relationships with India” if he assumed the top post. Ties between Delhi and Ottawa soured significantly over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

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A recent video circulating on social media shows a brawl between an Uber driver and a Pakistani passenger over allegations of disrespecting India. The video shows that the Pakistani passenger was accompanied by an Indian woman.

The incident that took place late Friday night (Aug 10), shows the driver abandoning the Pakistani male-Indian woman duo in Delhi in the middle of the night.

In the video, the driver can be heard yelling, "Yes, you are Pakistani *******. Yes, and you are too," directing his anger toward the passengers. The woman, who was recording the incident, responded by saying, "This man has left us on the road at 12:30 in the night.”

The driver then hurled an insult, "Halala ki aulad ho tum log (You all are offsprings of Halala)," further escalating the situation.

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The driver got furious after overhearing a conversation between the passengers, during which the Pakistani guy was calling the people of Delhi “matlabparast” (selfish), as per The Observer Post. The video that got circulated is from the part when the driver started responding to the guy.&nbsp;

As per the woman passenger, his friend was simply making a remark about his observations of Delhi and his relatives back in Pakistan, which the driver found offensive.

Filmed by the woman seated in the backseat, the video shows the driver objecting to a comment made by the male passenger accompanying her. The driver can be heard warning the passenger to "control his words."

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The woman later blamed it on “Hindutva” and how this ideology is “thriving” in the country. She also tagged Uber India in her Instagram post and uploaded several Instagram stories. Uber India hasn’t responded to the incident yet. Later, the woman deactivated her Instagram account, as per her last story.&nbsp;

<h2>Netizens react to incident</h2>

The video quickly went viral, sparking a number of reactions, with several users praising the Uber driver for ejecting passengers after a dispute over disparaging comments about India.

"We need this Uber drivers number. Haven’t tipped people in a while, finally found someone deserving it," wrote one user on X.

Another user added, "A Pakistani with his Indian Girlfriend was disparaging India. The Uber driver threw them both out after the Indian girl chose to support the Pakistani rather than the nation. We need more Drivers with spine like this."

"The poor driver is a true patriot who, at extreme risk to his profession, stood up to Pakistani criminal and his garbage Indian accomplice," said a third user.

“National hero. No matter who you are..You can’t abuse the nation,” said another.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A recent video circulating on social media shows a brawl between an Uber driver and a Pakistani passenger over allegations of disrespecting India. The video shows that the Pakistani passenger was accompanied by an Indian woman.

A recent video circulating on social media shows a brawl between an Uber driver and a Pakistani passenger over allegations of disrespecting India. The video shows that the Pakistani passenger was accompanied by an Indian woman. The incident that took place late Friday night (Aug 10), shows the driver abandoning the Pakistani male-Indian woman duo in Delhi in the middle of the night. In the video, the driver can be heard yelling, "Yes, you are Pakistani *******. Yes, and you are too," directing his anger toward the passengers. The woman, who was recording the incident, responded by saying, "This man has left us on the road at 12:30 in the night.” The driver then hurled an insult, "Halala ki aulad ho tum log (You all are offsprings of Halala)," further escalating the situation. Also Read | Seven people drown while making reels in India's Rajasthan amid heavy rain The driver got furious after overhearing a conversation between the passengers, during which the Pakistani guy was calling the people of Delhi “matlabparast” (selfish), as per The Observer Post. The video that got circulated is from the part when the driver started responding to the guy. As per the woman passenger, his friend was simply making a remark about his observations of Delhi and his relatives back in Pakistan, which the driver found offensive. Filmed by the woman seated in the backseat, the video shows the driver objecting to a comment made by the male passenger accompanying her. The driver can be heard warning the passenger to "control his words." Also Read | Watch | Indian Navy rocks London streets! Naval band of INS Tabar performed at central London The woman later blamed it on “Hindutva” and how this ideology is “thriving” in the country. She also tagged Uber India in her Instagram post and uploaded several Instagram stories. Uber India hasn’t responded to the incident yet. Later, the woman deactivated her Instagram account, as per her last story. Netizens react to incident The video quickly went viral, sparking a number of reactions, with several users praising the Uber driver for ejecting passengers after a dispute over disparaging comments about India. "We need this Uber drivers number. Haven’t tipped people in a while, finally found someone deserving it," wrote one user on X. Another user added, "A Pakistani with his Indian Girlfriend was disparaging India. The Uber driver threw them both out after the Indian girl chose to support the Pakistani rather than the nation. We need more Drivers with spine like this." "The poor driver is a true patriot who, at extreme risk to his profession, stood up to Pakistani criminal and his garbage Indian accomplice," said a third user. “National hero. No matter who you are..You can’t abuse the nation,” said another. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi cab driver throws out Pakistani passenger, his female friend over anti-India remarks

United Kingdom backing anti-India secessionists. British Police are warning Pro Khalistan Sikh individuals in the UK of threats to their lives. This follows the visit of the European nation's High Commissioner to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on January 10th. Watch to know more.

UK backing anti-India secessionist elements?

Recent allegations of Indian involvement in the death of a Khalistani activist have triggered a diplomatic showdown between India and Canada. India's firm stance against all forms of terrorism and its expectation of Western support has set the stage for a prolonged standoff. This dispute has the potential to strain relations further, and it highlights the complexities of addressing terrorism on a global scale. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

India-Canada Clash: Tensions between India and Canada continue to escalate

The ongoing disputes have had a significant impact on people-to-people relations but the partial resumption of visa services by India signal a potential de-escalation in the diplomatic dispute with Canada says political expert Michael Kugelman.

India-Canada Clash: 'Diplomatic disputes impacting people to people relations'

Due to the diplomatic fallout over the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, ambassadors stationed outside of New Delhi have been moved to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Canada to reduce diplomatic staff by October 10

India has been invited to assist with a probe into the death of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Allegations of Indian government complicity in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death have kept tensions high. The allegations have been deemed "absurd" by India.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: US urges India to work with Canada on Nijjar investigation

In this episode, we expose the anti-India forces that are seeking to undermine India's success story. On one hand, the American ambassador to Pakistan made a 'secret' 6-day trip to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), on the other, a highly influential New York-based global investor service, Moody's came down on India's Aadhaar.

Gravitas: Anti-India Lobby's revenge against rising India?

In the midst of growing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, the federal anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has announced that they will seize the properties of nineteen additional terrorists from Khalistani who are on the run.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row | NIA to seize properties of 19 more Khalistani extremists: Report

Canada reportedly took India's name after receiving pertinent information from American spy services in the Khalistani terrorist Nijjar's death row. Watch to know more.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Decoding the 'intel' on Nijjar's killing

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: NIA launched a massive crackdown against the designated Khalistani terrorists amid the India-Canada row. Watch the video to know more.

India-Canada Standoff: India's probing agency to confiscate properties of terrorists

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: India to ban terrorists from entering country

This week, India, Canada relations hit an all-time low with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleging that Ottawa was 'actively pursuing credible allegations' linking Indian agents to the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India says Trudeau's claims are politically motivated. Canada and India have expelled each other's diplomats, issued travel advisories, and also suspended visa services. What does this mean for Indians living in Canada? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official & senior fellow at the American enterprise institute says that the Canadian prime minister has made a huge mistake by accusing India of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and relations between India and Canada can only improve after the exit of Justin Truduea from office.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Decoding the sum and substance of Justin Trudeau's allegations

The US Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, stated that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" helped "lead" Canada in asserting a possible connection between "agents" of the Indian government and the assassination of pro-Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, amid the growing diplomatic standoff between India and Canada.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row | 'Shared intel' informed Trudeau of possible India hand: US Envoy

In order to stop them from entering India, the government gave the investigative agencies instructions on Sunday to locate all terrorists who identify as Khalistani in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia and to cancel their OCI cards.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row | Cancel OCI cards, seize properties of terrorists: Govt to agencies

Canada accuses India of involvement in Nijjar's death

Why is Canada's Trudeau Provoking India?

India-Canada Diplomatic Row | Trudeau's Tale: From accusations to backlash

In this episode, we tell you the harrowing experiences of Hindus in Canada as they face threats, following Canada PM Justin Trudeau's baseless allegations against India.

Gravitas Plus: Hindus in Canada Under Threat: Trudeau's Risky Khalistan Gamble

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on India to cooperate with an investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia and said Canada would not release its evidence.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: No real and concrete evidence surfaces from Trudeau's presser

India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The Canadian High Commissioner to New Delhi was summoned to convey that a senior diplomat needs to leave India in five days. The much anticipated move comes as a counter-attack to Canada expelling a senior Indian diplomat.

India-Canada Row: India expels senior Canadian diplomat over anti-India activities

Pakistan is now trying its hand at 'comic fiction'. It has released a dossier which claims 'India is training the ISIS'. Watch Palki Sharma takedown Islamabad's dossier of lies & fabrication.

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Imran Khan is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. His first visit to the island nation since becoming prime minister. On day one, they focused on boosting bilateral relations, expanding trade ties and attracting more investments but as the day ended, it became amply clear that Khan only wanted a new platform to push his anti-India agenda. Alongside, he also did some good PR for Pakistan's iron-brother China.&nbsp;

Imran Khan reached the residence of Sri Lankan prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for dinner. A lavish banquet was held at Temple Trees. Imran Khan was visibly delighted with the reception. It followed one-on-one meetings and delegation-level-talks. Finally, a joint press briefing by the two prime ministers was held.&nbsp;

Imran Khan started by talking about inequality and why organisations like the United Nations need to look after countries that have been severely hit by the coronavirus. &nbsp;

Day one was about pleading for help and day two was about pushing propaganda for both Pakistan and China. Imran Khan attended a trade and investment conference and he admired China's rise. How China is helping Pakistan rise? He even invited Sri Lanka to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Then, it was the turn of Kashmir. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Knowing Khan would bring up Kashmir, Sri Lanka cancelled Khan's address to Parliament. Undeterred, he used a trade conference to talk about Kashmir. "My dream for the subcontinent is that we resolve our differences and our differences is only one, it’s the Kashmir issue. All we want is to resolve according to the UNSC resolution and this can only be resolved through dialogue," said Imran Khan, prime minister, Pakistan.&nbsp;

'Solve it through dialogue' is being said by the prime minister of a country that pursues terror as state policy. A country that pushes terrorists into the Kashmir valley. &nbsp;

Imran Khan should have instead raised the issue of forced cremations in Sri Lanka. Muslims and Christians, who died due to the coronavirus are being denied burials under Sri Lanka's new policy.&nbsp;

Every deceased man or woman, irrespective of their religion has to be cremated. The Islamic world is appalled at this as they are calling it an extension of Sri Lanka's persecution of Muslims. Imran Khan, who calls himself a leader of the Muslim world, chose to remain silent on it. Just like he does on the Uighur issue with China.&nbsp;

On February 15, Amnesty International wrote a letter to Imran Khan requesting him to take up the issue of forced cremations with Sri Lanka during his visit. It says 'honourable prime minister, we urge you to raise the issue of forced cremations at the highest levels possible during the visit to Sri Lanka'.&nbsp;

But he ignored it. Khan is looking forward to boost bilateral ties and the only point where he chose to embarrass his hosts was when he raised Kashmir. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Colombo must have prevailed later, because there was no mention of Kashmir in the joint statement as India is watching closely. It's an old relationship.&nbsp;

Pakistan is Sri Lanka's biggest trading partner in the region after India.&nbsp;

Pakistan is also trying to use its ancient Buddhist connections to promote cultural ties with Sri Lanka but the bedrock of this relationship is defence. Over the past three decades, Colombo has relied on Islamabad for military supplies. Lankan soldiers train in Pakistan. &nbsp;

Earlier this month, Sri Lanka also participated in Pakistan's multi-naval exercise, curiously named Aman, &nbsp;meaning peace, and of course, there's the old link of the president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa. As a young army officer in the 1970s, he went to Pakistan for an officers training course. &nbsp;

There's history, there's diplomacy, there's common interests and there's a common creditor in China to bind Sri Lanka and Pakistan. With the Rajapaksas in power, Sri Lanka was never going to be easy to navigate for New Delhi.&nbsp;

Imran Khan is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. His first visit to the island nation since becoming prime minister. On day one, they focused on boosting bilateral relations, expanding trade ties and attracting more investments but as the day ended, it became amply clear that Khan only wanted a new platform to push his anti-India agenda.

Imran Khan is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. His first visit to the island nation since becoming prime minister. On day one, they focused on boosting bilateral relations, expanding trade ties and attracting more investments but as the day ended, it became amply clear that Khan only wanted a new platform to push his anti-India agenda. Alongside, he also did some good PR for Pakistan's iron-brother China. Imran Khan reached the residence of Sri Lankan prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for dinner. A lavish banquet was held at Temple Trees. Imran Khan was visibly delighted with the reception. It followed one-on-one meetings and delegation-level-talks. Finally, a joint press briefing by the two prime ministers was held. Imran Khan started by talking about inequality and why organisations like the United Nations need to look after countries that have been severely hit by the coronavirus. Day one was about pleading for help and day two was about pushing propaganda for both Pakistan and China. Imran Khan attended a trade and investment conference and he admired China's rise. How China is helping Pakistan rise? He even invited Sri Lanka to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Then, it was the turn of Kashmir. Knowing Khan would bring up Kashmir, Sri Lanka cancelled Khan's address to Parliament. Undeterred, he used a trade conference to talk about Kashmir. "My dream for the subcontinent is that we resolve our differences and our differences is only one, it’s the Kashmir issue. All we want is to resolve according to the UNSC resolution and this can only be resolved through dialogue," said Imran Khan, prime minister, Pakistan. 'Solve it through dialogue' is being said by the prime minister of a country that pursues terror as state policy. A country that pushes terrorists into the Kashmir valley. Imran Khan should have instead raised the issue of forced cremations in Sri Lanka. Muslims and Christians, who died due to the coronavirus are being denied burials under Sri Lanka's new policy. Every deceased man or woman, irrespective of their religion has to be cremated. The Islamic world is appalled at this as they are calling it an extension of Sri Lanka's persecution of Muslims. Imran Khan, who calls himself a leader of the Muslim world, chose to remain silent on it. Just like he does on the Uighur issue with China. On February 15, Amnesty International wrote a letter to Imran Khan requesting him to take up the issue of forced cremations with Sri Lanka during his visit. It says 'honourable prime minister, we urge you to raise the issue of forced cremations at the highest levels possible during the visit to Sri Lanka'. But he ignored it. Khan is looking forward to boost bilateral ties and the only point where he chose to embarrass his hosts was when he raised Kashmir. Colombo must have prevailed later, because there was no mention of Kashmir in the joint statement as India is watching closely. It's an old relationship. Pakistan is Sri Lanka's biggest trading partner in the region after India. Pakistan is also trying to use its ancient Buddhist connections to promote cultural ties with Sri Lanka but the bedrock of this relationship is defence. Over the past three decades, Colombo has relied on Islamabad for military supplies. Lankan soldiers train in Pakistan. Earlier this month, Sri Lanka also participated in Pakistan's multi-naval exercise, curiously named Aman, meaning peace, and of course, there's the old link of the president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa. As a young army officer in the 1970s, he went to Pakistan for an officers training course. There's history, there's diplomacy, there's common interests and there's a common creditor in China to bind Sri Lanka and Pakistan. With the Rajapaksas in power, Sri Lanka was never going to be easy to navigate for New Delhi.

Imran Khan pushes anti-India agenda on two-day Sri Lanka visit

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