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The case against Nikhil Gupta, who pleaded guilty in plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Pannun| India News

The case against Nikhil Gupta, who pleaded guilty in plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Pannun| India News

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Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to plotting the assassination of pro-Khalistan separatist and US citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who lives in New York City, the US attorney’s office for the southern district of New York confirmed. Nikhil Gupta could receive a combined maximum sentence of 40 years in jail. (Reuters/File Photo) “Nikhil Gupta plotted to assassinate a US citizen in New York City,” US attorney Jay Clayton told HT, “He thought that from outside this country he could kill someone in it without consequence, simply for exercising their American right to free speech. But he was wrong, and he will face justice.” Gupta has remained in custody in Brooklyn without bail since he was extradited from the Czech Republic in June 2024. ALSO READ | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Khalistani separatist, posts controversial video after Pahalgam attack Explained: The case against Nikhil Gupta The 54-year-old admitted guilt on three counts: murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Notably, US law enforcement agencies have claimed that Gupta was brought into the …

Delhi To Host 20-Nation Security Meet, Ukraine, Gaza Wars To Top Agenda

Delhi To Host 20-Nation Security Meet, Ukraine, Gaza Wars To Top Agenda

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New Delhi: Discussions on the implications of the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East are the two key agendas of top intelligence officials, who are scheduled to meet for a security conclave in the national capital this weekend. The conclave, chaired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, will be attended by officials of 20 nations, including US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Director Daniel Rogers and Britain’s MI6 boss Richard Moore. Interestingly, Mr Rogers’s visit to New Delhi will be at a time India and Canada are engaged in a diplomatic row over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Vancouver in 2023. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had alleged the role of Indian “agents” in the murder.  “The security and intelligence chiefs are likely to discuss ways to deal with terror financing as well as crimes in the digital space,” a senior official said, seeking anonymity. Deliberations on ways to enhance intelligence-sharing to combat terrorism and various transnational crimes are also …

Indo-Canadian candidate apologises for controversial social media posts  | World News

Indo-Canadian candidate apologises for controversial social media posts  | World News

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Toronto: An Indo-Canadian candidate running in the Ontario provincial election has issued a public apology after offensive social media posts attributed to him came to light. Screenshot from the campaign website of Viresh Bansal, Liberal Party candidate for the forthcoming Ontario provincial election (vireshbansal.ca) These posts related to the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023, and a homophobic slur against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Viresh Bansal, the Liberal Party candidate from the riding of Oshawa, made these comments in 2023, though his X and Facebook accounts now appear to have been sanitized. On Tuesday, Bansal issued the apology, through a post on X, in which he said, “I deeply regret the hurtful and thoughtless comments I posted on Twitter in the heat of the moment. I want to sincerely apologize, especially to the Sikh and LGBTQ2S+ communities. My words were offensive and wrong, and I take full responsibility for the harm they caused. I want to express my sincere remorse to the Sikh community, and …

Was Attacked By Khalistanis With Sharp Object: Recalled Envoy To Canada

Was Attacked By Khalistanis With Sharp Object: Recalled Envoy To Canada

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New Delhi: Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma on Friday shared a terrifying moment when Khalistani ‘goons’ came very close to bodily harm him and attacked him with a ‘sharp object’ – most likely a ‘kirpan’ – in Alberta that could potentially harm him. In a podcast with ANI, Sanjay Verma shared his experience of threats and intimidation from the Khalistanis. Sanjay Verma said, “All these attempts to harm me bodily, that was in the presence of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the local police and the local police on the ground took immediate action, pushed him away because there was a sharp weapon and the RCMP then whisked me from the side door to the venue.” “It was in Alberta. I am not an expert on Canadian law about open carrying so I will not be able to say that. But most likely they would have said that it was ‘kirpan’ which is a small blade whereas they had swords in their hand. They could come very, very close to …

Congress to govt: Issue clear response to Canada, allegations can damage Brand India | India News

Congress to govt: Issue clear response to Canada, allegations can damage Brand India | India News

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The Congress Wednesday asked the government to come out with a prompt and clear response to allegations levelled by Canada, saying these can tarnish the country’s global reputation and damage Brand India. The main Opposition party also reiterated its demand that the government take the Opposition into confidence and brief its leaders about the fresh diplomatic row that has worsened India-Canada relations. “Our nation’s international image as a country that believes in and adheres to rule of law is at risk, and it is crucial that we act together to defend it. On matters relating to national security and foreign policy, the nation must always be one,” said Congress communication head Jairam Ramesh. The Congress’s hardening of stance came even as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted that his government only provided intelligence and no proof to India over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, before going public with the allegations. Ramesh said the charges levelled by Canada are serious. “The Indian National Congress has already asked the Prime Minister to take …

Trudeau Doubles Down On Charges After India-Canada Diplomatic Showdown

Trudeau Doubles Down On Charges After India-Canada Diplomatic Showdown

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New Delhi: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau late Monday doubled down on accusations of India “supporting criminal activity against Canadians” and “coercive behaviour targeting South Asian Canadians”. The two countries this week exchanged a second round of tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats, amid a deepening row over claims linking “agents of the Indian government” with the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, in June last year. India – which has yet to respond to these latest comments – has set up a high-level committee to investigate the allegation. However New Delhi has repeatedly shot down “absurd” and “motivated” the claim it was linked to the murder, pointing out no evidence has been provided to back up the charges. On Monday, Delhi also said that since the allegations were first made, the Trudeau administration “has not shared a shred of evidence with the Government of India, despite many requests…” In comments after India ejected six Canadian diplomats – including acting High Commissioner Stewart Wheeler and his deputy – Mr Trudeau said he had shared information …

Glorification of violence is not part of a civilised society: MEA on display of controversial float in Canada

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A banner with the image of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple, site of his June 2023 killing, in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada September 20, 2023. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India on Tuesday slammed Canada for allowing a float that depicted objectionable imageries and effigies. This comes in the backdrop of continued exchanges between Canada and India over allegations that Indian agents were involved in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, in June 2023.  “Celebration and glorification of violence should not be a part of any civilised society. Democratic countries which respect the rule of law should not allow intimidation by radical elements in the name of freedom of expression,” official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in response to media queries.   Also Read | Waiting for results of India’s probe into alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist leader: U.S. The float was organised at Malton, Ontario as part of a ‘Nagar Kirtan’ celebrating Sikh heritage. A …

Looking to work constructively with Indian government: Trudeau on Nijjar killing | Latest News India

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Toronto/New Delhi: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his country is looking to work with India to get to the bottom of the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, prompting New Delhi to say on Thursday that it has not received any concrete information on the case from Ottawa. File Photo India-Canada relations cratered last year after Trudeau alleged there was a potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of Nijjar, who was gunned down outside a gurdwara in Surrey last June. India dismissed these allegations as absurd and asked Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats from the country. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Responding to a question at a media event in Vancouver on Wednesday, Trudeau said Canada was unequivocal about standing up for the rule of law and ensuring “appropriate investigations” into the murder of Nijjar. In this context, Canada is looking to work with India, he said. “We’re looking to work constructively with the government of India to get to the bottom of …

No info, says India on reports about Canada’s plan to arrest Nijjar killers | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: India said on Friday it has no information regarding reports that Canadian authorities are close to arresting two men believed to be responsible for killing Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an incident that has taken relations between the two countries to an all-time low. India designated Hardeep Singh Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020 (Combined Photo) Canada’s The Globe and Mail newspaper cited anonymous sources to report that the two suspected killers of Nijjar had not left Canada following the assassination in the town of Surrey in June and have been under police surveillance for months. The suspects are expected to be apprehended “in a matter of weeks”, the report said. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here “We certainly do not have any information on that,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told a regular news briefing when he was asked about the media report. Also Read: Slain pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s journey from a plumber to designated terrorist Ties between India and …