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India, Canada Reappoint High Commissioners Amid Tensions

8/29/2025

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India and Canada appointed new high commissioners, signaling a restoration of relations after a 10-month dispute.
Canadian police accused India of involvement in the June 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Four Indian nationals faced charges in connection with Nijjar's murder, heightening tensions.
Prime Minister Trudeau asserted India violated Canadian sovereignty, while India rejected the claims.
The Khalistan movement, which India bans, has support among Canada's Sikh community.

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India and Canada appointed new high commissioners, signaling a restoration of relations after a 10-month dispute.
Canadian police accused India of involvement in the June 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Four Indian nationals faced charges in connection with Nijjar's murder, heightening tensions.
Prime Minister Trudeau asserted India violated Canadian sovereignty, while India rejected the claims.
The Khalistan movement, which India bans, has support among Canada's Sikh community.