A charter plane carrying 303 Indians had been grounded at the Vatry Airport in Champagne country for four days due to a human trafficking investigation. On Monday, the plane departed with 276 of the original passengers en route to Mumbai, while the remaining 25 passengers requested asylum in France. The investigation is ongoing, and the identities of the passengers and crew have not been released.
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This article reports on an ongoing investigation into suspected human trafficking involving 300 Indian citizens who have been sequestered in a French airport for three days. The passengers include children and families, and the youngest is a 21-month-old toddler. To ensure privacy, tarps have been hung across the bay windows of the airport, which has been transformed into a makeshift shelter with cots, blankets, and food provided by the local government.
Canada has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India in response to the Indian government's decision to revoke their diplomatic immunity, an escalation of the dispute between the two countries over the killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused India of involvement in the killing, which India has denied as "absurd". The recall of Canadian diplomats is likely to have a significant impact on the relationship between the two countries, with the duration and next steps uncertain.
At least 41 people have been killed and thousands displaced after a glacial lake overflowed and burst through a dam in India’s Himalayan north. Hundreds of rescuers are searching through slushy debris and fast-flowing, icy water in search of survivors, while the death toll is expected to rise. The disaster has highlighted the need for better infrastructure and more effective disaster management in the region, with the Indian government promising to provide assistance to those affected.
The United States has expressed deep concern over allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in the June 18 murder of Sikh activist and leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for both Canada and India to work together to investigate the possible involvement of New Delhi agents in the murder, and the Indian government has denied the allegations. The U.S. is also calling for a full and transparent investigation into the matter.
Canada and India have experienced a sharp decline in relations this week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader. India responded by suspending visa processing services in Canada, leading to a diplomatic tit-for-tat between the two countries. The incident has created tension between the two countries, which have had close ties since the 1990s, and has raised questions about the future of the relationship.
Canada and India have been in a diplomatic dispute after Canada accused India of being involved in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. In response, India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. Canada had also expelled a top Indian diplomat. Both countries have accused each other of interfering in their internal affairs and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that intelligence agencies are looking into possible links between agents of the Indian government and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland. Trudeau has stated that the government is taking the allegations seriously and is in contact with the Indian government to ensure justice is served. He also urged anyone with information to come forward, and said the government will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action.