India suspends its visa services in Canada as diplomatic rift continues

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau upon his arrival at the G20 Summit, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The relationship between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is increasingly strained, following allegations made over the death of a Canadian Sikh leader. Credit: Evan Vucci/AP

After Canada's allegation of India’s involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens, citing security threats to staff in its consulates in Canada. Listen to this podcast to learn more about this emerging international situation.


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