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Shishir Gupta

Author of Indian Mujahideen: The Enemy Within (2011, Hachette) and Himalayan Face-off: Chinese Assertion and Indian Riposte (2014, Hachette). Awarded K Subrahmanyam Prize for Strategic Studies in 2015 by Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) and the 2011 Ben Gurion Prize by Israel.

Articles by Shishir Gupta

Unfazed by Trudeau's smear campaign, India to counter radical Khalistan movement

Indian national security establishment is unfazed by Trudeau's unsubstantiated charge on Nijjar killing and will continue to counter Khalistan movement.

Tensions flared between India and Canada last month following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's unsubstantiated allegations of
Published on Oct 05, 2023 09:24 AM IST

View: India-Canada ties could worsen before they get better

Justin Trudeau’s unsubstantiated allegation against India over Nijjar’s killing has created a mess of bilateral relations. The ball is now in Canada’s court.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at G-20 summit.
Published on Oct 04, 2023 10:40 AM IST

View: Justin Trudeau's Canada is home to pan-Khalistani extremists

Canada harbouring individuals linked to pan-Khalistani extremist activities; concerns about radicalization among Sikh youth.

Pro-Khalistan flags during a protest outside India's consulate, a week after Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau allegations in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.(Reuters)
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 05:11 PM IST

Sikh radical in reckless Glasgow act is terrorist Hawara supporter

Two out of three Sikh radicals involved in accosting Indian High Commissioner to UK in Glasgow had come from London.

Ranveer Singh was photographed at a shooting practice range with a rifle and also seen wearing a T-shirt demanding the release of Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Jagtar Singh Hawara.
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 08:30 AM IST

View: Ripudaman Malik’s murder conspiracy has answers to Nijjar’s killing

The Ontario Gurudwara Committee and the BC Gurudwara council have called a meeting in Surrey tomorrow on Confronting Indian Foreign Interference.

(From left) Ripudaman Malik, Justin Trudeau and Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 01:02 PM IST

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

Indian understanding is that Chinese aircraft carriers (Liaoning and Shandong) can conduct round-the-clock fighter operations.

Indian MiG-29 K fighter makes a night landing on INS Vikrant in May 2023
Published on Sep 28, 2023 09:22 AM IST

Khalistani Bhaggu Brar, son of Pak-based Rode, funding terror with impunity

Indian intelligence reports reveal extensive Pakistani links to pro-Khalistani terror activities, implicating individuals in Canada.

Pro-Khalistani elements protest in front of the Indian Consulate in Toronto, Canada.(File photo / AFP)
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 08:00 AM IST

Chinese vessel Shi Yan 6 enters Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka sends mixed signals

According to Sri Lankan FM, Colombo has not given permission to the Chinese vessel Shi Yan 6 as Indian security concerns were important to the island nation.

Big story Since 2019 as many as 48 Chinese scientific research vessels have been deployed in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 11:04 AM IST

EAM Jaishankar may respond to Canada's Trudeau allegations at UNGA

Canada had informed India well in advance about the updated travel advisory which was based on certain videos targeting Canadians on the net.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.(File)
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 12:18 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Khalistani terror in Canada: Indian intel shows alarming connections

The dossier exposes Canadian nationals' ties to proscribed groups, their activities, and weapon procurement for terrorist activities.

The relations between India and Canada have been strained with Trudeau's unsubstantiated allegation against India in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.
Published on Sep 25, 2023 09:04 AM IST

View: Lessons from Kokernag counter-terror operation

In the age of information warfare, misrepresenting the adversary in counter-terrorist operations can demoralize own forces and benefit terrorists.

Images from the Kokernag encounter where one local terrorist was killed.
Published on Sep 25, 2023 08:32 AM IST

No evidence or intel shared, Canada should name Nijjar’s killer: Indian official

Canada PM Justin Trudeau has accused India of being behind the June killing of Surrey-based Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Nijjar.

India is prepared to meet the Canadian escalation over the matter, according to the official.
Updated on Sep 25, 2023 05:58 AM IST
By, New Delhi

How Nijjar weaponized Khalistan, Trudeau looked the other way

After the 2020 MoU between the NIA and Canadian RCMP, the former shared detailed intelligence and dossiers on Nijjar's friends but to no avail.

Anti-India posters put up by Khalistanis outside Brampton temple in Canada.
Published on Sep 24, 2023 09:19 AM IST

Indian Navy to muscle up as Pak gets Chinese submarines

India needs more submarines for coastal protection and deterrence against Pakistan and China.

Kalveri, Shishumar and Sindhugosh class of Indian Navy patrolling in Indian Ocean.
Published on Sep 24, 2023 06:45 AM IST

KTF terrorist Arshdeep Dala has a killer record bigger than Nijjar

Khalistan terror in Canada: Controversy over the killing of designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has put the spotlight on extremist activities in Canada.

Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala.
Published on Sep 23, 2023 11:11 AM IST

Nijjar was a killer, not a religious head, says Indian Intel

A dossier put together by Indian intelligence agencies claims that he became the head of the Sikh temple by threatening his own cousin Raghbir Singh Nijjar.

Mixing terror with religion the Hardeep Singh Nijjar way.
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 07:16 AM IST
By, New Delhi

How Trudeau’s allegations over Nijjar killing exposes Western double standards

Rather than providing proof of its so-called agents involved in Nijjar’s killing, Trudeau indicted the Modi government for a crime that it had not committed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 12:09 AM IST
By, New Delhi

India extends its sea legs to Oman and Mauritius to monitor Indian Ocean Region

With its allies Oman and Mauritius, India got Port Duqm and Agalega Islands to get better maritime domain awareness and coastal security for Port Louis.

Chinese surveillance vessel Shi Yan 6 is entering the Indian Ocean Region on September 23 and expected to dock at Colombo on September 29.
Published on Sep 22, 2023 05:48 AM IST

When India handed over list of Khalistani operatives to Canada's Trudeau in 2018

Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down outside a Gurdwara in Canada's Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets then Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh in Amritsar in 2018. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 12:25 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke killed in inter-gang rivalry in Canada

According to information, Sukha Duneke fled to Canada from India on forged documents in 2017 and has seven criminal cases registered against him.

Sukhdool Singh aka Sukha Duneke
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 10:11 AM IST

Share evidence on Nijjar, not accusations, India tells Canada

The officials said one of India’s primary concerns is the safety of Indians and the Indian diaspora in Canada.

PM Modi and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.(HT File)
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 05:19 AM IST

Nijjar killing: List of 21 Pro-Khalistan elements taking shelter in Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar: India said that the allegations levelled by Canada are incorrect and based on unsubstantiated assumptions.

Khalistan flags are seen outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey, British Columbia.(AP)
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:05 AM IST

Justin Trudeau triggers divide in Canada's Indian diaspora without evidence

There are no less than 21 pro-Khalistan separatists sheltered by Canada, who are now weaponized by PM Justin Trudeau to target Indian diplomats and assets.

Even if India provides the proof that it has nothing to do with Nijjar killing, PM Justin Trudeau has already done the damage.
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 01:30 PM IST

India read the riot act to the Canadian NSA during the G-20 summit

PM Justin Trudeau is playing vote bank politics in singling out India for interference in internal affairs of Canada. He just does not have a case.

Big story PM Modi rejected all the unsubstantiated allegations of interference made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau during the G-20 summit.
Published on Sep 19, 2023 02:10 PM IST

Kokernag ops continue for 3rd day against Pak-LeT jihadists

The PSO to Col Manpreet Singh is missing. A body can be seen near the hideout but there is no positive identification.

File photo of security forces involved in counter-terrorist operations.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 10:41 AM IST

PM Modi and Crown Prince MBS to push for Middle-East corridor implementation

With PM Modi and Prince MBS having personal relationship based on mutual trust, India and Saudi Arabia will further cement ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia upon his arrival at Bharat Mandapam convention centre for the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 11, 2023 09:24 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Middle-East Corridor is new Indian spice route to rival the Chinese silk road

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Barring a small stretch of railroad that has to be built by Saudi Arabia, the entire corridor is complete.

US President Joe Biden exchanges greetings with Saudi Arabian Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor as part of the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 10, 2023 11:09 AM IST
By, New Delhi

The Middle-East trade-tech corridor will bring India and Europe close via Arabia

The key players in conceiving and executing the project have been India, UAE, US, Saudi Arabia and European powers like France, Germany and Italy.

Big story (L-R) Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. US President Joe Biden. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 11:09 PM IST

Analysis: PM Modi, President Biden express trust in each other, deepen ties

The decisions taken during PM Modi’s visit to the US in July and reflected in the joint statement are being speedily implemented unlike in the past.

PM Modi with US President Joe Biden at LKM on Friday
Published on Sep 09, 2023 09:17 AM IST

View: India under PM Modi’s watch claims rightful place in the world

PM Modi has been able to inspire confidence and belief among the people of Bharat that India was taking strong strides to become a developed nation before 2047.

PM Narendra Modi with External Affairs MInister S Jaishankar
Published on Sep 08, 2023 01:31 PM IST
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