INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 9th July 2026

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 9th July 2026.

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1. Nijjar Killing: U.S. Charges Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, Canada Finds No India Government Link

The United States Department of Justice charged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his associate Goldy Brar with orchestrating the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar under a wider crackdown named "Operation Hardball". Simultaneously, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) clarified that its investigation found no evidence linking the Government of India to Nijjar's killing. The coordinated operation involved agencies from the United States, Canada and Europe, targeting transnational organised crime networks engaged in extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings. The logic is that international criminal syndicates increasingly operate across borders, requiring intelligence sharing and coordinated law enforcement. The editorial stand suggests that Canada's clarification removes a major irritant in India-Canada relations while highlighting the importance of distinguishing organised crime from state policy. The gist is that stronger international cooperation against transnational crime can improve regional security while creating space for rebuilding diplomatic relations between India and Canada.

2. India and New Zealand Seek to Reinforce a Rules-Based Indo-Pacific Order