India-Canada relations have deteriorated significantly following Canada's accusation that India was involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18, a claim vehemently denied by India as absurd.

Consular services offered by Canada have been temporarily halted in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Following a dispute over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India asked Canada to withdraw its diplomats, leading to the departure of 41 Canadian diplomats from India. New Delhi had warned that if Canada did not comply, it would revoke their diplomatic immunity. This conflict has severely strained India-Canada relations, with Canada accusing India of involvement in Nijjar's killing, a claim India vehemently denies.

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed the withdrawal of 41 diplomats, causing a suspension of consular services in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Bangalore. India informed Canada of its intention to remove diplomatic immunities for all but 21 Canadian diplomats and dependents in Delhi by October 20, putting the safety of 41 diplomats and 42 dependents at risk. Melanie Joly expressed concerns about the impact on services in both countries, leading to a pause in in-person services in the affected Indian cities.

In response to Canada's request for cooperation in investigating Nijjar's killing, India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, stated in New York that India would consider any evidence presented by Canada. Jaishankar also highlighted Canada's continued inaction following attacks by Khalistani separatists on Indian consulates in Canada. He emphasized the threats faced by Indian diplomats and criticized interference in Indian politics.