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Canada's premier intelligence agency, CSIS, has officially acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote, fundraise, and plan violence in India. This is the first time Canada has used the term 'extremism' in relation to Khalistanis. The report comes after meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Canadian Prime Minister, following which both countries decided to restore their high commissions. The CSIS report states, 'Khalistani extremists continue to use Canada as a base for the promotion, the fundraising and planning of violence primarily in India.'

A Canadian journalist reports being attacked during a pro-Khalistan rally in Vancouver. He claims multiple Khalistani supporters harassed him, grabbed his phone, and threatened violence. The journalist states he has been covering Khalistan protests across several countries since last year, aiming to provide independent reporting. He alleges that an individual who has been harassing him online was involved in the incident, which occurred in the presence of police.