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When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touched down on Indian soil for the G20 summit, he likely did not anticipate the whirlwind of diplomatic tensions and technical setbacks that awaited him. As the dust settles, we delve into the sequence of events that marked Trudeau's turbulent stay in India.

In the wake of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, the latter has taken a precautionary measure, affecting its staff presence in India. The High Commission of Canada in India announced its decision to "temporarily adjust" its staff presence, pointing to concerns over alleged threats received by some of its diplomats on social media platforms.

The recent cancellation of Canadian-Sikh singer Shubhneet Singh's India tour has stirred significant controversy. The storm arose from an Instagram story he shared, depicting a distorted map of India. The artist behind this contentious artwork, Amandeep Singh, known by his pseudonym "Inkquisitive," has now come forward in defense of both the singer and himself.

In a twist of events, Gangster Sukhdool Singh, better known as 'Sukha Duneke', was gunned down by unidentified attackers in Winnipeg, Canada. Sukha, originally from Moga district in Punjab, had been evading the Indian authorities since 2017 after fleeing the country with the aid of forged documentation. He was a known associate of the notorious Davinder Bambiha gang.

In a significant move geared towards national security, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) disclosed details on some of the most elusive terrorists and gangsters currently under their scrutiny on Wednesday. Notably, Lawrence Bishnoi, a renowned criminal figure, was among those mentioned.

In a move that has sparked intense debate and scrutiny, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, raised alarm bells over an alleged alteration in the copies of the Constitution distributed to MPs recently. According to Chowdhury, the copies that were handed out conspicuously lacked the words “Secular” and “Socialist” in the Preamble, elements that have been significant aspects of the Indian Constitution since they were added in 1976.

In a recent session in the Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar raised a contentious point during the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill, alleging that women scientists working at prominent institutions such as ISRO and IIT Kharagpur are facing delays in their stipend and salary disbursements.

In the wake of a mounting outcry amongst Indian citizens, the much-anticipated India tour of the Canadian-Sikh singer, Shubhneet Singh, a known Khalistani supporter, has been abruptly cancelled. A rising tide of discontent emerged in response to the singer sharing a distorted map of India, a move that seems to have fanned the flames of anger amongst the Indian populace.

In an escalated response to the mounting diplomatic tension between India and Canada, the Indian government has issued a stern advisory to its nationals and students residing in Canada. This urgent message comes as a cautionary measure, advising them to "exercise utmost caution," citing the rising tide of "anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and violence in Canada."