The breakthrough marks the first major thaw since Sept 2023, when Canada accused Indian diplomats of backing Khalistani-linked violence, sparking a near two-year standoff.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has widened its ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving the Anil Ambani Group, launching a parallel probe into a fake bank guarantee case worth Rs 68.2 crore, NDTV Profit reported.

Canada has made a new diplomatic appointment in India, the first posting since a diplomatic row between New Delhi and Ottawa under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.