The diplomatic fallout between India and Canada has reached a boiling point, with both countries expelling each other’s diplomats in a dramatic escalation. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly accused India of ‘orchestrating violence’ on Canadian soil—without presenting evidence—while India hit back by recalling its diplomats. Canada responded by labeling it an expulsion. Now, six Canadian diplomats must leave India by October 19. To analyse these developments, we are joined by HT’s Toronto-based correspondent Anirudh Bhattacharya, who provides an expert breakdown on what lies ahead for India-Canada relations. What do these diplomatic actions signify? Are we heading toward a deeper geopolitical rift, and how will this impact global alliances?