India-Canada Ties Reset: Ottawa Softens Stance, FTA Talks Expected During Carney Visit

• Canada no longer believes India is linked to violent crimes in Canada, signaling a major shift in diplomatic relations.
• The softer tone comes ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India from February 27 to March 2.
• India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hopes to launch formal FTA negotiations during Carney's visit.
• The evolving stance contrasts with the diplomatic freeze after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Trudeau's allegations.
• Carney's visit aims for deeper economic ties with India and reduced dependence on the US, despite protests from Sikh groups.