Canada’s diplomatic misstep: Cost of losing the India advantage
Oct 05, 2023, at 06:49 pm
In a rapidly globalizing world, fostering and maintaining diplomatic relations is of paramount importance.
India and US forge ‘desirable and optimal’ partnership: A vision for elevated ties
Oct 02, 2023, at 10:08 pm
In a historic address to Indian-Americans at the India House, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar celebrated the remarkable blossoming of the India-US relationship, characterizing it as an “all-time high” and expressing the mutual sentiment that the two nations now view each other as “very desirable, optimal, and comfortable partners.”
Oct 01, 2023, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Afghanistan embassy in India has announced that it will suspend its operations from Sunday, citing a "lack of support" from the Indian government and the latter's inability to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests.
INDIA bloc to hold 'Main Bhi Gandhi' march on Oct 2
Oct 01, 2023, at 03:37 pm
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) announced that a foot march will be held here on October 2 to protest the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) divide-and-rule policy across the nation.
Amid Delhi-Ottawa row, Indian diplomat stopped from entering UK Gurdwara by Khalistani extremists
Sep 30, 2023, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiwami, was stopped from entering a Gurdwara in the United Kingdom by some Khalistani extremists amid the ongoing tension between New Delhi and Ottawa over the killing of separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, media reports said.
'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US
Sep 30, 2023, at 02:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In another attack on Canada, which was called a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States.
S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hold talks amid India-Canada row
Sep 29, 2023, at 07:01 am
Washington/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Thursday met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington and discussed measures to enhance the bilateral ties between the two countries.
Sep 28, 2023, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: The United States has urged India to "cooperate in the Canadian probe" into the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar ahead of the key meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, media reports said.
Sep 28, 2023, at 03:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday detained several people after multi-state raids to break the nexus between criminal syndicates in India and Khalistani separatists and terrorists based in countries like Pakistan and Canada.
India is seen as a solution provider, one that bridges divide
Sep 27, 2023, at 03:22 pm
Highlighting the country’s strong economic growth and convincing power in the G20 Summit that led to the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India is being seen as a solution provider globally, the country that has the potential to bridge the divide.
'Political convenience cannot be basis for response to terrorism': India at UN amid row with Canada
Sep 27, 2023, at 05:13 am
Amid the Indo-Canadian diplomatic row and continued tension with China, India Tuesday said "political convenience" cannot be the basis for a response to terrorism or extremism, and called on the global community to respect the rules-based order and the UN Charter.
'Terrorists found safe haven in Canada': Sri Lankan FM slamming Justin Trudeau amid Delhi-Ottawa row
Sep 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday said terrorists have found safe haven in Canada, amid the bilateral tension between New Delhi and Ottawa, media reports said.
Justin Trudeau’s isolation amidst India-Canada diplomatic row
Sep 25, 2023, at 04:13 pm
In the hustle and bustle of New York’s United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders converge to discuss the globe’s most pressing issues, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself standing alone, his once-dazzling smile now fading amidst the mounting pressures of international diplomacy.
Why is the Khalistan extremist movement flourishing in Canada?
Sep 25, 2023, at 04:08 pm
The world of pop culture, with its pulsating beats and flashy visuals, often carries within it the strains of political undertones.
Sep 25, 2023, at 04:03 pm
Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair has described ties with India as 'important' even after a diplomatic standoff emerged between the two countries following PM Justin Trudeau's allegations that New Delhi was involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
'Still a world of double standards': Jaishankar's dig at Global North
Sep 25, 2023, at 01:22 am
New York: The world continues to exhibit "double standards," with influential nations reluctant to yield to calls for change, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, reported media.
Sep 24, 2023, at 10:03 pm
Washington: America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) met Khalistani elements in the US and alerted them that their lives may be at risk after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, according to a report by The Intercept.
'Discriminatory': Anurag Thakur slams China over visa denial to Arunachal athletes for Asian Games
Sep 24, 2023, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Friday condemned China's denial of visas to three Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh and called the move "discriminatory" as well as against the Olympic Charter.
Sep 24, 2023, at 06:45 am
Ottawa/Washington: The United States worked in close coordination with Canada to gather intel on the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, that had prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s offensive allegation about India’s involvement, media reports said.
NIA confiscates properties of Sikhs For Justice chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in Punjab
Sep 23, 2023, at 11:33 pm
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has confiscated the properties owned by banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in Chandigarh and Amritsar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Sep 22, 2023, at 11:34 pm
National Convener of the Canada India Foundation Ritesh Malik reacted to the viral video of a Sikh for Justice (SFJ) member threatening the Hindu community in the country and said the Justin Trudeau-led government should not support those spreading hatred between communities in the guise of freedom of expression.
EAM in USA: S Jaishankar to address UN General Assembly on September 26
Sep 22, 2023, at 11:00 pm
Union Home Minister S Jaishankar will address the 'High-Level Session' of the 78th United Nations General Assembly on September 26, officials said.
Hangzhou Asian Games: China bars players from Arunachal Pradesh, India lodges protest
Sep 22, 2023, at 10:04 pm
India on Friday lodged a strong protest with China over 'deliberative and selective' obstruction of some of the Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh from participating in the Asian Games at Hangzhou.
I am disheartened: Canada-based Punjabi singer Shubh breaks his silence over India tour cancellation
Sep 22, 2023, at 04:07 pm
Canada-based singer Shubhneet Singh, who is popularly known by his stage name Shubh, said he felt 'disheartened' after his India tour was cancelled following allegations of his support for Khalistan.
India-Canada tensions escalate as Trudeau reiterates allegations against India over Nijjar killing
Sep 22, 2023, at 03:40 pm
The ongoing India-Canada tensions continued to simmer as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has reiterated his allegations on India's role in the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June in British Columbia, claiming that there are 'credible reasons' to believe in the same.
India asks Canada to reduce diplomats' presence in country citing 'interference in our affairs'
Sep 22, 2023, at 01:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Thursday said it had asked Canada to downsize its diplomatic presence in India as it cited the "interference of Canadian diplomats in Indian affairs", amid the steadily worsening diplomatic row over the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.
Sep 21, 2023, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff between Ottawa and New Delhi over the alleged killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals till further notice.
Historic bill for women’s empowerment unanimously passed in India’s Lok Sabha
Sep 21, 2023, at 06:07 pm
In a momentous development for gender equality and women’s empowerment in India, the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, unanimously passed The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023.
Khalistani leader Nijjar killing: US seeks India's cooperation in Canada's investigation
Sep 21, 2023, at 04:44 pm
The US has termed Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegation about India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar as 'very serious'.
India-Canada row: BookMyShow cancels rapper Shubh's tour after alleged support to 'Khalistan'
Sep 20, 2023, at 10:42 pm
Ticket booking platform BookMyShow on Wednesday cancelled the upcoming Indian tour of Canada-based rapper Shubhneet Singh aka Shubh.