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Delhi Police raids houses of news portal journalists
The homes of several journalists associated with NewsClick were searched today in connection with a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case. According to sources, Delhi Police had registered the case under the anti-terror law on August 17, days after a New York Times investigation alleged...
Taliban announces end to India embassy operations
The Afghanistan Embassy in India announced Saturday night that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a lack of support from the host government, failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan’s interests, and a reduction in personnel and resources. In a statement, the Afghanistan Embassy in New...
UK gurdwara condemns Khalistani incident
The Glasgow Gurdwara, where an Indian envoy was stopped from entering by Khalistani extremists, today issued a statement strongly condemning the incident. Hitting out at the “disorderly behaviour”, the Gurdwara said that it was open to people from all communities and backgrounds. “An incident occurred on 29 September 2023...
Jaishankar tells US Canada harbours extremist elements
In another attack on Canada, which was dubbed a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States. The comments come amid...
Karnataka schools, colleges shut as anti-TN bandh progresses
The Karnataka Police have detained over 50 members of pro-Kannada organisations protesting over the Cauvery River water dispute near Bengaluru to maintain law and order amid the state-wide Bandh call. “We have made proper arrangements as a bandh has been called by several pro-Kannada organisations. More than 50 people...
Maneka Gandhi describes ISKCON as ‘biggest cheat’
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is the “biggest cheat” in the country as it sells cows from its gaushalas (cowsheds) to butchers, BJP MP Maneka Gandhi said in a scathing attack on the religious organization. The ISKCON, the most influential Krishna sect in the world, is yet to...
Second Canada advisory to citizens in India
Amid a huge diplomatic row over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada has updated its travel advisory, asking its citizens in India to “stay vigilant and exercise caution”. “In the context of recent developments in Canada and in India, there are calls for protests and some...
Canada minister says ties with India ‘important’
Amid strains in India-Canada ties, Canadian Defence Minister has called his country’s ties with India “important”. He, however, also said that Canada wants a thorough investigation into the allegations. The statement comes days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked up a massive diplomatic row between the two countries...
US envoy says Canada received intel against India
A top United States diplomat has confirmed that there was “shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners” that had prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s offensive allegation about Indian agents’ involvement in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada, according to a media report on Saturday. There was “shared...
Fresh Trudeau charge deepens row with India
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doubled down on his explosive charge that “Indian government agents” were behind Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing, claiming such “credible allegations” were shared with India weeks ago. “Canada has shared the credible allegations that I talked about on Monday with India. We did...
US in touch with both India, Canada on diplomatic faceoff
The US is in touch with Indians at high levels after Ottawa said Indian government agents had links to the murder of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada, and Washington is giving no “special exemption” in the matter, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday. The United States...
US asks India to cooperate with Canadian probe
The White House is “deeply concerned” about allegations that Indian agents were potentially involved in the murder of a Khalistani terrorist in British Columbia earlier this year and encourages India officials to cooperate in any investigation, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister...
India rejects Canada PM’s charge on activist’s murder
India today rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation that it played a role in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar describing it as “absurd” and “motivated”. India’s reaction came after Canada expelled a senior Indian diplomat with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleging that the...
G-20 success India’s not any party’s says Modi
The success of the G20 Summit in Delhi is “that of 140 crore citizens… not that of any individual or party”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday on the first day of Parliament’s special session. “Today… you have unanimously appreciated the success of G20. I express my gratitude to...
Forces still locked In jungle warfare with terrorists in J&K
The encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag has stretched to the fifth day, with thousands of troops including para commandos locked in an endless gunfight deep inside the dense forests of Gadol. Trained in jungle warfare, the terrorists are making use of the treacherous terrain and forest...
India, Canada halt trade talks amid strain
In the latest setback to already complicated relations, Canada’s trade commission announced on its website that the trade mission to India had been postponed. The mission was tied up with Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy and India was described as an “ideal destination” for a Team Canada Trade Mission. “Canada and...
Hyderabad CWC meet to focus on polls
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet today to finalise the strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in five states. The three-day crucial meeting in Hyderabad is aimed at boosting the party’s campaign in the poll-bound Telangana, officials said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will chair the CWC meeting. Sonia...
INDIA Bloc to boycott some anchors, TV shows
The Opposition INDIA bloc will boycott a group of television anchors and shows. The leaders will come up with a list of anchors whose debates and shows the Opposition leaders would boycott. In a statement today, the Coordination Committee said its subgroup on media will draw up the names...
