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Nijjar killing: Trudeau admits he had no proof on Indian govt's involvement

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Monday said it has evidence that six Indian diplomats were involved in the alleged plot to murder Nijjar in June 2023

To boost bilateral ties with India, Taiwan opens new office in Mumbai

The new mission would provide 'visa services, document authentication, and emergency assistance to business people, tourists, and Taiwanese nationals' in western India

US warns of growing North Korean military support for Russia's war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that North Korea is sending military personnel to help Russia's war effort, without providing details

India considers risk that Canada may charge senior govt officials

India has denied the allegations made by the Canadian police. No specific details of the case were provided to India's government, the officials said

Govt should clearly articulate its stance: Cong on Trudeau's allegations

The opposition must be fully informed as safeguarding India's global standing is a shared responsibility, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said

Israel envoy visits Ayodhya Ram temple; refers to UP's $1 trn economy goal

"The people of both Israel and India have preserved their ancient faith and culture for generations despite many challenges," Azar posted in Hindi on X on Wednesday evening

RCMP head urges Canadian Sikhs to speak as they move ahead on India probe

The development came after New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh said that he wanted a parliamentary committee to look into how to protect Canadians against threats from India

First Asean-India cybersecurity policy dialogue held in Singapore: MEA

The First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue explored cooperation in capacity building and training to identify specific areas of activities, the Ministry of External Affairs said

India, Pakistan foreign ministers hold informal talks at SCO conclave

A brief pull-aside took place between Jaishankar and Dar at a dinner reception hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his residence for the SCO delegates last evening

President Murmu arrives in Mauritania on 2nd leg of her three-nation visit

It is the first visit to Mauritania by an Indian leader at the highest level since the African nation won independence in 1960

India aiming to close FTA negotiations with Australia in 2 months: Report

The eleventh round of negotiations are expected to be held next month. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) came into effect from December 2022

SCO meet: EAM Jaishankar signs eight key outcome documents in Islamabad

Jaishaknar also reaffirmed the need for fair and balanced connectivity projects that comply with international law and align with the goals of the UN Charter and the SCO Charter

People in Punjab fear dispute with Canada endangers work, study plans

Indians have made up Canada's largest group of international students in recent years, mainly from Punjab, holding more than 41% of student permits in 2022

Israeli strike on Iran 'now a matter of time' as IDF locks in targets

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to limit his country's response to Iran's October 1 missile attacks on Israel

Jaishankar flags concerns over terrorism, extremism at SCO meet in Pakistan

Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in nearly a decade. He led Indian delegation at the SCO-CHG summit in Pakistani capital city

India reiterates opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative at SCO meet

India has been severely critical of the OBOR, previously known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as the project includes the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that passes through POK

Israeli strikes kill 25 in Lebanese town 'Qana' known for civilian deaths

Israel also carried out a wave of airstrikes on the southern city of Nabatiyeh, targeting what it said were Hezbollah militant sites embedded among civilians

BSF foils infiltration bid along Bangladesh border, arrests 4 with fake IDs

As per the BSF, the four individuals had crossed the international border using fake Aadhaar cards. In addition, BSF apprehended an Indian tout who had facilitated their entry into the country

'Time for Trudeau to go': Canada PM faces growing revolt within own party

The first public call for Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Party leader came on Wednesday, even as a growing number of Liberals are reportedly working to force the prime minister to step down

India's cooperation correct next step: UK on diplomatic row with Canada

We are in contact with our Canadian partners about the serious developments outlined in the independent investigations in Canada, said an FCDO spokesperson