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Vandalism of Hindu temples in Canada deeply concerning: EAM Jaishankar
Incident happened weeks after Ottawa expelled six Indian diplomats, linking them to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in 2023 in Canada
 "Vandalism of Hindu temples in Canada deeply concerning: EAM Jaishankar")
Israel strikes Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Syria, says IDF
Earlier, Israeli forces had entered Syria to arrest a terror operative who was working with Iranian agents, the IDF disclosed on Sunday evening
 "Israel strikes Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Syria, says IDF")
Indian Army successfully patrols key points in eastern Ladakh's Depsang
The Indian Army has commenced a verification patrolling at Depsang, the second friction point in eastern Ladakh, the government said on Saturday
 "Indian Army successfully patrols key points in eastern Ladakh's Depsang")
CDS General Chauhan concludes 4 day visit to Algeria aimed at boosting ties
CDS highlighted the dividends of geography of both Algeria and India in their global aspirations, stating, "the core strategic outlook of a nation is shaped by its geography and historical experience"
 "CDS General Chauhan concludes 4 day visit to Algeria aimed at boosting ties")
PM Modi condemns attack on Hindus in Canada, urges upholding of rule of law
In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs said it expects that those indulging in violence will be prosecuted and called on government of Canada to ensure that all places of worship are protected
 "PM Modi condemns attack on Hindus in Canada, urges upholding of rule of law")
Condemn violence at Hindu temple in Canada: MEA on Brampton incident
In a statement, the ministry also said that New Delhi remains "deeply concerned" about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada
 "Condemn violence at Hindu temple in Canada: MEA on Brampton incident")
IAF's MiG-29 jet crashes near Agra, pilot ejects safely; inquiry ordered
The pilot manoeuvered the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on the ground before ejecting safely, the IAF said
 "IAF's MiG-29 jet crashes near Agra, pilot ejects safely; inquiry ordered")
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi breaks down during court proceedings
The former first lady appeared before Islamabad District Magistrate Afzal Majoka's court to acquire bail for her husband in six cases and herself in another case, registered at Tarnol
 "Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi breaks down during court proceedings")
'He's an idiot': Why this ex-Canadian minister says so about Justin Trudeau
Ujjal Dosanjh, a Canadian Sikh who served as a federal Cabinet minister under former Canadian PM Paul Martin, reportedly blames Justin Trudeau for exacerbating the Khalistan movement issue in Canada
 "'He's an idiot': Why this ex-Canadian minister says so about Justin Trudeau")
Israel terminates agreement with UNRWA, agency providing aid in Gaza
The war began after Palestinian militants stormed into Israel on October 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people mostly civilians and abducting 250 others
 "Israel terminates agreement with UNRWA, agency providing aid in Gaza")
Trudeau never walks the talk: Canadian journalist on Brampton attack
Canadian Member of Parliament further expressed concerns that Khalistani extremists are taking advantage of Canada's freedom of expression laws
 "Trudeau never walks the talk: Canadian journalist on Brampton attack")
Fed up with Pakistan, China may take matters into its own hands. Here's how
Chinese workers in Pakistan have been targeted by terrorist attacks twice within six months, prompting Beijing to raise security concerns at the highest diplomatic levels, but to little avail
 "Fed up with Pakistan, China may take matters into its own hands. Here's how")
Jaishankar opens new Indian consulate in Brisbane, pays homage to Gandhi
Jaishankar articulated the importance of these democracies and the significance of Quad
 "Jaishankar opens new Indian consulate in Brisbane, pays homage to Gandhi")
Trudeau condemns attack on Canada temple; High Commission issues statement
A fresh row erupted between India and Canada after a consular event at a Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Canada, was targeted by Khalistanis on Sunday
 "Trudeau condemns attack on Canada temple; High Commission issues statement")
No chance for ties to improve after Canada's diplomat surveillance: Expert
He also highlighted the deteriorating relationship between Canada and India
 "No chance for ties to improve after Canada's diplomat surveillance: Expert")
Ex-Indian envoy calls Canada's surveillance of diplomats 'aggressive' act
MEA announced that India has lodged a formal protest with the Canadian government after revelations that its consular officials in Canada were subjected to surveillance
 "Ex-Indian envoy calls Canada's surveillance of diplomats 'aggressive' act")
Terrorists will have to pay heavy price: Manoj Sinha on Srinagar attack
LG directed the security officials to an effective and forceful response to punish the terrorists and their associate
 "Terrorists will have to pay heavy price: Manoj Sinha on Srinagar attack")
Iran's help transformed Houthis into potent military force: UN experts
Despite Houthi claims that they would target ships linked to Israel, the panel said its investigations revealed the rebels have been targeting vessels indiscriminately
 "Iran's help transformed Houthis into potent military force: UN experts")
Russia sends 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges more sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia had launched around 900 guided aerial bombs, 500 drones and 30 missiles against Ukraine over the past week
 "Russia sends 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges more sanctions")
PM Netanyahu's office is accused of leaks to thwart Gaza ceasefire
Many in Israel's security establishment dismissed the demand and accused Netanyahu of avoiding a deal to keep the war going
 "PM Netanyahu's office is accused of leaks to thwart Gaza ceasefire")
