India will resume some visas services in Canada
India will resume some visa services in Canada from Thursday, the high commission in Ottawa announced. Last month, New Delhi suspended new visas for Canadians and asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited credible evidence of a potential link between Indian agents and the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen. Canada subsequently withdrew 41 diplomats. India denies any connection to the shooting and has hit out at Trudeau for making claims without citing or offering evidence. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia will resume visa services in Canada if...: Jaishankar makes stand clear
India's Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, has stated that visa services in Canada will only resume once the safety of Indian diplomats is ensured. The decision to stop issuing visas in Canada was made due to concerns over the safety and security of Indian diplomats. The issue of parity in the number of diplomats between the two countries is also being considered. The relationship between India and Canada is currently going through a difficult phase, said the minister. Key Points
Economic TimesJaishankar stresses on safety of Indian diplomats in meeting with Canadian counterpart
Indian and Canadian foreign ministers met at the ASEAN ministerial in Jakarta to discuss the safety of Indian diplomats in Canada amid threats from pro-Khalistan groups. The discussions were described as candid and constructive, with India acknowledging Canada's responsiveness to its concerns. Threats have been issued by pro-Khalistan online handles, many of Pakistani origin, targeting Indian diplomats and missions in Canada. Canadian authorities have expressed their commitment to ensuring the safety of foreign diplomats in the country. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times'Unacceptable': India's tough remarks on Canada over Khalistani posters
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, on Thursday said no space should be given to terrorist elements. The statement by the MEA spokesperson came as four nations addressed the issue of posters of diplomats being used by Khalistani elements. Key Points
India TodayTough phase in India-Canada ties: EAM S Jaishankar
“Right now, the big concern which people have is on visas. Some weeks ago, we stopped issuing visas in Canada because it was no longer safe for our diplomats to go to work to issue visas. So, their safety and security was the primary reason we had to temporarily stop the issue of visas. Were tracking it very closely,” the minister said while addressing the closing session on ‘Navigating a World on Fire at the Kautilya Economic Conclave. Key Points
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India says no violation of international norms in asking Canada to withdraw diplomats
India's Ministry of External Affairs has stated that no international norms were violated in India seeking parity in the mutual diplomatic presence with Canada. Canada had accused India of violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. India argues that the state of bilateral relations and Canada's continued interference in India's internal affairs warrant a parity in mutual diplomatic presence. Key Points
Economic TimesAustria expels two Russian diplomats for actions 'incompatible with status'
The move brings to 11 the number of Russian diplomats Austria has expelled since 2020 in four separate rounds. It isn't clear whether expulsions are connected. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times'We do not agree with Indian decisions': UK on Canadian diplomats' exit
The UK government has expressed its disagreement with the Indian government's decisions that led to the departure of Canadian diplomats amid tensions between India and Canada. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office stated that the move affected the functioning of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Key Points
Economic TimesCanadian PM says India's actions making life hard for millions of people of both countries
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his concern over the Indian government's crackdown on Canadian diplomats, stating that it is making life difficult for millions of people in both countries. Canada recently withdrew 41 diplomats after India threatened to revoke their status, in response to Trudeau's suggestion that Indian agents may have been involved in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Trudeau warned that this action would impact travel, trade, and Indians studying in Canada. Key Points
Economic TimesCanada pauses in-person services at 3 consulates in India: What it means
After 41 Canadian diplomats left from India, Canada paused all in-person services at its consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Here's how it will impact travellers. Key Points
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Jaishankar met Canada FM in secret, Canadian diplomats still in India after 'deadline' — FT report
Financial Times report claims Ottawa and New Delhi are still in talks on how the 2 countries can reach 'parity' in diplomatic presence. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi declines comment. Key Points
ThePrintIndia tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats - FT
India has told Canada that it must repatriate 41 diplomats by Oct. 10, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersAmericans in Sudan must make their own arrangements to stay safe: US government
President Joe Biden had approved a plan earlier this week to move U.S. forces nearby in case they are needed to help evacuate American diplomats. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS, UK express concern as 41 Canadian diplomats leave India
The US and UK have expressed concern over Canada's withdrawal of 41 diplomats from India amid a dispute over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The US State Department and Britain's Foreign Office have criticized India's demand for a reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence and urged India to cooperate with Canada's investigation. The statements mark the most direct criticism by Washington and London of India in this case. Canada claims that its reduced diplomatic presence will impact visa services in consulates outside New Delhi. Key Points
Economic Times'Will resume visa services if…': S Jaishankar says India-Canada relations going through 'difficult phase'
Jaishankar has said that India is committed to a "strong and mutually beneficial relationship" with Canada. However, he has also said that India will not tolerate any interference in its internal affairs. Key Points
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Moscow expels 'more than 20' German diplomats
Moscow accused Berlin of continuing to demonstratively destroy the entire range of Russia-Germany relations. As a response to Berlin's hostile actions, the Russian side has decided to mirror the decision and expel German diplomats from Russia, the foreign ministry said. Key Points
Economic TimesUS, UK support Canada in diplomatic dispute with India
Washington takes Canada's allegations seriously, joined by London, urging India to cooperate in the murder probe. Western powers cautious in condemnation. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesOver 400 killed in Sudan fighting, countries step up evacuation as foreign nationals hurt in conflict
The fighting in Sudan between the army and paramilitary forces continued for the ninth day on Sunday, with more than 400 people killed in the conflict. Countries are now making efforts to step up evacuations and to get their citizens to safety. Key Points
India TodayAfghan embassy announces permanent closure in Delhi
Statement released by embassy claims it was closing down owing to 'persistent challenges' from the Indian govt. The embassy had previously announced 'cessation of operations' in Delhi from Oct. Key Points
ThePrint‘Majboori thi’:Jaishankar on suspending visa for Canada amid diplomatic row over Nijjar killing
Jaishankar, criticized Canada for violence, threats, and intimidation against Indian diplomats and missions. He called for action to be taken by the Canadian government and warned against normalizing such behavior. Key Points
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Climate of violence: Let’s not normalise what is happening in Canada, says Jaishankar
Addressing a press conference in Washington DC on Friday, S Jaishankar said, “...Our point is that there is today a climate of violence, an atmosphere of intimidation...Just think about it. We have had smoke bombs thrown at the mission. We have had our consulates…violence in front of them. Individuals have been targeted and intimidated. There are posters put up about people”. Key Points
Economic TimesCrack down on Khalistani radicals: Ajit Doval to UK NSA
Sources said that it was conveyed in no uncertain terms that the British government has to ensure the safety of Indian diplomats and mission given planned protests by Khalistan radicals on Saturday. While the British NSA has assured action, sources said that the real test will be on Saturday and the Indian government will be keeping a close watch on steps being taken by the UK government to ensure law and order. Key Points
Economic TimesSudan rivals pledge evacuation help, U.S. diplomats airlifted
A senior Biden administration official said U.S. troops are carrying out the precarious evacuation of U.S. Embassy staffers Key Points
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