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‘Gang war’ involving Nijjar-style killings spreads in Canada — 3 including child shot dead in a week 

While Harpreet Singh Uppal ‘of Brothers Keepers gang' and his son were shot dead Sunday, Parmvir Chahil of ‘United Nations’ gang was killed in a parking garage last week.

India’s 3 recommendations to Canada at UN human rights review. ‘Stop misuse of freedom of expression’

Speaking at 4th such review for Canada at UNHRC, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain made the recommendations 'in spirit of constructive dialogue' at a time of tension between both countries.

Trudeau claims India ‘arbitrarily’ kicked out diplomats, adds ‘this isn’t a fight we want right now’

Justin Trudeau accused India of violating international law & claimed Canada had serious grounds to suspect Indian agents had role in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

2+2 dialogue: India & US to deepen defence cooperation. MQ9B drones, Stryker discussed

Defence Secretary says India-US want to co-develop, co-produce equipment required by the 2 nations, adding that production plan will be drawn up once army's military’s needs are finalised.

At 2+2 dialogue with US, India makes concerns on Sikh extremism, Pannun’s threats ‘very clear’

US-based Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, designated a terrorist by India, had issued a 'threat' against Air India flights. The 2 sides also discussed trade & space cooperation, among other things.

‘Full of absurdities,’ ex-envoy Navdeep Suri slams Australia court order on ‘unpaid wages’ to staffer

Suri says 'satisfied' with MEA response. MEA said Thursday Australian authorities didn't have ‘locus standi’ to adjudicate on matters of India-based service staff of high commission.

Look forward to working with US on defence, says Rajnath Singh at 2+2 India-US dialogue

The 5th chapter of the annual dialogue was held in Delhi Friday between Singh, S. Jaishankar, Lloyd J. Austin III and Antony Blinken.

India, US begin 2+2 ministerial dialogue to boost partnership amid ‘global challenges’

The dialogue aims to boost defence cooperation and align the policy objectives of the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

UK to add India to list of ‘safe states’, illegal immigrants to no longer get asylum

With this addition, all asylum claims from Indian nationals who arrive illegally will be deemed inadmissible and they will be sent back.

‘Time of great momentum’ in India-US ties — US Defence Secretary in Delhi for 2+2 dialogue

India-US 2+2 dialogue will focus on transfer of jet tech, deal on MQ-9B drones & joint manufacturing of M777 howitzers and armoured personnel carriers.

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Don’t let anti-vaxxers weaponise AstraZeneca furore. Vaccines are safe—and we are the proof

Vaccines have eliminated two diseases—smallpox in humans and rinderpest in cattle. If they were killing one in 50,000 people, we wouldn’t be rolling them out across the globe for decades.

Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral celebrates silver jubilee

The ADC R&R is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to soldiers, their families, and veterans.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.