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Number of Indian students in Russia must grow, says ambassador Denis Alipov

At the Indo-Russian Education Summit, the envoy said the number should go up from the current 20,000. Comes at a time when Moscow is making efforts to attract more Indian students. 

Civil servant, cyber security expert — Lindy Cameron, UK’s 1st woman high commissioner to India

Cameron has also served in Kabul & Baghdad, specialising in post-conflict reconstruction. Her most recent role was as CEO of NCSC, UK’s principal authority on cyber security.

Trudeau blames previous govt for ‘cosy’ India-Canada ties, brings up Nijjar killing again

Appearing before public inquiry into foreign interference in federal elections, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau did not bring up allegations about interference by Indian authorities.

Canadian officials counter intel agency, say no info ‘suggesting’ disinformation by India in 2021 polls

Canadian intel agency had submitted declassified documents to public inquiry on foreign interference, alleging India, along with China, was 'most involved' in election interference.

PM Modi extends Eid wishes to President Muizzu, people of Maldives

In a post shared by the Indian High Commission in Maldives on X, the PM highlighted the civilisational and cultural ties between people of the two countries.

‘Will Chinese territories become Indian if we rename them?’ — Rajnath taunts China over Arunachal

Defence minister also says India coordinated with US, Russia and Ukraine to stop war for “4 1/2 hours” to rescue Indian students stuck in Ukraine.

Maldives minister who was suspended for mocking Modi takes another swipe at India, then apologises

In now-deleted social media post, Mariyam Shiuna used an image meant to ridicule Maldivian Democratic Party, replacing oppn party's circular emblem with image resembling Ashoka Chakra.

Canadian intelligence claims India interfered with country’s election processes

Documents declassified by Canadian Intelligence made public Thursday allege that India is interested in engaging with its diaspora in Canada to shape political outcomes in its favour.  

If a terrorist runs to Pakistan, we will kill him there: Rajnath Singh on cross-border assassinations

There have been several allegations against India by the Pakistan government about assassinations, charges that have been denied by India in the past, and as recently as January this year.

‘Ties with India saw setbacks, this is not what we want,’ says China’s top diplomat in Delhi

The last couple of weeks have seen an exchange of barbs between India and China over the latter’s claims over Arunachal Prades

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A showdown in Kerala Congress expected after LS elections. K Sudhakaran at the heart of it

Congress would be in more trouble if Sudhakaran lost the election—and his KPCC post. That would set off tongues wagging that he could very well leave the party for BJP.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.