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TopicDiplomatic relations

Topic: Diplomatic relations

Canadian diplomatic strength is three times that of India’s, besides an extra Mission

Canada also has four missions in India, including the High Commission in Delhi while India has three.

‘Matter of worry for Sikhs’ — SGPC, SAD urge India & Canada to engage in ‘serious dialogue’ amid row

On Tuesday, the two countries expelled each other’s diplomats over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Ex-CM Amarinder Singh welcomed Indian govt's move.

Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen’s India trip cut short as reprisal threats follow Gaza airstrikes

Israeli airstrikes killed 13, including 3 Islamic Jihad commanders. Cohen, who arrived in Delhi Tuesday, met EAM Jaishankar to discuss cooperation in agriculture, defence & security.

‘Will continue to be solid diplomatic ally’ — Guatemala president pledges support for ‘Republic of Taiwan’

Guatemala is one of only 13 countries with official diplomatic ties with China-claimed Taiwan. Honduras abandoned Taipei for Beijing last month after asking for almost $2.5 billion in aid.

China role in Saudi, Iran deal a tricky test for US

Relations between US & China have become highly contentious over issues ranging from trade to espionage and increasingly the two powers compete for influence in parts of the world.

SAARC secretary-general Weerakoon on week-long visit to India to deepen regional cooperation

Esala Ruwan Weerakoon is set to meet Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla, MoS for EAM Rajkumar Singh and Secretary (East) Riva Das, according to an official schedule.

India, Pakistan could upgrade diplomatic ties, Delhi may let SAARC meet happen in Islamabad

Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties after India scrapped Article 370, but the countries could now reinstate high commissioners in each other’s capitals.

Trudeau’s ‘coercive diplomacy’ remark riles China, 50 yrs after his father established ties

In Ottawa, Justin Trudeau said Canada would work with its allies to steer the Chinese government off the aggressive foreign-affairs trail it’s blazing under President Xi Jinping.

Sanjaya Baru on ‘precarious’ foreign relations, Gurcharan Das says don’t worry, be happy

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Coming up, a radio station at every mission abroad to add muscle to India’s soft power

Idea behind the project is to build Brand India and could include quiz shows, discussions and entertainment programmes focusing on Indian culture. 

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.