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Monday, January 5, 2026
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.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.