In interview to Canadian media, Indian HC Dinesh Patnaik highlights importance of security dialogue between the 2 countries, especially as Sikh separatists continue to be given space in Canada.
India has not had a high commissioner in Ottawa since October 2024, when it withdrew Sanjay Kumar Verma, following Canada's request for a diplomatic immunity waiver for him.
In 2023, India & Canada expelled a diplomat each. Withdrawal of high commissioner Monday possibly makes it 1st western nation India has recalled an ambassador from.
Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.
The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.
COMMENTS