In 2022, over 71,000 Indians in US gave up their citizenship followed by Canada (60,139), Australia (40,377) and UK (21,457), according to MEA data. The figure for Canada is 18,000 for first 6 months of 2023.
Canada one of the largest source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India. Govt’s decision to suspend visa services for Canadians came amid diplomatic row over Nijjar killing.
Protesters chanted separatist slogans & threw shoes at cutouts of Modi. Roads leading to India’s High Commission in Ottawa and consulate buildings in Toronto and Vancouver were closed.
Garcetti, who is attending the 13th biannual Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference, also said the US is anticipating 25% of foreign students just from India.
A 'Washington Post' article describes 90-sec security footage clip of events leading up to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, says eyewitness described 'shooters' — 'Sikh get-up, bearded faces'.
From calls for proof to betting it's 'solid', global media & experts weigh in on diplomatic spat over accusation that Indian agents killed Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
On Sunday, Canada’s Speaker apologised for praising Yaroslav Hunka, who was invited to Parliament Friday for address of Ukrainian president. Jewish groups express shock at recognition.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau said last week Ottawa had 'credible allegations' that Indian government agents may be linked to the killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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