An opinion piece examines India's point of view, how Canada looks like a sanctuary of choice for Sikh separatists. Bhutan's development dreams also find space in international news.
While Congress statement by Jairam Ramesh doesn't mention govt's allegations of Canada giving anti-India elements a free run, Manish Tewari slams Trudeau for 'pandering to radical fringe'.
Trudeau reiterated Nijjar killing allegations but said his govt acted initially on intelligence, not evidence; also emphasised Canada's official position of 'One India'. Edited excerpts.
MEA spokesperson says Ottawa had taken no action over 26 extradition requests made by India, including of individuals facing terror charges, and members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The escalating India-Canada diplomatic spat has garnered extensive coverage in international media, which also examines the issue of women's safety and its impact on India's economy.
Bilateral relations between the two nations plunged to a new low this week after Ottawa linked Indian diplomats to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada.
Liberal Party MP Chandra Arya says 'Khalistani violent extremism a Canadian problem'; he also stresses need for politicians, govt officials to offer reassurance to Hindu Canadians.
It is clear that the relationship is in ventilator mode and will need serious thinking from the larger political class in Canada and save it from Trudeau’s unwarranted bravado.
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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