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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicIndian High Commissioner

Topic: Indian High Commissioner

Day after it published interview with ex-envoy to Canada, CTV News website inaccessible in India

Within hours of interview being published, those with Indian IP addresses could not access to CTV news website. The interview is still accessible on its YouTube channel.

Indian nationals arrested in Nijjar case haven’t requested consular access, says envoy to Canada

High Commissioner Sanjay Verma said Canada hasn't shared ‘any specific & relevant info’ for a probe by India into Trudeau’s claim that Indian spy agency was behind Nijjar killing.

Territorial integrity is red line, says Indian envoy to Canada, red-flags Sikh separatist campaigns

Citing 'national security threats from Canadian citizens', high commissioner Sanjay Verma blamed India-Canada issues on a 'lack of understanding of India's concerns'.

Former Indian envoy to Australia ordered to pay AU$ 1,00,000 penalty for underpaying domestic staff

The fine comes on top of a previous order in November 2023 that required Navdeep Suri to pay his staff member AU$ 1,36,276.62 plus interest.

Cooperating with US, but no ‘actionable info’ received from Canada on Nijjar probe, says Indian envoy

Sanjay Kumar Verma, Indian High Commissioner to Canada, called on Ottawa to share 'relevant information' so India can help investigate killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Australian court orders ex-Indian envoy to compensate former staff for ‘unpaid wages’. MEA sees red

Ministry says it 'rejects any locus standi of Australian authorities to adjudicate on matters of diplomatic staff', urges Australia to 'uphold obligations under Vienna Convention'.

‘Disgraceful’ — Indian High Commission, UK minister react to envoy being denied entry into gurdwara

Former intelligence officials feel this was more of an 'emotional response' to India-Canada diplomatic row over the Nijjar killing, rather than an organised protest. 

Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria leaves Islamabad, lands in India via Dubai

Bisaria's return ends hopes, at least for the time being, of ties between the two countries improving in the wake of Modi govt's J&K decision.

Indian and Pakistani diplomats meet, raise concerns on security and J&K

Both sides agreed to explore possibilities of cooperation and of improving bilateral relations.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.