The fugitive businessman and former IPL chief had applied to surrender his Indian passport following acquisition of Vanuatu citizenship, according to external affairs ministry.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri instead highlighted India’s recent trade liberalisation deals with a number of countries as a part of New Delhi’s push to cut tariffs.
2011 batch IFS officer Jitendra Rawat was posted as Director at Overseas Employments & Protector General of Emigrants in the Ministry of External Affairs.
External affairs ministry condemned incident earlier in the day outside of Chatham House in London. In 2023, Sikh separatists had breached Indian High Commission in London as well.
US President Donald Trump last week called the funding to India a 'kickback scheme', while asserting that USAID was 'trying to get somebody else elected'.
Islamabad rejected the specific reference to Pakistan, calling it ‘contrary to diplomatic norms’; also expressed concern about India buying American security platforms.
New Delhi further blames Bangladesh for persistent negativity surrounding ties, while underlining its desire for a 'constructive and mutually beneficial relationship' with Dhaka.
On X, Sawant accuses Indian govt of retaliating against her & other activists for their opposition to Modi’s policies. MEA sources say her visa application is still under process.
I don’t believe that the US-India relationship has deteriorated beyond repair. There are ways of handling Trump, even if the Pakistanis have outplayed us this year.
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