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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Topic: MEA

Afghan ambassador says India accommodating Taliban diplomatic representation under ‘guise’ of republic

According to Farid Mamundzay, dual purpose of this is to 'appease domestic stakeholders and meet Taliban's demands for reciprocal cooperation'. MEA says embassy functional 'as usual'.

‘Participation is their decision’ — MEA on Canadian Speaker skipping P20 Summit amid diplomatic row

Ministry did not confirm nor deny reports that Canadian diplomats remain in India despite 'deadline' to leave or that Jaishankar & Canada counterpart Joly held secret meeting on row.

Afghan consul generals ‘disavow’ ambassador’s statement on embassy closure. ‘Appears motivated…’

India govt won't close embassy & both consulates will stay functional, they say in statement, add Ambassador Farid Mamundzai's decisions 'appear motivated by personal, internal matters'.

Afghan embassy in Delhi to close down in next 2 days? ‘Letter sent to MEA’ days after staff sacked

Diplomats wrote to ministry on Ambassador Farid Mamundzay's instruction, it is learnt. This comes months after power tussle emerged between previous Afghan democratic govt & Taliban regime.

Canada second top pick for Indians seeking foreign citizenship

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.

‘Interference in our internal affairs’: India asks Canada to reduce diplomats as row escalates

Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says Canadian diplomats in India far outnumber Indian emissaries in that country.

MEA issues advisory for Indians in Canada, asks them to ‘exercise caution, remain vigilant’

The advisory came amid deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries following Canadian PM Trudeau's claim of India's link to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder.

Locked in diplomatic row, India advises citizens in Canada to exercise utmost caution

Advisory comes two days after Canadian PM told Parliament he had credible information linking the Indian government to the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a Vancouver suburb in June.

Trudeau points finger at India, sparks diplomatic war. But where’s ‘credible evidence’ in Nijjar killing?

Till date, Canadian probe agencies have officially neither identified suspects nor motives. No one has been charged in the case either, says research organisation head

Ex-judges write to G20 members for return of Baby A, other Indian kids taken by foreign child services

Four former SC judges and two former HC chief justices have emphasised need to find 'compassionate solution' and highlighted India’s 'robust' child protection system.

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Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.