India rubbishes reports that link Modi to Sikh separatist killing in Canada

India rubbishes reports that link Modi to Sikh separatist killing in Canada

India has labeled a Canadian media report 'ludicrous' after it alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the know about plans to allegedly assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Bilateral ties hit a new low earlier in the year, after Ottawa claimed Modi's right hand man and Home Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign that targeted Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Neha Poonia has more.

November 21, 2024 1

World

Indian state goes to the polls

India's richest and second most populous state Maharashtra (prono: MAH-HA-RUSH-TRA) is voting to choose a new government on Wednesday. The election is important for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, the BJP, after it failed to win a majority India's general election earlier this year. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

November 20, 2024 3

World

Delhi’s pollution levels rise to “severe” category

Residents of India's capital New Delhi have woken up to a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing their city. With winter approaching, the air quality there has dipped to what officials call severe levels. Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more.

November 13, 2024 20

World

Russia and India to discuss trade and economic cooperation at ministerial meeting

Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

November 12, 2024 18

World

China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is in India on a two day trip aimed at deepening economic ties. He's scheduled to meet business leaders on Monday and the Indian Foreign Minister on Tuesday to discuss trade, investments and technology cooperation. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

November 11, 2024 16

World

India criticizes Canada’s ban on Foreign Minister’s interview in Australia

India has criticized reports of Canada banning social media pages of Australia Today which carried Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's interview. This comes as India-Canada ties have hit historic lows after Ottawa accused New Delhi of being involved in at least two murders on Canadian soil. India has long denied the allegations - and now Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says Canada's ban is hypocritical.

November 8, 2024 15

Uncategorized

India cancels consular camps in Canada citing security concerns

India says it had to cancel consular camps in Canada after local officials could not provide minimum security for the staff and attendees. This comes just a few days after a similar camp was attacked by a mob - drawing sharp criticism from the Indian government amid a diplomatic standoff with Ottawa. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

November 7, 2024 8

Environment

India braces for cyclone Dana’s landfall

According to India's meteorological department, a cyclone is expected to make landfall between Thursday and Friday, on India's eastern coast. Flights and train services to and from two of India's eastern states have been suspended as the region braces itself for heavy rainfall and gusty winds reaching upto 120kmph.

October 24, 2024 23

World

Security forces launch investigation after militants kill 7 in Kashmir

Seven people have been killed by militants in the Indian administered Kashmir in what the government is calling a cowardly terror attack. The motive of the killers is not yet known but officials say an investigation is underway to track down the perpetrators. Here's Ishan Garg telling us more from New Delhi.

October 21, 2024 14