India cancels consular camps in Canada citing security concerns

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 14

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 28

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 15

World

India says Canada did not take action against criminals as dispute continues

India says that Canada did not take action against gang members that have been accused of being linked to Indian government agents in a murder of a Sikh separatist leader, despite New Delhi's requests. Tensions between Canada and India have soured over last year's killing, with both sides this week each kicking out six diplomats. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's foreign ministry, has reiterated India's position.

October 18, 2024 19

World

India calls Trudeau solely responsible for worsening ties

India has criticised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - blaming him solely for worsening Delhi-Ottawa ties. This comes after Trudeau doubled down on his claims of Indian involvement in murder of a Canadian Sikh Separatist leader while testifying in front of a committee investigating foreign interference in Canada. Ishan Garg tells us more about India's response from New Delhi.

October 17, 2024 14

World

India and Canada expel diplomats as ties worsen

India and Canada have expelled each other's six diplomats as ties worsen over the murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year. It comes after Canada said it asked the Indian government to waive the diplomatic immunity of some officials who have been named as persons of interest in the murder investigation.

October 15, 2024 21

World

India-Canada expel each other’s diplomats as ties worsen

India and Canada have expelled each other's six diplomats as ties worsen over murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year. It comes after Canada says it asked the Indian government to waive diplomatic immunity of some officials who have been named as persons of interest in the murder investigation. India has denied involvement, calling Canada's allegations a smear campaign, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

October 15, 2024 13

World

Modi’s party loses in Kashmir, wins in North Indian state Haryana

India's opposition parties say they suspect foul play after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party swept regional elections in a North Indian state. However, the BJP lost in the Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region where local polls were held after 10 years. From India, our Ishan Garg tells us more.

October 9, 2024 18

Business / Economics

India says it can handle oil supply impact amid Middle East conflict

India says it will be able to navigate its way through any hit to oil supplies as a result of the Middle East conflict. India depends on imports to meet most of its demand for the fossil fuel. With the details, Rebecca Bundhun from Mumbai.

October 8, 2024 20