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  US to terminate over 1,300 diplomats, civil servants under Trump administration plan

  World | July 11, 2025 18:50 IST

  On Friday, the department began emailing layoff notices to 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers assigned to domestic roles in the United States. The official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the action ahead of individual notifications.

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  Canadian PM Trudeau accuses India of 'coercive acts, threats' as diplomatic row escalates

  World | October 15, 2024 11:32 IST

  Canada expelled six Indian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move after India asked Canadian diplomats to leave the country by October 19, marking a severe escalation in the diplomatic row. Canada had attempted to link the diplomats in a probe related to a Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar's killing.

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  India expels 6 Canadian diplomats amid diplomatic tensions, asks them to leave country by October 19

  India | October 15, 2024 6:22 IST

  The relations between the two countries came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year of "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Indian-origin Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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  Bangladesh recalls 5 diplomats, including High Commissioner to India due to 'poor performance'

  World | October 03, 2024 10:39 IST

  The Bangladeshi interim government recalled at least five diplomats from various countries. In a letter from the Foreign Ministry, they requested the return of an envoy from India, as well as diplomats from Australia, Belgium, Portugal, and the United Nations, to Dhaka.

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  Pakistan: Convoy of 12 foreign diplomats including Russia, Iran attacked with bombs in Swat Valley

  World | September 22, 2024 21:01 IST

  A policeman was martyred while three were injured on Sunday when their vehicle, part of a convoy escorting dignitaries from 12 countries, was caught in an explosion on Malam Jabba Road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat district, police said.

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  Saudi Arabia, which has strict laws for alcohol, set to open first store for 'non-Muslim diplomats'

  World | January 24, 2024 19:12 IST

  The move is a milestone in the kingdom's efforts, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to open the ultra-conservative Muslim country for tourism and business as drinking alcohol is forbidden in Islam.

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  Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey after Erdogan vows to declare it 'war criminal'

  World | October 29, 2023 14:53 IST

  Erdogan said that his country is making preparations to declare Israel as 'war criminal' and further lambasted Western countries for the deaths in Gaza. Earlier, he had referred to Hamas as a patriotic organisation defending its homeland.

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  India-Canada ties going through difficult phase, will resume issuance of visas if...: Jaishankar

  India | October 23, 2023 6:00 IST

  Jaishankar's remarks came after Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the removal of 41 diplomats from India and accused New Delhi of acting "contrary to international law". India rejected the accusation and said that seeking diplomatic parity was in line with the Vienna Convention.

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  Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India after New Delhi threatens to revoke diplomatic immunity

  India | October 20, 2023 8:57 IST

  Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly informed that only 21 diplomats would be stationed in India from now onwards. This comes after India had given an ultimatum to Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff by October 20.

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  Canada moves diplomats from India to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore after Delhi seeks downsizing: Report

  World | October 06, 2023 17:02 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs said that "discussions are ongoing to achieve the parity" amid reports of India seeking removal of 41 Canadian diplomats. The Ministry also cited "inteference in our internal matters" in asking for reduction.

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  Sudan conflict: Army agrees to evacuate foreign citizens, diplomats

  World | April 22, 2023 21:32 IST

  Officials did not elaborate on exactly how the rescue unfolded but Burhan said the Saudi diplomats and nationals had first traveled by land to Port Sudan, the country’s main seaport on the Red Sea.

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  Tensions flare up yet again as India takes up with Pakistan issue of diplomats' harassment

  India | December 22, 2018 11:24 IST

  Incidents of harassment of diplomats on both sides were reported earlier this year too, after which "high level" talks helped resolve the issue at the time. 

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  India, Pakistan agree to resolve issue of 'harassment of diplomats' through talks

  India | March 30, 2018 23:32 IST

  The development comes after the diplomatic spat between the two countries where both sides were seen accusing each other of harassing diplomats.

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  US expels 60 Russian diplomats, orders Seattle consulate shuttered in response to UK spy case

  World | March 26, 2018 19:32 IST

  Senior Trump administration officials say the expelled Russians include 12 spies who the U.S. believes are working under diplomatic cover at Russia’s mission to the United Nations.

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  Russia expels 23 British diplomats in spy-poisoning response

  World | March 17, 2018 16:09 IST

  The statement said the government could take further measures if Britain takes any more "unfriendly" moves toward Russia.

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  Demonetisation: Govt seeks to assuage concerns of foreign missions, diplomats may be allowed to withdraw money on priority

  India | December 08, 2016 21:53 IST

  The government will soon ask the banks to allow diplomats to withdraw money on a priority basis.

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  Shashi Tharoor-led panel wants ‘eminent personalities’ posted as diplomats

  National | August 03, 2016 20:19 IST

  Voicing concern over the shrinking space for non-career ambassadors in the illustrious Indian Foreign Service, a Parliamentary Committee headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has proposed that individuals who have excelled in diverse fields should

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  India, Afghanistan ink pact for visa-free travel by diplomats

  India | February 01, 2016 22:47 IST

  New Delhi: India and Afghanistan today inked a pact for visa-free travel by their diplomats following Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where they discussed ways to further deepen the

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  PM Modi urges Indian diplomats to 'shed old mindsets'

  India | February 08, 2015 13:36 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked all top Indian diplomats to "shed old mindsets" and asked them to help position India globally in a leading role and not just a balancing force.Modi was

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  Israeli diplomats repatriated

  India | April 08, 2014 21:55 IST

  New Delhi: Three Israeli diplomats accused of assaulting an immigration official at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here have been repatriated, Israeli Embassy said here today.The decision to send back the diplomats, who have been