Indian High Commissioner
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Women's Day 2026 Special: Indian woman envoys, high commissioners shaping India's foreign policy
India | Mar 08, 2026, 08:04 AM ISTWomen's Day 2026 Special: International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognise the remarkable achievements of the women's rights movement and to promote gender equality across the world.
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over border tensions, cites 'unequal agreements' during Hasina govt
World | Jan 23, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTBangladesh’s foreign ministry on Sunday summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions. Verma, who was seen entering the ministry around 3:00 pm, met with foreign secretary Jashim Uddin.
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Canada declaring me 'person of interest' came as a shock, a kind of back-stabbing: Sanjay Verma
World | Oct 25, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTIndia's high commissioner to Canada has denied any involvement in the murder of a Canadian terrorist who was killed outside a gurdwara last year. Verma said he was shocked when he was declared a 'person of interest' by Canada in the murder case of a Khalistani terrorist.
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'No evidence given, politically motivated': Departing Indian envoy denies role in Nijjar's murder
World | Oct 21, 2024, 10:04 AM ISTVerma condemned Nijjar's death. "Any murder is wrong and bad," he said."I do condemn." Verma also pushed back on comments made by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly that compared India to Russia.
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India summons Canadian deputy High Commissioner after 'preposterous' allegations on Indian envoy
World | Oct 14, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said it received a diplomatic communication on Sunday suggesting that Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an investigation there. The MEA rejected the latest charges as "preposterous implications".
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India hits out at Canada over 'preposterous' allegations, accuses Trudeau of 'naked interference'
World | Oct 14, 2024, 02:45 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said it received a diplomatic communication on Sunday suggesting that Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an investigation there. The MEA rejected the latest charges as "preposterous implications".
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Sheikh Hasina's public remarks 'not conducive' to fostering India-Bangladesh ties: Foreign Adviser
World | Aug 14, 2024, 06:18 PM ISTBangladesh's foreign affairs adviser said Hasina's remarks were conducive for fostering better bilateral relations with India. Hasina on Tuesday demanded "justice" for the recent unrest, saying those involved in "terror acts", killings and vandalism must be identified and punished.
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Indian High Commissioner attended swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's interim govt: MEA
World | Aug 09, 2024, 11:45 AM ISTIndia on Thursday expressed hope for the early restoration of law and order in Bangladesh and said the country's interests are foremost for the Indian government. The Ministry of External Affairs earlier said the Indian High Commission was likely to participate in the swearing-in ceremony.
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'Unfortunate, acts glorifying terrorism allowed in Canada routinely': India on Kanishka air bombing
World | Jun 24, 2024, 12:56 PM IST1985 Kanishka air bombing: The High Commission of India in Ottawa strongly criticised Canada, labelling it "unfortunate" that acts of terrorism are sometimes tolerated as routine occurrences.
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Indian envoy meets Maldives official amid row over controversial remarks against PM Modi
World | Jan 08, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTA significant controversy erupted when Maldives ministers made disparaging remarks about PM Modi after his Lakshadweep visit. Maldivian Envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday morning over the matter.
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US shared more specific info than Canada on probe surrounding Khalistan terrorists: Indian envoy
World | Nov 28, 2023, 03:36 PM ISTVerma stressed that India was 'absolutely and decidedly' involved in Nijjar's death and called on the Canadian administration to provide 'specific and relevant' information. He also clarified that the "legally presentable" US inputs had connections to India but not the Indian government.
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Indian High Commissioner in Scotland stopped from visiting gurdwara
Sports | Oct 01, 2023, 12:05 AM ISTIndian High Commissioner in Scotland stopped from visiting gurdwara
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Indian envoy to UK stopped from entering gurdwara in Scotland amid Canada row; Delhi raises matter
World | Sep 30, 2023, 03:51 PM ISTThe Indian High Commissioner was stopped by an alleged Khalistani supporter in Scotland, amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Several pro-Khalistani demonstrations have been carried out in the UK.
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Pakistan denies allegations lodged by India over preventing its envoy from visiting Gurdwara
World | Jun 24, 2018, 08:40 PM ISTThe response from Islamabad came a day after India summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner in New Delhi Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest over the denial of access to its envoy in Islamabad and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib and meet visiting Indian pilgrims.
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Amidst tension in bilateral ties, Indian High Commissioner meets Pak NSA
India | Apr 03, 2018, 08:06 PM ISTDiplomatic sources in the Indian High Commission confirmed that the meeting took place in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Islamabad.
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Arrival of First Indian Labourers in South Africa celebrated
World | Nov 17, 2014, 10:52 AM ISTDurban: The arrival of the first shipload of Indians as indentured sugarcane plantation labourers 154 years ago was marked with a dual commemoration today.At the Shri Marieamman Temple in Mount Edgecombe, the heartland of the
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India to assist Fiji in conduct of general elections
India | Jun 16, 2014, 08:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: India will assist Fiji in conduct of its general elections in September which will include providing indelible ink and imparting training to election and parliamentary officials. India has also provided eight vehicles to
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Malik Meets Sabharwal On Pak Judicial Panel's Visit To India
World | Dec 27, 2011, 11:29 AM ISTIslamabad, Dec 27: Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal have discussed modalities for a Pakistani judicial commission's visit to India to interview key officials linked to the probe into the