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Nikhil Gupta's extradition plea rejected, Czech Republic Court says can be extradited to US
World | May 23, 2024, 04:16 PM ISTThe Czech Constitutional Court dismissed the appeal from Nikhil Gupta, an Indian citizen held in a Prague prison, challenging his extradition to the US. Gupta faces accusations of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Khalistani leader Pannun on American territory.
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MEA processing Karnataka govt's request to cancel diplomatic passport of MP Prajwal Revanna
India | May 23, 2024, 10:46 AM ISTThe state government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case after scores of explicit video clips allegedly involving the 33-year-old MP started making the rounds in recent days.
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'Canada is a rule-of-law country,' Trudeau reacts to arrest of 3 Indians in Nijjar killing case
World | May 05, 2024, 11:04 AM IST"This is important because Canada is a rule-of-law country with a strong and independent justice system, as well as a fundamental commitment to protecting all its citizens," Trudeau said.
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Prajwal Revanna didn't seek political clearance before leaving for Germany, says MEA
India | May 02, 2024, 05:31 PM ISTPrajwal Revanna's 'obscene video' case turned into a big political stir in Karnataka ahead of third phase Lok Sabha elections. Revanna was the NDA candidate in the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency where polling was held on April 26. JD(S) joined the NDA in September last year.
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'We're taking it very, very seriously': White House on India's alleged role in assassination plots
World | Apr 30, 2024, 03:54 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reacted strongly to a report by a US newspaper, which claimed that a RAW officer was involved in the foiled assassination bid of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Gurupatwant Singh Pannun.
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India summons Canadian envoy after pro-Khalistan slogans raised at event addressed by PM Trudeau
India | Apr 30, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThe pro-Khalistan slogans were raised at the Khalsa Day (Vaisakhi) celebration in Toronto. Videos of the event, attended by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, have surfaced on X wherein slogans promoting a separate country for Khalistan were heard.
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US responds after Elon Musk advocates India's permanent UNSC seat I VIDEO
World | Apr 18, 2024, 07:59 AM ISTIndia has long sought a permanent seat on the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community.
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'Chirag sounded happy. Later, Canadian Police informed he was killed': Brother recalls his last call
World | Apr 15, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTAccording to the statement released by the police, the deceased student was identified as 24-year-old Chirag Antil. He was found dead inside a vehicle in the area after neighbours reported hearing gunshots on April 12, Friday.
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Myanmar: India relocates staff from Sitwee as security situation remains precarious, issues advisory
World | Apr 13, 2024, 06:03 AM ISTIndia also issued a travel advisory for Iran and Israel and advised all Indians to not travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. The MEA also requested all those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves.
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India issues travel advisory, advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Israel till further notice
World | Apr 12, 2024, 11:20 PM ISTThe MEA urged all those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves.
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India did not interfere in 2021 elections won by Justin Trudeau but China did: Canada
World | Apr 10, 2024, 04:14 PM ISTThis comes after a commission into foreign interference was set up by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following pressure from opposition legislators unhappy about reports on China's possible role.
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'Incredible India': UNGA President Dennis Francis lauds digitalisation, infrastructure investment
World | Apr 07, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTUN General Assembly President Dennis Francis lauded India’s use of digitalisation to alleviate poverty and bring millions of people into the formal economic system “simply through the use of a handset and a digitalisation model.”
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17 Indian workers lured into unsafe, illegal work in Laos returning home
World | Apr 07, 2024, 11:10 AM ISTEAM Dr S Jaishankar hailed the Indian Embassy in Laos and the Lao government for the successful repatriation of 17 Indian nationals who were lured into unsafe and illegal work in Laos.
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EAM hits out at Nehru for downplaying India's stature: 'Nehru used to say India second, China first'
World | Apr 03, 2024, 12:02 PM ISTThis was the second incident in the last few days when Jaishankar targeted past Congress governments under Nehru. Earlier on Monday, EAM criticised the former PM for downplaying the importance of the Katchatheevu island.
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India's strong message to China on Arunachal: 'Assigning invented names will not alter the reality'
World | Apr 02, 2024, 02:16 PM ISTChina on Sunday released a fourth list of 30 new names of various places in Arunachal Pradesh amid Beijing’s stepped-up assertions in recent weeks to re-emphasise its claim over the Indian state.
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India rescues 250 nations who are propelled in cyber fraud scam in Cambodia: MEA
World | Mar 31, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTThe MEA and the Indian Embassy have issued several warnings to its nationals against accepting any job offers from unauthorized agents. However, thousands of youths are lured under the pretext of lucrative salaries and perks abroad.
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Ukraine seeks India to play prominent role in peace deal, development of Kyiv post-war: Kuleba
World | Mar 30, 2024, 12:30 AM ISTKuleba arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era. Besides, he emphasised his visit to the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
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'Completely unacceptable': India hits back at US over latest remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest
World | Mar 28, 2024, 05:57 PM ISTThe statement from the MEA came hours after a US official reiterated that America is closely following reports of the arrest of Indian opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal and encourages a fair legal process.
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Agreement between Maldives and India on withdrawal of troops can't be revealed: Male
World | Mar 28, 2024, 11:06 AM ISTA Maldivian Foreign Ministry official, who spoke to Mihaaru News on the condition of anonymity, said India and Male had signed an agreement in February this year but added the details of the same could not be made public.
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India summons US diplomat, raises 'stong objection' over remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest I VIDEO
World | Mar 27, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTAccording to reports, the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi summoned the US' Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena. The meeting lasted for approximately 40 minutes.