Month: September 2023

Travellers Face The Heat After India Suspends Visa Services In Canada

September 22, 2023 admin

The visa suspension is also hitting leisure travellers. Canadian tourists, business travellers and even some former Indian citizens are rushing to change flights and inquire about their trip deposits after India abruptly suspended visa applications in the country amid an escalating diplomatic row. A day after the Indian government warned its citizens in Canada to…

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Amid Row, Justin Trudeau Says India Must Work With Us To “Uncover Truth”

September 22, 2023 admin

Justin Trudeau again declined to provide evidence about the killing of Khalistani terrorist in Canada. Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on India to cooperate with its investigation into the murder of a Khalistani terrorist after earlier this week pointing to Indian agents as suspects. “We call upon the government of India…

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Poll Body Tells Supreme Court

September 22, 2023 admin

The Aadhaar number not mandatory under Rule 26-B of the Registration of Electors, Poll Body said. New Delhi: The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that it would make “clarificatory” changes in its forms meant for adding new voters and updating records of old ones in the electoral roll, keeping in mind that providing…

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Pakistan Court Summons Imran Khan In ‘Un-Islamic’ Marriage Case

September 21, 2023 admin

Imran Khan is facing charges of allegedly getting married to his third wife during the time of her Iddat. Islamabad: A local court in Islamabad on Thursday summoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on September 25 in a case related to his alleged ‘un-Islamic’ marriage with Bushra Bibi, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported citing…

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India, Pakistan Attend Meeting On Indus Water Dispute In Vienna

September 21, 2023 admin

Senior Advocate Harish Salve KC attended the meeting as India’s Lead Counsel in this matter. New Delhi: A delegation from India attended a meeting of the Neutral Expert proceedings in the Kishenganga and Ratle matter at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Vienna on September 20 and 21, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced…

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Beijing, Moscow must deepen cooperation: China foreign minister

September 21, 2023 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands before a meeting at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 | Photo Credit: AP Beijing’s top diplomat told President Vladimir Putin that China and Russia must work to strengthen cooperation in the face of a “complex international…

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China Warns At UN Not To Underestimate Its “Strong Will” On Taiwan

September 21, 2023 admin

China warned Thursday at the United Nations not to underestimate its “strong will” on Taiwan. United Nations: China warned Thursday at the United Nations not to underestimate its “strong will” on Taiwan, while saying Beijing preferred peaceful means to take the self-governing democracy. Addressing the General Assembly, Vice President Han Zheng repeated Beijing’s stance that…

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PM Modi After Quota Bill Clears Parliament

September 21, 2023 admin

“Courage and capability will be acknowledged”, PM Modi after Women’s Bil passed by parliament. New Delhi: Terming the ‘unanimous’ passage of the women’s quota Bill — titled ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ — in the Rajya Sabha as a historic moment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated fellow countrymen saying that with the passage of…

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Zelenskyy makes his case at the US Capitol and Pentagon for more war aid as some GOP support softens

September 21, 2023 admin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., left, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., right, at Capitol Hill on September 21, 2023, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a whirlwind return visit to Washington on Thursday to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine, this…

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Women’s Reservation Bill Incomplete Without OBC Quota: Ashok Gehlot

September 21, 2023 admin

Make reservation for ST/SC/OBC women also in the 33 percent reservation for women, Ashok Gehlot said. Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the women’s reservation bill has been welcomed by everyone but is incomplete without OBC reservation and the caste census. Speaking to reporters after a programme, Mr Gehlot said the bill…

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