India cancels consular camps after Canada conveys inability to provide 'minimum security protection'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India cancels consular camps after Canada conveys inability to provide 'minimum security protection'

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India cancels consular camps after Canada conveys inability to provide 'minimum security protection' The announcement by the Consulate comes merely days after violence disruption was orchestrated by anti-India extremists was seen when the Indian consulate had co-organised a consular camp outside the Hindi Sabha Temple in Brampton, near Toronto. Ottawa: The Consulate General of India in Toronto, Canada has cancelled some of the scheduled consular camps after the the security agencies conveyed their "inability to provide minimum security protection" to the community camp organisers. The announcement by the Consulate comes merely days after violent disruption orchestrated by anti-India extremists was seen when the Indian consulate had co-organised a consular camp outside the Hindi Sabha Temple in Brampton, near Toronto. The Indian High Commission had stated previously, "In light of these incidents, and with the continued threats posed to the Indian diplomats and officials, local venue organisers as well as local attendees, organization of further scheduled consular camps will be contingent on security arrangements made for them by local authorities".

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MEA on reports of granting of Indian visas in Canada: 'Another example of Canadian media's disinformation'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

MEA on reports of granting of Indian visas in Canada: 'Another example of Canadian media's disinformation'

India TV News  

Addressing the weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on reports circulating in the Canadian media regarding the denial of granting Indian Visas to certain applicants in Canada, said that granting of Indian visas is the country's sovereign right. On the killing of Indian students in Canada, the spokesperson said that India is saddened by the …

Indian missions in Canada successfully conclude holding consular camps
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian missions in Canada successfully conclude holding consular camps

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Consular camps held by Indian missions in Canada to issue life certificates to seniors, concluded on Sunday with the last one held at a banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia. That was precipitated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement in the House of Commons on September 18 last year that there were “credible allegations” of a potential link …

Ontario temple hosts final consular camp amid threats
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ontario temple hosts final consular camp amid threats

Hindustan Times  

After three temples in the Greater Toronto Area had to cancel the scheduled events due to security threats, the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir at Scarborough in Ontario successfully hosted a consular camp on its premises, on Saturday. The Lakshmi Narayan Mandir at Scarborough in Ontario which hosted a consular camp on its premises on Saturday. This was the last consular camp …

Canada’s Lakshmi Narayan Temple hosts final consular camp amid threats
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada’s Lakshmi Narayan Temple hosts final consular camp amid threats

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After three temples in the Greater Toronto Area had to cancel the scheduled events due to security threats, the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Scarborough successfully hosted a consular camp on its premises, on Saturday. The Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Scarborough, which successfully hosted a consular camp, on Saturday. This was the last consular camp held by India’s Consulate …

Khalistani protesters disrupt consular camps for Indian pensioners in Scarborough, Canada
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Khalistani protesters disrupt consular camps for Indian pensioners in Scarborough, Canada

Op India  

On 30th November, pro-Khalistan elements protested against the Indian government outside the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. The Khalistanis protested outside the temple while Indian consulates in Canada were conducting annual consular camps to assist elderly Indian nationals living in Canada by providing life certificates. #cdnpoli #Scarborough #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/UZCoGkG7i1 — Caryma Sa'd – Lawyer + Political Satirist November …

Indo-Canadian community welcomes court order prohibiting pro-Khalistan protesters from disrupting consular camp
4 months ago

Indo-Canadian community welcomes court order prohibiting pro-Khalistan protesters from disrupting consular camp

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: The Indo-Canadian community has welcomed an injunction from a Canadian court prohibiting pro-Khalistan protesters from disrupting a consular camp at a Toronto temple on Saturday. In a statement issued on Friday, the Hindu Cultural Society, Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir said, “The Superior Court of Justice in Ontario has issued an interlocutory injunction prohibiting all protest activities, including physically preventing, …

Canadian court passes order, preventing protesters from gathering near temple as it hosts Indian consular camp
4 months ago

Canadian court passes order, preventing protesters from gathering near temple as it hosts Indian consular camp

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: A Canadian court has granted an injunction to a temple in Toronto, preventing protesters from gathering within 100 metre of its premises on Saturday, as it hosts a consular camp that day. The court directed Toronto Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and other relevant law enforcement agencies to “arrest and remove persons, objects and structures violating” its order …

India’s missions in Canada to host last batch of scheduled consular camps this weekend
4 months ago

India’s missions in Canada to host last batch of scheduled consular camps this weekend

Hindustan Times  

The camps that are scheduled to be held include one at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Toronto on Saturday, as well as others in Surrey, British Columbia as well as one in the town of London in the province of Ontario On November 24, nearly 600 life certificates were issued to seniors in the town of Kitchener in Ontario. India’s …

India’s missions in Canada to host last batch of scheduled consular camps this weekend
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4 months ago

India’s missions in Canada to host last batch of scheduled consular camps this weekend

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: India’s missions in Canada are continuing with holding the last batch of scheduled consular camps at various locations in the country over the coming weekend. On Thursday, in a message on X, India’s Consulate in Toronto said, “Due to continued inability conveyed by security agencies to provide minimum security against heightened threats, the Consulate has had to cancel some …

India cancels more ‘consular camps’ in Canada post Brampton temple attack: ‘Failed to provide even minimum security’
4 months, 1 week ago

India cancels more ‘consular camps’ in Canada post Brampton temple attack: ‘Failed to provide even minimum security’

Live Mint  

Amid escalating tensions between India and Canada, Indian Consulate in Toronto has cancelled some more consular camps in the country pointing at ‘Canadian authorities' inability to provide even the minimum security against heightened threats’ A statement regarding the same said, "Due to continued inability conveyed by security agencies to provide minimum security against heightened threats, Consulate has had to cancel …

Hindu temple in Canada cancels consular camp after cops flag 'security concerns'
4 months, 1 week ago

Hindu temple in Canada cancels consular camp after cops flag 'security concerns'

Hindustan Times  

A Hindu temple in the province of Ontario, Canada has announced the cancellation of a consular camp it was to host on Sunday after local law enforcement warned of “reliable intelligence regarding security concerns.” A massive crowd gathered outside Hindu Sabha Mandir after a Khalistani attack on November 4 The Vaishno Devi Mandir in the town of Oakville was to …

Toronto: Consulate General of India cancels camps after being denied 'minimum security'
4 months, 1 week ago

Toronto: Consulate General of India cancels camps after being denied 'minimum security'

Op India  

On Thursday, the Consulate General of India in Toronto informed that it had to cancel some consular camps after Canadian security agencies, at the behest of the Trudeau government, denied it ‘minimum security’. In a statement, the Indian consulate stated, “Due to continued inability conveyed by security agencies to provide minimum security against heightened threats, Consulate has had to cancel …

India cancels consular camps in Canada after authorities' 'inability’ to provide security against ‘heightened threats’
4 months, 1 week ago

India cancels consular camps in Canada after authorities' 'inability’ to provide security against ‘heightened threats’

Firstpost  

The Indian Consulate in Toronto has cancelled some more scheduled consular camps after Canadian authorities’ inability to provide ‘minimum security against heightened threats’ The Indian Consulate in Canada’s Toronto has cancelled some more scheduled consular camps, including one at a police facility, after the Canadian authorities conveyed their “continued inability to provide minimum security against heightened threats” to the organisers. …

India cancels more consular camps in Canada: Failed to provide minimum security
4 months, 1 week ago

India cancels more consular camps in Canada: Failed to provide minimum security

India Today  

In the wake of Canadian authorities' inability to provide even the "minimum security against heightened threats", the Indian Consulate in Toronto has cancelled some more consular camps in the country, an official statement said on Thursday. "Due to continued inability conveyed by security agencies to provide minimum security against heightened threats, Consulate has had to cancel some more consular camps. …

Canada: India’s consulate in Vancouver hold consular camps without any disruption
4 months, 1 week ago

Canada: India’s consulate in Vancouver hold consular camps without any disruption

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: India’s consulate in Vancouver organised two consular camps at gurdwaras in British Columbia without any report of disruption by pro-Khalistan elements. Pensioners at a consular camp held at the Khalsa Diwan Society gurdwara in Abbotsford,British Columbia on Sunday. The camps were organised on Saturday and Sunday at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Abbotsford and the Khalsa Diwan Society’s …

Canadian Police demanded USD 70,000 to provide protection to Hindu groups: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Canadian Police demanded USD 70,000 to provide protection to Hindu groups: Report

India TV News  

Amid a row over the Canadian Police's allegedly failure to provide proper security to the consular camps run by the Indian Embassy, multiple media reports claimed the security agency demanded $70,000 in exchange for a safety fee from the Hindu group. The report came nearly three days after the Brampton Triveni temple in Canada cancelled a consular event after the …

Hindu temple in Canada cancels consular event amid ‘high, imminent’ threat of protests
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindu temple in Canada cancels consular event amid ‘high, imminent’ threat of protests

Hindustan Times  

The Brampton Triveni temple in Canada has cancelled a consular event after the Canadian police warned them of an “extremely high and imminent” threat level of violent protests. On Monday, the temple authorities said the event was cancelled due to “official intelligence from Peel Regional Police, stating that there is an Extremely High and Imminent Threat Level of violent protests”. …

Two temples in Canada cancel Indian consular camps due to security concerns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Two temples in Canada cancel Indian consular camps due to security concerns

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Two Hindu temples in the Greater Toronto Area that were scheduled to host consular camps this weekend have cancelled the programme due to security concerns. It said, “This is due to official intelligence from Peel Regional Police, stating that there is an Extremely High and Imminent Threat Level of violent protests.” Apologising to community members depending on the event, …

Canada mandir cancels event over ’extremely high threat’ after Khalistan attack on Hindu temple
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada mandir cancels event over ’extremely high threat’ after Khalistan attack on Hindu temple

Live Mint  

In Brampton, Canada, the Triveni Community Centre cancelled its planned life certificate event by the Indian Consulate, initially set for November 17, 2024, citing safety concerns over potential violent protests. Appeal for Security Measures Triveni Community Centre urged the Peel Police to address threats targeting the Brampton Triveni Mandir and called for security assurances to protect the Canadian Hindu community …

Canada: Brampton Hindu temple cancels consular event amid 'high, imminent' threat of violent protests – India TV
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada: Brampton Hindu temple cancels consular event amid 'high, imminent' threat of violent protests – India TV

India TV News  

Ottawa: The Brampton Triveni temple in Canada has cancelled a consular event after the Canadian police warned them of an "extremely high and imminent" threat level of violent protests. On Monday, the temple authorities said the event was cancelled due to "official intelligence from Peel Regional Police, stating that there is an Extremely High and Imminent Threat Level of violent …

Canada: Indian consulate organises consular camp in Alberta province
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada: Indian consulate organises consular camp in Alberta province

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Even as a consular camp organised in the province of Alberta was held on Sunday without disruption, a new survey has found that the vast majority of Hindus in Canada are fearful for their safety amid growing distrust of the government and law enforcement. India’s Consulate in Toronto had already announced last week that it was cancelling “some” consular …

Canada alerts India on tensions at consular camps held near places of worship
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada alerts India on tensions at consular camps held near places of worship

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canadian law enforcement had written to India’s Consulate in Toronto warning about tensions rising at locations where consular camps were being held at places of worship. Members of the Indo-Canadian community stage a protest outside the Alberta legislature in Edmonton, Canada, on Thursday According to a report in the outlet Globe and Mail, Peel Regional Police chief Nishan Duraiappah, …

India cancels consular camps in Canada citing lack of security
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India cancels consular camps in Canada citing lack of security

Hindustan Times  

India said on Thursday it cancelled several consular camps in Toronto as it didn’t receive assurances on protection from Canadian security agencies, even as it reiterated concerns about an increase in attacks and intimidation of Indian diplomats in Canada. The Indian consulate in Toronto announced “some” scheduled consular camps were being cancelled because of lack of security. The consulate said …

Cancelling consular camps in areas where Canada failed to provide security: MEA
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cancelling consular camps in areas where Canada failed to provide security: MEA

The Hindu  

Holding Canadian authorities responsible for failing to provide “adequate security” to Indian diplomats and consular staff, India on Thursday said it was cancelling a number of consular camps it had planned to help citizens of Indian origin with their documentation requirements. The decision follows days after violent clashes broke out between pro-Khalistani groups who targeted a temple complex and the …

India Cancels Toronto Consular Camps
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

India Cancels Toronto Consular Camps

Deccan Chronicle  

TORONTO: The Consulate General of India in Toronto on Thursday said it is cancelling some of its scheduled consular camps after the Canadian security authorities conveyed their inability to provide minimum security protection to its organisers. The announcement comes days after an incident of violent disruption by protestors carrying Khalistani flags at a consular event co-organised by the Hindu Sabha …

Canada-India row: Threats to Indian diplomats have ‘increased’ amid diplomatic showdown, says MEA
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada-India row: Threats to Indian diplomats have ‘increased’ amid diplomatic showdown, says MEA

Live Mint  

Canada India row: The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, November 7 that the threat to Indian diplomats in Ottawa, Canada, has increased. Under Surveillance Last week, India accused Canada of involvement in “harassment and intimidation” of Indian consular staff there, saying that they had been put under audio and video surveillance. He said that India looks at such …

India-Canada row: Threat to Indian diplomats in Canada has ‘increased’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Canada row: Threat to Indian diplomats in Canada has ‘increased’

Hindustan Times  

As the ongoing tensions between India and Canada continue to be on the rise amid a diplomatic showdown, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that threat to Indian diplomats in Ottawa has increased. Addressing a media briefing in Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi had asked for security for the Indian diplomats for consular camp, …

India cancels consular camps in Toronto after Canada refuses to provide security
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India cancels consular camps in Toronto after Canada refuses to provide security

Firstpost  

India has cancelled consular camps in Toronto, the largest city of Canada, after the authorities refused to provide security. In a post on X, the Consulate General of India in Toronto said that in view of Canadian security agencies refusing to “provide minimum security protection to community camp organisers”, some of the scheduled consular camps have been cancelled. Last year, …

Indian Consulate cancels camps after Canada conveys inability to provide minimum security protection
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Consulate cancels camps after Canada conveys inability to provide minimum security protection

The Hindu  

The Consulate General of India in Toronto on Thursday said that it is cancelling some of its scheduled consular camps after the Canadian security authorities conveyed their inability to provide minimum security protection to its organisers. In the post it was noted, “In view of the security agencies conveying their inability to provide minimum security protection to the community camp …

India’s consulate in Toronto cancels consular camps due to lack of security assurance from Canadian agencies
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s consulate in Toronto cancels consular camps due to lack of security assurance from Canadian agencies

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: India’s consulate in Toronto has announced that it will cancel “some” scheduled consular camps after not receiving assurances from Canadian security agencies on adequate protection at the venues. In a statement on X, the consulate said, “In view of the security agencies conveying their inability to provide minimum security protection to the community camp organisers, the consulate has decided …

Canada India row: Indian consulate halts camps for security agencies’ ‘inability to provide minimum protection’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada India row: Indian consulate halts camps for security agencies’ ‘inability to provide minimum protection’

Live Mint  

The Indian Consulate in Toronto announced cancelling some of its scheduled consular camps after the Canadian security authorities failed to provide minimum security protection. In the post it was noted, "In view of the security agencies conveying their inability to provide minimum security protection to the community camp organizers, Consulate has decided to cancel some of the scheduled consular camps". …

India cancels scheduled consular camps in Canada: ‘Inability to provide security’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India cancels scheduled consular camps in Canada: ‘Inability to provide security’

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Consulate in Canada has cancelled the scheduled consular camps to issue life certificates after the security agencies conveyed their “inability to provide minimum security protection" to the organisers of the camp, the Consulate General of India, Toronto said on Thursday. “In view of the security agencies conveying their inability to provide minimum security protection to the community camp …

Hindu temple in Canada suspends priest for alleged involvement in protest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hindu temple in Canada suspends priest for alleged involvement in protest

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The management of the Hindu Sabha Temple has suspended a priest, Rajinder Parsad, who was allegedly involved in the protest at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Consulate General of India in Toronto has cancelled the consular camps following clashes between pro-khalistani protesters and people at the Hindu Sabha Temple in the temple premises. Meanwhile, …

India stops consular camps in Canada, says lack of basic security
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India stops consular camps in Canada, says lack of basic security

India Today  

Denied even "minimum security protection" by Canadian security agencies, the Indian High Commission in Canada has decided to cancel some of the planned consular camps. This comes after attacks by Khalistani mobs on two consular camps in Brampton and Surrey on November 2 and 3. "In view of the security agencies conveying their inability to provide minimum security protection to …

'Inadequate security' prompts India to cancel consular camp in Canada
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Inadequate security' prompts India to cancel consular camp in Canada

India Today  

Tension between India and Canada has been on the boil ever since their diplomatic showdown. Randhir Jaiswal, MEA’s spokesperson, confirmed that a recent consular camp in Canada was canceled, citing inadequate security provisions from the Canadian authorities.Jaiswal highlighted, “Yes, our consular camp was canceled because it did not get adequate security from the host government.” Despite this disruption, he assured …

Indian missions in Canada brace for protests on anniversary of Nijjar’s killing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian missions in Canada brace for protests on anniversary of Nijjar’s killing

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: India’s missions in Canada are bracing for protests on Tuesday, which will mark the anniversary of the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18 last year. A photo of Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen during a news conference providing an update from the Sikh community about Nijjar's homicide from June 18, 2023, …

Indian consular camps in Surrey go ahead despite heavy protests
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian consular camps in Surrey go ahead despite heavy protests

Hindustan Times  

Devotees and members of the Indo-Canadian community in the town of Surrey in British Columbia confronted pro-Khalistan elements who had come to protest a consular camp at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir on Sunday. Devotees and community members at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, British Columbia, facing off against pro-Khalistan elements gathered there to protest against a consular camp organised …

India resumes e-visa service for Canadian citizens after 2 months
1 year, 4 months ago

India resumes e-visa service for Canadian citizens after 2 months

Op India  

Amidst the ongoing diplomatic row with Canada, India has resumed Electronic visa services for Canadian nationals after a long gap of two months, Indian media widely reported on 22nd November, citing sources. Notably, on 21st September, New Delhi suspended Visa services for Canadians in the wake of a diplomatic row that kicked off after Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau made …

India again asks Canada to respect Vienna Convention after fresh Khalistani attacks on Indian officials
1 year, 4 months ago

India again asks Canada to respect Vienna Convention after fresh Khalistani attacks on Indian officials

Op India  

India reiterated its call for Canada to respect the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations amid reports of Khalistani elements disturbing a consular camp organised in Indian High Commission in Canada. Speaking on the reports of an alleged attack on the Indian community during Diwali celebrations in Canada, the MEA spokesperson said that the consulate has not received any complaint regarding …

Canada says India resuming some visa services is a ’good sign’, but...
1 year, 5 months ago

Canada says India resuming some visa services is a ’good sign’, but...

Live Mint  

Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller called India's move to resume some visa services in Canada "a good sign" and said the decision has come after "an anxious time" for many Canadians. India imposed a ban on visa services in Canada in September after tension between India and Canada escalated following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations against Indian officials over …

A month after suspension, India resumes visas for Canadians in some categories
1 year, 5 months ago

A month after suspension, India resumes visas for Canadians in some categories

The Hindu  

India on October 25 resumed visa services in certain categories for Canadian citizens, nearly a month after they were suspended in the aftermath of Canada’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and a week after 41 Canadian diplomats left India, in accordance with New Delhi’s demand. On October 22, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had …

India to resume visa services for certain categories amid row with Canada
1 year, 5 months ago

India to resume visa services for certain categories amid row with Canada

Live Mint  

India has announced plans to resume visa services for certain categories amid a diplomatic crisis with Canada. “The High Commission of India in Ottawa and its Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver were constrained to suspend visa services temporarily because of safety and security considerations. After a considered review of the security situation that takes into account some recent Canadian …

India-Canada row: Indian High Commissioner speaks on visa suspensions, says THIS
1 year, 5 months ago

India-Canada row: Indian High Commissioner speaks on visa suspensions, says THIS

Live Mint  

India-Canada row: India’s High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma spoke on visa suspension to Canadian and said that the situation is still not ideal to conduct normal diplomatic and Consular functions by all Indian diplomats and consular officials. Verma, while speaking to Hindustan Times said that there could be a possibility of some relaxation for Canadian residents if the …

‘Situation still not ideal’: Indian High Commissioner to Canada on visa row
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Situation still not ideal’: Indian High Commissioner to Canada on visa row

Hindustan Times  

The resumption of visa issuances to Canadians is not imminent as the “situation is still not ideal to conduct normal diplomatic and Consular functions by all Indian diplomats and consular officials,” India’s High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma said. “If improvement in the security environment for Indian diplomats and consular officials stationed in Canada shows a positive sign, there …

India resumes some visa services in Canada including entry, business and medical
1 year, 5 months ago

India resumes some visa services in Canada including entry, business and medical

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a massive development amid diplomatic row with Canada, India on Wednesday will resume visa services in Canada for four categories - Entry visa, Business visa, Medical visa and Conference visa from Thursday. The move came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India is looking at resuming visa services for Canadians "very soon" if it …

India says it will resume issuing visas to Canadians only on one condition
1 year, 5 months ago

India says it will resume issuing visas to Canadians only on one condition

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India will resume the issuance …

Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar
1 year, 5 months ago

Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

Canada’s inability to provide safety and security to Indian diplomats challenges the “most fundamental aspect” of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday. Mr. Jaishankar’s remarks came two days after Canada withdrew 41 of its diplomats from India and “paused” walk-in services at its consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chandigarh, affecting Canadian visa …

Canada Withdraws Diplomats from India Amid Diplomatic Row
1 year, 5 months ago

Canada Withdraws Diplomats from India Amid Diplomatic Row

Deccan Chronicle  

Toronto: Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats from India after it threatened to strip them of their diplomatic immunity by Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has said, amid a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist. In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday rejected Canada's attempt to "portray" the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats from …

India, Canada in conversation on parity of diplomatic staff: MEA
1 year, 5 months ago

India, Canada in conversation on parity of diplomatic staff: MEA

The Hindu  

India and Canada are in conversation about attaining “parity” in the diplomatic staff posted in each other’s missions, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. During his weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi reiterated India’s charge of Canadian “interference” in India’s internal affairs and indicated that India expects Canada to reduce the total number of its diplomats stationed …

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