India summons UK diplomat over pulling down of Indian flag at London mission
1 year, 9 months ago

India summons UK diplomat over pulling down of Indian flag at London mission

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Sunday night summoned the British deputy high commissioner and demanded an explanation over the complete "absence of security" after videos of pulling down of the Indian flag at the Indian mission in London during a protest by pro-Khalistan elements emerged on social media. In a strongly-worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said India finds "unacceptable" the indifference of the UK government to the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK. "The senior-most UK diplomat in New Delhi was summoned late evening today to convey India's strong protest at the actions taken by separatist and extremist elements against the Indian High Commission in London earlier in the day," the MEA said. "India finds unacceptable the indifference of the UK government to the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK," the MEA said.

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NIA arrests key accused in connection with 2023 attack on Indian High Commission in London
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NIA arrests key accused in connection with 2023 attack on Indian High Commission in London

India TV News  

Attack on Indian High Commission in London: In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency on Thursday arrested a key accused in the 2023 case relating to the violent attack on the High Commission of India, London, and unlawful actions during the subsequent protests. The attacks in London in March 2023 were found to be in retaliation to the action …

British high commissioner Alex Ellis shares his ‘oops’ moment during UK PM Sunak's visit to India
1 year ago

British high commissioner Alex Ellis shares his ‘oops’ moment during UK PM Sunak's visit to India

Hindustan Times  

As the year draws to an end, people recollect their good and bad memories. In a recent post on X, British high commissioner to India, Alex Ellis shared one such memory during UK PM Sunak's arrival in the country for the G20 summit in September. British high commissioner to India Alex Ellis along with UK PM Sunak, first lady on …

After Expulsion of Senior Canadian Diplomat, High Commissioner Storms Out of MEA HQ
1 year, 3 months ago

After Expulsion of Senior Canadian Diplomat, High Commissioner Storms Out of MEA HQ

News 18  

India on Tuesday expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in a retaliatory move over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments and Indian diplomat being removed from Canada. #WATCH | Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay leaves from the MEA headquarters at South Block, New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/zFAaTFfeAP— ANI September 19, 2023 Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay was summoned at …

India asks UK to assure full security to Indian diplomats after pro-Khalistani movement escalates in London
1 year, 6 months ago

India asks UK to assure full security to Indian diplomats after pro-Khalistani movement escalates in London

India TV News  

India on Thursday staunchly raked up the issue of threats received by Indian diplomats in the United Kingdom by extremist groups in London and asserted it wants assurance of security from the British government. The latest development came today when Indian top diplomat S Jaishankar met UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian …

NIA issues lookout notice for over 40 people involved in Indian High Commission attack in UK
1 year, 7 months ago

NIA issues lookout notice for over 40 people involved in Indian High Commission attack in UK

Firstpost  

On Monday the investigative body also released CCTV footage running for over two hours of the attempted vandalisation of the Indian High Commission in London in March Almost two months after Khalistani supporters vandalised the Indian High Commission in the UK, the National Investigation Agency issued a lookout notice seeking the identification of over 40 individuals allegedly involved in the …

'It is okay to disagree sometimes': UK high commissioner on 'raids' at BBC offices in India
1 year, 8 months ago

'It is okay to disagree sometimes': UK high commissioner on 'raids' at BBC offices in India

India TV News  

BBC controversy: Nealy three months after the Income Tax sleuths "raided" the offices of BBC in Delhi, British High Commissioner Alex Ellis on Wednesday downplayed the action and underscored, 'Good friends can also disagree'. I think that it is okay to disagree sometimes," the British High Commissioner said, making it clear that he was making a general point. London attack …

NIA to probe protest, vandalism attempt at Indian High Commission in London
1 year, 8 months ago

NIA to probe protest, vandalism attempt at Indian High Commission in London

The Hindu  

The National Investigation Agency will probe the case of protests and attempt to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London last month, officials said on April 18. Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while holding protests outside the High Commission complex on March 19. In the London incident, the …

BIG diplomatic victory! India to take over probe into insult of national flag at Indian Embassy in London
1 year, 8 months ago

BIG diplomatic victory! India to take over probe into insult of national flag at Indian Embassy in London

India TV News  

UK Khalistani movement: In a major diplomatic victory, India will now investigate the case of unruly behaviour of pro-Khalistanis wherein they pulled down the national flag at the Indian high commission in London last month. A tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission in London was grabbed at by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags and chanting pro-Khalistani …

‘Act against Khalistanis, they are using UK asylum for terrorism against India’: New Delhi tells London
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Act against Khalistanis, they are using UK asylum for terrorism against India’: New Delhi tells London

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Government of India has asked the Britain to increase “monitoring” and take “appropriate proactive” action against the Khalistani extremists as it accused them of misusing the UK’s asylum status to carry out terrorist activities in India. During the fifth India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue in New Delhi, India also raised the issue of the security breach at the …

UK PM Rishi Sunak 'aware' of security review at Indian mission in London
1 year, 9 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak 'aware' of security review at Indian mission in London

India Today  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is aware of India’s security concerns following violent clashes at its mission in London and a security review is underway, Downing Street said on Thursday. The security review was announced by UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in a statement last week following windows being smashed and the tricolour being attacked by pro-Khalistan flag-waving protesters at …

DC Edit | India needs to be firm with UK
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | India needs to be firm with UK

Deccan Chronicle  

It is a pity that the UK had to be told by India to tend properly to security around the Indian high commission in London. The “Khalistanis” who invaded India House last Sunday had a free run in the absence of UK security personnel. India’s national flag was brought down and mischievous gestures like planting symbols of a so-called ‘Free …

Want actions, not assurances on safety of missions: India to U.S., U.K.
1 year, 9 months ago

Want actions, not assurances on safety of missions: India to U.S., U.K.

The Hindu  

India does not want “assurances”, but expects “actions” by host countries to prevent attacks on its diplomatic missions, a senior official of the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Responding to questions during the weekly press briefing, official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi refused to elaborate on the removal of external security measures from the British High Commission and the residence …

Delhi Police file FIR over London protest that targeted Indian high commission
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi Police file FIR over London protest that targeted Indian high commission

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have registered a case under several penal provisions, including India’s anti-terror law, against Indian nationals allegedly involved in a violent protest by pro-Khalistan groups outside the Indian high commission in London during which an activist pulled down the national flag. External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told a regular media briefing that an “incident report” on …

Delhi Police slap terrorism case on several in wake of attack on Indian High Commission in London
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi Police slap terrorism case on several in wake of attack on Indian High Commission in London

Firstpost  

The case was registered by the special cell of Delhi Police following the direction of the India’s Ministry of Home Affairs New Delhi: Police in India’s capital have registered a terrorism case against several people in connection with the protest held outside the Indian High Commission in London on 19 March. On Sunday, the national flag of India flying atop …

UK to review security at Indian High Commission in London amid protests
1 year, 9 months ago

UK to review security at Indian High Commission in London amid protests

Firstpost  

Earlier this week, India summoned the most senior British diplomat in New Delhi to protest at the actions taken by ‘separatist and extremist elements’ against the country’s mission in London After “unacceptable acts of violence” against the mission’s workers, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly announced on Wednesday that the nation will examine security at the Indian High Commission in London. …

'Violence Unacceptable, Will Ensure Safety of Indian Staff': UK Foreign Secy After Pro-Khalistan Protest
1 year, 9 months ago

'Violence Unacceptable, Will Ensure Safety of Indian Staff': UK Foreign Secy After Pro-Khalistan Protest

News 18  

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Wednesday said the country will review security at the Indian High Commission in London following ”unacceptable acts of violence” towards the mission’s staff. “Acts of violence towards staff at the Indian High Commission in London are unacceptable and I have made our position clear to the High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami. The police investigation is …

Will ensure safety of staff: UK to review security at Indian mission in London after 'unacceptable acts of violence'
1 year, 9 months ago

Will ensure safety of staff: UK to review security at Indian mission in London after 'unacceptable acts of violence'

India Today  

UK’s foreign secretary James Cleverly has said the security at the Indian High Commission in London will be reviewed following "unacceptable acts of violence" towards the mission's staff. “Acts of violence towards staff at the Indian High Commission in London are unacceptable and I have made our position clear to the High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami. The police investigation is ongoing …

WATCH: Giant tricolour adorns Indian High Commission in London amid fresh protests by Khalistanis
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH: Giant tricolour adorns Indian High Commission in London amid fresh protests by Khalistanis

Firstpost  

The London Metropolitan Police on Wednesday increased security outside the High Commission as Khalistanis protested in front of it A giant tricolour has been put up by the Indian High Commission team atop the mission’s building in London days after it was vandalised by the Khalistan supporters. pic.twitter.com/QBON7dFX7z — INSIGHT UK March 22, 2023 Meanwhile, the London Metropolitan Police on …

Britain reinstates policemen, barricades outside India Place in London
1 year, 9 months ago

Britain reinstates policemen, barricades outside India Place in London

Live Mint  

Following the Indian High Commission reduced security outside the British high commission and envoy Alex Ellis’ residence at Rajaji Marg residence, more barricades and policemen were installed outside the Indian High Commission in London on 22 March, ahead of a planned protest. India had taken the step in response to a violent protest outside the Indian mission in London over …

Security reduced outside the British high commission in a retaliatory move
1 year, 9 months ago

Security reduced outside the British high commission in a retaliatory move

Live Mint  

India has started to reduce security outside the British high commission and envoy Alex Ellis’ residence at Rajaji Marg residence in response to a violent protest outside the Indian mission in London over the weekend. Barricades placed outside the UK mission and the British high commissioner's residence in Delhi were removed by Wednesday afternoon. The decision followed an assessment at …

Sikhs protest outside British High Commission over pulling down India flag at London mission
1 year, 9 months ago

Sikhs protest outside British High Commission over pulling down India flag at London mission

The Hindu  

Several people belonging to the Sikh community gathered outside the British High Commission in Chanakyapuri here on March 20 to protest pro-Khalistan separatists pulling down the Indian flag at the Indian High Commission in London a day earlier. India on Sunday night summoned the British deputy high commissioner and demanded an explanation over the complete "absence of security". In a …

Tit for tat: Sikhs stage protest outside British High Commission in Delhi after Khalistanis vandalised Tricolour in UK
1 year, 9 months ago

Tit for tat: Sikhs stage protest outside British High Commission in Delhi after Khalistanis vandalised Tricolour in UK

Firstpost  

New Delhi: People from the Sikh community congregated in large number outside the British High Commission in India’s capital New Delhi to protest pro-Khalistan separatists pulling down the Indian national flag at the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday. Sikhs at British Highcommision Delhi pic.twitter.com/YevLutaftP — Tajinder Bagga March 20, 2023 Loud and clear message to all anti-India elements …

India must warn UK: Any further vandalism of High Commission premises in London will have consequences
1 year, 9 months ago

India must warn UK: Any further vandalism of High Commission premises in London will have consequences

Firstpost  

India must bring down the full force of its national composite power and take necessary, concomitant steps if incidents of such nature are repeated in the UK The images emerging in social media from London are shocking and disturbing. For a considerable amount of time on Sunday, the safety and security of the diplomats and the premises of the Indian …

India summons UK diplomat after violent protest at High Commission building in central London
1 year, 9 months ago

India summons UK diplomat after violent protest at High Commission building in central London

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. India’s foreign ministry denounced the UK government in a …

U.K. officials vow to take security of Indian mission 'seriously' after vandalism by pro-Khalistani protesters
1 year, 9 months ago

U.K. officials vow to take security of Indian mission 'seriously' after vandalism by pro-Khalistani protesters

The Hindu  

The U.K. Government will take the security of the Indian High Commission in London “seriously”, top British officials have said as they condemned as “disgraceful” and “completely unacceptable” the vandalism at the mission by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags. Foreign Office minister Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon said he was “appalled” and the government would take the …

Khalistani supporters get a befitting reply, massive tricolour adorns India House in London
1 year, 9 months ago

Khalistani supporters get a befitting reply, massive tricolour adorns India House in London

India TV News  

UK: A huge tricolour adorned the Indian High Commission in London as India gave a beffitting response to Khalistani supporters after some pro-radical groups vandalised the Indian mission and detached the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony of the building. Not only this, but India also summoned the senior-most UK diplomat in New Delhi to convey India’s “strong protest” at …

Indian Flag Flying ‘Grander’, Say Officials After Pro-Khalistani Protesters Try to Pull Down Tricolour at London Mission
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Flag Flying ‘Grander’, Say Officials After Pro-Khalistani Protesters Try to Pull Down Tricolour at London Mission

News 18  

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission in London was grabbed at by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags and chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder. “There was no report of any injury, however windows were broken at the High Commission building,” the Metropolitan Police statement said. Images of …

Top British diplomat summoned to protest pulling down of flag at London mission
1 year, 9 months ago

Top British diplomat summoned to protest pulling down of flag at London mission

Live Mint  

India on Sunday night summoned the senior-most British diplomat in Delhi over reports of some Khalistani elements pulling down the Indian flag at the Indian high commission in London during a protest. Senior-most UK diplomat in New Delhi was summoned Sunday late evening to convey India’s strong protest at the actions taken by separatist and extremist elements against the Indian …

India summons top UK diplomat to protest pulling down of flag at mission in London
1 year, 9 months ago

India summons top UK diplomat to protest pulling down of flag at mission in London

Hindustan Times  

The national flag at the Indian high commission in London was pulled down during a protest by pro-Khalistan activists on Sunday, prompting the external affairs ministry in New Delhi to summon the senior-most British diplomat to lodge a protest. British deputy high commissioner Christina Scott was summoned to the external affairs ministry late on Sunday night after several videos on …

‘Unacceptable…’: India Summons Top UK Diplomat After Khalistani Groups Replace Tricolour in London
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Unacceptable…’: India Summons Top UK Diplomat After Khalistani Groups Replace Tricolour in London

News 18  

India summoned the senior-most UK diplomat in New Delhi on Sunday late evening to lodge a “strong protest” after some pro-Khalistani groups replaced the Tricolour at the Indian High Commission in London. India lodges strong protest with UK.Press Release ➡️ https://t.co/Apz9tgy1Ki pic.twitter.com/PV2VyUw1Lt — Arindam Bagchi March 19, 2023 UK High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis also condemned the incident, saying …

Khalistani supporters pull down Tricolour outside Indian High Commission in UK
1 year, 9 months ago

Khalistani supporters pull down Tricolour outside Indian High Commission in UK

India Today  

A group of Khalistan supporters demonstrated outside the Indian High Commission in the UK, sloganeering with flags and posters of separatist leader Amritpal Singh. Following the vandalism at the Indian High Commission, the UK High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis, tweeted his condemnation of the events. He wrote: “I condemn the disgraceful acts today against the people and premises of …

MEA says UK authorities ensured safety, security of Indian High Commission personnel during London protests
4 years, 1 month ago

MEA says UK authorities ensured safety, security of Indian High Commission personnel during London protests

Firstpost  

The statement came after protests this week outside the Indian High Commission in London and the Indian Consulate in Birmingham in support of Indian farmers protesting against the Centre’s farm laws New Delhi: The UK authorities took necessary action in the wake of protests outside Indian missions in London and Birmingham to ensure the safety and security of the premises …

India expels two Pakistani officials for spying: Islamabad unlikely to wait long before hitting back at New Delhi
4 years, 7 months ago

India expels two Pakistani officials for spying: Islamabad unlikely to wait long before hitting back at New Delhi

Firstpost  

The two nuclear-armed powers, which have been at loggerheads for decades, have a long record of indulging in such tit-for-tat measures. After Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was revoked The most recent such incident occurred in August 2019 in the aftermath of New Delhi deciding to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union …

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