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October 15, 2024 8:49 AM

Canadian PM Trudeau accuses India of supporting criminal activities in Canada amid diplomatic row

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the Indian government of making a "fundamental error" by supporting criminal activities in Canada. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Trudeau highlighted ongoing tensions between the two natio...

October 15, 2024 12:21 AM

India expels six Canadian diplomats, asks them to leave by October 19

India expelled six Canadian diplomats and instructed them to leave the country by October 19 on Monday. The expulsion came hours after India summoned Canada’s Charge d'Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, to protest against the "baseless targeting" of Indian...

October 15, 2024 12:03 AM

India, US to finalize ₹32,000 crore deal for 31 predator drones and MRO facility

India and the United States are set to sign a ₹32,000 crore agreement on Tuesday for the acquisition of 31 Predator drones and the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India. According to defense officials, the Ca...

October 14, 2024 10:37 PM

India recalls Envoy from Canada, summons Canadian diplomat over “baseless targeting” of Indian officials

India has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and other diplomats following escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries. On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Canada’s Charge d�...

October 14, 2024 9:43 PM

Tillman Global Holdings president lauds India’s wireless ecosystem at USISPF summit

Tillman Global Holdings President Sachit Ahuja praised India’s advancements in telecommunications at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Annual India Leadership Summit in New Delhi on Monday, emphasizing the country’s progress in bu...

October 14, 2024 7:06 PM

“Preposterous imputations”: India hits back as Canada labels diplomats ‘Persons of Interest’

India on Monday issued a sharp response to Canada after receiving a diplomatic communication suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an ongoing investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA...

October 14, 2024 8:52 AM

Man arrested near Trump rally in California with loaded firearm, charged with illegal possession

A Nevada man was arrested near former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella on Saturday after deputies recovered a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine in his vehicle, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said on Sunday. ...

October 9, 2024 3:12 PM

Over 1 million ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida

Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the Category 5 Hurricane Milton, potentially one of the most destructive ever to hit the Gulf Coast of Florida. With more than 1 million people in coastal areas under evac...

October 5, 2024 5:54 PM

Wynn Resorts says it gets UAE’s first gambling license

Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts said on Friday it had been awarded the first commercial gaming operator's license in the United Arab Emirates by the country's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. The Las Vegas-based casino firm sai...

October 5, 2024 12:18 PM

What are countries doing to get their nationals out of Lebanon?

Nations worldwide have prepared contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Lebanon after a dramatic escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed movement Hezbollah, backed by Iran. Although no country has launched a large-scale ...

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