Relations nosedive as Canadian PM suspects India's involvement in killing of Khalistani terrorist

Toronto (IANS) India's relations with Canada nosedived on Tuesday when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused New Delhi of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia's Surrey in June.

Canada…

'Absurd, motivated': India rejects Canada's allegations over killing of Khalistani terrorist

New Delhi (IANS) India on Tuesday rejected claims by the Canada government that it had an involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Terming them as "absurd and motivated" the external affairs ministry in a statement…

India expels Canadian diplomat, citing interference concerns

New Delhi (IANS) Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and Canada, New Delhi on Tuesday expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based here, who has been asked to leave within the next five days.

The High Commissioner of Canada to…

48-hour shut down hits normal life in Manipur’s five districts

Imphal (IANS) Normal life was badly affected in the valley areas of Manipur on Tuesday as various civil society organisations called a 48-hour shut down across the state demanding unconditional release of five ‘village protection volunteers’.

Arrest will create sympathy for Chandrababu Naidu: Survey

New Delhi (IANS) In an exclusive survey conducted by CVoter for IANS in Andhra Pradesh, a majority of the respondents are of the opinion that the arrest of former Chief Minister and TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu in an alleged skill development scam…

Small food manufacturers urges PM Modi to initiate investigation on WHO's report on food consumption trends in India

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Sellers Collective, an umbrella body of leading trade associations and sellers across the country, has come down heavily on a report by WHO which advocates restricting the growth of small independent retailers selling indigenous…

Parliament special session begins today: Discussion on 75 yrs of Parliamentary journey on day 1

New Delhi (IANS) A discussion on the Parliamentary journey of the past 75 years will be held on Monday on the first day of the special session of Parliament.

"Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - Achievements, Experiences,…

Special session might be short, but holds great importance in terms of historical decisions: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the special session of Parliament might be a short one, but it holds great importance in terms of historical decisions.

While around eight bills are likely to be considered and…

SC asks Jharkhand CM Soren to approach HC against ED summons

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to approach the state high court to challenge the summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case.

“Why…

India’s solar observatory Aditya-L1 starts collecting scientific data

Chennai (IANS) India’s space-based solar observatory Aditya-L1 has begun collecting scientific data en route to observe the Sun.

The sensors of the Supra Thermal & Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS) instrument, a part of the Aditya Solar…