Amid escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, a past statement by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has gained renewed attention online. In an old video, Jaishankar remarked that "Newton's law of politics" would also apply in Canada, suggesting that actions would have corresponding reactions in the political realm. This statement is being revisited as relations between the two nations become increasingly strained, particularly following allegations surrounding the killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The resurfacing of this video highlights the ongoing complexities and implications of international diplomacy between India and Canada. Watch the viral video of EAM.
15 October,2024 05:10 PM IST
Amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, a previous statement by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has resurfaced online. During a press conference on June 8, 2023, he addressed reports of celebrations in Canada marking the assassination of former PM Indira Gandhi. Dr. Jaishankar expressed confusion over why such actions occur, suggesting they stem from vote bank politics rather than genuine sentiment. He emphasized the concerning trend of allowing separatists and extremists to gain a platform, stating that this undermines relations and is detrimental to Canada. Additionally, he responded to comments from Canada's National Security Advisor regarding alleged Indian interference in domestic politics, referencing the proverb "Ulta chor kotwal ko daante," implying that those accusing India might themselves be engaging in questionable practices. Dr. Jaishankar's remarks highlight the complexity and sensitivity of the evolving diplomatic landscape between the two nations.
15 October,2024 01:21 PM IST
The controversy around the construction of the Sanjauli Mosque doesn’t seem to be dying down soon. A protest was held on September 11 where members of Hindu outfits clashed with security forces while attempting to reach the site of the alleged illegal mosque construction in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The protesters raised slogans against the mosque's construction despite prohibitory orders issued by local authorities. Heavy police force has been deployed at the Shimla and the Markets are closed across Himachal Pradesh over the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in the Sanjauli area on September 14.
14 September,2024 04:06 PM IST
The world leaders arrived in Italy for a three-day Group of Seven (G7) Summit, scheduled from June 13-15. India also participated in the summit as an outreach nation on the invitation of Italian PM Meloni. PM Modi attended the event and engaged in productive discussions with world leaders. During the Summit, the leaders of G7 and outreach countries pose for a family photo. Meanwhile, PM Modi walked up to US President Joe Biden to meet him. Both leaders shared a warm greeting and exchanged views during their meeting. It is India’s 11th participation and PM Modi’s fifth consecutive participation at the G7 Summit.
15 June,2024 11:30 AM IST
India on May 02 lodged a strong protest against the reports of Chinese activities in Shaksgam Valley situated in POK. Shooting down media reports of ‘construction activities by China in Shaksgam Valley’ MEA said that It is a part of India. MEA further said that New Delhi never accepted the China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963. The issue of Shaksgam Valley comes amid the India-China border dispute along the Line of Actual Control. Indian and Chinese soldiers came at a loggerhead at friction points in eastern Ladakh in 2020 at LAC. The Shaksgam Valley, or the Trans Karakoram Tract is a strategically key region is part of the Hunza-Gilgit Region of PoK. It is bordered by the Xinjiang Province of China to the north, the northern areas of PoK to its west, south & Siachen Glacier region to the east. The Shaksgam Valley was ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963 when both countries signed a boundary pact to settle their differences.
04 May,2024 04:42 PM IST
Canadian Police arrested and charged 3 Indians in connection to the Khalistani Hardeep Nijjar Murder Case. The arrested men are Karanpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22). The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a separatist campaigning for the creation of Khalistan, an independent Sikh homeland. The investigation is going on into whether the arrested men have ties to the Indian government. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead in June last year outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, a Vancouver suburb. The trio was arrested in the city of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada on May 03 (IST). The murder case has raised concerns about potential ties between the arrested individuals and the Indian Govt. There are allegations of Indian Govt involvement in assassination plots in Canada, the US. Canadian police, in collaboration with the US law enforcement agencies, conducted the investigation and made the arrests. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities suggesting that more detentions might occur.
04 May,2024 03:15 PM IST
Sharpening his diatribe, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir spewed venom against India again. This time, he was addressing the passing out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur. While addressing the passing out cadets, General Asim Munir once again raked up Kashmir conflict. Gen Munir also talked about aerial engagements between Indian and Pakistani air forces in 2019 post Pulwama attack. He said, “The professionalism in brilliance of Pakistan Air Force is being displayed in war against our arch-rivals and profoundly in Feb 2019 in short but several engagements against the misplaced calculus of our rival who mistook our initial restraint as weakness. We shall never allow anyone to challenge our territorial integrity, sovereignty and security of our beloved homeland. Regardless of what are adversaries say, another region where forces violently trampling over Human Rights and muzzling voices to self-determination is Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The silence of the world over Kashmir is deafening. But, we will continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir till the day they are empowered to exercise their rights of self-determination.” Ever since 1947, relations between India and Pakistan have been tense and Kashmir has been major of conflict. The countries have fought several wars and in 2019, the relations nosedived when the Article 370 was abrogated. India has reiterated its stance on numerous occasions that entire Jammu and Kashmir is integral part of the country.
03 May,2024 06:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his latest interview with the US-based Magazine ‘Newsweek’ talked about the India-China relations. PM Modi stressed the ‘prolonged situation’ on the disputed India-China border should be discussed ‘urgently’ to normalize the bilateral ties. The PM emphasized that the stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for the entire region and world. PM Modi on the topic of competing with China highlighted that the country has an edge when being pitted against China which is currently engulfed in economic woes. Reacting to this, China also ‘noted’ PM Modi's remarks on the border ties between the two countries. Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning said that ‘sound and stable’ ties would serve the interests of both countries. Meanwhile, Congress also reacted to PM Modi’s interview with the magazine and said that the PM has crossed "all limits of cowardice". Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted on his X account and said the ‘PM was at his cowardly worst’ while talking about the China border dispute.Jairam Ramesh demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoting his statement ‘Na Koi Ghusa Hai, Na Hi Koi GhusAayahai’
12 April,2024 05:03 PM IST
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore. While addressing the meeting, he hit out at Congress, DMK over ‘Katchatheevu’ row and said that the whole country is discussing another hypocrisy of Congress and DMK party.“Today the whole country is discussing another hypocrisy of Congress and the DMK party. When Congress was in government, these people gave Kachchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka. In which cabinet was this decision taken? For whose benefit was this decision taken? Congress is silent on this. Thousands of fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested for going near that island...NDA government is continuously releasing such fishermen and bringing them back. Not only this, five fishermen were given death sentences but I brought them back alive. DMK and Congress are not only the culprits of the fishermen but also the culprits of the country,” said PM Modi.
10 April,2024 02:57 PM IST
Politics erupted over Katchatheevu island after PM Modi accused Congress of giving the island to Sri Lanka. On April 01, EAM Dr S Jaishankar held a detailed press conference over the Katchatheevu island row. The EAM revealed official facts and also talked about PM Jawaharlal Nehru’s approach towards Katchatheevu island. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the country's first Prime Minister wanted to give away the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. BJP’s Tamil Nadu president Annamalai also exposed Congress, DMK for allegedly giving island to Sri Lanka. Watch video ho know more.
01 April,2024 02:09 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
