On Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs slammed Lok Sabha Leader Rahul Gandhi’s “losing memory” comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it “unfortunate.” The MEA argued that it did not represent the government’s viewpoint. The news occurred after Rahul Gandhi mocked PM Modi, claiming that he is “losing his memory” like US President Joe … Read more
As diplomatic ties deteriorated, questions were raised in the Rajya Sabha about Canada’s incapacity to provide protection to Indian embassy staff and consular camps. In response, the foreign ministry stated that the Indian and Canadian governments are in communication on the status of their bilateral relations. It emphasized the need of respecting each other’s interests, … Read more
“Absurd and baseless allegations will have serious consequences for bilateral ties between the two countries,” said Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for Minister of External Affairs (MEA) in a press conference on Saturday, in response to the references made by a Canadian minister about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The diplomatic row between India and Canada intensified further when … Read more
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) published a study that noted “increasing abuses” against religious minorities in India, which the country has strongly rejected. The study was deemed “biased” by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which also charged the USCIRF of pushing a “motivated narrative.” “Our views on the United States Commission … Read more
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated India’s stand regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and said that it will support any feasible and mutually acceptable solution or format that could restore peace. Addressing a briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ” The decision as to when and how to commence peace talks is the … Read more
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed the Rajya Sabha that during the last three years, the number of Indian students going to Canada for higher education has skyrocketed, with as many as 4.27 lakh students enrolling in Canadian colleges in 2023. With 4,27,085 Indian students pursuing school there in 2023, Canada became the most … Read more