Ensuring parity in Canada’s diplomatic presence in India does not violate international norms: India

New Delhi: India on Friday rejected Canada’s attempt to “portray” the withdrawal of 41 of Canadian diplomats from the country as a violation of international norms, and asserted that ensuring two-way diplomatic parity is fully consistent with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations. India’s comments came after Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly,…

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PM flags off first train of Delhi-Meerut RRTS service, takes ride in ‘Namo Bharat’ trai

Sahibabad (Uttar Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 17-km priority section of the country’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor and took a ride in a ‘Namo Bharat’ train running on the stretch.  Modi showed the green flag to the train connecting Sahibabad and Duhai Depot stations, marking the launch of the…

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Mahua Moitra questions credibility of Darshan Hiranandani’s affidavit, alleges PMO ‘forced’ him to sign it

New Delhi: TMC MP Mahua Moitra has raised questions over the credibility of Hiranandani Group CEO Darshan Hiranandani’s affidavit, alleging that it was “drafted by the PMO” and he was forced to sign it after being “threatened” with “total shut down” of his family’s businesses. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) held a “proverbial gun” to Darshan…

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