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A charter flight is expected to reach Israel's capital city Tel Aviv by this evening and return to India with around 230 passengers on board by Friday morning, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India says it has set no deadline so far but remains determined to reduce Canada’s diplomatic presence in the South Asian country amid a confrontation over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver

Ottawa says ‘declaring more Canadian diplomats personae non gratae wouldn’t help situation’

India has suspended visa services in Canada citing security threats and asked Ottawa to prune its diplomats in Delhi, further escalating a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated on Saturday that he has opted to cancel his scheduled visit to the Asian Games in response to China's refusal to grant visas to three Wushu players hailing from Arunachal Pradesh.

India protests China's denial of accreditation for Asian Games to Arunachal Pradesh sportspersons. EAM Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India reserves right to take suitable measures to safeguard interests. India lodged strong protest against China's discriminatory behaviour and Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur cancelled visit to China.

Canada alleges India's involvement in the killing of Sikh Canadian based on surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada, incl. intel from major ally.

The Canadian Broadcasting Company revealed communications gathered about murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar