New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Terming them as “baseless imputations”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday rejected the recent accusation made by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that linked India to foreign interference in the country.Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also stated that any such concerns should be addressed through established mechanisms and not politicised or public narratives.”India’s position on this part…
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Ottawa, May 3 (IANS) The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), in its latest public report, has identified Khalistani elements as a violent extremist threat, as per a media report. A small but determined group of Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) continue to use Canada as a base to promote, raise funds and plan violence, according to a report in Khalsa Vox.These individuals, often linked to Canadian nations, exploit community institutions to raise funds that are used for violen…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) India’s push to sustain high economic growth over the next two decades will hinge on investments in human capital and regulatory reforms, a senior policy expert said, flagging skills and workforce gaps as key challenges to the country’s long-term ambitions. Speaking at the New India Conference here, Hemang Jani, Public Policy & Governance expert at the World Bank and former OSD to the Prime Minister’s Office, said India remains well-positioned globally but m…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) India is emerging as a key player in a global shift in supply chains, driven by efforts to reduce dependence on China, former US official Nisha Biswal said. Biswal, Partner at The Asia Group and former US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, said businesses are rethinking their strategies amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.“There has been enormous progress,” she said, noting that US-India trade has grown “from 50 billion… t…
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The much awaited India–US trade agreement announced by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew strong endorsement from Indian-American business leaders and mixed but largely constructive reactions from policy veterans, with supporters calling it a breakthrough and former officials urging caution as details remain unclear.Venture capitalist and Republican fundraiser Asha Jadeja Motwani said the deal was widely anticipated within Trump administration…
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) US lawmakers acknowledged persistent trade frictions with India but stressed that both sides remain committed to a long-term strategic and economic partnership that goes beyond short-term disputes over tariffs, visas, and market access.Speaking at a CSIS event, Representative Ami Bera said that despite periodic tensions, the underlying trajectory of the relationship remains strong. “When you talk to the business community, they’re playing the long game here. They ge…