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Canada urged to act against ‘anti-India extremist elements’: MEA

Canada urged to act against ‘anti-India extremist elements’: MEA

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. File | Photo Credit: PTI India on Thursday (May 7, 2026) called upon Canada to act against “anti-India extremist elements” operating from Canadian soil against the backdrop of a Canadian intelligence report highlighting the national security threat posed by Khalistani elements. The annual report for 2025 by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), released last week, said the involvement of Canada-based Khalistani extremists in “violent extremist activities” continued to pose a national security threat to Canada. Also Read | Canada declares Khalistan extremists as ‘national security threat’ “India has repeatedly urged the Canadian government to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil. This includes addressing the issue of glorification of violence, threats against Indian leaders and diplomats, vandalism of places of worship, and attempts to promote secessionism through so-called ‘referendums’,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing. Mr. Jaiswal was responding to a question on the report by CSIS. He said India had consistently spoken out about …

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Jayaram’s comic timing and nostalgic elements make it a passable feel-good comedy drama

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Jayaram’s comic timing and nostalgic elements make it a passable feel-good comedy drama

Name: Ashakal Aayiram Director: G. Prajith Cast: Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram, Asha Sharath, Sharaf U Dheen, Ishaani Krishna, Anand Manmadhan, Ramesh Pisharody, Dileep Menon Writer: Jude Anthany Joseph, Aravind Rajendran Rating: 3/5 Ashakal Aayiram, starring Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram in the lead roles, was released in theaters on February 6, 2026. After its theatrical run, the movie is now available for streaming on the OTT platform ZEE5. If you’re planning to watch the movie online, here’s the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot Ashakal Aayiram follows the story of Ajeesh Hariharan, a youngster who dreams of becoming a film star but faces several unexpected obstacles on his journey. His father, Hariharan, who has always opposed his passion for cinema, becomes one of the biggest challenges he must confront. As the young man struggles to prove himself, the story explores his determination, sacrifices, and the emotional conflict between following one’s dreams and meeting family expectations. Along the way, he encounters moments of failure and self-doubt that test his resolve. However, his passion for acting …

Motorola Signature review: The ‘luxe’ smartphone that combines conventional and unconventional elements | Technology News

Motorola Signature review: The ‘luxe’ smartphone that combines conventional and unconventional elements | Technology News

Every year, I review flagship smartphones and return to the same question, though the answer is different each time. In a sea of high-end phones, some models make the list year after year, but with each passing year, more devices join the list – ones I never imagined would rank so high. In my opinion, this is a good thing, as more competition leads to better devices and more options for consumers. That brings me to Motorola, a household brand best known for its Razr flip phones. However, the company hasn’t been able to produce a flagship that goes head-to-head with the iPhone and the Galaxy S series. Motorola believes its new Signature series could change that perception. Here is my review of the Motorola Signature. What: Motorola Signature| Price: Rs 54,999 onwards Luxury aesthetics provides a nice visual break from overexposed phone designs To be completely honest, I have to admit that I never expected to like the Motorola Signature’s design as much as I did in person. I am a huge fan of …

Iran FM Araghchi returns to lead charge against US-Israeli ‘Terror’ elements disguised as protesters

Iran FM Araghchi returns to lead charge against US-Israeli ‘Terror’ elements disguised as protesters

Published on Jan 12, 2026 06:39 pm IST Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that recent protests across the country have been infiltrated by terrorist operatives, alleging the presence of armed cells aiming to turn demonstrations into nationwide violence. Speaking to foreign diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi accused external agendas of derailing what began as economic protests, as Iran faces growing unrest, international pressure, and warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump against any violent crackdown.   News / Videos / World News / Iran FM Araghchi returns to lead charge against US-Israeli ‘Terror’ elements disguised as protesters Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians citing misuse by criminal elements

Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians citing misuse by criminal elements

Iran has suspended the visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders in the wake of several reported incidents of Indians being lured to that country on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to other countries, according to the MEA. The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said the government`s attention has been drawn to several incidents of Indian nationals being lured to Iran on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to third countries. The government of Iran has accordingly “suspended the visa waiver facility” available to ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran with effect from November 22. This measure is intended to prevent further misuse of the facility by criminal elements, the MEA said in a statement. From this date, Indian nationals with ordinary passports would be required to obtain a visa to enter or transit through Iran, it said. “The attention of government has been drawn to several incidents of Indian nationals being lured to Iran on false promises of employment or with assurances of …

Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians after ‘misuse by criminal elements’; MEA issues advisory

Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians after ‘misuse by criminal elements’; MEA issues advisory

Representational image of India and Iran flags. File Iran has suspended the visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders in the wake of several reported incidents of Indians being lured to that country on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to other countries, according to the MEA. The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday (November 17, 2025) said the government’s attention has been drawn to several incidents of Indian nationals being lured to Iran on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to third countries. https://t.co/4KBe3sQHVMAdvisory on suspension of visa waiver facility extended to Indian nationals traveling to Iran — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) November 17, 2025 The government of Iran has accordingly “suspended the visa waiver facility” available to ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran with effect from November 22. This measure is intended to prevent further misuse of the facility by criminal elements, the MEA said in a statement. From this date, Indian nationals with ordinary passports would be required to obtain a visa to …

Samsung’s One UI 8 Update Tipped to Get Revamped Reminder App With New UI Elements

Samsung’s One UI 8 Update Tipped to Get Revamped Reminder App With New UI Elements

Samsung is said to be working on One UI 8, its next iteration of the Android operating system based on Android 16. While the rumour mill has provided some information about the Android skin so far, a tipster suggests that the South Korean technology conglomerate could revamp the built-in Reminder app with the One UI 8 update. The Reminder app is said to come with a new user interface (UI) featuring a changed home screen and a comprehensive view of everything you need to remember. Reminder App Changes in One UI 8 Tipster @theordysm shared details about the changes coming to Samsung’s Reminder app in One UI 8. It is said to have an entirely new home screen with users seeing options like Today, Scheduled, Important, Place, No Alert, and Completed on the home screen. In the current One UI 7 version of the app, these are hidden behind the hamburger menu at the top-right corner of the screen. The new update is speculated to eliminate an extra step, removing the need to open the three-dot …

Leave Canada: Outrage over threat from pro-Khalistan elements

Leave Canada: Outrage over threat from pro-Khalistan elements

The Khalsa Day parade featured floats with pro-Khalistan propaganda, pro-Pakistan banners and imagery targeting Indian leaders The Khalsa Day parade featured floats with pro-Khalistan propaganda, pro-Pakistan banners and imagery targeting Indian leaders. Toronto Indo-Canadian groups have expressed outrage over a speech made during a Khalsa Day parade in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on Sunday calling for the community to be removed from the country. The speech was made in the backdrop of floats featuring pro-Khalistan propaganda, including pro-Pakistan and anti-India banners. A raw video of the speech was shared with the Hindustan Times and authenticated by the person who had taken it. While parts of the inflammatory rhetoric is unintelligible, the unidentified person giving the call using a megaphone says that “eight lakh Bharti” should be taken back to Hindustan (India). Banners on display also featured the words ‘Kill India’, imagery attacking Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and solidarity between proponents of Khalistan and Islamabad. There was no evidence that these floats were part of the procession sanctioned by the organisers. The …

Khalistani elements linked to ‘Waris Punjab De’ plotting my assassination: Union Minister

Khalistani elements linked to ‘Waris Punjab De’ plotting my assassination: Union Minister

The screenshots of the WhatsApp chat allegedly revealed its members’ intention to target Bittu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the extension of Amritpal Singh’s detention under the National Security Act for one more year. Chandigarh: Union Minister Ranveet Singh Bittu has alleged that some pro-Khalista elements with links to the outfit ‘Waris Punjab De’ were plotting to assassinate him and other political leaders of Punjab. The minister claimed that their conspiracy has been “exposed” through leaked screenshots of a chat on social media platforms.  The screenshots of the WhatsApp chat allegedly revealed its members’ intention to target Bittu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the extension of Amritpal Singh’s detention under the National Security Act for one more year. Recently, the Punjab government extended the detention of Amritpal by one more year. Amritpal, 32,  is currently lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail. He is an independent MP from Khadoor Sahib. He was put in detention under the NSA after he was arrested on April 23, 2023. Meanwhile, Bittu slammed the AAP government for …

Pro-Khalistan elements linked to ‘Waris Punjab De’ plotting my ‘assassination’, alleges union minister | Latest News India

Pro-Khalistan elements linked to ‘Waris Punjab De’ plotting my ‘assassination’, alleges union minister | Latest News India

Apr 21, 2025 01:10 AM IST Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu said that the conspiracy has been “exposed” through leaked screenshots of a chat on social media platforms. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday alleged that some pro-Khalistan elements linked to ‘Waris Punjab De’ outfit–whose chief is radical preacher Amritpal Singh–were plotting to assassinate him and other political leaders in Punjab. Ravneet Singh Bittu said that the central government has also taken a serious note of the plot hatched by the leaders of ‘Waris Punjab De’.(Sansad TV) The conspiracy has been “exposed” through leaked screenshots of a chat on social media platforms, he claimed. In a statement, Bittu said that the central government has also taken a serious note of the plot hatched by the leaders of ‘Waris Punjab De’. He warned that the activities of such groups were pushing the state towards instability reminiscent of its dark past. The screenshots of the WhatsApp chat revealed its members’ intention to target Bittu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the extension of Khadoor Sahib …