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Conrad K. Sangma officially inaugurated the much-anticipated CM Elevate programme in Shillong.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a sharp reminder for media platforms on Thursday amid the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic crisis. The announcement came mere hours after India announced the temporary suspension of visas for Canadian citizens in view of "security threats" faced by its high commission and consulates in the other country.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has led India to temporarily suspend issuing visas to Canadian citizens. The ministry of external affairs citied security threat in taking the step. Spokesperson for External Affairs Ministry Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said the decision will include Canadian visa applicants in third countries even as he asserted Canada must act against the pro-Khalistani elements operating from its territory.

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₹263.65 on the BSE on Thursday. During the day, it fell 3.41 per cent to ₹260.25.. On the NSE, the stock fell 2.42% at ₹263.40.

Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjhar's death in June. MEA spokesperson Bagchi accused the Canadian government of being prejudiced in dealing with the matter. The Ministry of External Affairs said Canada did not share any specific information with India on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.

Aadhaar and PAN numbers for investing in post office savings schemes on March 31, 2023. This rule of mandatory submission of Aadhaar and PAN numbers for small savings schemes is part of the Know Your Customers (KYC) process. According to the notification, subscribers who have invested in post office small savings plans must provide their Aadhaar numbers by September 30, 2023, if they did not do so when they opened the small savings scheme accounts. Also read: 7 money changes in September; Changes in credit cards, small savings rules, Aadhaar free update, Rs 2,000 exchange deadlines

India and Canada, ShiromAkali Dal President and MP Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday appealed to the Central Government to establish a good relationship with Canada soon to avoid 'increasing panic' among the citizens living there. Badal also met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and requested him to 'find a solution' over the matter soon. «Keeping the whole situation in mind, I request the government of India and the government of Canada, especially the government of India that it needs to be settled as soon as possible because more delay means more tension and panic,» Badal said while talking to the reporters after meeting with Shah. He further said that a panic-like situation is developing among the people living in Canada due to the recent developments between both countries. «The current situation between India and Canada is now affecting the people of Indian origin living in Canada...A panic-like situation is developing among the people. The government of India should find a solution soon.

The Quebec government is looking at new French proficiency rules for temporary workers, but business leaders say the program should be left alone since businesses are already struggling to cope with a severe labour shortage.

India on Thursday suspended visa services for Canada indefinitely citing operational reasons, the ministry of external affairs spokesperson confirmed. Earlier BLS had pushed out a notification on suspension of visa services. BLS International Services Limited is an Indian outsourcing service provider for government and diplomatic missions worldwide.

Personal Finance rule changes from 1 October 2023: The deadline for adding nominees for mutual fund folios, demat, and trading accounts is 30 September 2023. New TCS rule on overseas expenses to come into effect from next month. This could also be the last month for exchanging ₹2,000 notes.

The Canadian High Commission and consulates in India remain open in spite of a brewing diplomatic crisis. Visa services for Canadian nationals have however been suspended and both countries warned citizens against travelling at this time.

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Hindustan Times report. “With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India. As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily adjust staff presence in India," the spokesperson said as quoted by HT. Besides this, Canada has also demanded increased security for its embassies, consulates, and high commissions, including those in Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, and New Delhi.

New Chinese “Super SIM” cards will function as digital yuan wallets, smartcards, and ID cards as the nation’s CBDC pilot continues.

Most citizens in Western Russia say they do not want to get paid in digital rubles, dealing a further blow to the Central Bank’s CBDC plans.

The Kansas City Royals are pushing back their self-imposed deadline of the end of September for deciding on a location for their new ballpark

India has advised its citizens to be careful when traveling to Canada as a rift between the two nations widens further in the wake of Ottawa’s allegations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver

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NEW DELHI : Diplomatic tensions between India and Canada mounted after New Delhi released a scathing travel advisory counselling its citizens to exercise caution while travelling to Canada. “In view of growing anti-India activities and politically condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution. Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda.

Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda, the MEA pointed out. Indian nationals are therefore advised to avoid travelling to regions and potential venues in Canada that have seen such incidents, the MEA advised. «Our High Commission/Consulates General will continue to be in contact with the Canadian authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Canada. Given the deteriorating security environment in Canada, Indian students in particular are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant,» it said. (Also read: Justin Trudeau's remarks attempt to shift focus from China links) Indian nationals and students from India in Canada must also register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or Consulates General of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their respective websites, or the MADAD portal madad.gov.in.