PERSONA NON GRATA
Russia expels British defense attache in a tit-for-tat move
Russia declared Britain's defense attache persona non grata and expelled Maxim Elovik over espionage allegations. Tensions between the UK and Russia involve cyberattacks, targeted killings, and Russian interference in Ukraine. Britain sanctioned wealthy Russians and tightened regulations on money laundering.
Russia expels UK defence attache in tit-for-tat move
Russia ordered the expulsion of the United Kingdom's defence attache in Moscow on Thursday, a move it said was direct retaliation for London expelling Russia's defence attache last week. "The defence attache at the British Embassy in Moscow, A. T. Coghill, has been declared persona non grata.
Russia's chief Vladimir Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is running for a fifth term in office this week, has over the past two decades built up a system of domestic repression and confrontation with the West that is almost certain to guarantee his re-election. Putin won his first presidential election in March 2000 and a second term in 2004.
Gaza, Ukraine loom large as G20 foreign ministers meet
In a world torn by conflicts and divisions, Brazil, which took over the rotating G20 presidency from India in December, has voiced hopes for what President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva calls "the forum with the greatest capacity to positively influence the international agenda."
Brazil-Israel row escalates as Lula declared 'persona non grata'
Brazilian President Lula's comparison of Israel's Gaza campaign to the Holocaust sparks a diplomatic dispute. Brazil recalls its ambassador and Israel declares Lula persona non grata. Lula's remarks draw criticism and support, with some defending his comments as referring to the Israeli government, not the Jewish people.
Israel labels Brazilian President Silva 'Persona Non-Grata' for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust
On February 19th, 2024, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, declared Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a persona non grata. This came after Brazilian President Lula da Silva compared Israel's military operation against Hamas terrorists to ...
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Doors never closed in politics: Sushil Modi on possible return of Nitish Kumar in NDA
BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi suggests a possible revival of ties between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP. While sources hint at this possibility, it remains unclear if Kumar has finalized a deal with the BJP leadership. Recent internal crises within INDIA bloc have prompted BJP leaders to adopt a more conciliatory approach.
The Crown Season 6 Part 1 release schedule revealed, check episode details and more
Excitement for The Crown Season 6 Part 1 has peaked as fans prepare for a unique viewing experience. Breaking away from the conventional binge-watch format, the series will be unveiled in two parts, kicking off on November 16, 2023. Here is the episode schedule and other details.
Chinese smartphone companies reboot as rivals creep up the screen
Experts feel that this is also a good time for new entrants such as Nothing and Google to get a foothold with relatively lower entry barriers as compared to other markets. Increased scrutiny by Indian authorities and tepid demand for higher volume smartphones costing less than Rs 10,000, where Chinese brands have a major presence, has seen the combined share of these products drop to 61% in Q2 2023 from their peak of 77% in Q1 2020.
Putin in Kyrgyzstan for first trip abroad since court arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan, his first visit abroad since an arrest warrant was issued for him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March. The warrant was issued over the deportation of Ukrainian children, and requires ICC members to arrest Putin if he sets foot on their territory. Putin is due to meet with his Kyrgyz counterpart and take part in a summit. This comes as Russia's isolation grows, with Putin planning visits to North Korea and China.
Former RAW chief A S Dulat says Canadian action will impact bilateral ties
Dulat expressed concern over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau making a statement in their Parliament that "Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar".
United Nations special envoy to Sudan to step down
Volker Perthes, the United Nations special envoy to Sudan, has announced his resignation after being declared unwelcome by the country. The resignation comes after disagreements between rival factions escalated into war, causing a humanitarian crisis with over one million people fleeing violence. Perthes warned that the conflict could turn into a full-blown civil war, with both sides responsible for indiscriminate bombing, sexual violence, and extrajudicial killings.
Cambodia bans members of Meta's Oversight Board over Facebook row
The blacklisting is the latest twist in a row that has seen the longtime Cambodian leader Hun Sen, once a prolific Facebook user, stop using the platform and apparently deactivate his account.
Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying
Norway has expelled 15 Russian diplomats, who it claims were conducting espionage while working at the Russian Embassy in Oslo. Anniken Huitfeldt, Norway’s foreign minister, said the move was a response to “Russian intelligence activities in Norway”. The expelled individuals have been declared persona non grata and must leave the country within a short time.
Crypto wants its shine back
Crypto companies were “moving gradually towards changing the narrative” even before Bankman-Fried’s exchange failed in November, said Todd Irwin, the chief strategy officer at Fazer, a branding agency that has clients in the industry. “After the FTX incident, the move has been turbocharged.”
From April 1, UDID mandatory to avail benefits of government schemes for persons with disabilities
The schemes include post-matric scholarship for students with disabilities, pre-matric scholarship for such students, and Nirmaya Health Insurance Scheme, among others.
Russia expels Austrian diplomats in tit-for-tat move
The foreign ministry said the expulsion of its diplomats had been an "unfriendly and unjustified step" that "causes serious damage to bilateral relations, which are already in crisis due to the actions of the Austrian side".
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters faces huge backlash after he tries to justify Russian attack on Ukraine
The rocker said that Kyiv was not "entirely blameless" in the Russian-Ukraine war.
Security nod for men’s and women’s IPL soon
The home ministry, along with states, will also assess the requirement of central armed police forces for security of venues.
No honour for the past, Court hits out after Serena Williams salutes
No honour for the past, Court hits out after Serena salutes. Williams was feted in many quarters as the greatest tennis player of all time when she retired after her third-round loss at the U.S. Open on Saturday, one title shy of the record Court set from 1960 to 1973.
Russia orders 31 more European diplomats to leave
The Russian foreign ministry declared 15 diplomats from the Netherlands "persona non grata" and gave them two weeks to leave.
Russia expelling 36 European diplomats: foreign ministry
The Russian foreign ministry said it had declared 21 diplomats from Belgium and 15 from the Netherlands "persona non grata", giving them two weeks to leave.
Russia expels 18 from EU's Moscow mission in retaliatory move
The EU on April 5 declared the 19 Russian diplomats personae non gratae for "engaging in activities contrary to their diplomatic status" and ordered them to leave host nation Belgium.
'It's been difficult for me,' admits Djokovic ahead of Monte Carlo return
Having been deported from Melbourne, and missing out on a possible 10th Australian Open, his single-minded Covid-19 stance then also saw him declared persona non-grata at the Indian Wells and Miami Masters.
European Union allies expel over 120 Russian diplomats in two days
"We have expelled 30 Russian diplomats for national security reasons," Italian Foreign Minister Luigi di Miao told Italy's Rai television in Berlin, in news confirmed by the ministry in Rome.
Chinese investments not matter of concern for time-tested relations with India: Bangla minister
In an interview with PTI, the minister did not rule out "possibilities" of Pakistan's involvement in fanning anti-India sentiments in his country, but declined to "jump to conclusions" as he doesn't want Bangladesh to be a possible proxy ground for India-Pakistan bilateral issues.
Russia says expulsion of diplomats from Prague 'provocative'
Czech authorities on Saturday said they would expel the diplomats identified by local intelligence as secret agents of Russian security services who are suspected of involvement in a 2014 blast that killed two people.
Pakistan condemns manhandling' of its diplomat, India says treated with courtesy
Pakistan said it rejected India's allegations. It said it deplores the Indian action which it says is a violation of the Vienna Convention and the norms of diplomatic conduct especially in an already vitiated atmosphere.
Pakistan declares Indian official persona non-grata
The Indian High Commission has been asked to make urgent necessary arrangements for Surjeet Singh and his family to leave Pakistan by October 29.
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