Name: Ahead of PM Modi's trip, US lawmakers raise lengthy visa wait time for Indians
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Envoy stopped in Scotland: miscreant supporter of Sikh militant group Babbar Khalsa says report

The Glasgow gurudwara committee has issued a public apology to Indian High Commissioner over the incidentn

Two of the three extremists who stopped Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami from attending an event at a gurudwara in Scotland have been identified as Shamsher Singh and Ranveer Singh, both based in London.
The Hindustan Times reported on October 1, 2023.
Out of this Ranveer Singh is a supporter of Jagtar Singh Hawara, who was involved in the conspiracy to assassinate the 12th Chief Minister of Punjab, Beant Singh, on August 31, 1995, the report said.
Convicted as a conspirator in the assassination, Hawara is serving life imprisonment in Delhi's Tihar jail.

Envoy stopped in Scotland| Glasgow gurudwara writes to Indian High Commissioner, issues apology 

India lodged a strong protest with the UK authorities on 30 September 2023 after Indian High Commisioner to UK, Vikram Doraiswami, a day before, was stopped from attending a scheduled event at a gurudwara in Scotland by sikh extremists.&nbsp;

The Glasgow Gurudwara in Scotland has personally apologised to the Indian High Commissioner to UK Vikram Doraiswami, who was confronted by London-based Sikh extremists on 29th September 2023 and prevented by them from entering the temple premises.
In a letter, Glasgow gurdwara committee has assured the High Commissioner that the three persons involved in the unsavory incident were not part of their regular congregation and were unknown to the community, Hindustan Times reported.
The committee has requested the High Commissioner to visit the Gurudwara again the report said.

Afghan embassy in India announces shut down of operations

Afghan embassy shuts down its India operations Embassy in New Delhi released statement on Sept 30 on X Decision to cease operations is effective from today

The emergency consular services for Afghan citizens will remain operative till the transfer of the custodial authority of the embassy to the host country, the statement further read.

The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi announced Saturday night that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a "lack of support from the host government", failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.
In a statement, the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi said it regrets announcing the decision to cease its operations, effective October 1, 2023.
"It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi announces this decision to cease its operations," the statement said.
The embassy said that this decision, while deeply regrettable, was made after careful consideration, taking into account the historic ties and long-standing partnership between Afghanistan and India.
The embassy statement also listed key factors affecting its ability to continue the mission effectively and said that they were the primary reasons for the "unfortunate closure".
The embassy cited a "lack of support from the host government", alleging that it has experienced a notable absence of crucial support from the host government, which it said hindered its ability to carry out duties effectively.
The mission also cited "failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests" as one of the reasons.
"We acknowledge our shortcomings in meeting the expectations and requirements necessary to serve the best interests of Afghanistan and its citizens due to the lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul," the mission said.
It also said that due to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, there has been a significant reduction in both personnel and resources available to it, making it increasingly challenging to continue operations.
"The lack of timely and sufficient support from visa renewal for diplomats to other critical areas of cooperation led to an understandable frustration among our team and impeded our ability to carry out routine duties effectively," the statement said.
Given these circumstances, "it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," it said.
The embassy has been headed by Ambassador Farid Mamundzay.
Mamundzay was appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government and he has been operating as the Afghan envoy even after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021.
In April-May, the embassy was rocked by a power struggle in the wake of reports of the Taliban appointing a charge d'affaires to head the mission, replacing Mamundzay.

Power tussle, conflicts, infighting in Afghanistan embassy in Delhi before shutdown: reports

In April-May 2023, the embassy was rocked by a power struggle in the wake of reports of the Taliban appointing a charge d'affaires to head the mission, replacing Mamundzay.

The announcement of the Afghanistan embassy shutting down its operations in India from 1st October comes months after a power struggle at the Afghan embassy in Delhi.
According to a report in The Indian Express on 29th September, Ambassador Farid Mamundzay, appointed by the previous Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, was battling to stay in office in defiance of the Taliban-run Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul.
Aware of the infighting at the embassy that erupted at the end of April 2023, the MEA had not taken sides.
The Indian Express, quoting sources, said it had conveyed to both sides that it was an internal matter they needed to settle themselves.
India had closed its embassy after the Taliban took over the country, and the Ashraf Ghani government collapsed in August 2021.
It now has a technical team to coordinate humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.

After an Indian envoy was stopped from entering a gurudwara, United Kingdom Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said safety of foreign diplomats is of utmost importance.

Diplomats' safety most important: UK minister after Indian envoy stopped at gurudwara

After an Indian envoy was stopped from entering a gurudwara, United Kingdom Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said safety of foreign diplomats is of utmost importance.

United Kingdom Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan on Saturday said that she was "concerned" to see that the Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was stopped from meeting the Gurudwara Committee in Glasgow.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Trevelyan said that the security and safety of foreign places is of utmost importance and places of worship in the United Kingdom should be open to all.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan said, "Concerned to see that the Indian High Commissioner @VDoraiswami was stopped from meeting with the Gurudwara Committee at the Gurudwara in Glasgow. The safety and security of foreign diplomats is of utmost importance and our places of worship in the UK must be open to all."
Earlier today, India&rsquo;s High Commission in London said it has reported to authorities in the UK the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/disgraceful-india-s-high-commission-to-uk-after-diplomat-stopped-at-gurudwara-1696087661796">"disgraceful incident"</a> at the Glasgow Gurudwara where elements from outside Scotland &ldquo;deliberately disrupted&rdquo; a planned interaction organised for the High Commissioner and Consul General of India.
In order to prevent any potential altercation, India's High Commissioner and Consul General decided to leave the premises shortly after his arrival, according to the statement released by India's High Commission in London.
"On September 29, 2023, three persons-- all from areas outside Scotland--deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organized by the Gurudwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India. This interaction was to discuss community and consular issues," India's High Commission in London statement read.
It further said, "The organizers included senior community leaders, ladies and Committee members, and a member of Scottish Parliament. They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival."

India issued a straong statement after its High Commissioner to UK was stopped from entering a gurudwara.

Disgraceful: India's High Commission to UK after diplomat stopped at gurudwara

India issued a straong statement after its High Commissioner to UK was stopped from entering a gurudwara.

After Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly stopped from entering a gurudwara in Scotland, India issued a statement calling the incident disgraceful.
The High Commission of India in London said that three persons deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organized by the Gurudwara Committee for the community.
"On September 29, 2023, three persons-- all from areas outside Scotland--deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organized by the Gurudwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India. The organizers included senior community leaders, ladies and Committee members, and a member of the Scottish Parliament. They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival," said the statement.
As per the statement, one of the non-local extremist elements attempted to violently force open the diplomat's car door but the organisers intervened.
"One of the non-local extremist elements attempted to violently force open the HC's car door - a matter that will require suitable police consideration. It is due to the quick reaction of one of the organizers, who physically intervened at the car door, that a bigger incident was avoided. Multiple community organizations including the organizers have formally regretted the incident and have urged the authorities to take action against the culprits," added Indian High Commission to London.
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Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden by imitating him. He acted lost on the stage like Biden did last year at an event.

'Where the hell am I?':Trump imitates Biden 'getting lost' on stage

Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden by imitating him. He acted lost on the stage like Biden did last year at an event.

Addressing the California Republican Party convention on Friday, former US President Donald Trump mocked President Joe Biden by imitating his awkward act on a stage during an event last year.
Trump, who is leading the 2024 presidential candidate race for the Democrats, questioned Biden&rsquo;s mental and physical fitness to serve another term as president.
Recalling an incident from last year, Trump imitated Biden who seemed lost on the stage at an event. Trump pretended to be disoriented and unable to locate the stairs behind the podium.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Where the hell am I?&rdquo; Trump exclaimed.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never seen this stupid stage before. I&rsquo;ve never seen it. But if I walk left there&rsquo;s a stair and if I walk right there&rsquo;s a stair,&rdquo; he added.
Trump was apparently referring to an incident from October last year, when Biden made a speech in Pittsburgh supporting Senator John Fetterman.&nbsp;
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The weather department has predicted more rains in the coming days, indicating the trouble for New Yorkers is set to rise. 

New York: state of emergency declared after flash floods wreak havoc

The weather department has predicted more rains in the coming days, indicating the trouble for New Yorkers is set to rise.&nbsp;

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency after flash floods wreaked havoc in the city.&nbsp;
Roads turned into rivers as shocking scenes unfolded amid heavy downpours.&nbsp;
Several videos floating on social media showed massive waterlogging in different prominent areas.&nbsp;
The weather department has predicted more rains in the coming days, indicating the trouble for New Yorkers is set to rise.&nbsp;

India-Canada diplomatic row| UK ambassador Vikram Doraiswami stopped from visiting gurudwara

India-Canada diplomatic row| Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami stopped from visiting gurudwara

A video posted on X shows two men asking the occupants of a black car to leave the Gurudwara premises. It is not clear who is seated in the car in the video

Amid the escalation of the India-Canada diplomatic row over the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Indian Ambassador to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was prevented from entering a Gurudwara in Scotland.
According to a Times of India report, a group of radical Sikh activists prevented the Indian High Commissioner from entering the gurdwara, claiming that Indian officials are not welcome in any gurdwara in the UK due to recent tensions and targeting of British Sikhs.
Doraiswami, who is on an official trip to Scotland, was stopped outside the Glasgow Gurudwara on Albert Drive, where he reportedly had a meeting with members of the gurudwara committee.

Caught on Cam: sea lion escapes from Central Park Zoo pool amid severe flooding in New York City

All sea lions &amp; animals are accounted for &amp; safe at Central Park Zoo, authorities confirmed on X on 30th September 2023

A sea lion escaped from its pool at the Central Park Zoo on Friday amid severe flooding in New York City caused by flash floods.&nbsp;
The marine mammal managed to swim out of its Central Park Zoo pool thanks to flooding of the plaza caused by torrential rains and flooding in the city, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
'Zoo staff monitored the sea lion as she explored the area before returning to the familiar surroundings of the pool and the company of the other two sea lions', Jim Breheny, director of the Bronx Zoo and executive vice president of the Wildlife Conservation Society&rsquo;s Zoos and Aquarium, said in a statement.
The water has since receded and the animals are safe in their exhibit, he said.

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Senator Bob Menendez and Congressman Michael Waltz asked the Biden government why visa wait-time for Indians is the longest globally.

Ahead of PM Modi's trip, US lawmakers raise lengthy visa wait time for Indians

Senator Bob Menendez and Congressman Michael Waltz asked the Biden government why visa wait-time for Indians is the longest globally.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, top American lawmakers have asked the Joe Biden government to address the lengthy visa wait times being faced by Indians.
Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, asked the Biden administration why India continues to face the longest wait time globally, which can range from 450 to 600 days.
Congressman Michael Waltz, Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, called Washington's ties with Delhi "one of the most consequential economic diplomatic security relationships" that the US has in the 21st century.
He added that despite this, one of the most consistent and painful complaints he receives regarding India is about the visa wait time.

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mufti Qaiser Farooq, believed to be a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead in Pakistan.

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Qaiser Farooq shot dead in Pakistan

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mufti Qaiser Farooq, believed to be a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead in Pakistan.

One of the most wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, Mufti Qaiser Farooq, was reportedly shot dead in Pakistan's Karachi.
Farooq is believed to be a close aide of 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
According to reports, a group of unknown men opened fire at Farooq near a religious institution in the Samanabad area on September 30.
The 30-year-old, who suffered bullet wounds in the back, died during treatment at a hospital.
A minor boy was also injured in the attack.
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A Sikh businessman in UK has claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by Khalistan supporters.

Sikh businessman's car shot at, vandalised by Khalistan supporters in UK

A Sikh businessman in UK has claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by Khalistan supporters.

A Sikh restaurant owner, who earlier received threats from Khalistani elements for being vocal against them, has now claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by the extremists in West London.
A video posted on X by Insightuk2, which describes itself as a social movement of British Hindus and Indians, claimed that some unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at the car of Harman Singh Kapoor, adding that his family has been subjected to constant threats of violence and rape by alleged Khalistan supporters.
However, there has been no formal statement from the UK police on these claims.
Notably, the claims came to the fore on the very day elements from outside Scotland deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised for the Indian High Commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami.
&ldquo;They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival,&rdquo; India&rsquo;s High Commission to UK said in a statement.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/disgraceful-india-s-high-commission-to-uk-after-diplomat-stopped-at-gurudwara-1696087661796">Disgraceful: India's High Commission to UK after diplomat stopped at gurudwara</a>

Two police officers are reported to be injured in a suicide bomb attack near Turkey's Parliament building in Ankara, country's interior minister said on X

Terrorist attack near parliament in Ankara: Turkish government

Blast, gunfire in Turkey's capital, Ankara: local media Explosion ahead of planned Parliament session Unidentified car carried out bomb attack: interior ministry

Two police officers are reported to be injured in a suicide bomb attack near Turkey's Parliament building in Ankara, country's interior minister said on X

An explosion was heard Sunday in the Turkish capital Ankara, close to parliament which was due to open its new session later in the day, an AFP correspondent reported.
The Turkish interior ministry has termed the blast in the capital as a 'terrorist attack'.
"Two terrorists arrived in a light military vehicle at around 9:30 am (0630 GMT), in front of the entrance gate of the General Directorate of Security of our Ministry of the Interior, and carried out a bomb attack," the ministry said.
Turkish media reported that gunfire was also heard in the area, with emergency services rushing to the scene.

While Solih is seen as someone who leans towards India, Muizzu, who is from a pro-China party, campaigned with a message of 'India Out'

Pro-China candidate wins Maldives run-off presidential polls

While Solih is seen as someone who leans towards India, Muizzu, who is from a pro-China party, campaigned with a message of 'India Out'

In a closely watched development for India, opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz has won the Maldives presidential runoff, securing over 53 percent of the vote.
Local media reports confirm Muiz's victory by more than 18,000 votes, with incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih receiving 46 percent of the vote.
This election has effectively become a virtual referendum on which regional power India or China will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
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He was addressing the people of the Indian diaspora at the ‘Colors of Friendship’ event at India House in Washington DC.

S Jaishankar hails India-US relations at diaspora event in Washington 

He was addressing the people of the Indian diaspora at the &lsquo;Colors of Friendship&rsquo; event at India House in Washington DC.

Noting the remarkable progress in the India-US relationship, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on Sunday, stated that India-US ties were at an all-time high.
Speaking at an event organised by the Embassy of India at India House in Washington, D.C., he reiterated that the Modi government was committed to elevating the bilateral relationship to unprecedented levels, suggesting that their bilateral ties could reach 'the moon, maybe even beyond'.
Several senior officials of the Biden administration including; US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, President Biden's domestic policy advisor Neera Tanden, and Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr Rahul Gupta were part of the event.&nbsp;
The Union Minister is on nine-day visit to the United States.&nbsp;
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