Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the issue on Thursday, emphasizing that countries have the "freedom of choice" in shaping their bilateral relations according to their interests.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made this call on Thursday, highlighting the discrepancy in how Canada addresses threats against its own leaders versus threats against Indian leaders and diplomats.

The turmoil stems from student protests demanding the Sheikh Hasina-led government to abolish a controversial job quota system.

The Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean Region and the overall bilateral ties, including in areas of defence and security, witnessed an upward trajectory under the previous government in Male.

Calling for immediate de-escalation, India urged all parties to step back from violence and engage in diplomatic efforts.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this during his weekly press briefing, in response to a query on China continuing to harp on its claim over Arunachal Pradesh.

In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eagerly awaited state visit to Bhutan has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions affecting the region.

The statement reiterated the Indian position that the people of Arunachal Pradesh will continue to benefit from development initiatives and infrastructure projects undertaken by the Indian government.

"The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) is an internal matter of India and is in keeping with India's inclusive traditions and our long-standing commitment to human rights," Jaiswal said.

India is intensifying efforts to facilitate the return of its citizens stranded in Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday.

These personnel were previously tasked with operating an advanced light helicopter (ALH) for the island nation.

Amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and China, Beijing has issued a strong statement criticizing India's decision to deploy additional troops along the border, emphasizing that such actions are counterproductive to efforts aimed at easing the situation.