Ajit Doval Archives - National Times

09 Feb

Ajit Doval’s Ottawa Meetings Hint at Thaw in India-Canada Relations, Firm Line on Extremism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada appear to be cautiously moving toward repairing their fractured relationship, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa emerging as a key diplomatic signal. The two-day visit, held from February 6 to 7, marked one of the most substantive security-level engagements between the two countries since ties deteriorated sharply in 2023. Doval held discussions with Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Adviser to the Prime Minister, Nathalie Drouin, and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. While both governments described the meetings as part of routine bilateral security dialogue, officials and analysts…

India, Canada Agree to Reset Ties with Focus on Security Cooperation

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said India and Canada have agreed to work together on a “new chapter” in bilateral ties, with counter-terrorism and organised crime forming the core of their renewed cooperation.The statement came after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin in New Delhi for wide-ranging discussions. The two sides reviewed security cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts, and the challenge of transnational organised crime.New Delhi has often accused Canada of overlooking Khalistan separatist groups and their nexus with crime syndicates. Indian officials insist these networks not only push…

Centre Briefs Political Leaders on Pahalgam Attack; All-Party Meeting Reflects United Stand Against Terror

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New Delhi, April 24, 2025 – A high-level all-party meeting was held on Wednesday in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with the Centre briefing political leaders about the tragic incident that claimed 28 lives, mostly tourists. The meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aimed to present the facts, ongoing investigations, and future action plans while fostering political consensus in the national response to the attack.Held at the Parliament Library Building, the meeting began with a moment of silence to honor the victims. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and top officials from intelligence agencies gave a detailed…