The preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction have begun with the date for the reveal of players retention and release list nearing. Now it has come to light that auctions for both IPL And Women's Premier League (WPL) are set to take place within a week of each other in December.
Jaishankar's remarks came after Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the removal of 41 diplomats from India and accused New Delhi of acting "contrary to international law". India rejected the accusation and said that seeking diplomatic parity was in line with the Vienna Convention.
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly informed that only 21 diplomats would be stationed in India from now onwards. This comes after India had given an ultimatum to Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff by October 20.
Shane Bond was part of the MI backroom staff from 2015 onwards. The former New Zealand all-rounder has led the MI franchise to four IPL titles in his nine-year-long association with the team. The Kiwi legend has worked alongside Mahela Jayawardene and Mark Boucher in his stint with MI.
During the conversation with the Jordan King, Trudeau briefed the situation between Canada and India and said all should "respect the rule of law and the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations". He said in reference to media reports that claimed India would expel at least 41 Canadian diplomats.
Sharing the details about his conversation, Trudeau said he raised the issue of India with his UAE Excellency and added "New Delhi should apprehend the importance of upholding and respecting the rule of law".
During the conversation, Trudeau raised the matter of Canadian diplomats reportedly told to leave India. The Ministry of External Affairs cited "interference in internal matters" in seeking parity in diplomatic presence.
Aghi warned that Canada will try to leverage the US to put pressure on India amid the row and it might impact the relations between Washington and New Delhi for some time. He also alleged Trudeau's remarks were for "his own political survival".
The Ministry of External Affairs said that "discussions are ongoing to achieve the parity" amid reports of India seeking removal of 41 Canadian diplomats. The Ministry also cited "inteference in our internal matters" in asking for reduction.
Trudeau acknowledged that Canada is going through an "extremely challenging time" with India and said that he would attempt to engage "responsibly and constructively" with New Delhi on the matter.
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