President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence. 

​President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.  

India lodged a strong protest against Canada’s baseless allegations accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing attacks on Sikhs in Canada. The Indian government criticized the unfounded claims and the surveillance of its consular officials, warning such actions would harm bilateral ties. India remains concerned about the support for pro-Khalistan extremists in Canada.

An analysis by Centre for Science and Environment revealed that Diwali night saw a 34% higher PM2.5 concentration than in 2022, with nitrogen oxide levels also increasing. The spike was attributed to local firecrackers and a sharp rise in pollutants from stubble burning, accounting for 27% of Delhi’s pollution on that day.