The Glasgow Gurdwara has condemned the disruption caused by pro-Khalistan elements during the planned interaction of Indian High Commissioner Vikram Dorwaiswami in the UK. The Gurdwara emphasized its openness to people from all communities. The incident involved three individuals attempting to forcibly open the diplomatic vehicle, prompting the High Commissioner and Consul General of India to leave the premises to prevent escalation. Despite the envoy's departure, the disruptors continued to disturb the congregation, prompting the Gurdwara to denounce their "disorderly behavior." The High Commission reported the incident, while local police continue their inquiries. 

In an email statement to ANI, Scotland Police has responded to the incident where Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was blocked from entering a Glasgow gurudwara. Police said they received a disturbance report around 1:05 pm on Friday in the Albert Drive area. While no injuries were reported, an inquiry is underway to establish the full circumstances. This comes after India's High Commission in London termed it a "disgraceful incident" involving outside elements deliberately disrupting a planned event. The HC and Consul General left to prevent any altercation. India reported the matter to UK authorities and police.

A Sikh restaurant owner in the UK, who previously received threats from Khalistani elements, has claimed his car was shot at and vandalized by extremists in West London. A video posted online alleges Harman Singh Kapoor's family has faced constant threats of violence and rape by Khalistan supporters. The claims emerge as the Indian High Commissioner was disrupted from entering a Glasgow gurudwara. A journalist said the attack on Kapoor's family is ongoing as they await police. Earlier, she questioned the decision to remove the panic alarm from Kapoor's car amid tensions following Canada's claims of an Indian hand in a Sikh separatist's killing. The incidents highlight emboldened extremists amid the India-Canada row.

UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan expressed concern after Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a Gurudwara in Glasgow. In a tweet, Trevelyan said the safety of foreign diplomats is paramount and UK places of worship must be accessible to all. According to India's High Commission, the incident involved individuals from outside Scotland deliberately disrupting a planned event. The High Commissioner left shortly after arriving to avoid any confrontation. The Indian High Commission termed it a "disgraceful incident" and said it has informed UK authorities. The incident comes amidst tensions over the targeting of Indian diplomats in Canada.

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Speaking in Washington DC after meeting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the ongoing tensions in Canada should not be seen as normal. He asserted that India does not need lessons from others on freedom of speech, in an apparent reference to Canada. Jaishankar said there is "an atmosphere of intimidation" with violence and threats targeting India's diplomatic premises and individuals in Canada. He added that incitement to violence is a misuse of free speech, not a defense of it. Jaishankar had earlier discussed the tensions with Blinken and US NSA Jake Sullivan.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces pressure ahead of the Conservative Party conference this weekend, with polls suggesting he is on course to lose the next UK general election. A Bloomberg report reveals many Tory lawmakers are already preparing for a scenario where Sunak fails to turn around flagging Tory support. The report states over a dozen top Conservatives are lining up potential leadership bids should Sunak falter, despite the PM averting immediate internal rebellion. Sunak hopes to convince Tories he can still win in 2025 through policy shifts like reassessing HS2. But Labour currently holds a large lead in polls. Sunak loyalists maintain he could continue as PM if Labour falls short of a majority.

   Manipur remains in turmoil as ethnic violence flared up after two missing teenagers were found dead, fueling fresh protests involving students. Manipur's Chief Minister assured that the culprits, visible in viral images, would be caught, prompting a CBI investigation. The CBI team, accompanied by CRPF personnel for safety, arrived in Imphal to probe the alleged kidnapping and killing. The unrest, stemming from protests against categorizing the Meitei community as Scheduled Tribes, led to curfew enforcement, suspension of mobile internet services, and multiple FIRs filed, including cases of extreme violence. Despite security measures, attempts were made to attack the CM's ancestral house.

The Indian High Commission in the UK issued a statement regarding the incident at a Glasgow Gurudwara where the Indian High Commissioner was denied entry. The statement said "three persons - all from areas outside Scotland - deliberately disrupted" the planned event and "threatened and abused" organizers. It added that to "prevent any potential altercation," the High Commissioner left shortly after arriving, and "One of the non-local extremist elements attempted to violently force open the HC's car door." The statement called it a "disgraceful incident" and said the High Commission "reported this to the FCDO and the Metropolitan Police." It noted multiple community organizations "have formally regretted the incident and have urged the authorities to take action."