The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced today that Canada has blocked the social media handles and pages of "an important diaspora outlet," Australia Today, after it aired a press conference of Indian External Affairs Minister S.

Earlier on Thursday, Australia Today telecasted a joint press conference of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Canberra where Jaishankar commented on the current diplomatic standoff between India and Canada.

India on Thursday said Canada blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it broadcast the press conference of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong.

The MEA said Canada's actions highlighted their hypocrisy when it comes to freedom of speech..India-Canada Relations. Australia Today Censorship. Brampton Temple Incident. Indian Diplomat Surveillance.

India has strongly condemned Canada's recent actions to block the social media handles and pages of Australian news outlet Australia Today.

India accused Canada of hypocrisy for blocking the social media accounts of Australian media outlet "Australia Today" after it aired the press conference of Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart.