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BJP MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta speaks in Slovenia

BJP MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta, who is one of the members of all-party delegation in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Sunday said that India has been clear in its battle against terrorism, "especially under Operation Sindoor".

2025-05-25T21:18:43.087781+00:00 IST

All-party delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives in France

The seventh group of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad arrived in France, the Embassy of India shared the details in a post on X.

2025-05-25T19:11:00.783752+00:00 IST

"All-party delegation establishes human bond," says former diplomat Manjeev Puri in Slovenia

After all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi arrived in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana, former Diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri said that terrorism is a global subject and an all-party delegation establishes a human bond that helps nations internalise shared challenges.

2025-05-25T17:28:50.335193+00:00 IST

“Good opportunity to convey stance against terrorism”: Amb

"The delegation led by Member of Parliament Kanimozhi landed in Slovenia today, and this is something which is expected to give a very strong voice conveyed to the Slovenian partners about our resolute stance on zero tolerance against terrorism. The delegation will spend the next 2 days in this country. During this time, they will have intensive engagements with a very wide-ranging, very wide-ranging stakeholders and interlocutors, including in the government, in the parliament, with academia, with the think tanks, as well as interacting with the media, the Slovenian media present here," Narang told ANI today.

2025-05-25T17:26:36.286653+00:00 IST

All-party delegation calls Russia visit "successful and positive"

Speaking to ANI, Kanimozhi said that Russian leaders promised to stand with India and fight against terrorism.

2025-05-25T15:06:14.537216+00:00 IST

All-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi arrives in Slovenia

India's Ambassador to Slovenia, Amit Narang, and embassy officials received Members of Parliament at the airport.

2025-05-25T14:24:24.805907+00:00 IST

“Unbroken”: Uyghur memoir launched in Munich

Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas launched her memoir "Unbroken: One Uyghur's Fight for Freedom" at the European Uyghur Summit in Munich, drawing global attention to ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang. The event featured solidarity from international dignitaries and highlighted growing international awareness of the Uyghur crisis.

2025-05-25T07:38:42.168322+00:00 IST

ALA, UNESCO highlight role of historical dictionaries

The Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah, in collaboration with UNESCO, held a specialised symposium to highlight the importance of historical linguistic dictionaries.

2025-05-24T17:10:49.856058+00:00 IST

All-party delegation visit to Russia conveyed zero tolerance for

Kumar said that Russian leaders understand the danger posed by terrorism linked to Pakistan and pointed out that many of the major terror attacks across the world in recent decades have connections to Pakistan. He highlighted that even Osama bin Laden was found living in a Pakistani military town, and that many other terrorists who operated in Russia had received training in Pakistani camps.

2025-05-24T16:13:24.880979+00:00 IST

“Russia reaffirms support to India on terrorism; stands in solida

The former Diplomat asserted, "Russians have been in strong solidarity with us. There is no doubt about it. They have said it publicly, they have said in conversations with Prime Minister and EAM and we appreciate this. That's our old ally and that's what we expect from them."

2025-05-24T13:04:37.167535+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy says 307 Ukrainian defenders return home

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that 307 Ukrainian defenders have returned home as part of a negotiated exchange in Turkey. This brings the total number of returnees to 697 over two days, with the process expected to continue on Sunday.

2025-05-24T12:55:04.540149+00:00 IST

Kanimozhi-led delegation highlights fight against terrorism

The delegation is in Moscow to brief Russian leaders on India's response to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, in which 26 civilians were killed, and cross-border terrorism.

2025-05-24T12:42:45.929640+00:00 IST

"It was a difficult night for all of Ukraine": Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a Russian attack in Ukraine, with 250 strike drones, primarily Iranian-made 'Shaheds,' and 14 ballistic missiles targeting civilians across seven regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv, causing widespread damage and casualties.

2025-05-24T11:18:57.010829+00:00 IST

Party delegation pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Russia

The all-party delegation led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi to Russia, including MPs Rajeev Rai (SP), Capt. Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (RJD), Ashok Kumar Mittal (AAP), and former Ambassador Manjeev S Puri paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the Indian embassy in Moscow.

2025-05-24T10:57:27.379797+00:00 IST

Germany recognises India’s right to defend itself: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Germany supports India's right to defend itself after the Pahalgam terror attack. He highlighted India's actions against terrorism and praised international understanding, especially Germany's early condemnation and backing of India's Operation Sindoor.

2025-05-24T03:29:07.993999+00:00 IST

EU, US trade talks require respect not threats: EU trade chief

US President Donald Trump has said he will recommend a "straight 50pc tariff on the European Union" from June 1.

2025-05-24T01:19:40.566067+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar lists areas of collaboration between India-Germany

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared his remarks on how India and Germany can upgrade their ties as the two countries mark 25 years of their strategic partnership. He offered suggestions on collaboration in several areas to take the ties ahead.

2025-05-24T01:06:42.242106+00:00 IST

We negotiated between militaries: Jaishankar refutes Trump' claim

"Now, we resolved that conflict for the moment in its particular military form through agreement and understanding for a cessation of firing and military action. This was something that we negotiated directly between the militaries of the two countries. The trigger for it was that, after we had had fighting for a few days, we hit them very hard on a particular morning, the morning of the 10th, to be precise. That caused the Pakistanis to say, OK, you know, we're prepared to stop the firing and, you know, reach an understanding about how to deal with it," Jaishankar said.

2025-05-23T17:36:45.398791+00:00 IST

Former Russian PM Mikhail Fradkov meets Kanimozhi-led delegation

Former Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Fradkov on Friday held a "fruitful" interaction with an all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi. The discussions focused on current global issues, with a particular emphasis on the growing threat of terrorism.

2025-05-23T15:35:06.789671+00:00 IST

"India will deal with Pakistan bilaterally": Jaishankar

"I come to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally. There should be no confusion in any quarter in that regard. We also value Germany's understanding that every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism," Jaishankar said while addressing a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

2025-05-23T14:58:24.972310+00:00 IST

Russia calls for closer BRICS Parliamentary Ties with UAE

Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko, met with Saqr Ghobash, Chairman of the Federal National Council of the UAE, in St. Petersburg, according to the official website of the Russian upper house.

2025-05-23T14:43:21.442743+00:00 IST