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"India strongly condemns attacks on merchant ships from any quarters": MEA
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
Speaking during the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India opposes attacks on merchant shipping "from any quarters" and confirmed that several Indian nationals have been affected in recent incidents.
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ECO FAWN Society raises Pahalgam terror attack at UN Human Rights Council
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Yasser Laaroussi, from the ECO FAWN Society, during General Debate under Item 3, in his oral statement, highlighted the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. He urged the international community
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Jaishankar spoke to Iranian counterpart Araghchi, raises shipping safety,
Updated : 6 days, 6 hours ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that several of these individuals, particularly students, have already left Iran and returned to India. Others, including students and pilgrims based in Tehran, have been shifted to safer locations and cities within the country.
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Indian crew member killed in attack on US-owned oil tanker near Iraq; 15 o
Updated : 6 days, 6 hours ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked near Basra, Iraq, on March 11. The Indian Embassy in Baghdad confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving assistance as regional maritime tensions continue to esc
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People waiting to send DMK home: TVK Chief Vijay slams MK Stalin for incre
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
Addressing Chief Minister MK Stalin in a post on X, Vijay, on Thursday, questioned whether the ruling party's priority lies in preserving the DMK alliance or protecting women and children in the state.
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UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as "unifie
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
The UAE has led a successful UN diplomatic push, with the Security Council adopting Resolution 2817 to condemn Iran's "egregious attacks." Co-sponsored by 140 nations, the resolution demands an end to "indiscriminate strikes" and affirms the UAE's right to self-defence against threats to its
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Iraq shuts down oil ports after attack on marine vessels in its waters
Updated : 6 days, 6 hours ago IST
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.
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India joins 135 nations to back UNSC resolution condemning Iran's "egregio
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The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" against regional neighbours, demanding an immediate halt to hostilities and interference with maritime trade. While 13 members voted in favour, Russia and China abstained, with Tehran dismissing the move a
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UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in
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Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the
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Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq f
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
Bahrain has advised residents in several areas to "remain in their homes" and "close windows" following a major blaze in Muharraq Governorate. The Ministry described the move as a "precaution against potential effects of smoke" after Al Jazeera reported an Iranian strike on local fuel storag
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US to release 172 million barrels of oil to stabilise markets as Middle Ea
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The US will release 172 million barrels of oil "beginning next week" to stabilse markets amid war with Iran. President Trump vowed to "finish the job" despite Tehran's threats to "destroy" the economy. While Trump suggests there is "practically nothing left to target," Israel claims it ha
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PM Modi attacks DMK in Tamil Nadu rally; accuses it of dynastic politics,
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a strong attack on ruling DMK in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and accused it of dynastic politics, "scientific corruption model" and said people have made up their minds for a change in the state.
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