Hemant H Kotalwar, who is presently India's Ambassador to the Czech Republic, has been appointed as the next Ambassador to Finland, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
Amid the outrage over the defacement of the Swami Narayan temple in Newark, US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said he is aware of the incident, adding that such 'extremists' should not be given space.
This decision comes after a special cabinet meeting, President Petr Pavel announced that December 23 would be a day of mourning with flags on official buildings to be flown at half-mast and people asked to observe a minute's silence at noon.
"Saddened by the news of the shooting incident at Prague's Charles University. Deepest condolences to the families of the victims," posted EAM Jaishankar.
The police have not specified the number of people who have been killed or injured. In a post shared on X, Czech police said, "The shooter has been eliminated !!! The entire building is currently being evacuated and there are several dead and dozens of injured."
India has obtained consular access to meet Indian national Nikhil Gupta, the accused of conspiracy and attempted murder involving India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in the custody of Czech authorities and is providing all necessary consular assistance, the Ministry of Extern
Rohini Moosa, representing Nikhil Gupta, currently detained in the Czech Republic and facing extradition to US over allegations related to the alleged conspiracy to murder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun,said that a plea has been filed with the Supreme Court of India seeking assistance and the mat
The Islanders played out a goalless draw against FC Goa in his first game in charge and the Czech-Australian will look for his first victory as head coach on Saturday.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, inaugurated on January 13, 2022, as a follow-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement in May 2021, are now in the 13th round since September 18.
The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing for January 4, 2024, of the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist, against his arrest and ongoing extradition procee
The meeting included following up on the outcomes of Al Sayegh's visit to the Czech Republic in May 2023, and exploring opportunities of cooperation between the two countries across various fields, including energy, food security, health, and water management.