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"Safety of Indians our main priority": Jaishankar says PM Modi closely mon
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the Iran conflict. With two Indian mariners dead and thousands of citizens in the region, India is coordinating evacuations and relocation efforts, while warning that the cri
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"Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued": Jaishankar briefs Parliament o
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating West Asia crisis following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered wider regional conflict. India urged restraint, emphasised dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation, and confirmed that the Cabinet Committ
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Shashi Tharoor at 70: Libraries in his mind, kindness in his heart
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
A personal tribute to the diplomat, writer, parliamentarian
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Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade; agree to "st
Updated : 6 days, 12 hours ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Middle East tensions and trade with US President Donald Trump. While earlier criticising US-Israeli strikes as inconsistent with international law, Carney stated he "could not rule out" Canadian military participation. Meanwhile, Ottawa is coo
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"At critical juncture": Iran's Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegianc
Updated : 6 days, 13 hours ago IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry and its diplomats have declared allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Describing the transition as a "critical juncture," the ministry emphasised that the move ensures national unity and sovereignty amid ongoing "mili
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India can play key role in shaping global ethics of emerging technologies:
Updated : 1 week ago IST
India, as a democratic and technologically advanced nation, can play a pivotal role in global discussions on the ethics of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), according to Professor Marilyne Andersen, Director General of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESD
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"Trailblazers of modern Australia": Envoy Philip Green's 'Durandhar' mode
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The envoy, however, did so in a 'Dhurandhar' mode as he shared a video clip on X of the Australian High Commission diplomats in India celebrating International Women's Day with a video that featured a soundtrack from filmmaker Aditya Dhar's directorial project Dhurandhar.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb concludes India visit as ties elevated t
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Finnish President Alexander Stubb concluded his official visit to India, marking a "defining moment" as bilateral ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability. He was seen off at the airport by Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, signalling a new
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US-Israel consider Special Forces deployment to seize Iran nuke stock: Axi
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The US and Israel discussed deploying special forces to secure Iran's enriched uranium as military operations decimated Iranian leadership and infrastructure. While President Trump and Secretary Hegseth issued stern warnings of total victory, officials indicated a diplomatic deal remains
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"If you kill Americans, we will hunt you down": Secretary of War Pete Hegs
Updated : 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that the US will "hunt you down" if Americans are threatened, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership. While military infrastructure is reportedly crippled, US officials suggest a diplomatic deal remains possible if the Irania
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US-Israeli offensive against Iran should "never have happened", says Chine
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, stating it should "never have happened." Calling for an "immediate" end to hostilities, Wang argued force "will never resolve" the crisis and noted a lack of popular support for regime change, urging a retur
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"We should be calling for de-escalation and diplomacy...": Congress MP Sha
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday urged for de-escalation in the US-Israel vs Iran conflict, saying that stability and calm should be restored as soon as possible.
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