An all-party Indian delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad met EU Vice-President Christel Schaldemose to strengthen ties and discuss terrorism. They condemned the Pahalgam attack and highlighted Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism, reaffirming India's zero-tolerance stance.
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar urged the EU to reject mediation and firmly condemn Pakistan's ongoing support for terrorism, calling it a global threat. He emphasized that Europe must recognize this danger and take strong action to protect peace and security worldwide.
CPI-M MP John Brittas said the delegation had a warm reception during their five-nation visit. He described the meeting with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar as informal and confidential, where they shared experiences and suggestions to strengthen India's diplomatic efforts against cross
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the all-party delegation led by Sanjay Jha after their visit to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The delegation aimed to strengthen international support against cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam attack.
"Pakistan is the perpetrator of terror. India is a victim of terror. They cannot be equated. They should not be hyphenated," Kharge said in a post on X.
The Pahalgam terror attack has severely impacted the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, and the government is making strong efforts to restore confidence and revive travel to the region.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was well-briefed on the all-party delegation's foreign visits. He added that the group shared concerns, especially on terrorism, and that their feedback would be reviewed by the government, possibly presented to the
After returning, BJP's Anurag Thakur highlighted unity among Indian parties against terrorism, condemning Pakistan's role. TDP's Lavu Sri Krishna called for global cooperation to identify terrorists worldwide. The all-party delegation led by Supriya Sule aimed to strengthen international tie
The NIA has conducted searches at 32 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy. The operation targets Overground Workers (OGWs) linked to various banned organizations, aiming to prevent radicalization and violence.
Khera highlighted that Pakistan has received a USD 1 billion loan by International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 9; USD 40 billion from World Bank on under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF); and recently on June 4 A USD 800 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
BJP MP Shashank Mani told the Indian diaspora that terrorism aims to create fear, but once fear is gone, progress happens. He highlighted plans for a bill to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament and said a fearless public is key to building a developed India from the grassroots.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said India received strong support from US lawmakers during meetings in Washington. He stressed that India and Pakistan are not comparable and highlighted India's readiness to respond firmly to aggression while pursuing peace. The talks also covered trade and broader coo