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49 dead including 42 Indians killed in Kuwait fire

49 individuals including 42 Indians have lost their lives in the Al-Mangaf building incident in Kuwait. Media reports that the remaining ones are Pakistani, Filipino, Egyptian and Nepali nationals.

Israeli airstrikes in Rafah spark outrage, controversy

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza's Rafah have led to the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians, including many children, drawing condemnation from various countries and human rights groups. The strikes targeted the Tal as-Sultan area, designated as a "safe zone," but resulted in widespread civilian casualties. The attack occurred despite international concerns over civilian safety and left several tents ablaze, causing further casualties.

Fourth suspect arrested in Nijjar murder

Canadian authorities have arrested a fourth Indian national in connection with the murder of Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Amandeep Singh, 22, was charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, making his first court appearance on May 11. This arrest follows the earlier detention of three other Indian nationals—Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, both 22, and Karanpreet Singh, 28—who were arrested on May 3 in Edmonton.

Jaishankar defends India’s security interests in Pannun case

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has responded to recent comments made by US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, regarding the alleged assassination plot targeting Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questions MEA on Katchatheevu Island ownership

Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi has spotlighted a glaring disparity in the Ministry of External Affairs' responses to RTI queries regarding the ownership of Katchatheevu Island. Her remarks have triggered a wave of controversy, casting doubts on the consistency of India's position on the matter.

Jaishankar holds crucial talks with Iranian counterpart on Chabahar, Red Sea crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, engaged in substantive discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, during his two-day visit to Iran. The talks centred on pivotal issues, including the Chabahar Port Project, the Red Sea crisis, and India's stance on international affairs.

Who is Nikhil Gupta, man accused in attempted assassination of Khalistan terrorist

US federal prosecutors have filed charges against Nikhil Gupta, an Indian citizen, accusing him of collaborating with an Indian government official to plot the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Pannun, identified as a Khalistani terrorist with dual American and Canadian citizenship, is the alleged target of the conspiracy intended to take place on US territory. […]

Situation improved: Jaishankar on resumption of Canada e-visa services

NEW DELHI: Following a recent diplomatic clash between India and Canada, resulting in the suspension of visa services in Canada on September 21, there’s news of a positive turn. India has officially reinstated e-visa services for Canadian nationals after a hiatus of almost two months. External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, addressed the press during a post-G20 […]

India reminds Bilawal of 1971 and Pak genocide of Bengalis and Hindus

India has responded to Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto’s unsavoury remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a United Nations meeting in New York on Friday, calling it “uncivilised” In response to media queries regarding Pakistan Foreign Minister’s uncivilised remarks, the Official Spokesperson, Shri Arindam Bagchi said, “These comments are a new low, even for […]

Jaishankar Hits Back At Blinken Over Human Rights Comment

NEW DELHI: A day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US was monitoring “human rights abuses” in India, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, in a sharp response, said India is also “equally entitled” to have views on the human rights situation in the US. At a joint press conference after the 2+2 […]