New Delhi: India has lodged a strong protest with Iran following reports that Iranian forces opened fire on vessels, including Indian ships, after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador over the incident involving firing at an Indian vessel. The ships were reportedly Read More…
Colombo: Sri Lanka witnessed a significant decline in tourist arrivals in March, with authorities attributing the drop to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the country had recorded 277,327 arrivals in January and 279,328 in February, reflecting a steady upward trend. However, this momentum was disrupted Read More…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that attacks on merchant shipping are “completely unacceptable,” stressing India’s firm commitment to ensuring safe and uninterrupted maritime transit. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing tensions in West Asia and their wider global impact. Jaishankar made the statement while participating in the Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, reviewing progress in bilateral relations and discussing key global issues. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved in cooperation across multiple sectors and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They Read More…
Australia: Australia is set to make history with the appointment of Susan Coyle as the country’s first female military chief, marking a significant shift in its 125-year military history. Currently serving as the head of the Joint Forces Command, Lieutenant General Coyle will assume office in July, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday. Her Read More…
Ne Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party on their decisive election victory. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the strong ties between India and Hungary, describing them as rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and longstanding friendship. Modi said he looks forward to Read More…
Dhaka: Incidents of mob violence were reported from parts of Bangladesh on Saturday, with attacks targeting Hindu households and businesses in separate areas, while a Muslim spiritual leader was killed in another incident, officials said. In Rangpur, about 300 km northwest of Dhaka, an angry mob reportedly vandalised several Hindu-owned homes and shops in the Read More…
Islamabad: Direct negotiations between the United States and Iran have commenced in Islamabad, marking a significant diplomatic development aimed at addressing ongoing tensions in West Asia, according to Pakistan’s state media and officials. The talks began after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate meetings with delegations from both countries. A senior government official said Read More…
Mumbai: In a major crackdown on gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 29.37 kg of gold worth ₹37.74 crore from 24 women at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, officials said on Thursday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the DRI’s Mumbai Zonal Unit launched a special operation codenamed “Operation Dhahabu Blitz” on Read More…
Washington DC: The NASA has released the first images captured during its Artemis II mission, offering a striking view of Earth as seen from space during the spacecraft’s journey around the Moon. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the images show Earth as a small, luminous sphere against the vast darkness of space, highlighting Read More…