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Israel severely damaged Iran's defences, says Benjamin Netanyahu in his first comment on strikes

Oct 28, 2024, at 03:51 am

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said his country's recent strikes on Iran severely damaged its defence capabilities.

BRICS: Narendra Modi, Masoud Pezeshkian discuss importance of Chabahar Port in enhancing trade, economic linkages with Central Asia

Oct 23, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting Russia to attend the BRICS Summit, met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday when the two leaders reaffirmed the significance of the Chabahar Port for reconstruction and redevelopment of Afghanistan and enhancing trade and economic linkages with Central Asia.

PM Modi meets Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan, reviews bilateral ties

Oct 23, 2024, at 05:33 am

Kazan/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday.

PM Modi chairs urgent top level meeting on Middle East crisis

Oct 04, 2024, at 05:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired an emergency top level meeting of his government to discuss the ongoing Middle East crisis after Iran's missile attack on Israel, media reports said.

Antony Blinken, S Jaishankar discuss West Asia situation, Ukraine during a meeting in Washington DC

Oct 02, 2024, at 03:32 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC on Tuesday when they discussed the ongoing crisis in West Asia and Ukraine.

Stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols: India directs its nationals in Israel after Iran launches missiles

Oct 02, 2024, at 02:28 pm

The Indian Embassy in Israel has directed all its nationals currently present in Israel to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols as directed by local authorities amid the escalation in the Middle East crisis.

India condemns Iran supreme leader's comment on treatment of Muslims

Sep 18, 2024, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has condemned Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's remark on the treatment of Muslims in the South Asian country.

India raises objections to Iranian supreme leader's minorities remark, says 'look at your own record'

Sep 17, 2024, at 04:45 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has raised strong objections to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments on Indian Muslims stating that the remarks are "unacceptable".

Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulates newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, says he is looking forward to working with him

Jul 07, 2024, at 05:24 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday wished newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said he is looking forward to work with him.

Iranians in India participate in presidential election, envoy praises New Delhi for facilitating and holding the polls

Jun 30, 2024, at 12:04 am

Iranian nationals in India voted to elect a new President as polling was held in several parts of the country on Friday.

Jagdeep Dhankar to visit Iran to pay condolences to late President Raisi

May 22, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar will visit Iran on Wednesday to attend official ceremony to pay condolences on the demise of President  Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other Iranian officials in a helicopter crash.

EAM S Jaishanakr describes late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian as 'friends' who contributed immensely to growth of India-Iran relationship

May 21, 2024, at 11:39 pm

Remembering late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said they will be remembered as friends of India who contributed immensely to the growth of the India-Iran relationship.

PM Modi mourns Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's death, says 'His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will be remembered'

May 20, 2024, at 04:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the death of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, who met with a fatal end along with his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian after the helicopter in which they were travelling crashed in a dense forest area in East Azerbaijan on Sunday.

Jaishankar responds to US' sanction warning over India-Iran Chabahar deal: 'People shouldn't take narrow view of it'

May 15, 2024, at 05:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to the US' sanction warning over the Chabahar deal, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said "a narrow view" of the India-Iran pact should not be taken as it will yield benefit to all.

India to strike a 10-year deal with Iran for Chabahar Port today: Report

May 13, 2024, at 06:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a big diplomatic outreach to Tehran, India is in all likelihood to strike a 10-year deal with Iran for the management of the Chabahar Port on Monday, a report by Economic Times said.

Five Indian sailors released from Israeli-linked vessel which was seized by Iran

May 10, 2024, at 02:30 pm

In a diplomatic victory, five Indian sailors onboard an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday (May 9, 2024), the Indian Embassy in Iran said.

ICG detains Iranian fishing vessel with six Indian crew close to Kerala coast

May 06, 2024, at 11:47 pm

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing vessel, with six Indian crew, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala late on Sunday.

They have more than the Iron Dome: Anand Mahindra praises Israel over tackling Iran attack

Apr 17, 2024, at 10:33 pm

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra recently praised Israel for the way it tackled the recent missile and drone attack by Iran.

EAM S Jaishankar indicates Iran's willingness to solve MSC Aries cargo ship dilemma

Apr 15, 2024, at 11:21 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday indicated Iran's willingness to resolve the matter of the detainment of Indian crew members on a cargo ship.

Indian External Affairs S Jaishankar discusses regional tension with Iran, Israeli counterparts

Apr 15, 2024, at 04:47 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held telephonic conversations with Iran and Israeli counterparts amid a fresh escalation of tension in West Asia.

Centre advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Israel

Apr 13, 2024, at 02:08 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Friday advised citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and Israel until further notice given the "prevailing situation in the region".

Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistani crew members after intercepting hijacked Iranian vessel

Mar 30, 2024, at 03:16 pm

The Indian Navy on Friday rescued a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, which was carrying 23 Pakistani crew members while responding to a pirate attack on the Arabian Sea, officials said.

Houthis attack British oil tanker carrying 22 Indians, Indian Navy assisting in rescue

Jan 28, 2024, at 01:53 am

New Delhi: A British oil tanker named Marlin Luanda, with 22 Indian nationals, was hit by a missile by Houthis, media reports said, adding that the Indian Navy is helping in dousing the flames.

'We understand actions countries take in self defense': India on Iran strikes in Pakistan

Jan 18, 2024, at 06:07 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Wednesday said Iran's missile attack on Pakistan is an issue that concerns only those two nations.

S Jaishankar holds productive discussion with Iranian minister over Chabahar Port, International North-South Transport Corridor

Jan 16, 2024, at 11:13 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he had a productive discussion with  Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpashon establishing a long-term cooperation framework concerning Chabahar Port.

S Jaishankar meets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, conveys greetings of PM Narendra Modi

Jan 16, 2024, at 11:08 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and said he valued his guidance for further development of ties.

Delhi Police busts international drug cartel; an Iranian national arrested

Jan 10, 2024, at 05:40 am

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Police’s Special Cell on Tuesday said it has busted an international drug cartel and arrested one Iranian national.

Six Iranian arrested as they tried to enter Nepal on forged document

Dec 30, 2023, at 11:46 pm

Six Iranian citizens, including four men and two women, were arrested by the police while they were attempting to enter Nepal on forged documents on the Sunauli border in Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said.

Explosives 'detonated fully', Navy finds debris of drone used as attack vehicle to hit MV Chem Pluto

Dec 27, 2023, at 09:13 am

Mumbai: The explosives that were used to attack merchant ship MV Chem Pluto had exploded fully, revealed experts who examined the remains, media reported.

After increased attacks on merchant ships in the Arabian Sea, Indian Navy deploys three warships

Dec 26, 2023, at 09:31 am

New Delhi: The Indian Navy deployed P-8I long-range patrol aircraft and warships INS Mormugao, INS Kochi, and INS Kolkata in the Arabian Sea off India's west coast for continued surveillance and to maintain a ‘deterrent presence’, media reported, citing officials.