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Middle East crisis: India sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine

Oct 29, 2024, at 08:18 pm

The Indian government has shipped 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine as humanitarian assistance amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Narendra Modi meets Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas, expresses concern over 'humanitarian crisis' in Gaza

Sep 23, 2024, at 03:28 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating security situation in the region during his meeting with Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas in New York.

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 Embassy in Beirut issues advisory to citizens amid escalation of tension between Israel-Hezbollah 

Aug 02, 2024, at 02:32 pm

The Indian Embassy in Beirut on Thursday issued an advisory to its citizens where it asked nationals not to travel to Lebanon till further notice and directed those currently present in the country to leave it amid escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah.

'Urged Israel to at least stop bombing Gaza during Ramadan': PM Modi in interview

May 17, 2024, at 09:55 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed in an interview on Thursday that India had sent a special envoy to Israel to stop bombing Gaza during Ramadan.

India condoles death of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd) in Rafah, UN initiates probe

May 15, 2024, at 08:41 pm

The Indian government on Wednesday condoled the death of Indian national  Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd) who was working with the UN in Gaza.

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 students expressed gratitude to embassy for ensuring their safe returns amid Israel-Gaza conflict

Apr 12, 2024, at 11:23 pm

The Indian students in Israel have thanked and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian embassy for ensuring their safe return to the country amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

S Jaishankar voices concern over conflict in Gaza

Feb 28, 2024, at 12:12 am

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised serious concern over the conflict in Gaza and asserted that "all the humanitarian crisis arising from conflicts required a sustainable solution."

United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis discusses Ukraine, Gaza during meeting with S Jaishankar

Jan 25, 2024, at 05:50 pm

United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday when they discussed wide-ranging issues related to global peace and security situation that include the current state in Gaza and Ukraine.

PM Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, discusses strategic partnership and West Asia situation

Dec 27, 2023, at 06:20 am

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday, underscoring the imperative for a strengthened strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.

Turkey to cover tuition fees of university students from Gaza

Dec 13, 2023, at 07:57 am

Ankara: The Turkish government said on Tuesday that Post-Graduate and doctoral students from the Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip will be exempted from paying tuition fees in the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.

After minister Lekhi refuses to sign response to Parliament question on Hamas, MEA responds

Dec 10, 2023, at 02:44 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that a technical correction is being made to change the name of the minister, who responded to the question on Hamas in Lok Sabha.

Did not mean to hurt: Sanjay Raut reacts after Israel condemns his 'anti-semitic' X post

Nov 26, 2023, at 05:16 am

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has said he did not mean to hurt Israel with his X post where he reportedly said that “the lack of humanity that they are demonstrating now that a leader back in the day (Adolf Hitler) opposed them,” ANI reported.

Israel-Hamas crisis: India sends second tranche of humanitarian assistance for people of Gaza

Nov 21, 2023, at 05:48 am

India has sent the second tranche of humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

We condemn the violence inflicted on civilians during ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, says Indian PM Narendra Modi during Voice of Global South Summit

Nov 17, 2023, at 07:26 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the death of civilians in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas group.

Gaza Crisis: Of Just Ends and Unjust Means- International Law and the Perils of Whataboutism

Nov 17, 2023, at 05:01 pm

As West Asia (or the Middle East, if you will) slides into yet another fit of the spasmodic violence that has plagued it for the better part of a century, the world has found itself scurrying to form opinions and take sides. 

India backs UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements in Palestine

Nov 12, 2023, at 05:30 am

India on Saturday voted in support of the United Nations resolution that condemned Israel’s activities of settlement in “the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan”.

Israel-Hamas conflict: India calls for immediate de-escalation

Nov 10, 2023, at 06:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Thursday urged Israel and Hamas to de-escalate the situation to resume direct peace negotiations towards a two-state solution.

Sikh community extends hand of humanity amidst Israel-Hamas crisis

Nov 03, 2023, at 11:13 pm

In a heartfelt display of compassion and solidarity, a Sikh community delegation led by former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Manjit Singh GK recently met with the Palestinian Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Hija.

PM Modi, Egyptian President discuss Israel-Hamas war, agree on 'need for early restoration of peace'

Oct 29, 2023, at 04:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Saturday discussed the worsening security and humanitarian situation in West Asia amid the Israel-Hamas war. 

Hamas leader's participation in Jamaat-e-Islami youth wing's event in Kerala triggers controversy

Oct 29, 2023, at 07:02 am

Thiruvananthapuram: A Hamas leader, said to be involved in the October 7 attack on Israel, allegedly participated in a virtual rally organised by the Solidarity Youth Movement, the youth wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, in Malappuram, Kerala.

Israel-Hamas War: BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi schools 'disappointed' Priyanka Gandhi on Congress's past positions on Gaza conflict, terrorism

Oct 29, 2023, at 05:28 am

New Delhi: A heated political debate has erupted following India's decision to abstain from a UN General Assembly vote on an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

'Those who are against terrorism are with us': Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon lauds India's support

Oct 26, 2023, at 05:03 am

New Delhi/UNI: Israeli ambassador to India Naor Gilon said that all the countries against terrorism are with Israel and appreciated India’s support for military operations against Hamas in Gaza, on Wednesday.

Israel-Hamas crisis: Sent 38 tons of humanitarian goods to Palestine, says India at UNSC

Oct 25, 2023, at 03:50 pm

Ambassador R. Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, on Wednesday (October 25, 2023) highlighted New Delhi's  efforts to send humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip.

Jammu and Kashmir: Several PDP leaders detained ahead of anti-Israel protest

Oct 24, 2023, at 10:09 pm

Several People's Democratic leaders and activists were detained or placed under house arrest ahead of the party’s proposed anti-Israel and pro-Palestine protests, the party said on Tuesday.

Operation Ajay: Sixth flight lands in New Delhi, 143 passengers return home

Oct 23, 2023, at 06:23 pm

The sixth flight operated under the Indian government's Operation Ajay landed in India on Sunday with 143 passengers.

Operation Ajay: MEA says 1200 people, including 18 Nepali citizens, were brought back to India from war-torn Israel

Oct 23, 2023, at 01:59 am

As many as 1200 people, including 18 Nepali nationals, were brought back from Israel under 'Operation Ajay', the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed recently.

'Difficult to evacuate Indians from Gaza currently,' Centre says amid Israel-Hamas war

Oct 20, 2023, at 03:44 am

New Delhi/IBNS: There are four Indians stuck in war-hit Gaza and the situation is not conducive for an evacuation at the moment, the Ministry of External Affairs said Thursday, adding that they will be repatriated at the first opportunity.

'Shared our deep concern about terrorism, worsening situation in the region': PM Modi speaks to Palestinian Prez

Oct 20, 2023, at 01:46 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, and offered his condolences for the loss of lives following the bombing of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza.