Indians, Israeli nationals celebrate Holi in Tel Aviv
Mar 26, 2024, at 11:30 pm
The Indian diaspora and Israeli nationals joined to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, and the Jewish festival of ‘Purim’ on Monday.
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."
Israel Embassy wishes India on Republic Day in a unique fashion, top diplomats don native attires
Jan 27, 2024, at 11:04 pm
The Israel Embassy team in India wished the nation on Republic Day in a unique way with its diplomats dressing themselves by wearing attires from various corners of the country.
Jan 23, 2024, at 10:54 pm
Israeli Consul General Kobbi Shoshani on Monday visited the Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai’s Wadala and said he hopes to visit the newly constructed temple dedicated to the Hindi deity in Ayodhya town soon.
Flashback 2023: Top 20 events that marked the year for India and the World
Dec 31, 2023, at 10:13 pm
India reached the moon in 2023 by riding on its Chandrayaan programme and even surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation during the year. Outside India, the world witnessed conflicts surging from Ukraine-Russia to the border of Israel when Hamas members crossed the Gaza Strip and launched an attack on the neighbouring nation, triggering a war that is devastating Gaza. The year will once again go down in history as one when several stunning events unfolded reshaping the future. Supriyo Hazra picks twenty mega events which made headlines.
Israel says blast near its Delhi embassy 'possibly an attack'
Dec 27, 2023, at 04:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Israel on Wednesday said the last evening blast near its embassy in India's national capital Delhi could be "an attack", media reports said.
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.
Loud blast heard near Israeli embassy, Delhi Police finds letter addressed to ambassador
Dec 27, 2023, at 04:09 am
New Delhi: The Delhi Police received a call about an alleged "blast" near the Israeli embassy this evening, media reported.
Dec 26, 2023, at 11:00 pm
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday warned that India could meet the same fate as Gaza if a solution is not found through dialogue with Pakistan.
Dec 20, 2023, at 04:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Less than a week after India voted in favour of a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, and highlighted his government's stand in favour of an early restoration of peace in the region.
Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'
Dec 10, 2023, at 07:48 am
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday, reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Palestine-Israel matter.
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.
War and Peace: The Last Men Standing
Dec 08, 2023, at 10:46 pm
Even as violence permeates West Asia, there are voices of reason by people across the Palestine-Israel divide calling for peace and understanding, Ranjita Biswas writes
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.
Air India Mumbai-New York flight return from Iran airspace due to technical issues
Nov 22, 2023, at 02:45 am
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: An Air India Mumbai-New York flight was forced to return from Iranian airspace early on Tuesday morning following some technical issues, official sources said.
Israel designates LeT as a terror organisation to mark 15th anniversary of 2008 Mumbai attacks
Nov 21, 2023, at 08:30 pm
The Israeli government has designated Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terrorist organization, just days before India marks the 15th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qatar gives 8 Indian Navy veterans death penalty; 'deeply shocked' Indian govt to challenge order
Oct 27, 2023, at 01:12 am
New Delhi: A court in Qatar handed down death sentences on Thursday to eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been jailed in the country for over a year. Responding to the verdict, the Indian government expressed “deep shock” and said it is exploring all available legal options.
India-Middle East Economic Corridor likely cause of Hamas attack: Biden
Oct 26, 2023, at 09:58 pm
Washington DC: US President Joe Biden has indicated that one of the motives behind Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7 was the recent announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which aims to connect the entire region through an extensive network of railways, roads, and ports, news agency ANI reported.
Multi-agency joint security meet in Srinagar, discuss various contingency scenarios
Oct 25, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Amid the ongoing Israel- Palestine conflict, a high level multi-agency joint security review meeting was held at Army’s Srinagar based 15 headquarters on Wednesday, officials said.
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.
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.