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11 killed in Jaipur gas tanker crash, several injured critically | Bengaluru techie suicide: Atul Subhash's mother approaches Supreme Court seeking custody of grandson | Narendra Modi, King Charles III discuss climate action and sustainability during telephonic conversation | Modi govt's 'One Nation, One Election' bills sent to JPC | BJP is desperate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on FIR against Rahul Gandhi over parliament scuffle | US govt backs India's request to extradite 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, asks Supreme Court to dismiss his plea | Daal mein kuch kaala hain ya sab kuchh kaala hain? SC questions authenticity of scanned OMRs in Bengal recruitment scam case | BJP is creating chaos to distract attention from Ambedkar row: Rahul Gandhi on Parliament tussle | Assault on me and Rahul Gandhi: Congress chief Kharge's charge over parliament chaos | PM Modi dials BJP MPs hospitalised with injuries over parliament showdown

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.

PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Raisi to discuss Israel-Hamas conflict

Nov 07, 2023, at 03:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Fake GPS signals over air route through Iran-Iraq area leading aircraft astray

Oct 01, 2023, at 08:53 pm

Mumbai: Fake GPS signals from an unknown source on the ground in the Iran-Iraq area misdirected at least 20 airline and corporate jets in the last fortnight, media reports said, citing flight data intelligence crowdsourcing website Ops Group.

Narendra Modi, Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi discuss greater cooperation over Chabahar Port

Aug 19, 2023, at 11:25 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi when they reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation including to realize the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub.

NSA Doval in Tehran, calls on President Raisi, FM Amirabdollahian

May 02, 2023, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi/Tehran: India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who is visiting Tehran, called on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.

Rajnath Singh meets Iranian Defence Minister Mohammed Reza Gharaei Ashtiyani, discusses bilateral defence cooperation

Apr 28, 2023, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Iran's Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Mohammed Reza Gharaei Ashtiyani in New Delhi on Thursday.

India, Iran, Armenia launch trilateral political consultations

Apr 24, 2023, at 01:25 am

New Delhi: The first trilateral political consultations between the governments of Armenia, Iran, and India were held in Yerevan recently.

India is strong enough to stand against West: Iranian envoy

Mar 19, 2023, at 04:49 am

New Delhi: Iranian Envoy Iraj Elahi has described India as a 'powerful economy' and 'rising economy' and it is strong enough to resist the pressure of the West.

Uttar Pradesh: Iranian citizen without visa arrested in Agra

Jan 09, 2023, at 08:49 pm

Agra: An Iranian citizen was arrested by the police from Achhnera area of Agra district for travelling without a valid visa, police sources said here on Monday.

Iran minister says Mahsa Amini wasn't killed in custody, blames Western media for creating 'fallacious' atmosphere

Nov 25, 2022, at 02:57 am

New Delhi: Mahsa Amini was not killed, political deputy of Iran's foreign ministry Ali Baqeri claimed, defending his government against the allegations that the 22-year-old was tortured to death in custody for not properly wearing her headscarf.

Iran: India condemns Shiraz terror attack which claimed 15 lives

Oct 30, 2022, at 12:20 am

New Delhi: India on Saturday condemned the terror attack at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the Iranian city of Shiraz which left 15 people dead.

Iranian counsellor Mohammad Ali Rabbani describes Kashmir as a 'peaceful place'

Oct 24, 2022, at 10:32 pm

Srinagar: Cultural Counsellor of the Iranian Embassy Muhammad Ali Rabbani has said Kashmir is now a safe and peaceful place.

Sadhguru stands for Iranian women protesting against hijab

Sep 22, 2022, at 01:46 am

Bengaluru/UNI: Raising his voice in favour of women protesting against the hijab in Iran, Isha Foundation Founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday said neither the religious nor the lecherous should determine how women should dress.

Narendra Modi meets Ebrahim Raisi on SCO sidelines, discusses bilateral issues

Sep 17, 2022, at 02:26 pm

Samarkand: PM  Narendra Modi and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on the sidelines of the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO when the two leaders discussed issues related to bilateral relationship.

Prophet Mohammed remarks do not reflect views of Government, action has been taken: India

Jun 10, 2022, at 02:03 am

New Delhi: Amid protests in Islamic countries over controversial comments on  Prophet Mohammed, India on Thursday reiterated that the remarks do not reflect the views of the Government and that action has been taken against the two BJP functionaries.

Iranian FM to arrive in India tonight, will hold talks with S Jaishankar

Jun 08, 2022, at 01:38 am

New Delhi/UNI: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrives tonight on a four-day visit to India that will see him hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday.

Israeli Embassy in Delhi on high alert amid fears of terror attack by Iran-backed elements: Report

May 09, 2022, at 01:50 am

New Delhi/UNI: The Israeli embassy in New Delhi has been on high alert in recent weeks amid “serious” fears of a possible terror attack by Iran-backed elements, a news report said on Saturday.

Govt to set up groups to address specific challenges of exporters: MoS

Nov 28, 2021, at 12:28 am

New Delhi/UNI: Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad has announced the formation of various groups to address the problems raised by exporters on challenges of e-commerce retail exports which will comprise stakeholders from Federation of Indian Export Organisations, leading banks, and the Indian Banking Association amongst others.

World View: The Real Iranian Elections

Jun 13, 2021, at 07:29 pm

Forget about the Iranian presidential elections on 18 June. Actually don’t completely dismiss them. They do have some importance. The key one being how many actually turn out to vote. If the figure is low—as expected—then the regime knows that it is in trouble.

Nepal foreign minister dials Jaishankar, raises the issue of vaccine supply delay

Apr 10, 2021, at 07:51 am

Kathmandu/New Delhi/IBNS: Nepal has raised the delay in the supply of Covid-19 vaccine jabs with India, said media reports.

India’s global strategy is in tatters: Rahul attacks Modi govt after Iran drops India from Chabahar project

Jul 15, 2020, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi/UNI: In an yet another attack on the Narendra Modi government over reports of Iran dropping India from the Chabahar Rail project, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said India’s global strategy is in tatters and it is losing power and respect everywhere.

Indian Navy repatriates 687 stranded Nationals from Iran

Jul 01, 2020, at 12:30 pm

Thoothukudi/UNI: Indian Navy repatriated 687 Indian Nationals to VOC Port here after they have been stranded in Iran owing to Coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

Iran issues arrest warrant against US Prez Donald Trump, seeks Interpol assistance

Jun 29, 2020, at 11:36 pm

Tehran/IBNS: Iran has issued an arrest warrant and sought the help of Interpol to detain US President Donald Trump and dozens of others on the charges of killing Gen Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in January last, an AP report said.

India reaches out to Pakistan to counter locust invasion

May 23, 2020, at 03:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the impact of Coronavirus on various sectors, the south and southwest Asia are staring at a locust invasion which is potent to bring an adverse effect in agriculture.

Last batch of 310 pilgrims stranded in Iran reach Leh 

May 17, 2020, at 05:55 pm

Leh/UNI: The last batch of 310 pilgrims, who were stranded in Iran amid lockdown to curtail spread of COVID-19, arrived in Leh in a special flight on Sunday.

SpiceJet operates special flight for 136 Indians evacuated from Iran

Mar 29, 2020, at 06:15 pm

Gurugram/IBNS: Aviation major SpiceJet operated a special flight from Delhi to Jodhpur on Sunday for 136 Indian nationals evacuated from COVID-19 hit Iran who have been taken to a Government quarantine facility in the city.

COVID-19: 484 Indians evacuated from Iran test negative

Mar 23, 2020, at 02:36 pm

Jaisalmer/UNI: A total of 484 Indians, brought back from coronavirus-hit Iran, have tested negative for the disease, Army sources sad here on Monday.

MEA strengthening COVID-19 control room

Mar 19, 2020, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi/UNI: As India intensified efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) on Thursday announced further strengthening of its 24x7 control rooms to ensure smooth coordination and redressal of specific queries from the people.

Realised that Indian govt is second father to my daughter: Father of Indian student evacuated from Italy

Mar 18, 2020, at 05:36 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian government is drawing a lot of praise for its prompt response to the SOS calls of Indians stranded in foreign countries amid coronavirus outbreak.

276 Indians infected with Coronavirus abroad, most in Iran: Government

Mar 18, 2020, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Wednesday informed that 276 Indians have been infected with the deadly Novel Coronavirus abroad with most of them staying in Iran followed by UAE and Italy, media reports said.