India welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal, hopes this will lead to peace

The Indian government on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah which temporarily ended the ongoing conflict between the two sides.

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

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

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

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

'Could have inflicted much greater damage', says Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar after strikes on Iran

New Delhi: Israel is committed to regional peace but will not tolerate direct or indirect attacks by Iran, said Reuven Azar, Israel’s Ambassador to India.

India hands over first tranche of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon

Indian envoy to Lebanon Noor Rahman Sheikh on Friday handed over the first tranche of humanitarian assistance sent by New Delhi amid the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Sri Lanka: Colombo warned about possible terror attack against Israeli nationals, 3 arrested

Amid terror threats for Israeli nationals in the Arugam Bay area of Sri Lanka, police have arrested three people in the country, media reports said.

India has a huge role to play in West Asia both politically and economically: Israeli envoy to New Delhi

Israeli envoy to India Reuven Azar has said New Delhi has a major role to play both politically and economically in the West Asian region.

'Champion of India-Israel friendship: Netanyahu condoles Ratan Tata's demise

Tel Aviv/New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed his condolences to Narendra Modi today on the passing of industrialist and global icon Ratan Tata, adding that many in Israel are mourning his loss.

PM Modi chairs urgent top level meeting on Middle East crisis

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.

Indian PM Narendra Modi greets 'friend' Benjamin Netanyahu on Jewish New Year

Indian PM Narendra Modi recently wished Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Jewish community around the world on Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah.

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

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

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.

Terrorism has no place in our world: PM Modi calls Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalation in Middle East

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid tension in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Israel counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and stated 'terrorism has no place in our world'.

India and Israel review entire 'gamut' of bilateral endeavours during Foreign Office Consultations

India and Israeli officials interacted during the  17th Foreign Office Consultations when they reviewed entire 'gamut' of bilateral endeavours.

PM Modi emphasises need to de-escalate West Asia tension through dialogue in phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu

New Delhi/IBNS: In a phone call with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in West Asia through "dialogue and diplomacy".