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India warns citizens in Iran not to cross borders without embassy clearance

It said the embassy will not be in a position to provide assistance once individuals move outside Iranian territory without prior coordination

India evacuates over 550 nationals from Iran via Armenia: Jaishankar

New Delhi has been urging Indian nationals stuck in Iran to cross over to Armenia for subsequent travel to India in view of the escalating conflict in West Asia

EAM Jaishankar hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz: Report

Jaishankar says talks with Iran are helping ease shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz, as an Indian oil tanker sails from Fujairah after a drone attack at the UAE terminal

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers

The external affairs minister's conversation also came at a time India has been trying to forge a consensus position among the BRICS nations on the conflict

India-EU ties in focus as EAM Jaishankar starts 2-day visit to Brussels

Jaishankar visits Brussels to engage EU foreign ministers and advance the India-EU partnership following the landmark free trade agreement

India, Iran talks 'successful', says Supreme Leader's India representative

When asked about the conversation between the Indian and Iranian leadership, Ilahi said that it was successful

In talks with Iran for Indian-flagged merchant vessels' transit: Govt

On Friday, one of the 28 Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Jag Prakash, carrying petrol, was allowed to transit to its destination in one of the African countries

EAM Jaishankar holds 4th call with Iranian FM amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Jaishankar and Araghchi had spoken on February 28, soon after the US and Israel launched the attack on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

India key to ensuring stable oil prices: US Ambassador on Hormuz tensions

Gor affirmed US President Donald Trump's commitment to stop Iran, outlining the threats of a nuclear Iran and condemning Tehran's attacks across the Gulf

Amid strategic challenges, project delays hurt efforts to strengthen Navy

Despite a surge in budgetary allocation over the last five years, Indian Navy struggles to upgrade fleet strength

India, Chile agree to boost ties in trade, investment, mineral exploration

MEA MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Chile from March 10-12, and represented the Government of India at the inauguration ceremony of new President of Chile, Jose Antonio Kast Rist

PM Modi speaks to Iranian President on 'serious' West Asia situation

Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure

Armed forces plan to set up new drone, data, geospatial, info war units

The plans come just months after Operation Sindoor, which saw extensive information warfare, disinformation campaigns and the first instance of large-scale drone warfare in the subcontinent

India examining requests from neighbours for energy supplies: MEA

Government says requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives for oil supplies are under review, with decisions to factor in India's refining capacity and domestic demand

'Premature to say anything': MEA on Iran allowing ships via Hormuz

The statement came hours after reports emerged that Iran agreed to allow oil tankers flying the Indian flag to pass through the Strait following diplomatic discussions between New Delhi and Tehran

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Sergey Lavrov after US' Russian oil waiver

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Russia's Sergey Lavrov and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as the West Asia conflict disrupts energy supplies

Two Indians dead, one missing after attacks on vessels in Gulf region: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the incidents involved Indian nationals working on merchant ships and that authorities are monitoring the situation

India's Russian oil purchases helping stabilise markets: US ambassador

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India's ongoing Russian oil purchases are helping stabilise global oil markets amid volatility triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict

India sends humanitarian aid to Madagascar after cyclonic devastation

The delivery of relief materials comes after Madagascar faced extensive damage due to the tropical cyclones that struck the country earlier this year, destroying homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods

About 1,000 Indians return from Qatar, embassy control room remains active

The Embassy thanked the authorities of Saudi Arabia and Qatar for their cooperation and said that its 24/7 Control Room remains functional, along with helplines and helpdesks