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Monitoring situation, keeping in touch with Indian students in Iran: MEA

The Embassy is facilitating the relocation of students to safer places within Iran, where possible

PM Modi participates in business meeting in Cyprus to boost bilateral ties

The prime minister, who arrived here earlier in the day, addressed business leaders from India and Cyprus at the meeting

Pak claim of downing Rafales during Op Sindoor incorrect: Dassault CEO

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier says Rafale is better than the American F-35 stealth jet and far superior to all Chinese aircraft in the market when it comes to being an omnirole aircraft

Abstaining on Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN misaligned with policy: Pawar

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly from a vote on a draft resolution that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Govt must review energy risk scenarios due to Iran-Israel war: GTRI

Due to the war, India is increasingly at risk of collateral economic fallout, with energy security, trade routes, and key commercial interests facing growing uncertainty, the GTRI said

PM Modi arrives in Cyprus for 2-day visit; to meet Prez Christodoulides

Modi arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour that will also take him to Canada and Croatia

Indian Embassy in Tehran issues advisory, contact details for nationals

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued emergency helpline numbers for nationals living in Iran amid the country's increasing hostilities with Israel

Jaishankar discusses global rebalancing with Paris strategic community

Jaishankar also visited France's National Library at Paris and saw classical Indian manuscripts and texts

India advises citizens in Palestine to stay vigilant, avoid movement

Providing an emergency number, the office asked those seeking assistance to contact at +970592916418 or cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in

FTA with India brings genuine' competitive advantage, UK Parliament told

The debate this week comes ahead of UK-India Week, which begins next week as part of the annual India Global Forum (IGF) summit in London

India distances itself from SCO statement on Israel-Iran conflict

India distances itself from an SCO statement criticising Israel's strikes on Iran, reiterates its neutral stance and calls for diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in West Asia

Tourist spots shut after Pahalgam attack to reopen in phases: LG Sinha

The lieutenant governor was speaking to reporters after visiting the Nunwan Base Camp of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district

True leadership tested in conflict, says SL's Army chief at IMA parade

He asked them to lead their men from the front and put their safety above their own, be their strength in fear, their beacon in doubt and their hope in despair care

Military-civil liaison meeting in Jammu focuses on synergy post Op Sindoor

The spokesman said that the high-level meeting brought together senior army officials and representatives from key government departments of Jammu division to discuss matters of strategic importance

PM Modi to visit Cyprus, attend G7 summit in Canada, hold talks in Croatia

According to MEA, PM Modi will visit Cyprus on June 15-16, followed by participation in the G-7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 16-17, and finally, an official visit to Croatia on June 18

Israel's military apologises for incorrect depiction of India's map

The map was posted by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on their X handle on Friday to show the range of Iranian missiles

Pak Army chief Munir invited to US military parade? White House says no

The White House has denied reports claiming that Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has been sent an invitation to the US military parade

India's concerns legitimate, can play role in de-escalating: Israeli envoy

The remarks came amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with both Israel and Iran launching strikes against each other

Op Sindoor a testament to unparalleled prowess of Air Force: IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh also said that this operation demonstrated IAF's capability to deliver swift, precise and decisive blows to the enemy

'Working to establish facts': British envoy meets PM Modi over plane crash

The London-bound Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad and burst into a ball of fire on Thursday moments after takeoff