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'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

Israel FM calls Jaishankar; EAM also speaks with Iran on latest situation

Israel on Friday launched Operation Rising Lion to strike at multiple sites in Iran, which left key military commanders and nuclear scientists dead, according to reports

India issues security alert for seafarers, vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, DG Shipping urges Indian vessels and crew to exercise caution while navigating Iranian waters and the Strait of Hormuz

Israel-Iran conflict: India urges both countries to avoid escalatory steps

India expresses concern over Iran-Israel tensions, monitors reports of attacks on nuclear sites and urges both sides to pursue dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the crisis

Israel-Iran conflict: More airspace restrictions for Indian airlines

Air India reroutes 16 flights; IndiGo warns of delays, cancellations after Israel's offensive against Iran

India, France to intensify defence, space & civilian nuclear cooperation

Jaishankar also expressed India's "deep appreciation" to France for the strong condemnation of the cross-border terrorist attack that took place on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam

India, EU aim to finalise FTA by end of this year, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar, who is in France as part of his three-nation visit, said India also seeks to conclude a defence and security partnership with the European Union

Indian students in Tehran seek evacuation amid rising Iran-Israel tensions

Zahra said that while the university officials visited the students and advised them to remain calm, they did not offer clarity on which areas might be safer

India, China discuss rare earth curbs amid auto industry concerns

The fact that India has now raised the rare earth issue with China in a diplomatic forum signals to automakers that a resolution may be in sight

DG Shipping asks seafarers in Iran ports to exercise due caution

India's maritime regulator, in an advisory, also said seafarers should remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary movement, and follow local safety protocols

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2025: MEA flags off first batch of pilgrims

The minister felicitated the yatris on their selection and wished them a safe and fulfilling yatra

China denies double standards on terrorism amid close ties with Pak

Lin was reacting to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent comments in an interview with the French newspaper, Le Figaro

India, China to fast-track process for resuming direct air services

The meeting took place on Thursday and the two sides also agreed to expedite steps involved in resuming direct air services between the two countries

India moves to conserve rare earths, seeks halt to exports to Japan

In a recent meeting with auto and other industry executives, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asked IREL to stop its exports of rare earths

Deeply concerned: India urges Iran-Israel to de-escalate, choose diplomacy

India urges restraint after Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear sites, calls for de-escalation and dialogue; says it is 'closely monitoring' developments and stands ready to assist

Indian Coast Guard, Navy boost aviation collaboration in Synergy Meeting

Officials deliberated on critical areas such as training programs, flight safety protocols, and future asset acquisition to bolster India's maritime aviation capabilities

Jaishankar discusses ties, regional developments with Armenian counterpart

They reviewed the whole range of growing India-Armenia bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of political exchanges, trade, economic, connectivity, education, and culture

Khamenei vows revenge, Iran unleashes 100 drones on Israel: Top updates

The attack comes a day after US President Donald Trump pulled out troops from West Asia and warned of a possible strike by Israel

Op Sindoor only paused, still in progress, says Navy chief Tripathi

On counter-drone systems, he said that non-contact warfare will stay, and this area of weapons and equipment was not catered to 10-12 years ago

India abstains on UNGA draft resolution seeking permanent ceasefire in Gaza

India was among the 19 nations that abstained, while 12 nations voted against the resolution, which got 149 votes in favour