No ‘blanket arrangement’ with Iran for Indian vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Jaishankar to FT

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified that India has not reached any ‘blanket arrangement’ with Iran regarding the India-flagged vessels that recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Minister, in an interview with the Financial Timessaid that ‘every ship movement is an individual happening’. He also…

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US-Iran War: EAM Jaishankar speaks with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi – ‘agreed to remain in touch’

US-Iran War: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, amid growing concerns over the fallout from the West Asia crisis, particularly regarding energy supplies. It was the third time that Jaishankar spoke with Araghchi since the US and Israel launched the joint military strikes on Iran, news…

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Talking to ‘kings and princesses’: Kashmir MP Ruhullah Mehdi slams PM’s Middle East outreach, seeks engagement with Iran

National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament (MP) Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly ignoring Iran while engaging with Gulf monarchies hosting American military bases during the ongoing military escalation in West Asia. Mehdi, the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, lamented that while the efforts…

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Quote of the Day: Indira Gandhi on why dialogue matters in war – ‘You cannot shake hands …’

India’s first and only woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, remains one of the most formidable political figures in the country’s history. Known for her steely resolve, political acumen and uncompromising leadership style, Gandhi earned the sobriquet of the “Iron Lady of India”. Born on 19 November 1917 to Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, she…

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PM Modi expresses concern over war in Middle East: ‘India believes in ending conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concern over the escalating conflicts globally, stating that the current situation in West Asia remains a serious worry. Reiterating New Delhi’s long-standing position, PM Modi said India has always supported peace and stability and believes that disputes must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The government also underlined…

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‘Welcome, Modi’ to ‘Modi Doctrine’: Jerusalem Post front page spotlights Indian PM ahead of Israel visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has featured on the front page of the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post ahead of his two-day visit to the country beginning Wednesday. This is PM Modi’s first visitt to Israel as prime minister since 2017, before his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu reciprocated with a visit to India the following year. The newspaper’s…

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