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Is New Delhi recalibrating its approach to West Asia? The question has resurfaced after India’s notably cautious response to the latest escalation involving Iran. When the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering retaliatory missile attacks across the region, several global powers reacted swiftly. India, however, avoided taking a clear…
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi with S Jaishankar (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held his fourth phone conversation with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, Jaishankar said that the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and issues related to the BRICS…
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar for holding conversation with Iran. He also called for a ‘collective push’ to end the Middle East conflict. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Tharoor welcomed India’s initiative and expressed hope for the…
PC: Azad India Foundation India is home to many small communities whose histories stretch far beyond the country’s borders. One such group lives quietly in Kishanganj, a district in Bihar close to the borders of West Bengal and Nepal. Locals sometimes refer to parts of this area as “Little Iran,” because a small Iranian community…
NEW DELHI: US envoy to India Sergio Gor on Friday expressed concern over rising tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that India is “vital partner” for the United States in helping keep global oil prices stable as the Middle East conflict intensifies.Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Gor said, “Today we’re in a situation…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Friday submitted notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging “partial conduct” in favour of a particular political party and citing six other charges.According to sources, the charges also relate to his handling…
Orijit Chaliha, India Men’s Badminton Player Behind the medals and victories, mental health plays a big part in an athlete’s life and career. Athletes are often admired for their strength and toughness, but many quietly face mental health challenges.Top athletes like Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, Tyson Fury, Serena Williams and Indian stars such as PV…
NEW DELHI: Jayalalithaa’s long-time aide and expelled from AIADMK, VK Sasikala on Friday announced the name of her new political party — All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam — and said its symbol will be a “coconut tree farm”, as the political ground heats up in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, where multiple stakeholders are eyeing…
Supreme Court of India turned down plea on mandatory period leave. (AI image for representation) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy granting menstrual leave to women students and employees, observing that mandating such a provision could unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes…
Jairam Ramesh and Ayatollah Khamenei (Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his hesitation in condemning the death of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Recalling his earlier charge of “compromised PM”, Ramesh claimed that PM Modi wanted to “avoid antagonising his American and Israeli…
