New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India continues to closely monitor the developments in the West Asia region and expand its outreach to Gulf nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Monday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval was on an official visit to UAE recently, where he held talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.”On the …
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Abu Dhabi, April 26 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, discussing measures to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the regional situation, and other issues of mutual interest. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in the UAE stated, “NSA Ajit Doval paid an official visit to the UAE. He called on President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Conveyed greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Measures to deepen Comprehens…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As many as 22 Indian seafarers on board the two foreign-flagged ships, which came under fire from Iran’s military in the Strait of Hormuz during the last 24 hours, are reported to be safe, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Thursday. Vessel Euphoria, a Panama-flagged container ship, has 21 Indian seafarers onboard, while Vessel Epaminondas, also a Panama-flagged container, has 1 Indian seafarer onboard, the statement sai…
Berlin, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday, discussing deepening defence cooperation and tackling emerging geopolitical challenges. The two ministers discussed bilateral security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment, especially in the field of niche technologies. They also reaffirmed the commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperat…
Berlin, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the members of the Indian community in Berlin and praised them for acting as a “strongest bridge” between the two countries, with contributions spanning across business, technology, healthcare, academia, and arts. He spoke about India’s rapid economic growth and technological progress and mentioned advances in infrastructure, start-ups, space, and digital innovation. He stated that the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision is aimed at s…
Baku, April 20 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan successfully organised a grand Indian Food Festival at its premises in Baku which received an encouraging response from the locals community and leaders. “Diverse Indian cuisines, cultural performances, and diplomatic engagements highlighted the event, The day-long event brought together the rich flavours, colours, and cultural heritage of India, attracting a large and enthusiastic gathering,” the Embassy posted on X on Monday.The festival…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Ports and Shipping said on Tuesday.The Directorate General (DG) of Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of over 2,262 Indian seafarers so far, including 85 in the past 24 hours, from various locations across the Gulf region, a ministry statement said.The DG Shipping Control Room has handled 6,292 calls and …
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, which safely sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, carrying approximately 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG cargo with 24 seafarers onboard, is expected to arrive at Kandla port on Tuesday, according to a government statement.All Indian seafarers in the region are reported to be safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the statement said.The DG Shipping Control Room has handl…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Gulf and West Asia region are safe and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the government said on Sunday.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, through the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 2,084 Indian seafarers so far, including 75 in the last 24 hours from various locations across the Gulf region.“Port operations acro…
Dubai, April 12 (IANS) In a powerful display of cultural fusion and shared identity, a group of Indian students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has captured widespread attention with a unique Indian classical rendition of the Gulf nation’s national anthem, creating a viral moment that has resonated across communities.The performance, organised by Dubai-based performing arts group ‘Malhaar’, features 13 Indian students playing “Ishy Bilady” (Long Live My Country) — the UAE’s national anthem –…