New Delhi/Riyadh, April 2 (IANS) The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 commenced in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, providing an opportunity for Indian students and expatriate children in the Gulf country to appear for the engineering entrance test without travelling to India.The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced the development through its official X handle, stating that arrangements have been made to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.The Embassy said it is extending full suppo…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concerns over the situation in West Asia and said that India will continue to work closely with all the countries in the region to ensure the safety and security of its nationals. He said that New Delhi stands for peace and stability.Addressing a joint press meet with Canadian PM Mark Carney, PM Modi said, “India’s stance on the several ongoing tensions around the world is firm. We have always called for maintaining peace…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions and armed conflict in parts of West Asia, the Kerala government has postponed select board examinations scheduled in Middle East centres for the students of the Indian expatriate community.On Monday, State General Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced the decision, citing the worsening security situation in the region.The Minister said conducting examinations in the Gulf has become a challenge due to the prevailing war-like conditi…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, as well as the security of the Indian citizens in the region.Convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, the CCS reviewed the evolving situation in West Asia.The meeting of the Cabinet committee, the apex decision-making body on security and strategic matters of India, came against the backdrop of a …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday condemned the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and urged the Union government to intervene and end “the hostilities”, and also ensure the safety of Indians in the region. “For weeks, President Trump maintained the charade of diplomacy and negotiations with Iran. Egged on by the Israeli PM, Mr Netanyahu and hawks in the US, he has launched a military offensive aimed at achieving regime change,” posted Jairam Ramesh, Congress gen…