Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (IANS) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Sunday demanded a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the murder of Indian medical student Savariya Basant in Uzbekistan, alleging that the case may involve an organised criminal network linked to religious conversion and extremist ideology. In a statement, the student organisation expressed grief over the death of Basant, who was studying at Bukhara State Medical Institute.Referring to information ava…
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New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy carrying Indian nationals off the coast of Oman, terming the continuous incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region “deeply worrisome.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that 10 of the Indian nationals on board were rescued, while one person is still reportedly missing. The MEA said that the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with t…
Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is likely to send a special aircraft to bring back the mortal remains of the Indian nationals killed in the speedboat capsize in Vietnam on Saturday. Officials from the Indian embassy in Vietnam are in constant touch with local authorities to help clear formalities as soon as possible. While 15 deaths have been confirmed till now, some more Indian tourists are in hospital. At least two of them are in serious condition, sources said.T…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) What began as a dream holiday ended in heartbreak for a couple from Kerala after they were among 15 Indian tourists killed when a speedboat capsized off Vietnam’s picturesque Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. The victims were identified as A.C. Thomas (57), owner of the Victory Group of Industries, and his wife Loveni Thomas (56), both natives of Kottarakkara in Kollam district.Their deaths have been confirmed, sending shockwaves through their hometown and the wider…
Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday expressed profound grief over the deaths of several Indian tourists, including people from Tamil Nadu, in a tourist boat tragedy off the coast of Vietnam. He also announced that the state government had initiated coordinated efforts with the Union government and Indian diplomatic authorities to assist those affected and facilitate the return of the victims’ mortal remains.In a statement, the Chief Minister said he was …
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to New Zealand deepened bonds, strengthened partnerships and shaped a shared future. In a special gesture, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to the airport along with PM Modi and saw him off as he emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his three-nation visit.”A visit that deepened bonds, strengthened partnerships and shaped a shared future. A…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Highlighting the “incredible enthusiasm and affection” at the diaspora event held in Auckland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the Indian community in the country and also his counterpart from New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, for making it a “memorable experience”. “The Indian community in New Zealand is one of the strongest pillars of our friendship. Addressing them in Auckland was a memorable experience,” PM Modi posted on X after addressing the huge ga…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Saturday committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism, with the proposed Joint Working Group serving as one of several mechanisms to deepen collaboration in addressing these threats.Addressing a press briefing on the ongoing engagements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Zealand, Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said that India will continue to remind the international c…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Saturday walked through an exhibition showcasing innovative sports equipment and also attended a gala lunch in Auckland.The two leaders also interacted with decorated athletes from New Zealand and other stakeholders associated with high-performance sports, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).According to the MEA, recalling 100 years of sports engagement between the two sides, Prime …
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Saturday announced the creation of a Strategic Partnership and unveiled a comprehensive ‘India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030’ to guide cooperation across key areas including political engagement, defence and security, trade, education, science and technology, culture and regional cooperation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met in Auckland on Saturday and endorsed the road map as a…