New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Palestine on Wednesday warmly welcomed India’s announcement to establish three major development projects for the people in Gaza, including a Speciality Hospital, an Artificial Limb Fitment Centre, and a Vocational Training Institute. According to the Palestinian Embassy in New Delhi, India’s commitment to establishing a Speciality Hospital and an Artificial Limb Fitment Centre will make a “meaningful contribution” to strengthening healthcare services and supporting the…
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Brussels, July 14 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its continued support for a two-state solution, as well as for Palestine’s membership of the United Nations (UN), at the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels.Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), represented India during the meeting, which was jointly organised by the European Commission and the Palestine Authority on Monday (local time). The meeting also saw partic…
New Delhi: For more than four decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented itself as the loudest defender of the Palestinian cause. Every year, Tehran marks “Quds Day” with speeches condemning Israel, senior Iranian officials routinely describe Palestine as the “central issue” of the Muslim world, and support for Palestinian armed groups has been a pillar of Iran’s revolutionary identity. Yet recent events have exposed a striking contradiction between rhetoric and strategic behavior. The …
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Seven opinion pieces in two years. Three focused on Gaza and Iran. Sonia Gandhi’s repeated focus on West Asia has triggered a fresh political debate over her priorities and the intent behind her criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. In her latest op-ed, the Congress leader accuses the Centre of maintaining “silence” on Gaza and claims India is drifting away from its traditional foreign policy.However, government sources reject the charge, pointing to…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) hit out at senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday after she attacked the Modi government over its position on the Gaza conflict, maintaining that India takes into account all countries and focuses on “world peace”.In an opinion article, Gandhi alleged that the BJP-led Centre’s “stony silence” and “inaction” are not just morally reprehensible but also inexplicable from a national interest perspective….
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack at Modi government over its position on the Gaza conflict, alleging that its “stony silence” and “inaction” are not just morally reprehensible but also inexplicable from a national interest perspective. In an opinion article published in The Indian Express, Gandhi argued that India’s present approach has distanced the country from its long-standing foreign policy tr…
Bhopal, June 26 (IANS) Thousands of devotees participated in Muharram processions across Madhya Pradesh on Friday, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Processions remained peaceful in most parts of the state, with devotees observing mourning rituals and offering prayers, while isolated incidents of violence were reported from Indore.Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds special significance for Muslims, particularly t…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, on Thursday, expressed confidence that India will send medical assistance “very soon” as the healthcare system has collapsed in Palestine. In an interview with IANS, Abdullah Abu Shawesh stated that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “miserable” with only 17 out of 36 hospitals partially working in Gaza. He said that more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the declaration of the ceasefire last October…
United Nations, June 24 (IANS) India has slammed Pakistan for misusing its position as co-chair to politicise a UN forum instead of being unbiased as behooves the position.“The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter strictly internal to India. It is always been, is, and will remain so”, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish declared on Tuesday at an informal meeting of the Security Council.“It is incredible that a co-Chair expected to be balanced and unbiased in conduct, ha…
Washington, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s leadership continues to project contrasting narratives on the Palestine issue, offering emotive solidarity at home while pursuing discreet strategic calculations on the international stage. That is not “realpolitik” but a pattern of “institutionalised deception”, with the Pakistani public paying the price, a report mentioned.“For years, Pakistan has worn its solidarity with Palestine like armour. Politicians deliver impassioned speeches. Parliament …