In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard and the anti-terrorism squad of Gujarat, on Monday apprehended an Iranian boat carrying 61 kg of heroin worth ₹425 crore, the coast guard said in a statement on Tuesday. Five crew members of the boat were also apprehended after the coast guard launched the operation based on…
On the occasion of Holi, the Ambassadors and High Commissioners from different countries based in Delhi enjoyed the festival, experiencing the colours, warmth and gaiety attached to it. They participated in the fun, dance & colour filled Holi Mahotsav 2023 hosted by MoS MEA Meenakshi Lekhi. Foreign diplomats were seen dancing to Bollywood songs in…
Future conflicts will be unpredictable and the constantly evolving world order has forced everyone to re-strategise, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, addressing the Naval Commanders Conference held first time outside Delhi and at sea onboard indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. “Constant vigil on the northern and western borders as well as the entire…
On the occasion of celebration of 75th India’s independence “Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsava” and 30 years of India-ASEAN relations, Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar with integral helicopter is on Overseas Deployment to ASEAN Countries – Singapore, Cambodia & Malaysia from 26 Feb 23. The Special Role Vessel has been deployed to showcase India’s commitments…
A forensic analysis of a drone shot down by security forces in Amritsar, Punjab, last December showed that it was flown in parts of China and then in Pakistan before it was used to smuggle drugs across the Indo-Pak border, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. The issue of Chinese drones being sent…
NS Trikand is in Bahrain to participate in the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) being held in the Gulf region from 26 Feb to 16 Mar 23. She will exercise with participants from over 50 nations and international maritime agencies with the common aim of enhancing maritime security and keeping sea lanes in…
India has used its right of reply at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to respond to Pakistan on issues of religious minorities and terrorism. India’s representative Seema Pujani said Pakistan is obsessed with India at a time when its citizens battle for their lives, livelihood and freedom. “Pakistan representative has once again chosen…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi praised the latter and called him the “most loved” leader in the world. While congratulating him for his accomplishments, PM Meloni asserted that her Indian counterpart has proven that he is a “major leader” in the world. Notably, the Italian PM was the…
The foreign ministers of Quad countries have reaffirmed the grouping’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and said it strongly supports the principles of the rule of law, sovereignty and territorial integrity and peaceful settlement of disputes. The meeting of FMs came in the backdrop of growing global concerns over increasing Chinese assertiveness in…
The G20 Foreign Ministers meeting will be held in New Delhi from 1st to 2nd March to deliberate on pressing global challenges. This meeting is one of the biggest events under India’s presidency, ahead of the final summit which is slated to take place on September 9-10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the…
