India slams Rath Yatra disruption in Toronto, calls incident ‘despicable’; urges Canada to act against perpetrators | India News

NEW DELHI: India has strongly condemned the disruption caused during the Rath Yatra procession in Toronto, calling it a “despicable act” that goes against the spirit of unity and social harmony. In an official statement, ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the matter has been taken up with Canadian authorities.“We have…

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Did Centre approve BJP MP’s Trump meet? Priyank Kharge flags protocol breach; demands MEA response on alleged Mar-a-Lago visit | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has flagged a news report alleging that a young BJP MP, while on an official parliamentary visit to the US, independently arranged a meeting with US President Donald Trump, bypassing diplomatic channels and allegedly embarrassing the Indian delegation.“This is not some idle political gossip. It is a serious insult…

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Morning news wrap: Puri stampede claims three lives near Gundicha Temple; Char Dham Yatra halted for 24 hours amid heavy rain alert; and more | India News

A tragic stampede during Puri’s Rath Yatra left three dead and several injured, raising serious questions about crowd control measures during large religious gatherings.Meanwhile, ministry of external affairs firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims of Indian involvement in the recent suicide bombing in North Waziristan, calling the accusation “deserving of contempt.” In the US, Senate Republicans advanced…

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Operation Sindhu: 3,170 Indians evacuated from conflict-hit Israel, Iran; Sri Lankan & Nepalese nationals also rescued | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday evacuated over 1,100 citizens from Iran and Israel amid the ongoing tensions between the two countries, bringing the total number of evacuees under Operation Sindhu to 3,170.From Israel, 594 Indians were brought back, with the Indian Air Force using C-17 heavy-lift aircraft to fly out over 400 people after they…

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‘No alternative to dialogue & diplomacy’: India welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran; says ready to play part in efforts | India News

A general view shows Tehran skyline, Iran Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Pic credit: AP) NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, calling it a step in the right direction. Ministry of external affairs, in a statement, commended the diplomatic efforts of the United States and Qatar in brokering the fragile…

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Middle East tensions: Israel in ‘constant contact’ with India; says Israeli envoy on civilian evacuation | India News

File photo: Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: As tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said that his country remains in “constant contact” with ministry of external affairs (MEA) regarding the safety and evacuation of Indian nationals from Israel.In an interview…

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Israel-Iran conflict: MEA sets up 24X7 control room; releases helpline numbers to contact Indian embassy in Tehran | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday it has activated a control room, amid continuing military hostilities between Israel and Iran.Also Read | ‘Students being relocated’: MEA issues latest statement on ensuring safety of Indians in Iran“A 24×7 control room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of…

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