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'All our assets abroad are safe': Pranav Adani amid Israel-Iran tensions
Among the key concerns is the Haifa Port in northern Israel, which the Adani Group acquired in early 2023
Indian money in Swiss banks triples in 2024, reaches nearly ₹37,600 cr
Indian money parked in Swiss banks tripled in 2024 to CHF 3.5 billion, mainly via financial institutions; however, customer deposits rose modestly even as India climbed to 48th in global rankings
Operation Sindhu: After Iran, India to evacuate citizens from Israel
Under Operation Sindhu, India will evacuate citizens from Israel amid rising tensions with Iran. MEA has urged Indians in Israel to register with the embassy and follow safety guidelines
Canada confirms Khalistani extremists using its soil to target India
Canada finally admits Khalistani extremists are using its soil to fund, plan and promote violence in India, echoing what New Delhi has long warned
Trump makes U-turn, says 2 leaders of India-Pak 'decided' to stop conflict
This is the first time Trump did not credit himself for stopping the hostilities between India and Pakistan after the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7
Our talks covered many sectors to strengthen India-Croatia ties: PM Modi
Following his meeting with the Croatian Prime Minister, PM Modi said the bilateral talks were comprehensive and spanned multiple sectors
Today, India's at vanguard of global progress: Croatian PM praises PM Modi
Plenkovic emphasised that India's vision for a dynamic future resonates with Croatia's own aspirations, highlighting the potential for cooperation and mutual benefit
PM Modi, Croatia PM Andrej Plenkovic sign four key MoUs in Zagreb
Addressing a special press briefing on PM Modi's visit to Croatia, MEA Secretary (West) Tanmay Lal said that the key outcomes of the visit was signing of four MoUs on cooperation
PM Modi emplanes for India after concluding his three-nation visit
PM Modi's first stop was Cyprus, followed by Canada, where he attended the G7 Summit, and then Croatia, making it the first visit by an Indian PM to the European Nation
Transnational repression key to India's actions: Canadian intel report
A Canadian intelligence report claims transnational repression is central to India's activities in Canada, accusing Indian officials and proxies of influencing communities and political decisions
Never discussed trade or US mediation during Op Sindoor: PM Modi to Trump
The Indian PM told Trump that India acted independently in halting hostilities with Pakistan and does not accept foreign mediation; Trump insisted he "stopped the war"
G7 Summit: India, Canada re-engage, revive trade talks after 2 years
India-Canada ties plummeted to an all-time low in the aftermath of a diplomatic spat over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023
Trump to host Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for White House lunch
Interestingly, Trump, during a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asked him if he could stop in the US on his way back from Canada
Terrorists blow up key gas pipeline in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district
They targeted the key gas pipeline from the Bettani Gas Field to Punjab, using explosives to destroy a main section of the line.
Navy inducts first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft INS Arnala
INS Arnala, a diesel-powered indigenous warship with advanced sensors and weapons, was commissioned into the Navy, reinforcing coastal defence and maritime self-reliance
India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens from Iran
As part of Operation Sindhu, 110 Indian students were evacuated from northern Iran to Armenia and flown to Delhi; the government continues efforts amid West Asia tensions
Solutions not on battlefields, diplomacy only way: PM Modi in Croatia
In a joint press statement following the delegation-level talks with Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic, PM Modi also said a plan would be made to boost defence cooperation between the two nations
'I stopped the war': Trump claims, yet again, he halted India-Pak conflict
Describing Modi as a "fantastic man", Trump said, "Well, I stopped the war. I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. We're going to make a trade deal with Modi of India"
India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals from Iran
The MEA said the Indian embassy in Tehran has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on Tuesday
PM Modi-Carney talks: India, Canada to post envoys; stabilise relations
PM Modi and Carney held bilateral talks on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis focusing on resetting the bilateral ties
