Punish countries that sponsor and harbour terrorism: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 14, 2025 8:50 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A day after Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' - a targetted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat of nuclear weapons, Reuven Azar, the country's Ambassador in India, said that the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to take the preemptive action in order to defend the country's very existence.

Close to arming nuclear weapon, we knew Iran was cheating: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | June 14, 2025 7:33 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Accusing Iran of "cheating and being "very close" to arming a nuclear weapon, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Saturday justified the military operation launched against Tehran, saying that the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to take the pre-emptive action in order to defend the country's very existence.

Not discarding possibility of PM Modi brokering peace with Iran: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | June 14, 2025 6:02 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Calling India a "good friend" of Israel which also has "a good dialogue with the Iranians", Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Saturday did not rule out the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi brokering peace between Tehran and Jerusalem in order to bring an end to the conflict in the volatile region.

India abstains on UNGA resolution criticising Israel

Arul Louis | June 13, 2025 10:21 PM

United Nations, June 13 (IANS) India has abstained again on a General Assembly resolution critical of Israel, saying that the efforts should be focused on bringing the two sides in the Gaza conflict closer to find a solution based on dialogue and diplomacy.

Netanyahu briefs PM Modi on 'evolving situation' after Israel's military operation against Iran

IANS | June 13, 2025 7:59 PM

Jerusalem/New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi, briefing him on the "evolving situation" following the launch of a military operation by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) against Iran, earlier in the day.

Ahmedabad plane crash: British envoy meets PM Modi, lauds work of tireless first responders

IANS | June 13, 2025 5:43 PM

Ahmedabad, June 13 (IANS) The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasising that the United Kingdom and India continue to work together to establish the facts behind Thursday's devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad.

India-UK FTA likely to unlock extra trade worth 25.5 billion pounds: UK diplomat

IANS | June 13, 2025 4:31 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which eliminates tariffs on 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK and 90 per cent of UK exports to India, will unlock 25.5 billion pounds in additional trade value, according to UK Trade Commissioner for South Asia Harjinder Kang.

India and Canada set to 'explore pathways' for resetting ties during PM Modi's visit

IANS | June 12, 2025 8:40 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the invitation from his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis next week as both nations aim at exploring pathways to resetting relationships.

Netanyahu to Carney: World leaders express shock and grief over Air India plane crash (2nd Lead)

IANS | June 12, 2025 8:16 PM

Jerusalem/New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Top leaders of the world continue to express their heartfelt condolences and deep grief at the tragic crash of an Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The London-bound aircraft, carrying over 200 people, crashed shortly after takeoff near Meghani Nagar.

Bangladesh should rein in terrorists: India after vandalisation of Tagore's ancestral home

IANS | June 12, 2025 7:01 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India on Thursday strongly condemned the vandalisation of the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore - historically called the Rabindra Kachharibari - in the Sirajganj district of Bangladesh, urging the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in the country to take strict action against the extremist elements involved in the incident.

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Punish countries that sponsor and harbour terrorism: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Interview)

Close to arming nuclear weapon, we knew Iran was cheating: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

Not discarding possibility of PM Modi brokering peace with Iran: Israeli Ambassador (IANS Exclusive)

India abstains on UNGA resolution criticising Israel

Netanyahu briefs PM Modi on 'evolving situation' after Israel's military operation against Iran

Ahmedabad plane crash: British envoy meets PM Modi, lauds work of tireless first responders

India-UK FTA likely to unlock extra trade worth 25.5 billion pounds: UK diplomat

India and Canada set to 'explore pathways' for resetting ties during PM Modi's visit

Netanyahu to Carney: World leaders express shock and grief over Air India plane crash (2nd Lead)

Bangladesh should rein in terrorists: India after vandalisation of Tagore's ancestral home

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