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.

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.

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.

India engaging with China to ensure supply chain for rare earth elements: MEA

IANS | June 12, 2025 6:46 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) As Indian manufacturers, especially in the automobile sector, discuss ways to tackle likely rare earth element shortage after China exports restrictions, New Delhi on Thursday said it is currently engaged with Beijing to ensure predictability in the supply chain for smooth trade.