PM Modi's 23rd global honour reflects world acknowledging and respecting 'New India'

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:50 PM

Nicosia, June 16 (IANS) India's strengthened diplomatic relationships and the country's expanding influence across the globe was once again visible on Monday as President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi Cyprus's honour – the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III – at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.

Iran plans to leave nuclear treaty amid escalating conflict with Israel

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:49 PM

Tehran, June 16 (IANS) Amid intensifying hostilities with Israel, Iran on Monday announced that its Parliament is drafting legislation to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of Nuclear Weapons, raising global concerns about the future of nuclear stability in the region.

Israel says it eliminated top Iranian intelligence officials in Tehran

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:19 PM

Tel Aviv, June 16 (IANS) Israel on Monday announced that four high-ranking Iranian intelligence officials, including the chief of the Intelligence Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were killed in a precision airstrike carried out by Israeli fighter jets in Tehran.

EAM Jaishankar dials UAE, Armenian counterparts amid Mideast tensions

IANS | June 16, 2025 2:03 PM

Nicosia, June 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held telephonic conversations with his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Armenia amid escalating tensions in the Middle East while reinforcing India’s active engagement in regional affairs.

PM Modi holds historic talks with Cyprus Prez, aims to boost bilateral ties

IANS | June 16, 2025 1:25 PM

Nicosia, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging discussions with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, marking a historic moment as it is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Mediterranean nation.