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.

East Turkistan government slams Pakistan for betraying Muslims

IANS | June 14, 2025 4:24 PM

Washington, June 14 (IANS) Severely condemning Pakistan's alignment with China in the "ongoing genocide in Occupied East Turkistan", the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) on Saturday expressed grave concern over Pakistani Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir's visit to the United States.

Iran-Israel conflict: Mangalam Group Chairman among 61 Rajasthanis stranded in Georgia as flights cancelled

IANS | June 14, 2025 3:16 PM

Jaipur, June 14 (IANS) Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, several countries have suspended international flights due to heightened security concerns. This disruption has left many Indian citizens stranded abroad including 61 people from Rajasthan which also includes Mangalam Group Chairman N.K. Gupta and his wife. The stranded people were part of a delegation attending a professional event in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations

IANS | June 14, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India and IndiGo, two of India's leading airlines, have issued public advisories to alert passengers about flight delays and reroutes due to the closure of Iranian airspace. Air India on Saturday said that it has rerouted several flights due to airspace closures. The airline announced that some of its flights are now operating on longer, alternative routes to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.