Built by the UAE in collaboration with South Korea at a cost of nearly USD 20 billion, the nuclear power plant holds strategic significance as the first and only operational nuclear energy facility on the Arabian Peninsula.
The remarks come after a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Thursday, bringing a temporary halt to hostilities along the volatile border. The truce is being seen as part of wider diplomatic efforts to cool tensions in West Asia.
The two-day consultations, held in New Delhi on April 16 and 17, brought together senior officials from both sides to review the implementation of decisions taken by SCO leaders and discuss the organisation’s future direction.
India balanced diplomacy and caution as it welcomed the ceasefire but issued a strong advisory for citizens in Iran, highlighting risks despite the temporary pause in conflict.
Around 996 evacuees were moved to Armenia, while 204 crossed into Azerbaijan, where Indian missions are facilitating their onward journey to India.
India expresses serious concern over what it described as continuing hostility and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh.
The MEA also called out the hypocrisy of the US and European Union (EU) who criticise India for buying Russian oil but are themselves indulging in trade with the country.
India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan—an agreement that has governed the sharing of river waters between the two nations since 1960—has been welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who called it a “calibrated, lawful, and strategic measure.”
A senior Punjab cadre IPS officer, Pavan Kumar Rai was the Head of Indian intelligence in Canada. He has been…
“This is unacceptable. And we have lodged our strong protest with the Chinese side reiterating our consistent
