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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on the final leg of his five-nation tour, where he will hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, investment, defence, clean energy and strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership.
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India has firmly rejected allegations of human rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Europe visit, with senior diplomat Sibi George stressing India’s constitutional values and global trustworthiness. The remarks came after Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen questioned India’s democratic credentials during Modi’s Oslo stop for the India-Nordic summit.
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In a landmark cultural restitution, the Netherlands has returned the 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates, known as the Leiden Plates, to India. The artefacts, comprising 21 large and 3 small plates inscribed in Tamil and Sanskrit, record grants made by Rajendra Chola I formalising his father Rajaraja Chola I’s oral commitments.
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India said the Iran situation remains serious, with the Ministry of External Affairs confirming over 2,400 evacuations, while embassy staff in Tehran continue assisting nationals amid a fragile ceasefire extended by Donald Trump
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s social media post targeting immigrants and birthright citizenship, calling the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.”
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India has strongly denied reports that its vessels paid cash or cryptocurrency to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The clarification follows an April 18 incident where two Indian ships, including the Sanmar Herald, came under fire from Iranian forces and were forced to turn back.
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Iran’s Ambassador to India after Indian-flagged vessels, including a crude oil tanker, came under fire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. While the crew remained safe, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed multiple incidents, including a container ship hit by a projectile.
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Oil marketing companies in Andhra Pradesh have reassured the public that LPG, petrol, and diesel supplies remain stable despite initial panic triggered by the West Asia conflict. HPCL’s N Bhaskara Reddy stated that LPG inventories are consistently maintained for three days, while petrol and diesel stocks cover 15 days.
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected as baseless a viral social media claim alleging that an Indian national was detained in Saudi Arabia for being an Israeli spy. The misleading post, shared by an account named 'Amoxicillin' on X, claimed Saudi authorities arrested two Mossad agents, including an Indian.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a control room to assist Indians amid the West Asia crisis, following US strikes that killed Ali Khamenei. India is monitoring developments to safeguard citizens in the Gulf
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The Delhi High Court allowed the Centre and Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi more time to seek UAE cooperation regarding the detention of Major Vikrant Jaitly, brother of actress Celina Jaitly, with further hearings scheduled in March
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At least four Indian students were injured in an attack in Ufa, Russia, leading to swift intervention by the Indian Embassy in Moscow. Officials confirmed the incident late on Saturday and assured that the injured are receiving medical care.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that it has no role in Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan, which depicts the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley. The teaser, released on Salman’s 60th birthday, has drawn criticism from Chinese media.
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Navi Mumbai police busted “Goodwill Global Consultancy” for allegedly cheating people with promises of overseas jobs. The unlicensed recruitment agency’s seven operators were booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Emigration Act, and notices were issued as the investigation continues
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government prevents visiting foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition, citing “insecurity.” His remarks came ahead of Russian President Putin’s India visit, during which Modi-Putin discussions will focus on defense and trade
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Kerala native Anilkumar Raveendran, detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen since July 7, has been released and reached Muscat. India thanked Oman for facilitating his release, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating efforts for his safe return
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A Tamil Nadu doctor, detained by Russian authorities in Sochi in September, remains stranded without travel documents. His wife alleges harassment and ill-treatment in custody and has appealed to the Central and state governments to help bring him back safely
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Former Minister T Harish Rao has facilitated the return of 12 Telangana workers stranded in Jordan, personally covering penalties and flight costs. The workers, from five districts, had reached out to him for help. Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to support Gulf migrants, contrasting it with the BRS regime’s welfare efforts.
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Twelve migrant workers from Telangana, stranded in Jordan without funds or permission to return, have appealed for help through a video message. Responding swiftly, BRS leader T. Harish Rao contacted the group and escalated the issue to state and central authorities, including the Ministry of External Affairs.
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The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking urgent intervention in Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s death sentence case in Yemen. Activists demand diplomatic efforts and negotiations with the victim’s family, but MEA cites security risks in the conflict-ridden country
