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NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged, through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other's custody. The exchange was carried out under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008, which mandates such updates every year on January 1 and July 1.According to the ministry of external affairs, India shared the names of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody who are Pakistani or believed to be Pakistani. In return, Pakistan provided a list of 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen it holds who are Indian or believed to be Indian.India has called for the early release and repatriation of its citizens, particularly 159 individuals, both fishermen and civilian prisoners, who have already completed their sentences. New Delhi also urged Islamabad to provide immediate consular access to 26 prisoners believed to be Indian who have yet to receive it.India further requested Pakistan to ensure the safety and welfare of all Indian nationals in custody until their release and return. On its part, India has asked Pakistan to speed up the nationality verification process for 80 individuals believed to be Pakistani, whose repatriation is on hold pending confirmation.Since 2014, a total of 2,661 Indian fishermen and 71 Indian civilian prisoners have been repatriated from Pakistan. This includes 500 fishermen and 13 civilian prisoners returned between 2023 and 2025 alone.India reaffirmed its commitment to resolving all humanitarian matters, including those related to prisoners and fishermen, on a priority basis. At TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. Join us on a journey across continents as we unravel the stories that shape our interconnected world.
The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) proudly celebrated the 77th Rajasthan Diwas and Holi Sneh Milan at the Consulate General of India in New York, bringing together members of the Rajasthani diaspora, community leaders, and distinguished guests. RANA President Prem Bhandari announced, on behalf of RANA Founder K.K. Chandra Mehta, an initial contribution of USD 5 million plus from the Mehta Family Trust toward the development of the Indo-US Friendship Center, an initiative conceptualized by Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan. Mehta, a philanthropist of no ...Read More >
Kupwara, Apr 05: A youth from Sogam in the Lolab area of Kupwara died in Saudi Arabia following a cardiac arrest, with his family seeking urgent government assistance to bring his body home. Bilal Manzoor Ganie, who had been working as a nursing assistant at a hospital in Saudi Arabia for the past one and a half years, passed away on April 4. Family members said he had no known serious illness, and his sudden death has left relatives in shock. Bilal was the son of a former vice principal of Army Goodwill School, Chandigam, where he had completed his schooling in 2015 before leaving for emplo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) India has secured crude oil supplies for the next 60 days and maintains adequate inventory levels, with refineries operating at maximum capacity, the government said on Thursday, underlining that there is no shortage of key inputs and no increase in domestic fuel prices despite global volatility. Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said crude availability remains stable and sulphur supplies are sufficient. Retail fuel outlets across the country are functioning normally, she added. Sharma said the gov ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1: India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody. Under the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st of January and July. Pakistan has been requested to ensure the "safety, security and welfare" of all civilian prisoners and fishermen, pending their release and repatriation to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. "India has shared the names of 382 civilian ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) India on Tuesday urged Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 159 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners in view of completion of their jail terms. In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate consular access to the 26 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistan's custody, who are believed to be Indian, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Also Read | Fraudulent Website sarvashikshaabhiyan.com Makes Fake Job Offers, Claiming To Be Official Website of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth. India made the request in the ...Read More >
A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said the remains shall be collected by the DDG Shipping in the presence of the family members. "The remains shall then be sent to the FSL in Mumbai for DNA analysis and report. The copy of the report shall be supplied to the family," the court said. Dixit Solanki was killed on March 4 after an explosive-laden drone boat struck oil tanker MT MKD Vyom off the Oman coast on March 1. He was reportedly the first Indian casualty ...Read More >
The bottom line: Pakistan's protests have highlighted the fragility of its political and institutional framework. With no clear winners in the latest unrest, the path forward requires compromise and institutional reforms. The alternative -- a prolonged cycle of repression and dissent -- risks pushing the country further into crisis. At TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: A 37-year-old man from Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Mohammed Ahmed, has allegedly been defrauded by a job agent and sent to Russia, where he has reportedly been drafted to fight in the war against Ukraine. "He has been given a weapon and asked to fight in the war against Ukraine. His last known location is near the Ukraine border. Our request to the government is that he should be helped and brought back to India," Firdous Begum, a close relative of Ahmed, told TOI on Thursday. Ahmed, who u ...Read More >
Mumbai: The family of a young Indian seafarer who died in a suspected maritime attack has approached the Bombay High Court seeking the return of his mortal remains, stressing their right to perform last rites with dignity. Petition filed by father and daughter urges expedited process A petition filed by Amratlal Solanki (64) and his daughter Mitali Solanki (33), through advocates Satish Talekar and Madhvi Ayyappan, urges authorities to expedite the repatriation process. The plea cites a lack of clarity and communication from officials despite repeated follow-ups. The matter is likely to come ...Read More >
Many seniors of the Indian Community came together at the Gala for a belated Diwali bash. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of over 700 attendees, including the Chief Guest, Prem Bhandari, a prominent voice of the Indian diaspora and Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA. Dr Rekha Bhandari, triple board-certified Internal medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative, said that the challenges facing the population of Indian immigrants are somewhat unique. "The biggest epidemic among seniors is loneliness," she said. "And their problems are different from the average American because of language issues ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court will on Tuesday hear a petition filed by the father and sister of seaman Dixit Solanki, 33, who died in a suspected missile or drone attack on oil tanker MT MKD Vyom in the Gulf of Oman, seeking official DNA verification of the mortal remains handed over to them. The plea, filed by Amratlal Solanki and Mitali Solanki through advocate Satish B Talekar, raises serious concerns over the identification of the remains brought to Mumbai on April 5, 35 days after the fatal incident, and seeks written confirmation of post-mortem findings and DNA authentication. Dixit So ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 17 (Maxim News): AIMIM Chief and Hyderabad MP Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi has written to the Embassy of India in Moscow seeking the early repatriation of Mohammed Ahmed, a Hyderabadi reportedly stuck in Russia. According to the party, Ahmed had gone to Russia for work but is now unable to return. On Thursday, his family members, including his wife, met Owaisi at the AIMIM headquarters, Darussalam, and requested his intervention to bring Ahmed back to Hyderabad. In his letter, the AIMIM president urged Indian officials in Moscow to facilitate Ahmed's safe return at the earliest ...Read More >
Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at Lok Niwas. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, members of the Delhi Cabinet and Chief Secretary attended the oath-taking ceremony. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Delhi MLAs, residents from Amritsar, and family members of Sandhu were also present at the ceremony. Earlier in the day, Sandhu met union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence. After the meeting, Sandhu described the interaction as very pleasant and said they hel ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An Indian student, Ravi Teja, from Hyderabad, was tragically shot dead in New Haven, Connecticut. He had travelled to the United States to pursue a Master's degree in Science. A family friend of the deceased, Upender Reddy, said on Monday, expressing the concerns of Indian students and families over such incidents. He appealed to the authorities to facilitate the repatriation of Ravi Teja's mortal remains. "A student named Ravi Teja went to the US from Hyderabad to pursue his MS. This morning, he was shot dead. His family is just learning about this tragedy. We urge the Central Go ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old student from Hyderabad was shot dead in Texas, US, by an unidentified assailant on Oct 3 (US time) in what police suspect to be an armed robbery attempt. Pole Chandrasekhar, who was working part-time at a gas station, was reportedly confronted by the gunman and died on the spot."We got to know that my brother was shot dead at a gas station. He was in the US to pursue higher studies and was looking for a job. He had been applying for jobs in the last six months," said his ...Read More >
India has no immediate plans to send domestic-flagged vessels back to the Persian Gulf, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said Monday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, he said insurance premiums have risen, and the high-risk area extends beyond just the Hormuz strait. The special secretary said there are currently three India bound foreign-flagged vessels carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Tuesday, July 1, exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other's custody, as part of a bilateral commitment under the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access. The yearly exchange, carried out simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad, marked another chapter in the slow-moving humanitarian dialogue between the two neighbours. India Pushes for Early Release of 159 Prisoners and Fishermen According to a press release issued by India's Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi has shared details of 382 civilian prison ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday. A total of 17 Indian-flagged vessels with 460 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf region, with Director General (DG) Shipping, in coordination with ship owners, placing agencies and Indian Missions, actively monitoring the situation, the statement said. The Ministry also said that it continues to closely monitor shipping m ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 01: India and Pakistan today exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other's custody, in accordance with the provisions of the 2008 bilateral Agreement on Consular Access. The exchange took place simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), "India has shared lists of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody, who are Pakistani or are believed-to-be-Pakistani." Conversely, "Pakistan has shared lists of 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen in i ...Read More >
The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, carrying gasoline, was struck about five nautical miles off the Muscat coast on March 1, amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The vessel, which departed Europe on February 8, was en route to Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia when an explosion occurred in its engine room following the attack. Police said handover formalities were completed swiftly. "The process took barely 10 minutes, after which the family left with the body," an officer said. Originally from Gho ...Read More >
Flight operations from the Gulf to India are improving, with 90 special flights from the UAE expected. The government continues evacuation and support efforts for Indians across West Asia, ensuring safe travel amid ongoing regional disruptions New Delhi: The flight situation from the Gulf region to India continues to improve with 90 non-scheduled flights expected to arrive from the UAE on Sunday, according to an official statement. Flights are also operating from multiple airports in Saudi Arab ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Tuesday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats and missing Indian defence personnel, from Pakistan's custody. As both countries exchanged - through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad - the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that Pakistan has been asked to expedite the release and repatriation of 159 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed their sentence. S ...Read More >