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NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. New Delhi also expected unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Bangladesh counterpart Khalilur Rahman and his delegation in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing bilateral ties, regional and global developments. "Pleased to host FM Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh and his delegation this afternoon. We discussed strengthening our bilateral relationship in its various facets. Also exchanged views on regional and global developments. Agreed to remain in close touch," EAM Jaishankar post ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Youth Congress on Wednesday protested against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here, a day after a team of Assam Police visited the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera after he alleged that Sarma's wife holds multiple passports and undeclared assets. Several Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members protested, led by the party president Uday Bhanu Chib, at Jantar Mantar. They raised slogans, waving Congress flags and holding placards that read, "Kharge ko ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran to the 39-day war in the middle east hoping that the truce leads to a lasting peace in West Asia. Addressing the daily inter-ministerial briefing here, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "...We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it leads to a lasting peace in West Asia as we have continuously advocated earlier". Jaiswal said that "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essentia ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran to leave the country "expeditiously" amid the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. "Indian nationals in Iran are advised to expeditiously exit Iran in coordination with the Embassy and by using the routes suggested by the Embassy. This advisory is particularly aimed at 7500 Indians, who are currently in Iran, so they can take advantage of present situation," s ...Read More >
India on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "The conflict has already caused im ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Wednesday, welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, hoping "it would lead to a lasting peace in West Asia." "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," the MEA said In its first official statement. India has been emphasising on dialogue and ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India has welcomed the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that the move could ease tensions and open the door to long-term stability in West Asia. In a statement issued on April 8, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it hopes the pause in hostilities will contribute to lasting peace in the region. Reiterating its consistent stance, India stressed that dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation remain the most effective ways to resolve on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8: India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "The conflict has already caused im ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States, Israel and Iran, expressing hope that it would pave the way for "lasting peace" in the conflict-ridden West Asia. In an official statement, India reiterated its consistent position of advocating "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy" the only essential viable path to bring an early end to the ongoing hostilities. Highlighting the broader impact of ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the "double-sided" two-week ceasefire between US and Iran, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, Chairman of the Islamic Centre of India and member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, calling it a positive step for global stability and human life. Speaking to ANI, the AIMPLB member expressed relief over the de-escalation of the conflict, no ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope for lasting peace in the West Asian region. In its first response after the truce, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated its earlier message of "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" and said it hopes the ceasefire will lead to long-term stability. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuous ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy are important for bringing an end to the conflict. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "The conflict has already caus ...Read More >
US-Iran Ceasefire: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday reacted to the ceasefire between the US and Iran after a 40-day-long war, which created a global fuel crisis, saying India welcomes the development and hopes that it would lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, deescalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday issued a statement on the recent ceasefire reached between US and Iran. The MEA said that it hoped the agreement would lead to lasting peace in West Asia. The MEA said, "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict. The conflict h ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Bangladesh are expected to set the tone for a bilateral framework of their relationship during the talks today and set the ball rolling to rebuild trust that had plummeted following the downfall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Khalilur Rahman, who is visiting India for the first time as foreign minister of the newly formed government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, will hold meetings with Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyu ...Read More >
New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hosted Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman for a dinner meeting on Tuesday, hours after the latter landed in New Delhi for a three-day visit aimed at repairing bilateral ties following more than 18 months of heightened diplomatic tension. It is the first high-level visit to India by a senior member of the new Bangladesh Nationalist Party government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman that came to power in February following the parliament ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A total of 348 Indian citizens from different parts of Tamil Nadu and its neighbouring states, stranded in Iran for more than a month since a war broke out in West Asia, landed in Chennai in a special flight arranged from Armenia by the Indian embassy officials.Of the 348 passengers, 327 were Tamils, five were from Puducherry, while 10 were from Kerala. Most of the Tamils were natives of Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Nagapattinam districts and were working as fishermen in Iran. They were ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, said that the visit of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is "good and important" as both nations look to bolster bilateral ties after India-Bangladesh relations nosedived under Muhammad Yunus's interim government Speaking with ANI, Sikri highlighted the positive efforts of India to welcome the new Tarique Rahman-led BNP government. "It is both good and important that the new Foreign Minist ...Read More >
New Delhi: Just hours after President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran does not make a deal to end the war, India advised its nationals who are currently in Iran to "stay put where they are, shelter in place and avoid further movements". The Ministry of External Affairs in its advisory this evening stated, "In view of the rapidly evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran are advised to stay put where they are, shelter in p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday and was accorded a warm welcome. This is the first high-level visit from Bangladesh to India after the formation of the new government in Dhaka under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Also Read | The Tap Shoe is an Essential Tool for 'America's Dance'. "Warm welcome to FM Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh on his arrival in New Delhi today. India and Bangladesh share warm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hosted Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman for a dinner meeting on Tuesday, hours after the latter landed in New Delhi for a three-day visit aimed at repairing bilateral ties following more than 18 months of heightened diplomatic tension. It is the first high-level visit to India by a senior member of the new Bangladesh Nationalist Party government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman that came to power in February following th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday and was accorded a warm welcome. This is the first high-level visit from Bangladesh to India after the formation of the new government in Dhaka under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. "Warm welcome to FM Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh on his arrival in New Delhi today. India and Bangladesh share warm and historic ties anchored in strong people-to-people relations. The v ...Read More >
In continuation of previous advisories, Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric, military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating any highway movement strictly with the Embassy New Delhi: Amid the rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the Indian Embassy in Iran on Tuesday issued an advisory asking Indians to stay where they are for the next 48 hours. "In conti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a safety advisory urging its nationals to stay indoors and avoid military sites or upper floors of multi-storey buildings for the next 48 hours amid escalating US-Israel attacks. "In continuation of previous advisories, Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric, military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating any highway movement ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid a tense global scenario, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has landed in United States for a three-day visit to Washington DC that begins on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defence ties, and discuss the escalating crisis in West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Mr Misri's April 8-10 trip will provide an opportunity to review the full spectrum of India-United States bilateral relations and advance ongoing cooperation across key areas. During the visit, the ...Read More >
Jorhat: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday rejected the Congress' claim that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife has passports of three nations and said that the documents shared by the party are "fake and fabricated". The Congress had alleged at a press conference on Sunday that Assam CM's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma holds passports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Antigua-Barbuda and Egypt. "The Congress and its leader Pawan Khera, along with sta ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam), Apr 7 (PTI) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday rejected the Congress' claim that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife has passports of three nations and said that the documents shared by the party are "fake and fabricated". The Congress had alleged at a press conference on Sunday that Assam CM's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma holds passports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Antigua-Barbuda and Egypt. ...Read More >
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