indian national security
‘Requests under review’: Maldives, Sri Lanka and many other countries seeking energy supplies from India, MEA says
NEW DELHI: Some neighboring countries have sought India’s oil supply assistance as conflicts in the Middle East continue and regional pressure mounts, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.“In Bangladesh, we have continued to meet their energy needs since 2007… We have also recently supplied 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum products to Sri Lanka … Read more
‘The situation is worrying’: PM Modi clarifies India’s stance on Iran war, points to impact of Strait of Hormuz disruption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Monday, he addressed the House of People on the ongoing crisis in West Asia, triggered by a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28 that plunged the Gulf region into chaos.In his speech, the Prime Minister pointed out that continued explosions and attacks … Read more
‘Once you leave Iran, we cannot help’: Indians asked not to approach land border without embassy coordination
New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an advisory requesting Indian nationals in Iran not to travel out of the country at any land border port without prior coordination with the embassy.In a statement, the embassy said any movement to land border crossings must be carried out only after obtaining clear guidance from … Read more
India sets up control room, releases helpline number amid Middle East crisis
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a special control room to assist Indian nationals affected by the escalating crisis in West Asia and the Gulf. The move comes against a backdrop of growing security concerns as tensions continue to rise in the region.“In view of the current situation in West … Read more
US-Iran war: Indian students evacuate Tehran
New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has relocated most Indian students out of the Iranian capital as continued US-Iran hostilities heighten risk perceptions. The Indian Embassy in Iran said in a statement that it had moved most Indian students in Tehran to safer locations outside the city. The mission arranged transportation, food and accommodation … Read more
‘Please note’: Indian embassy issues warning to Mexican nationals after powerful drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed India News
NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy issued a warning on Monday asking Indian nationals in several parts of Mexico to stay indoors after a major security operation killed a senior cartel leader and triggered widespread violence.Mexican authorities said Nemesio Ruben Oceguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, was injured in a clash with … Read more