New Delhi, Dec 31 (UNI) The Indian government said today it is extending all help in the matter of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen for murder. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement: “We are aware of the sentencing of Ms. Nimisha…
New Delhi, (UNI) India said it has taken up with the US the issue of threats issued by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and added that it expects the US to take New Delhi’s security concerns seriously. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing:…
New Delhi, Dec 20 (UNI) In the wake of reports of the Arakan Army making rapid advances in Myanmar, India said today that it is following the developments there very closely and has relocated its people from Sittwe to Yangon. MEA spokespersons Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing here: “We are following the evolving situation…
Port Vila, Dec 17 (UNI) A magnitude 7.3 earthquake was recorded off the coast of the Pacific state of Vanuatu, a tsunami threat was declared, US seismologists and meteorologists said. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 01:47 GMT some 30 kilometers west of the capital of the state, Port Vila,…
New Delhi, Dec 13 (UNI) India has so far evacuated 77 Indian nationals from Syria, including 44 Zaireen, following the fall of the Bashar Al-Assad government, and its embassy is in touch with other Indians working or settled in that country, the MEA said today. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a media…
New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) The Indian government on Monday termed as deeply regrettable the breaching of security at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala by a rowdy mob and said that it is taking action to step up security arrangements for the other Bangladeshi establishments in the country. In a statement, the Ministry…
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) The MEA termed as “unfortunate” the remarks of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi suggesting that PM Modi may be showing signs of forgetfulness and allegedly comparing him to outgoing US President Joe Biden. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “India shares a multifaceted partnership with the United States, built over years…
New Delhi, Nov 28 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that all GRAP IV measures, except the measures which are modified in respect of the schools, will continue to operate in the National Capital till Monday. In the meantime, the CAQM shuld hold a meeting and come out with the suggestion about moving from…
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday emphasized the need for taking innovative measures to address unruly behaviour of Air passengers on flights and urged authorities to consider amending existing guidelines to align with international standards. A Bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Viswanathan made the observations while hearing the…
New Delhi, Nov 9 (UNI) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) chaired a meeting on Saturday with key officials and departments of the national capital to review the progress and effectiveness of actions being implemented under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), particularly in air pollution hotspots. The meeting was attended by the Chief…
