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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday issued a sharp rebuttal to inflammatory remarks reportedly made by Pakistan’s de facto military ruler, General Asim Munir, during his ongoing visit to the United States. The statement, released on August 11, called nuclear sabre-rattling “Pakistan’s stock-in-trade” and said the comments reinforced “well-held doubts about the integrity of nuclear command and control in a state where the military is hand-in-glove with terrorist groups.” Image Source: MEA/FM on X The MEA said:  “It is also regrettable that these remarks should have been made from the soil of a friendly third country. India has already made it clear that it will not give in to nuclear blackmail. We will continue to take all steps necessary to safeguard our national security.” Munir’s Threats in Florida As reported by The Times of India ’s Washington correspondent Chidanand Rajghatta, Munir, speaking at an event in Tampa, Florida, warned:  “We will wait for I...

India has been continuing its evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu even a s tensions have eased following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. A special flight from Mashhad landed in New Delhi at 00:01 hrs on June 26, carrying 272 Indian nationals and 3 Nepalese citizens. Image Source: MEA/FM on X This latest mission brings the total number of Indian nationals repatriated from Iran to 3,426 , according to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Launched in the immediate aftermath of the US-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, Operation Sindhu was rolled out to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens amid fears of escalation.  Earlier phases of the operation also included airlifts from other affected regions, including Israel and Qatar. The Indian government has maintained that the safety and well-being of its nationals remains its topmost priority during ongoing regional instability.  Coordination between Indian missions in Te...

India has welcomed reports of the ceasefire between Iran and Israel while voicing deep concern over the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In an official statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said it has been closely monitoring the developments, including U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory missile attack on U.S. military bases in Qatar. Image Source: RavinderKapur2 on X “We welcome reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and the role played by the US and Qatar in bringing it about,” the statement read. However, it underscored continuing concerns about long-term regional security and stability. India reaffirmed its consistent call for dialogue and diplomacy, stressing that there is “no alternative” to peaceful negotiations to address and resolve the multiple conflicts in the region. “India stands ready to play its part in these efforts,” the statement added, expressing hope that all parties will work towards sustained peace. The conflic...

India’s Operation Sindhu has now evacuated 2,576 Indian nationals from conflict-hit Iran as regional tensions continue under a fragile ceasefire. The latest evacuation flight, carrying 281 Indian citizens along with 3 Sri Lankan and 2 Nepalese nationals, arrived in New Delhi from Mashhad on June 24 at 3:00 PM. Minister of State P. Margherita welcomed the returnees, confirmed External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Image Source: MEA/FM on X In light of the announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Indian Embassy in Iran has closed its emergency Contact Desk at Hotel Sadr in Mashhad, which had been assisting evacuees since the operation began. The evacuation effort follows weeks of hostilities triggered by Israel’s June 13 strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, followed by retaliatory missile exchanges involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.  U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire after what he termed the "12 Day War," though its stabili...

India has expanded its Operation Sindhu evacuation mission to include nationals stranded in Israel as the regional conflict continues to intensify.  On June 23, the first group of 161 Indian nationals evacuated from Israel via Jordan safely arrived in New Delhi at 8:20 AM.  Minister of State P. Margherita welcomed the returnees at the airport, according to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Image Source: IAF Continuing the mission, an Indian Air Force C-17 flight evacuated an additional 165 Indian nationals from Israel, landing in Delhi at 8:45 AM on June 24.  Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan received the evacuees upon arrival.  The IAF confirmed that its aircraft have also been deployed to evacuate Indian nationals and citizens of friendly countries from other conflict zones in the region, including missions launched from Jordan and Egypt. The expansion of Operation Sindhu comes as Iran, Israel, and the United States remain locked in a cycle o...

Indian diplomatic missions in the conflict-hit regions of the middle-east have issued fresh advisories urging citizens to exercise caution.  The Indian Embassy in Qatar advised its nationals on Monday to remain indoors following Iranian missile strikes on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base, according to Mehr News Agency.  The Embassy urged citizens to "remain calm" and follow instructions from local Qatari authorities, adding that updates would be provided through official channels. Image Source: MEA/FM on X In Bahrain, the Indian Embassy amplified similar advisories from Bahrain's Interior Ministry, recommending residents identify safe rooms in their homes and review safety guidelines in case of explosions or sirens. The Iranian missile strikes came after U.S. forces bombed Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—on June 22, deepening the ongoing conflict that has seen hundreds of missiles and drones exchanged between Israel and Iran over the past week. The escal...

India’s Operation Sindhu has now evacuated 2,295 nationals from conflict-hit Iran, as military hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States continue to escalate.  The latest evacuation flight, carrying 292 Indian citizens from Mashhad, arrived in New Delhi at 3:30 AM on June 24, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed. Launched in response to the rapidly deteriorating security situation, Operation Sindhu was activated after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iran’s key underground nuclear facilities — Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan — following Israel’s initial military offensive on June 13.  Image Source: MEA/FM on X These developments raised global fears of a wider conflict, drawing sharp international reactions, including Russia’s warnings of potential global destabilization. In coordination with Tehran, Indian authorities had preemptively relocated many of its nationals, mostly students, to safer cities like Qom and Mashhad to facilitate safe evacu...

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on June 23, 2025, on the sidelines of the 20th SCO Security Council Secretaries’ Meeting.  The two officials reviewed the current state of India-China relations and emphasized the need to foster overall bilateral development, including enhanced people-to-people exchanges. Image Source: MEA/FM on X According to the official readout, Doval highlighted the importance of countering terrorism in all its forms to ensure regional peace and stability.  The discussion comes amid heightened global tensions, with the Middle East witnessing ongoing military escalation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, and growing international concerns over regional security disruptions. Both sides also discussed other bilateral, regional, and global matters of mutual concern. Doval expressed his intention to host Wang Yi in India for the 24th round of Special Representative Talks at a mutually ...

In a blunt and uncompromising conversation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear to U.S. President Donald Trump that India will neither seek nor accept any foreign mediation on matters involving its security and sovereignty, particularly in relation to Pakistan.  File Photo: PM NaMo on X The 35-minute phone call took place after Trump’s sudden early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada forced cancellation of their scheduled bilateral meeting. Recounting the events since the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Modi provided Trump with a detailed briefing on India’s military response under Operation Sindoor.  He emphasised that India had executed precise, targeted strikes on terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.  These actions were deliberate, non-escalatory, and limited strictly to terror infrastructure. The Indian Prime Minister firmly underlined that any future act of aggression by Pakistan would trigger an even stro...

In response to the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has activated 24x7 control rooms in New Delhi and Tehran to assist Indian nationals who may be affected by the ongoing hostilities.  Image Source: MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X The decision comes as the region witnesses heavy exchanges of strikes between the two countries, with significant casualties reported on both sides. The MEA control room in New Delhi will serve as the central point of contact for information and assistance. Indian citizens can reach the Delhi control room through the following contact numbers: 1800-118-797 (toll-free), +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905. A dedicated WhatsApp helpline is also available at +91-9968291988. Additionally, assistance requests can be sent via email to situationroom@mea.gov.in . Simultaneously, the Embassy of India in Tehran has set up its own 24x7 emergency helplines to provide on-ground suppor...

✍️ Written by Saket Suman There is a growing public outrage over the treatment of Indian nationals in the United States. Now, the American Embassy in New Delhi has issued a clear-cut statement which was a simple read-out of its immigration policy. "The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country. However, there is no right to visit the United States. We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of U.S. law," the statement read. Verified Image / Multiple Sources While the U.S. position aligns with longstanding immigration norms, the incident has reignited concerns over the Indian government’s perceived diplomatic passivity. Critics argue that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has failed to assertively defend the rights and dignity of Indian citizens abroad, especially when travelers face undue scrutiny or mistreatment.  Looks like the US has lost their senses and started acting like Hitler's Na...

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in the Netherlands on Monday. This kicks off a key three-nation European visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and strategic cooperation. Image Source: FM on X His itinerary includes the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany.  According to the Indian Embassy in The Hague, the minister was received by Indian Ambassador Reenat Sandhu and Gabriella Sancisi, Director of Protocol at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The embassy stated that the visit is expected to give “further momentum to India-Netherlands relations.”  During his stay, Jaishankar will engage with top Dutch officials to review bilateral cooperation and explore new avenues in trade, innovation, and global governance.  He will also discuss pressing regional and international issues with his counterparts.  Sources indicate that Jaishankar will brief European leaders on India’s launch of Operation Sindoor , a counter-terror initiative following the A...

On June 6, the All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation met senior German lawmakers, including Mr. Armin Laschet, Chairman of the Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. Ralph Brinkhaus, and Mr. Hubertus Heil, to deliver a clear message: India stands united against terrorism—and refuses to be coerced by nuclear threats. Image Source: MEA/FM on X During the talks, the delegation asserted India’s zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism, highlighting the urgency for democratic nations to speak in one voice against state-sponsored extremism. “Terror cannot be excused, and deterrence must not be diluted,” a delegation member said, underlining India’s posture in the aftermath of the Bahalgam attack. The two sides acknowledged growing synergy in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, especially in upholding rules-based international order and collective security frameworks. The Berlin stop is part of India’s wider diplomatic offensive to counteract global ambiguity on terrori...

An All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by senior MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, concluded high-level engagements in Brussels (June 3–5). The visit restated India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and expanding strategic dialogue with the European Union. Image Source: MEA/FM on X The visit began with a solemn tribute at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy—a gesture that showed India’s commitment to peace and non-violence, even amid heightened regional tensions. Ambassador Saurabh Kumar formally received the delegation on arrival and provided an operational briefing. At the European Parliament, the delegation held discussions with key MEPs from the Delegation for Relations with India, the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), and the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE). According to official sources at the Embassy of India to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union , the Indian side delivered a detailed briefing on the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the reta...

“This isn’t the first time. And sadly, it won’t be the last. But the world must stop pretending Pakistan doesn’t know what it’s doing,” said MP Tejasvi Surya at the National Press Club, as India’s delegation accused Islamabad of decades-long terror complicity. Image Source: TS on X In a scathing indictment, the MPs outlined a historical pattern of attacks, denials, and impunity—from the 1947 invasion of Kashmir to the 1999 Kargil War, to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and now Pahalgam 2025. “When Pakistani soldiers died in Kargil, their own government refused to claim the bodies. What more evidence do you need of a system that hides behind lies?” Surya said. The delegation pointed to fresh evidence from Pahalgam: The TRF (The Resistance Front) claimed responsibility online within minutes of the attack The post was taken down under ISI pressure Funeral photos of slain terrorists showed uniformed Pakistani military men in attendance “We’ve given the world names, coordinates, s...

“We’re not just defending India—we’re defending a world order that terrorism threatens,” said Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu at the National Press Club.  Image Source: MD on X As part of India’s all-party delegation to Washington, Sandhu and MPs bluntly reframed India’s counterterrorism campaign as a global warning. “These terrorists have attacked the United States before. And they can again,” he said. “India is fighting that battle on behalf of the free world.” In the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, India struck nine verified terror camps in Pakistan. But now, through a 33-country diplomatic blitz, India is pushing the message that its battle is not India’s alone. “We’ve seen the thread—from 9/11 to CIA compound attacks, to Bahalgam,” said Dr. Shashi Tharoor. “They all trace back to the same soil. The same networks. The same sponsors.” India’s delegation reminded U.S. audiences that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and TRF—both implicated in the Pahalgam ...

“The sindur was wiped off 26 foreheads. This was not just an attack—it was a message. And we replied.” That’s how Indian MP Shashi Tharoor explained the naming of Operation Sindur, India’s military strike following the brutal terror killings in Pahalgam. Image Source: ST on X The attack on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 civilians, many of them men traveling with their wives and children. The terrorists, identified as Pakistan-linked operatives, spared the women—only to order them to "go back and tell them what we did." India’s response, said the delegation, was moral and cultural. “Sindur is sacred. It represents marriage, dignity, continuity,” Tharoor told reporters at the National Press Club. “This was a strike on our people and our civilization. We had to respond with clarity—and symbolism.” Operation Sindur was thus about signaling the gravity of the offense. In a tradition-heavy society, where sindur marks a married woman’s identity, the attack struck a visceral...

 “This is not about starting a war. It’s about telling the world what’s been done to us.” That’s how Indian MP Milind Deora framed India’s unprecedented 33-country diplomatic blitz following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Image Source: MD on X At the National Press Club, four Indian leaders—across party lines—presented a cohesive national message: Terrorism has global enablers, and the world must stop pretending otherwise. “This isn’t escalation. It’s explanation,” said Dr. Shashi Tharoor, the former UN diplomat who’s led talks in Washington. “We’re here to make sure no one shrugs this off as a border skirmish. This was a massacre of tourists. That’s what the world needs to understand.” From Guyana to Germany, Indian lawmakers are pressing the case for global solidarity—meeting foreign ministers, UN officials, think tanks, and diaspora groups. Behind the scenes, dossiers are being shared. On stages, India’s message is relentless: “Talks and terror can’t coexist.” “Whe...

Shashi Tharoor led India’s post-conflict diplomatic mission to the United States. At the National Press Club, India unveiled a new counterterror doctrine in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam massacre that left 26 civilians dead. Image Source: ST on X “No military sites, no civilians—just precision strikes on UN-listed terror camps,” Tharoor said, describing Operation Sindur as a model for modern, responsible retaliation. The name Sindur , symbolizing the red mark worn by married Indian women, was deliberately chosen. Terrorists executed men in front of their wives—one woman reportedly screamed, “Kill me too.” She was spared, only to be told: “You go back and tell them what we did.” “That sindur was wiped off 26 foreheads,” Tharoor said. “This wasn’t just an attack—it was targeted cultural cruelty.” India’s response, the delegation insisted, was not a war, but a calibrated message: terror will meet retribution—but on India’s terms. “We gave Pakistan 88 hours. They shelled civili...

Members of the visiting Indian parliamentary delegation—Shashank Mani, Bhubaneswar Kalita, and Ganti Harish Madhur—held a meeting in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Congresswoman Lisa McClain, Chair of the House Republican Conference and the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. Congress. Image Source: MEA/FM on X According to the Embassy of India in the United States, the Indian MPs briefed Congresswoman McClain on India's position regarding Pakistan-backed terrorism, particularly in light of the recent Pahalgam attack. The discussion was part of India’s broader diplomatic effort under Operation Sindoor, aimed at mobilizing international support for counter-terrorism cooperation. Both sides underscored the importance of democratic nations and their elected representatives working closely to safeguard mutual security interests and strengthen economic partnerships.