india-israel relations

New Delhi, April 2 Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel on February 25-26, the Centre was on Thursday asked in the Rajya Sabha whether the government was aware of the military attack on Iran that took place days later, to which it replied that “no discussions took place related...

New Delhi, March 27 Congress Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi, reacting to the government's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, said on Friday that any form of relief should be welcomed, provided it is appropriate and timely.Speaking to reporters, Singhvi said: "I welcome...

New Delhi, March 25 In a significant demonstration of political consensus amid rising tensions in West Asia, the government convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday to brief opposition and allied parties about the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.Union Minister...

New Delhi, March 24 – Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, alleging that India’s foreign policy has become “compromised” and is being driven by personal considerations rather than national interest.Gandhi claimed that the...

New Delhi, March 23 The government has informed Parliament that there were no "scheduled or cancelled" visits by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to India in recent times.In a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha on March 20, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti...

New Delhi, March 23 India's position on Palestine has been consistent, and New Delhi remains committed to promoting a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region, the government has informed Parliament.In a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha on March 20, Minister of State...

New Delhi, March 23 – The Congress on Monday suggested that India should lead peace talks in West Asia and also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inform citizens about the steps being taken to address the LPG shortage and rising inflation in the country.Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi...

Hyderabad, March 20 Alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become close to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, in contrast to India's neutral stance towards West Asia in the past, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said on Friday that Modi should...

New Delhi, March 20 – The release of the Oscar-nominated film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" in India is facing delays as the distributor is still awaiting a censor certificate. The film, based on the story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in 2024, was acquired for release...

New Delhi, March 20 The Indian release of the Oscar-nominated film "The Voice of Hind Rajab", based on the story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in 2024, is stuck in limbo as the distributor is still awaiting a censor certificate.The film, which was nominated in...

New Delhi, March 17 – Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera sharply criticised the prevailing atmosphere in the country on Tuesday, alleging that festivals that once symbolized shared joy and harmony have been transformed over the past 10 to 12 years into occasions for raucous processions and...

Gandhinagar/Bhuj, March 16 – The LPG carrier, Shivalik, arrived safely at the Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday after navigating the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz amidst heightened tensions in West Asia, a development highlighted by government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani in...

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly the rising escalation involving the US, Israel, and Iran, has drawn in the Gulf states and created one of the most volatile environments in recent decades. For India, whose economic and strategic interests are deeply tied to West Asia...

Mumbai, March 12 Amid rising international tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, accusing him of damaging India's image on global platforms.Speaking to reporters, the...

New Delhi, March 11 Amid the escalating military conflict in West Asia, the Indian government said on Wednesday that the welfare of the approximately one crore Indian diaspora in the Gulf region is its top priority.Two Indians were killed, and one went missing when the merchant vessel they...

New Delhi, March 11 Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday of "hiding" when the country is grappling with a gas shortage crisis due to the ongoing war in West Asia, while accusing him of pandering to Israel.During a discussion on the...

New Delhi, March 11 AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday slammed the Centre for the "severe shortage of LPG" affecting people across the country and questioned the prime minister's "support" for Israel and the US.The former Delhi chief minister said, "There is a possibility that...

New Delhi, March 11 Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi said on Wednesday that the Centre is taking steps to ensure that people do not face difficulties due to disruptions in gas supplies amid the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.“As the war continues in the Gulf region, involving...

Tel Aviv, March 10 – The recently concluded Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi reflected India’s broader diplomatic approach by hosting voices from both Israel and Iran on the same strategic platform amidst the escalating conflict between the two countries. In doing so, New Delhi demonstrated its...

FGN56 NEPAL-RSP-2NDLD INDIARSP to pursue 'development diplomacy' to boost Nepal-India ties: Chairman LamichhaneKathmandu: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chief Rabi Lamichhane has said he looked forward to strengthening Nepal-India ties through “development diplomacy” as he thanked Prime...