Kyrgyzstan Violence News: The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan has advised foreign students to stay indoors due to reports of violence against them. The situation is currently calm, but students are advised to contact the embassy for any issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is monitoring the welfare of Indian students in Bishkek. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over the attacks and directed Pakistan s Ambassador to provide assistance.
The report is based on a RTI reply Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai received on the decision of the then Indira Gandhi government in 1974 to hand over the territory in Palk Strait to the neighbouring country.
India has pledged support to the Philippines amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in Manila, reaffirmed India s commitment to helping maintain peace and freedom in the Indo-Pacific. The recent incident near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands has raised concerns, leading to discussions between deputy foreign ministers. Jaishankar also met with Philippine President Bongbong Marcos to expand bilateral ties, emphasizing the need for closer cooperation to address regional challenges.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, in Manila Bay, Philippines. The ship is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Brunei. The visit underscores India s commitment to maritime cooperation in the region. The ship s equipment includes specialized marine pollution control equipment and a Chetak Helicopter in pollution response configuration. The deployment aims to demonstrate India s marine pollution response capabilities and strengthen bilateral cooperation with maritime agencies in the ASEAN region.
Trending News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been awarded the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize by Iceland s Husavik Museum for its successful lunar missi