Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Envoy In India Downplays Tanker Attack, Stresses Strong Bilateral Ties

The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, has stated that he was unaware of any attacks on Indian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising that the relationship between New Delhi and Tehran remains very strong.His remarks came in the aftermath of the incident involving two Indian-flagged tankers, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, which were directly

April 19, 2026
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Ukraine’s Security Chief In Delhi: India Reaffirms Call For Peace Through Dialogue

Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, a close aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky, held separate meetings in New Delhi on Friday with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.The discussions centred on the prospects of achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine, with both sides emphasising dialogue and diplomacy as the

April 18, 2026
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India Weighs Sheikh Hasina Extradition Amid Shifting Bangladesh Ties

India is currently engaged in a delicate balancing act as it reviews a formal request for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the matter is being examined through established legal and judicial channels, underscoring the importance of due process in such a sensitive case.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated

April 17, 2026
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India’s MRFA Choices Complicated As France Pivot’s To Rafale F5 Development

France has recalibrated its priorities in combat aviation, shifting focus from expanding the Rafale F4 fleet to accelerating development of the Rafale F5.Operational clearance is targeted for 2030, with Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin emphasising that the move is designed to strengthen both air and naval capabilities, support future missions, and enhance export competitiveness.The Rafale F5 is

April 17, 2026
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