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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Embassy of Westarctica: The unreal life of a fake diplomat & his grand illusion in Ghaziabad

This week, UP STF raided Harsh Vardhan Jain’s rented bungalow in Ghaziabad, which he'd been successfully passing off as embassy of ‘Seborgia, Poulbia, Lodonia and Westarctica’ for 8 yrs.

Indians charged by CBI for 2008 & 2011 murders in UAE & Bahrain—the cases & law barring extradition

These are among unique cases investigated by CBI, based on recommendations from govt, and material evidence shared by MEA as provided by foreign authorities.

India rejects court arbitration on Kishanganga-Ratle dispute, calls it Pakistan’s ‘latest charade’

Never recognised existence in law of this so-called court of arbitration, MEA says, adding that constitution of this so-called arbitral body is in itself a serious breach of IWT.

Operation Sindhu: MEA says over 4400 Indian evacuated from Iran, Israel by 19 special flights

Responding to queries at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, New Delhi was assessing the situation on ground and future decisions would be taken accordingly.

Confident in trajectory of India-US ties, says MEA in response to question about Trump-Munir meet

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also answers questions about updated US travel advisory for its citizens and issuance of visas to Indian nationals.

‘Hope Pakistan will stand with Iran,’ says Iranian diplomat, urges India to condemn Israeli aggression

Deputy Chief of Mission Mohamed Javad Hosseini makes it clear that Tehran is not 'disappointed' with India’s position. Around 1,000 Indians are to be evacuated starting Friday.

After Iran, India to now evacuate nationals from Israel under Operation Sindhu

MEA said evacuation process from Israel would involve travel by land within region, followed by air transport to India. 110 Indian students evacuated from Iran have arrived in New Delhi.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty in India next week. Focus on joint defence production, exports

Egyptian foreign minister will hold discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, covering a number of topics to deepen strategic partnership between two countries.

India evacuates students from Tehran to other parts of Iran, some leave country via Armenia

As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, the embassy has urged Indians and PIOs to leave Tehran. The US President has called on all residents to leave Tehran.

Israel-Iran conflict: India distances itself from SCO statement critical of Tel Aviv

India has not condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but called for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the situation.

On Camera

Qatar played all sides, peacemaker to Islamist safe haven. Now there’s no place to hide

As the world order threatens to buckle under new strains, peacemaking is becoming an ever more dangerous business.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?