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Swedish owner makes first contact with Indian crew of seized oil tanker, says they’re safe

The Stena Impero and its crew were taken by Iran's Revolutionary Guard five days ago in the Strait of Hormuz.

MEA in touch with Iran for early release of Indians aboard seized British tanker

The MEA said it was ascertaining Iran’s claims that there are 18 Indians among the 23 crew members of the British-flagged oil tanker seized by the Gulf country in the Strait of Hormuz .

With just 1,400 diplomats, India’s foreign influence is severely limited

The lack of an adequate number of diplomats is a modern-day crisis, but its origins lie in colonial times.

India relieved as President Solih’s party wins Maldives polls, but shadow of China remains

The parliamentary election results mark Maldives’ return to ‘India first’ policy while arresting its tilt towards China.

India seeks clarifications from Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor

India has sought clarifications over reports that 'controversial elements' have been appointed by Pakistan to a panel to be associated with the corridor.

India gets consular access to 117 Indian students detained in fake US university racket

The Indian students are being helped to obtain legal advice and connect to community support services, said the foreign ministry.

India to provide consular access to 8 arrested in US over alleged visa fraud

The Ministry of External Affairs is also mobilising Indian community organisations in the US to extend ‘all possible support’ to students affected by this.

‘Mooknayak’: Modi govt plans documentary to showcase B.R. Ambedkar to the world

Govt believes this will also help strengthen India’s soft power in the world by showcasing the Constitution as a progressive, forward-looking document.

Choksi extradition does not require Interpol red-corner notice: CBI tells foreign ministry

CBI has already written to its counterpart agency in Antigua for the provisional arrest of Choksi.

Kerala may have to wait until June 2019 for full flood financial package

According to existing guidelines on disaster relief funds, the centre releases the amount in each financial year in two instalments in June and December.

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.