International Middle East
The Hebrew-language account of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the social media platform X was suspended after just two posts, according to reports from the Jerusalem Post. The account had posted critical comments about Israel following recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The final post before the suspension, made on Sunday, warned, “The […]
Economy National
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the G7 and G20 countries to intensify their support for African nations, with a particular focus on infrastructure development, healthcare, and long-term financial resilience. Speaking at the G7 African Ministerial Roundtable, Sitharaman underscored India’s ongoing commitment to Africa, aligned with the 10 guiding principles
Defence National
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will celebrate Diwali with soldiers stationed along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district on October 31, according to sources. This visit is symbolic of India’s strong commitment to securing its borders, particularly in the sensitive region near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Tawang: A Strategic Border Location
External Affairs National
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly criticized Canada for its recent targeting of Indian diplomats, stating that India outrightly rejects the actions taken by the Canadian government. Speaking at an event in Pune, Jaishankar responded to the escalating tensions between the two nations over Ottawa’s accusations linking New Delhi to the murder of Khalistani
Asia International
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the pivotal role played by India’s military in securing the recent patrolling agreement with China in Eastern Ladakh. Speaking at FLAME University in Pune on Saturday, Jaishankar noted that despite the breakthrough, rebuilding trust between India and China will take time, given the strained relations since 2020. Diplomatic
International Middle East
Israeli airstrikes early Friday reportedly hit key Iranian defense installations, including the S-300 air defense system at Imam Khomeini International Airport near Tehran, according to Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times. The strikes targeted the Russian-made defense system, which was critical in securing Iranian airspace around key infrastructure. Israel had