Closely following situation of Indian workers in Libya: MEA

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv resulted in at least one person dead and 12 others injured, with several embassies sustaining damage. The attack occurred around 7 am, with five ballistic missiles intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses. Falling debris caused damage and injuries in Kyiv's city center, with multiple districts affected. Several embassies, including those of Albania, Argentina, Palestine, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Montenegro, were damaged. Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned the assault as "barbaric," with...

Two days after an Indian Navy speedboat collided with a ferry near Mumbai, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi visited the Western Naval Command headquarters to discuss the crash with top officials. Fourteen people, including a sailor, died in the incident when the Navy speedboat crashed into the ferry 'Neel Kamal' while heading to Elephanta Island, prompting the Navy to launch a 'Board of Inquiry' to investigate the collision. Admiral Tripathi also conducted an aerial...

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana encounter the demon Viradha in the forests of Dandakaranya, leading to Sita's abduction. In a theatrical adaptation in Odisha, a performer playing Viradha used a live pig in a shocking scene, sparking outrage from animal rights activists and lawmakers. The incident has highlighted the evolving nature of Jatra, a traditional form of folk theatre in the region, which now includes more stunts...

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) concluded its Special Sailing Expedition from Kanpur to Kolkata, covering 1,650 km along the Ganges, as part of Republic Day Celebrations 2025. Major General Vivek Tyagi flagged in the expedition, involving over 400 cadets from 17 Directorates, aiming to showcase the cultural and ecological importance of Indian rivers through social initiatives and interactions with local communities. The cadets sailed in DK Whalers and undertook activities like coastal cleaning, anti-pollution campaigns,...

The Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB 8005 departed Kochi after a successful visit to strengthen partnership with the Indian Coast Guard, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two forces. The visit included a comprehensive sea exercise named Sahayog Hop Tac off Kochi, focusing on maritime security issues such as Pollution Response, Visit Board Search and Seizure Operations, and Search and Rescue drills, showcasing the expertise and capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard...

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India closely monitors developments impacting its security and interests, taking appropriate action when necessary. This comes in response to the US sanctioning four entities contributing to Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program. The US Department of State emphasized its concerns and commitment to engaging constructively with Pakistan on the issue. Full Article