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1 week ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
India’s first evacuation flight under Operation Sindhu, ferrying its nationals from conflict-hit Iran, is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday (June 19, 2025). This marks the beginning of what could become one of the most logistically complex evacuation efforts in recent memory. The IndiGo-operated commercial flight, carrying 110 passengers—including 90 students from Jammu and Kashmir—departed from Yerevan, Armenia, and is expected to land in New Delhi around 2 am.
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1 week ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
India and Canada have agreed to restart stalled trade negotiations and restore diplomatic normalcy following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. During bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, the leaders also confirmed plans to appoint new high commissioners, signalling a reset in relations that were strained since 2023.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
With hostilities intensifying between Iran and Israel, the Indian government has initiated the first phase of a large-scale contingency operation to evacuate thousands of its nationals stranded across Iran. Amid airspace closures and mounting security risks, the Indian Armed Forces have been placed on high alert, ready to execute rapid evacuation missions at short notice.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
Three oil tankers are reportedly on fire in the Gulf of Oman, with conflicting accounts suggesting either a collision or hostile action as the cause. The incident comes at a time of surging regional tensions, particularly between Israel and Iran. It raises fresh alarm over the security of one of the world’s most vital maritime routes.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
Against the backdrop of rising global tensions, regional wars, and strategic realignments, the 56th edition of the Paris Air Show has become a showcase for two emerging aerospace powerhouses: India and China. Both nations have arrived with assertive military displays, reflecting their growing ambitions and battlefield-tested capabilities.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
As Israel’s military campaign against Iran intensifies, fresh details have emerged suggesting that Jerusalem is preparing to target Iran’s highly fortified Fordow uranium enrichment facility — a move that could sharply escalate the ongoing conflict. The operation, reportedly supported by covert U.S. assistance, may involve advanced bunker-busting munitions aimed at neutralizing one of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear assets.
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1 week ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
As tensions in West Asia rise due to the deepening conflict between Israel and Iran, India has mobilized support and ramped up efforts to safeguard its citizens residing in the region. The Indian embassy in Tehran has issued another advisory urging all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to relocate from the Iranian capital, particularly those with access to personal transportation.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
In a landmark diplomatic gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United Nations-administered Buffer Zone in Cyprus—commonly known as the Green Line—alongside Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. The move, made just ahead of the G7 Summit in Canada, underscores India’s firm support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus while simultaneously sending a pointed message to Türkiye amid rising regional tensions.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
In a significant diplomatic development, India and Cyprus have agreed to formulate a strategic roadmap to deepen cooperation in defence, counterterrorism, and maritime security. The move comes as both nations seek to reinforce their security architectures amid growing geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean and South Asia.
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1 week ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates into a full-blown military confrontation, India has stepped up efforts to protect its nationals stranded in the region. Today, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Armenian counterpart, discussing the rapidly deteriorating situation and India’s close coordination with neighbouring countries to secure safe passage for its citizens. Spoke with FM @AraratMirzoyan of Armenia. Discussed ongoing developments in the region and our close cooperation.
