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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Op Sindoor team's flight delayed as drone attack shuts Moscow airport
A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, faced delay on Thursday when their flight to Moscow was forced to circle mid-air for hours following a drone strike near the Russian capital. The attack, reportedly carried out by Ukrainian drones, led to the temporary shutdown of Domodedovo International Airport, halting all domestic and international flight operations, reported India Today. The delegation was on a diplomatic mission to brief several countries on India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. With airport operations suspended for safety reasons, the flight carrying MPs from various political parties and former diplomats remained airborne until it was eventually cleared to land safely. Upon landing, the delegation was received by officials from the Indian Embassy in Russia, who ensured their secure transport to the hotel. All-Party Delegation led by Member of Parliament Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi @KanimozhiDMK arrives in Moscow to convey ????????'s strong resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms. @PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @Office_of_KK @PIB_India @DDIndialive @DDNational … — India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) May 22, 2025 Led by Kanimozhi, the team is scheduled to visit Russia, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, and Latvia as part of India's strategic outreach to highlight its position on cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor aims to expose Pakistan's involvement in sponsoring terrorism and build international consensus on the issue. The delegation also includes: - Rajeev Rai (Samajwadi Party) - Mian Altaf Ahmad (National Conference) - Brijesh Chowta (BJP) - Prem Chand Gupta (RJD) - Ashok Kumar Mittal (AAP) - Former diplomats Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf All members were on board the delayed flight. Meanwhile, the team is expected to meet with members of the Russian Duma, senior officials from the Russian Foreign Ministry, and prominent Russian think-tank experts on Friday.
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First Post
23-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Op Sindoor delegation flight to Moscow delayed by hours after Ukraine launched drone attack at airport
A flight with the Operation Sindoor delegation, including Indian MP Kanimozhi, was delayed due to a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow airport. The delegation aims to inform Russia about India's stance against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism read more A flight carrying the Operation Sindoor outreach delegation to the Russian capital was caught in the crosshairs of a Ukrainian drone attack targeting Moscow airport on Thursday (May 22). Indian Member of Parliament (MP) Kanimozhi from the DMK party was on the flight, which was forced to circle for hours due to the airport closure. The MP's team said Friday that the flight could land after a delay of several hours. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Notably, the drone attack, likely launched by Ukraine, led to disruptions at the Domodedovo International Airport, affecting both domestic and international flight operations for several hours. Due to this, the MP's flight was denied permission to land and was asked to stay airborne for several hours. Indian embassy staff later received the delegation when the flight landed at the airport after a prolonged delay. Kanimozhi is leading a group to Russia, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, and Latvia to inform these countries about India's recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, which was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attacks. The team will explain India's position on regional security and raise awareness about Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. Other members of the group include Rajeev Rai from the Samajwadi Party, Mian Altaf Ahmad from the National Conference, Brijesh Chowta from the BJP, Prem Chand Gupta from the RJD, Ashok Kumar Mittal from the AAP, and former diplomats Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf. They were all on the same flight that was delayed. The group is set to meet with Russian Duma members and foreign ministry officials on Friday, and interact with top experts from local think-tanks. On Saturday, they will hold a press conference and speak to local media before heading to Slovenia. India's global outreach programme started on May 21, with the purpose of conveying India's strong stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD These delegations are likely carrying a detailed dossier of Pakistan's involvement in terrorist activities inside India, with all evidence. 'The dossiers may be prepared in the official language of the respective country,' a source earlier said.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Multi-party delegation arrives in Moscow, to meet members of Russian Duma and Foreign Ministry
A multi-party delegation of Members of Parliament led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi arrived in Moscow on Thursday (May 22, 2025) night on the first leg of five-nation tour to sensitise international community on Pakistan-sponsored cross border terrorism, a month after the Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were killed. At the Domodedovo International Airport, Ms. Karunanidhi and members of her team were received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and other officials. The delegation is scheduled to meet on Friday (May 23, 2025) with the members of Russian Duma and foreign ministry officials and interact with top experts of local think-tanks. VIDEO | Moscow, Russia: A multi-party delegation of Members of Parliament led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (@KanimozhiDMK) arrived in #Moscow on Thursday night on the first leg of five-nation tour to sensitise international community on Pakistan-sponsored cross border terrorism, a… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 23, 2025 On Saturday (May 24, 2025) they are scheduled to address a press conference and interact with the local media before leaving for Slovenia. The Indian delegation is also scheduled to visit Greece, Latvia and Spain as part of the Indian government's diplomatic outreach post-Pahalgam, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a 'new normal' that New Delhi will consider any act of cross border terrorism as an act of war against India.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
MP delegation arrives in Moscow to expose Pak-sponsored terrorism globally
A multi-party delegation of Members of Parliament led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi arrived here on Thursday night on the first leg of five-nation tour to sensitise international community on Pakistan-sponsored cross border terrorism, a month after the Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were killed. At the Domodedovo International Airport, Karunanidhi and members of her team were received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and other officials. The delegation is scheduled to meet on Friday with the members of Russian Duma and foreign ministry officials and interact with top experts of local think-tanks. On Saturday, they are scheduled to address a press conference and interact with the local media before leaving for Slovenia. The Indian delegation is also scheduled to visit Greece, Latvia and Spain as part of the Indian government's diplomatic outreach post-Pahalgam, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a new normal that New Delhi will consider any act of cross border terrorism as an act of war against India. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Deccan Herald
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Parliamentary delegation arrives in Moscow to sensitise international community on Pak-sponsored terrorism
At the Domodedovo International Airport, Karunanidhi and members of her team were received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and other officials.
