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NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Assault On Values Of Equality": Ireland Condemns Attacks On Indians
New Delhi: The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi has expressed anguish over the recent violent attacks against Indian citizens that have taken place in Ireland. The Embassy also said that the Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs will be meeting with representatives of the Indian community in Ireland on August 11. In an official statement, the Embassy said, "We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. They are an assault on the values of equality and human dignity that Ireland holds dear." Saying that racism and xenophobia have no place in Irish society, the Embassy said the actions of the few do not reflect the spirit of the Irish people and will not be tolerated. Highlighting the contribution of the Indian community, the statement said, "Over 100,000 Indians now call Ireland home. Our society is enriched by the diversity of people who live in Ireland, particularly our Indian community, whose contributions continue to deepen the bonds between our nations." "The Embassy is in regular contact with the Indian mission in Dublin and the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is in ongoing contact with An Garda Siochana, Ireland's police force, regarding investigations. The Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs will be meeting with representatives of the Indian community in Ireland on Monday 11 August", the post further added. Statement from Embassy New Delhi Statement from Embassy New Delhi 📄 🇮🇪🇮🇳 — Irish Embassy India (@IrlEmbIndia) August 8, 2025 Earlier on August 1, the Indian Embassy in Ireland had advised all citizens to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings for their personal security following a recent increase in physical attacks against Indian nationals in the country. According to MEA, Ireland has become a significant destination for Indian students seeking higher education, particularly post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral students in the areas of engineering, technology, medicine, and management. There are about 10,000 Indian students in Irish educational institutions.
Bangkok Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Japan and China deny supplying combat drones
Japan and China have both denied that they provided combat drones for use in the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia and the Embassy of China in Thailand issued denials via their Facebook pages on Wednesday, rejecting rumours alleging support for those on either side of the clash. The former posted statements in Khmer and English. 'The Government of Japan has never planned to provide such equipment to Thailand, nor has it received such a request from Thailand,' the embassy said. 'Japan's assistance is strictly limited to areas not directly related to international conflict. We would appreciate it if you would not spread the fake news,' it said. 'The Government of Japan places the utmost importance on the implementation of the ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand and the early restoration of peace. We sincerely hope the people of Cambodia can go back to peaceful daily life as soon as possible.' The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok issued a statement in English denying claims Beijing had donated drones to support Cambodia's border operations. 'The claim is false,' the embassy's statement said. 'The pictures used by the said reports were taken during a flight demonstration event held by China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation in Cambodia in January 2024, which has no connection to the current situation,' it said. China also expressed its readiness to maintain close communication with countries in the region, including Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia, and pledged to play a constructive role in supporting ceasefire efforts and restoring peace and stability as swiftly as possible. Earlier, Thailand's Ministry of Defence said most of the drones sighted carrying out surveillance work along the border in recent days originated from Cambodia. Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Monday that authorities have documented all of the incursions, complete with photographic evidence and coordinates. While most of the drones seen along the border came from Cambodia, Gen Nattaphon said a drone sighted in Surin on Sunday evening originated from within Thailand.
NDTV
26-07-2025
- NDTV
Travelling To Thailand, Cambodia Amid Clashes? Avoid These Areas
As tensions grow along the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, India has issued travel advisories on Saturday, urging its nationals to avoid areas near the border due to security concerns. The Embassy of India in Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh, cautioned its citizens against travelling to the border areas and also included the emergency contact details in view of the ongoing clashes. — India in Cambodia (@indembcam) July 26, 2025 On Friday, the Indian Embassy in Thailand issued a similar alert and urged Indian travellers to avoid areas near the conflict zone. "In view of the situation near Thailand-Cambodia border, all Indian travelers to Thailand are advised to check updates from Thai official sources, including TAT Newsroom," it read. In view of the situation near Thailand-Cambodia border, all Indian travelers to Thailand are advised to check updates from Thai official sources, including TAT Newsroom. As per Tourism Authority of Thailand places mentioned in the following link are not recommended for… — India in Thailand (@IndiainThailand) July 25, 2025 Places to avoid in Thailand Ubon Ratchathani: Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park (Na Chaluai), Kaeng Lamduan (Nam Yuen), Chong An Ma Checkpoint (Nam Yuen) Surin: Prasat Ta Muen Thom/Tod, Prasat Ta Kwai, Prasat Ban Pluang, Prasat Phum Pon, Chong Chom, Phanom Swai Forest Park, Phanom Dong Rak border zones Sisaket: Khao Phra Wihan NP (Pha Mo I Daeng), Chong Sa-ngam, Border areas near Kantharalak & Phu Sing, Buriram: Chong Sai Taku, Ta Phraya NP, Border zones near Ban Kruat & Lahan Sai Sa Kaeo: Ban Khlong Luek Checkpoint & Rong Kluea Market, Prasat Sdok Kok Thom, Border zones near Aranyaprathet & Khlong Hat Chanthaburi: Ban Laem & Ban Phat Kad checkpoints, Border zones near Pong Nam Ron & Soi Dao Trat: Ban Hat Lek, Ban Muen Dan & Ban Ma Muang checkpoints ???? Travel Advisory — Updated 24 July 2025 ???? Due to ongoing unrest along the Thai–Cambodian border, please note that several attractions in 7 provinces are now not recommended for visiting: ????Ubon Ratchathani • Phu Chong‑Na Yoi National Park (Na Chaluai) • Kaeng Lamduan (Nam… — TAT Newsroom (@Tatnews_Org) July 24, 2025 How many Indians travel to Thailand and Cambodia Both Thailand and Cambodia are popular among Indian tourists, primarily for their geographical proximity and climate. Besides, the two nations are also economic getaways for Indians looking for quick honeymoons or even trips with their friends and family. In 2024, Indians emerged as the third largest group to travel to Thailand. About 2.12 million Indian tourists visited Thailand last year, according to data shared by the Embassy of India in Bangkok. Only more Chinese and Malaysian nationals travelled to Thailand, the data showed. With just around 0.13 million Thai tourists travelling to India, the number was abysmally low in comparison. As far as Cambodia is concerned, 77,632 Indians travelled to the country in 2024, an increase of 12.8% over 2023, according to a report in The Phnom Penh Post. Of these, 58,743 were tourists, while the remainder were business travellers, it added. The two countries are also connected by direct flights between Phnom Penh and New Delhi and Kolkata and Siem Reap. Thailand-Cambodia Border-dispute A long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated on Thursday, following years of tensions over contested territory. The situation turned violent after Thailand claimed that Cambodia fired long-range rockets at civilian places, including a petrol pump, killing at least six people. In retaliation, Thailand sent an F-16 fighter jet to target a Buddhist Pagoda, killing one civilian, according to Al Jazeera. Thailand's health ministry has reported 15 deaths, including 14 civilians and 1 soldier, while Cambodia has reported 32 fatalities so far. The UN court settled the issue in 2013, but after a Cambodian soldier was murdered in a fresh conflict in May, the matter escalated again. Thailand also expelled Cambodia's ambassador and recalled its envoy.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India to resume issuance of tourist visas to Chinese after 5-year hiatus
India said it will issue tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24, five years after it suspended the process, as the neighbouring nations seek to improve people-to-people ties amid decreasing border tensions. Chinese citizens can apply for a tourist visa to India by filling out an online application, scheduling an appointment and personally submitting their passport and other required documents to the Indian Visa Application Centres in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the Embassy of India in China said in a statement Wednesday. Sources indicated that a vigil will be maintained so that the tourist visas are not misused. India had suspended all tourist visas in early 2020 in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19. While New Delhi lifted restrictions on tourists from other countries as concerns over the pandemic eased, it did not resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals as bilateral relations soured after the 2020 clashes in Ladakh's Galwan valley. The move now to resume the process comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit early September. It also comes ahead of a plan to restart direct flights between the two countries. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Technology MCA Artificial Intelligence MBA Digital Marketing Public Policy Data Science Project Management Leadership Healthcare Data Science Management healthcare PGDM Finance others Others Operations Management Product Management Data Analytics Cybersecurity CXO Degree Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details Responding to the visa resumption, China said, "We take note of India's resumption of tourist visas for Chinese citizens. This is a positive move. Easing cross-border travel is widely beneficial. China will maintain communication & consultation with India to further facilitate travel between the two countries." Earlier this month, external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing and raised the issue of restrictive trade measures and roadblocks to economic cooperation in the backdrop of restrictions on rare earth magnet supplies to India. He also brought up the issue of faster de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and the two sides agreed to take additional practical steps, including travel to each other's country and direct flight connectivity. Earlier this year, India and China explored ways to rebuild ties and agreed to initiate efforts to promote people-to-people exchanges, including resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra this year. Live Events
India Today
15-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Reconsider travel to Iran: Indian embassy sounds alarm amid escalating conflict
The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian nationals to reconsider non-essential travel to a statement released on Tuesday, the embassy cited "security-related developments over the past several weeks" and advised citizens to "carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran."The advisory comes in the wake of growing uncertainty in the Middle East, where diplomatic flashpoints and military escalations have created concerns over civilian Indian nationals currently in Iran have also been urged to keep abreast of real-time updates. "They are advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities," the embassy said. "Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," the statement ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICTThe advisory comes amid conflict in the region that escalated after Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13. Israel targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting Iran to respond with missile and drone attacks on Israeli United States, firmly backing Israel, struck key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. Iran's military then retaliated with strikes against Israeli-occupied areas and a US airbase in 12 days of aggression, the conflict paused on June 24 when US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire. Washington and western nations have expressed deep concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment program, fearing it could be used to develop nuclear weapons. However, Tehran has been denying these allegations, insisting its nuclear activities are solely for peaceful purposes.- EndsWith inputs from ANI
