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4 days ago
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FGN73 INDOPAK-LDALL DELEGATIONS **** India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail and will strike decisively at terrorist hideouts: All-party delegations Singapore/Paris/Kinshasa: All-party parliamentary delegations on Tuesday made it clear that India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail and will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail. **** FGN68 CHINA-4THLD EXPLOSION **** 5 killed, 19 injured, six missing in explosion at chemical plant in China Beijing: Five people were killed and six others reported missing after an explosion rocked one of the largest chemical plants in China on Tuesday, generating a huge fireball and sending plumes of smoke hundreds of feet into the air. **** FGN43 FRANCE-DELEGATION-PRASAD **** Distinction between state of Pakistan & terrorism has withered away: Ravi Shankar Prasad Paris: The distinction between the state of Pakistan and terrorism has now withered away, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Tuesday, underlining that terrorism as an instrument of state policy is a part of the military state in the neighbouring country. **** FGN41 MALDIVES-INDIA-DIPLOMAT **** India, Maldives share longstanding relationship built on mutual trust and confidence: Indian envoy Male: India and the Maldives share a longstanding relationship built on mutual trust and confidence, Indian High Commissioner G Balasubramanian has said, expressing hope that their ties will continue to strengthen. **** FGN44 BANGLA-PROTEST **** Bangladesh deploys paramilitary forces at secretariat as employees' protest enters 4th consecutive day Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday deployed paramilitary forces at the secretariat as protests by government employees against a new service law, which allows easier dismissal of officials for misconduct, entered the fourth consecutive day at the central administrative hub. **** FGN36 CHINA-BRI-DEBT **** China to collect record USD 22 bn BRI debt repayments from developing nations this year Beijing: China will turn from a capital provider to a debt collector of 75 developing countries, including the world's poorest and most vulnerable, this year as they are due to pay back a record USD 22 billion loans owed to Beijing, according to data released by an Australian think tank. **** FGN18 FRANCE-DELEGATION-LD DIASPORA **** Ravi Shankar Prasad exhorts Indian community in France to highlight India's fight against terror Paris: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad exhorted members of the Indian community in France to make every effort to showcase Brand India as a beacon of peace that is fighting against the global curse of terrorism. **** FGN9 BAHRAIN-INDIA-DELEGATION **** Indian delegation engages in diplomatic outreach across Muslim world Manama (Bahrain): Workers at Kohinoor and Evershine, two souvenir shops right at the entrance of Bab Al Bahrain, were taken by surprise when Indian parliamentarians made a surprise appearance at this historical market area of Manama Souq. **** FGN54 PAK-IMRAN **** Imran Khan says he would prefer spending entire life in jail rather than bowing before tyranny Lahore: Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said he would prefer spending his entire life in prison rather than bowing before tyranny and oppression, in an apparent reference to the military establishment. **** FGN32 UK-LIVERPOOL-TOLL **** 4 children among 50 injured after car ploughs into crowd during Liverpool's Premier League football victory parade London: At least 50 people, including four children, have been injured after a car ploughed into a crowd during Liverpool's Premier League football victory parade. **** FGN19 CONGO-INDIA-DELEGATION **** Congo assures to 'echo' India's message against terrorism at all international fora Kinshasa: Congo has assured that it will 'echo' India's message against terrorism at all international fora where the Central African nation is a member, during the visit of an all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde here to highlight New Delhi's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and expose Pakistan's alleged links to cross-border terror activities. **** FGN6 NEPAL-EVEREST-RECORD **** Nepalese Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for 31st time breaking own record Kathmandu: Famed Nepalese Sherpa guide Kami Rita on Tuesday scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most successful ascents of the world's highest mountain. **** FGN29 NEPAL-MINISTER-HIMALAYAS **** Nepal committed to protecting Himalayas: senior minister Kathmandu: Nepal is committed to protecting the Himalayas whose future is threatened by climate change and global warming, a senior minister said on Tuesday. **** FGN34 PAK-POLIO-LD ATTACK **** Gunmen kill policeman providing security to polio vaccination team in Pak's Balochistan Islamabad: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a police personnel guarding a polio vaccination team in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Tuesday before escaping from the scene, officials said. **** PTI GRS GRS GRS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. 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The Print
03-05-2025
- General
- The Print
'INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male': Indian High Commission in Maldives
According to the Indian High Commission, the visit by INS Kochi marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries. Male [Maldives], May 3 (ANI): INS Kochi held fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male, an official statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Maldives. The High Commission on Friday wrote on X, 'INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male. The visit marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries.' INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male. The visit marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries. 🇮🇳 🤝🇲🇻@IndianNavy@IndianDiplomacy @MNDF_Official — India in Maldives (@HCIMaldives) May 2, 2025 Indian Navy's frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, had arrived in Maldives capital, Male, along with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee on Monday, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai from December last year to April 2025. India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G Balasubramanian, handed over MNDF CGS Huravee to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF, at a ceremony held at the MNDF Coast Guard Jetty. Navy PRO, Kochi noted, 'INS Kochi's visit highlights the strong maritime links between India and the Maldives and emphasises the Indian Navy's commitment to security, peace and freedom of navigation in the region. In keeping with the two nations' friendly relations, Maldivian authorities warmly welcomed the ship.' As part of the ship's visit, Captain Mahesh C Moudgil, Commanding Officer, INS Kochi, called on Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF and Brigadier General Mohammed Saleem, Commandant, Coast Guard MNDF. During the ship's stay in harbour, bilateral meetings, cross-deck visits and sports fixtures have been planned between the Indian Navy and the MNDF, according to the Navy PRO, Kochi release. Notably, INS Kochi was commissioned on September 30 in 2015 and is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet, which is based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.


Economic Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
"INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male": Indian High Commission in Maldives
ANI "INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male": Indian High Commission in Maldives INS Kochi held fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male, an official statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Maldives. According to the Indian High Commission, the visit by INS Kochi marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries. The High Commission on Friday wrote on X, "INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male. The visit marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries." Indian Navy's frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, had arrived in Maldives capital, Male, along with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee on Monday, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai from December last year to April 2025. India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G Balasubramanian, handed over MNDF CGS Huravee to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF, at a ceremony held at the MNDF Coast Guard Jetty. Navy PRO, Kochi noted, "INS Kochi's visit highlights the strong maritime links between India and the Maldives and emphasises the Indian Navy's commitment to security, peace and freedom of navigation in the region. In keeping with the two nations' friendly relations, Maldivian authorities warmly welcomed the ship."As part of the ship's visit, Captain Mahesh C Moudgil, Commanding Officer, INS Kochi, called on Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF and Brigadier General Mohammed Saleem, Commandant, Coast Guard the ship's stay in harbour, bilateral meetings, cross-deck visits and sports fixtures have been planned between the Indian Navy and the MNDF, according to the Navy PRO, Kochi INS Kochi was commissioned on September 30 in 2015 and is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet, which is based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command.


Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
"INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male": Indian High Commission in Maldives
INS Kochi held fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male, an official statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Maldives. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan reopens Attari-Wagah border to allow stranded citizens in India to return Key Jammu & Kashmir reservoirs' flushing to begin soon Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 mn over 12 months According to the Indian High Commission, the visit by INS Kochi marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries. The High Commission on Friday wrote on X, "INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male. The visit marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Indian Navy 's frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, had arrived in Maldives capital, Male, along with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee on Monday, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai from December last year to April 2025. India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G Balasubramanian, handed over MNDF CGS Huravee to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy , Chief of Defence Force, MNDF, at a ceremony held at the MNDF Coast Guard Jetty. Live Events Navy PRO, Kochi noted, "INS Kochi's visit highlights the strong maritime links between India and the Maldives and emphasises the Indian Navy's commitment to security, peace and freedom of navigation in the region. In keeping with the two nations' friendly relations, Maldivian authorities warmly welcomed the ship." As part of the ship's visit, Captain Mahesh C Moudgil, Commanding Officer, INS Kochi, called on Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF and Brigadier General Mohammed Saleem, Commandant, Coast Guard MNDF. During the ship's stay in harbour, bilateral meetings , cross-deck visits and sports fixtures have been planned between the Indian Navy and the MNDF, according to the Navy PRO, Kochi release. Notably, INS Kochi was commissioned on September 30 in 2015 and is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet, which is based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command.


The Print
02-05-2025
- General
- The Print
India hands over coast guard ship ‘Huravee' to Maldives in Male, signals strong maritime links
India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G Balasubramanian, handed over MNDF CGS Huravee to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF, at a ceremony held at the MNDF Coast Guard Jetty. Male [Maldives]: Indian Navy's frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, arrived in Maldives capital, Male, along with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee on Monday, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai from December last year to April 2025. Navy PRO, Kochi noted, 'INS Kochi's visit highlights the strong maritime links between India and the Maldives and emphasises the Indian Navy's commitment to security, peace and freedom of navigation in the region. In keeping with the two nations' friendly relations, Maldivian authorities warmly welcomed the ship.' As part of the ship's visit, Captain Mahesh C Moudgil, Commanding Officer, INS Kochi, called on Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF and Brigadier General Mohammed Saleem, Commandant, Coast Guard MNDF. During the ship's stay in harbour, bilateral meetings, cross-deck visits and sports fixtures have been planned between the Indian Navy and the MNDF, according to Navy PRO, Kochi release. Notably, INS Kochi was commissioned on September 30 in 2015 and is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet, which is based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: India a 'first responder' for Maldives. How ties between the 2 nations have evolved in the past year