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Arab News
7 days ago
- General
- Arab News
India's parliamentary delegation meets Saudi officials, underscores strong position against terrorism
RIYADH: An all-party parliamentary delegation from India visited Riyadh to convey the country's firm stance against terrorism and its continued efforts to combat it. The delegation is visiting various countries to convey India's response to terrorism in the aftermath of the military campaign, 'Operation Sindoor.' During the Riyadh visit, from May 27-29, the delegation met a cross-section of political dignitaries, government officials, thought leaders and members of the Indian community. Led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, the delegation held an extensive interaction with the Indian diaspora organized by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday. The delegation shared with them the national consensus in the fight against terrorism. Praising the Indian community, Panda said: 'Our Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia continues to make India proud through its success, contributions and standing in local society. Today, we are here with you to share India's united national stance, the success of Operation Sindoor, and our unwavering commitment to combat cross-border terrorism with a zero-tolerance approach.' On Wednesday, the all-party delegation had discussions with Adel Al-Jubeir, minister of state for foreign affairs, and underscored India's position. The Indian delegation appreciated the support received from the political leadership in Saudi Arabia in condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Delegates reiterated India's policy of zero tolerance toward terrorism, highlighting what Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his speech earlier this month: 'This is certainly not the era of war but this is also not the era of terrorism.' It also held a meeting with Dr. Mishaal Al-Sulami, deputy speaker of the Shoura Council, and Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Alharbi, chairman of the Saudi-India Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shoura Council, and conveyed India's strong position against terrorism. It expressed deep gratitude for Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The delegation also met Dr. Mushabab bin Ayed Al-Qahtani, director general of the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies, and held discussions with the Institute on India's approach to countering terror. In all the meetings, the Indian delegation underlined that India has received unwavering support from Saudi Arabia on issues related to counter-terrorism. Both countries will continue to work together in their efforts toward de-radicalization and curbing extremism. On Wednesday night, the Indian Embassy hosted a dinner interaction with distinguished personalities from Saudi civil society, which gave an opportunity for further discussions on countering terrorism as well as broader topics related to the India-Saudi bilateral partnership.
Times of Oman
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Indian diaspora in Bahrain appreciates New Delhi's reinforced conviction to take action against terrorism
Manama: Indian diaspora in Bahrain have welcomed the visit of an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, demonstrating India's unified stance against terrorism and its commitment to engaging with the global community. The delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda , held a series of meetings with Indian expatriates and Bahraini officials in Manama as part of India's diplomatic outreach. Meera Ravi, Editor of Salaam Bahrain Magazine, appreciated the delegation's visit, saying it reinforced India's conviction to take action against terrorism. The delegation's presence helped to convey that India's response was not about war, but about anti-terrorism. "In this day and age, when you have so much of social media and news by the minute, it's very difficult not to know what is happening in India and Pakistan, especially in this context. However, what is very important in having an all-party delegation visiting Bahrain and telling us what it is about is that it reinforces for all of us our conviction and telling everyone, 'This is what the Government of India means when it says they want action. This is what the Government of India and the people of India want to do when they are attacked,' and it's not about war, but it is about anti-terrorism. I think that was a very strong message of the all-party delegation, and it also underscored India's diversity and unity in the face of terror. I'm very happy that this happened," said Meera Ravi. The delegation's visit aimed to reinforce India's stance on combating terrorism and showcase the country's unity and diversity. PK Ravi, a businessman and chartered accountant in Manama, highlighted Bahrain's positive environment and strong support for Indian residents. He appreciated the Bahraini government's statement of support for India following recent events. "In fact, as we heard, Bahrain is a country that loves people. It's a country that loves peace. They don't want any confusion. They don't want any upheavals. In that contest, the Bahrain government has passed a statement the day the attack took place. Two days later they showed their allegiance to India. They showed their support to India, and from that day I've been seeing that the Bahrain government has been very, very supportive of what we are doing back home. We are very thankful to the Government of Bahrain for supporting us, for supporting incentive, and I must add one more line, that we Indians expatriates living so peacefully in this part of the world, and the comfort the government gives us even in the face of these attacks is very much appreciated. We thank the government of Bahrain for all the support they provide to the expatriates and to the world in general," said PK Ravi. Ravi praised India's diplomatic outreach, saying the delegation's visit would help counter misinformation and spread awareness about India's stance on terrorism. "What India has done is a master stroke - sending the all-party delegation; that the misinformation that was generated, I don't know how many people believed it, but the very fact that the Government of India took cognizance of that is happening globally and sending these kinds of powerful delegations all over the world - all parties mixed, all religions mixed, and they come and address us. When we go back home, I'm going to spread this news to about another thousand people. My children are in London. The first call I'll make is to them, to tell them, 'Look at how safe we feel and what kind of proactive action the government is taking.' We are very, very appreciative of The Prime Minister of the country Narendra Modi for taking these actions, and we thank the delegation for coming here and I can assure you this message will pass on to thousands and thousands of people through all of us who came today and who came for the talk in the embassy also," he added. The delegation's activities in Bahrain included formal meetings at the Indian Embassy, where BJP MP Baijayant Panda underscored the role of the diaspora in advancing India's interests abroad. Panda described the Indian community as representing the voice of 140 crore Indians and India's growing "soft power." During a session with local leaders, he noted that Bahraini authorities had expressed high regard for the Indian community and characterised the discussions as open and candid. The delegations also visited the Shrinathji Temple in Manama. The stop at the temple was marked by visuals capturing their interaction with local community members and the temple's significance for the diaspora. According to updates shared by the Indian Embassy in Bahrain, Ambassador Vinod K Jacob welcomed the all-party delegation to India House and provided a briefing to its members. The visit also featured a tribute ceremony, as delegation members paid floral respects to Mahatma Gandhi--a gesture reinforcing India's commitment to peace and unity. Embassy posts on X further documented the delegation's engagements with community members and reiterated India's unified stance against terrorism. The multi-party delegation included Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla, in addition to Panda.
Times of Oman
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"Time has come for a new normal against terrorism": Shashi Tharoor
Georgetown: The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived in Georgetown, Guyana, where it was received with great fervour and enthusiasm by the members of the Indian diaspora. Upon arrival, Tharoor congratulated the people of Guyana in advance for their Independence day celebrations, and shared the purpose of the visit of the all-party delegation. Addressing the diaspora, Tharoor said that the delegation was in transit in New York City where it paid tributes at the 9/11 Memorial. He underlined that the visit to the Memorial showed India's solidarity with victims of terrorism in that city. "I think this is something that unites many of us from around the world." Speaking about the interactions which will take place in Guyana, Tharoor mentioned, "We are having meetings with the Prime Minister, the Vice President, other ministers, Foreign Minister. We're also hoping to see some MPs". Tharoor highlighted in his remarks, "Our message is very clear. We have to stand against terrorism wherever it comes. We have to not only bring the evil killers to justice, but we must also seriously challenge those who are financing them, training them, equipping them, directing them to do their evil." Noting that India has been suffering from terrorism for four decades, he said that India has reached a point of "resolved determination" against terrorism. "We will never let anybody believe they can just walk across the border and kill our civilians or kill anybody in our country and get away with impunity... We feel we have to actually show them there is a price to be paid. That is the message that the government of India is sending and that all of us are echoing, which is that for us the time has come for a new normal against terrorism." Tharoor in his remarks, urged the diaspora for their support. He said, "We are seeking all of you to join us in expressing support, in strength, in resolve, and in response to this kind of action if it happens again in the future. So this is the purpose of our trip. We are looking forward to joining the celebrations on your fifty-ninth Independence Day, and I thank you all very much for joining us today". The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will project India's national consensus and firm stance on combating terrorism in all its forms. They will carry India's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to the global community during their outreach. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Khaleej Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Indian delegation concludes 2-day visit, affirms stance against terrorism
Visiting Indian Members of Parliament (MPs) concluded their two-day visit to the UAE on Friday, where they affirmed their position on the fight against terrorism. The visit was part of a diplomatic outreach initiative aimed at highlighting the "significance" of Operation Sindoor, a recent counter-terrorism operation launched by India. The MPs reaffirmed their 'firm stance against cross-border terrorism" and thanked the UAE for its support and solidarity. The UAE had earlier strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that targeted tourists and led dozens of deaths and injuries of innocent people. Leading the Indian delegation was Shiv Sena MP Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, who expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and the UAE's support. Addressing the media on Friday, Shinde said: 'The respect shown to the Indian delegation was overwhelming,' he said. 'Our message—that terrorism must be fought collectively — has been well received.' 'Terrorism isn't an issue for one country alone; it's a global threat. We must all unite to defeat it,' Shinde emphasised. The visiting delegation included prominent Indian leaders such as Bansuri Swaraj, E.T. Mohammed Basheer, Atul Garg, Sasmit Patra, Manan Kumar Mishra, Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, and former ambassador Sujan Chinoy. During their visit, they engaged with UAE ministers, senior officials, other dignitaries, and also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora. As part of their itinerary, the MPs also visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi — the first traditional stone Hindu temple in the Middle East. Reflecting on the visit, Shinde praised the UAE's cultural openness and religious tolerance. 'UAE and India share a very strong bond. We visited BAPS Temple, which in itself is an example of how tolerant the UAE is for other communities and religions. 'Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited this country seven times after he assumed office as the PM. The only other (Indian) prime minister who visited the UAE was Indira Gandhi,' added Shinde, underscoring the relationship between UAE and India extends beyond diplomacy and trade into shared values and culture.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indian fashion e-commerce major, Myntra, to set foot in Singapore with the launch of Myntra Global
~The move is set to make real-time trendy Indian fashion wear available, targeting expatriates in the Lion City ~100 sought-after made-in-India brands bring ~35k styles BENGALURU, India, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Myntra, one of India's leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce destinations, has announced the launch of Myntra Global, and is set to bring Indian fashion to Singapore. The move, targeted at the ~650K Indian diaspora, will offer handpicked trendy Indian fashion styles, while also providing a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience to its customers in the country. As part of Myntra's broader growth strategy, Myntra Global is poised to enable the organisation to tap into new customer segments and build stronger international brand affinity, over the next few years. With a strong legacy of 18 years of catering to fashion aspirations, Myntra has already been witnessing notable organic traffic to the tune of ~30k users from Singapore to its existing platform. Driven by the growing demand from the Indian diaspora, who seek culturally resonant products that reflect their roots, Myntra is bringing ~35k styles from ~100 brands, across categories like apparel, footwear, home and accessories to the Lion City. Selections from sought-after brands including, Aurelia, Global Desi, AND, Libas, Rustorange, Mochi, W, The Label Life, House of Pataudi, Chumbak, Anouk, Bombay Dyeing, Rare Rabbit and Nasher Miles among many others have been made available to begin with. This move will propel the growth of Indian fashion brands and help scale beyond India, in line with the government's vision to take made-in-India products to the global stage. Speaking on the development, Nandita Sinha, CEO, Myntra, said, "Our journey of nearly two decades has been paved by the love of millions of customers and thousands of brands who trust us to make their fashion dreams possible. The launch of Myntra Global marks a milestone moment for Myntra. With our expertise in serving customers at scale and the exceptional offerings from some of the most loved brands, we are confident that Myntra Global will delight Indians living abroad and keep them connected to their roots, in style. We will also continue to build and scale the platform to cater to Singapore seamlessly, propelling the growth of our brand partners." Myntra's proven strong tech capabilities in building a platform of scale will serve as the backbone for providing a seamless online shopping experience on Myntra Global. Available for mobile web and desktops, Myntra Global will tap into third-party cross-border logistics services to bring customers their orders in 4-7 days on average. About Myntra Myntra is one of India's leading platforms for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Started in 2007, Myntra is part of the Flipkart Group, owned by Walmart. Myntra brings together technology and fashion to create the best-in-class experience for millions of its customers in India. With over 70 million monthly active users, Myntra offers more than 3.9 million styles from a wide range of over 9700 international and domestic brands such as MANGO, H&M, Levi's, U.S. Polo Assn., Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Philippe, JACK & JONES, Forever 21, Marks & Spencer, MAC, Huda Beauty, Estee Lauder, Global Desi, W, Biba, Libas, among others. With a wide reach, Myntra services over 95% of the pin codes covering the length and breadth of India. Singapore is the first country where Myntra is directly serving customers outside of India with Myntra Global. Myntra Global website: View original content: SOURCE Myntra
