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Jaishankar said India respects and practices freedom of speech, but that does not equate with freedom to threaten foreign diplomats, extend support to separatism.

The PM slammed the Congress for the timing of the release of the videos.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visualises the impact of Global Environment and Indian Voters' political choice towards that Goal

Australian media had reported that Canberra expelled two Indian spies for allegedly trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects, airport security and classified information on trade ties.

More than 90 left wing extremists were killed, over 125 arrested and 150 have surrendered so far this year in Chhattisgarh alone, said an official.

The reports came a day after The Washington Post named an Indian RAW official for allegedly plotting to assassinate Sikh extremist Pannun on American soil last year.

The newspaper, citing unnamed sources, named a RAW officer in connection with the alleged plot to assassinate Pannun.

It may be recalled that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had spoken to his Iranian counterpart seeking their release.

"We attach no value to it and urge you to do the same,” said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday.

Sitharaman hints at BJP's plan to revive electoral bonds post-Supreme Court decision, sparking Congress criticism over alleged intent to sustain corruption.

Talking about the Siliguri corridor, Shringla said this part of the country was in a position to benefit from PM Modi’s focus on transforming the North East.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart H Amirabdollahian and pressed for the release of the 17 Indians.

Ambassador Kamboj said that the international community acknowledges the fact that the present structure of the Security Council is not reflective of contemporary realities and that there is an urgent need to reform it.

“This is going to translate into import costs, shipping costs, insurance costs, energy costs, and again oil prices will go up,” he said during an interaction with senior editors in Bengaluru.

The Union finance minister said the next 25 years will be critical for India and that foreign investors are coming to invest due to the credibility of its economy.

Several Indian fugitives, including Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Sanjay Bhandari, along with Punjab separatists and wanted terrorist sympathizers, are based in the United Kingdom, where extradition efforts by Indian agencies are underway.…

On Saturday, the Iranian military seized the cargo ship MSC Aries, which allegedly has Israeli links, near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was carrying 17 Indian crew members.

New Delhi said its embassies in the region are in close touch with the Indian community in the region.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the security situation in that country.