India's envoy to Palestine, Mukul Arya, found dead in Embassy; Palestine govt orders probe
New Delhi/UNI: India's Representative to Ramallah, Mukul Arya, an IFS officer of the 2008 batch, was found dead inside the embassy premises in the Palestinian city of Ramallah on Sunday.
Many layers of Israel-Hamas fighting
The violent conflict between Israel and Hamas has come to an end with a ceasefire, thanks to intense diplomatic efforts from Egypt, Qatar and a number of Western countries including the United States. In this latest episode of violent conflagration between the Israelis and the Palestinians, both sides have gained little, and lost much.
At UNSC, India condemns rocket attack that killed Indian nurse; also supports Palestinian cause
Mourning the death of an Indian nurse in Israel, India's Permanent Representative T. S. Tirumurti has condemned the rocket attacks from Gaza that killed her. Speaking at a rare UN Security Council meeting held on a Sunday, he also reiterated India's support for the Palestinian cause and condemned the retaliatory attacks by Israel.
Idukki/IBNS: The funeral of Soumya Santosh, the Indian nurse, who was killed in a rocket attack by Palestine in Israel's Ashkelon, was held at Nithya Sahaya Matha Church, Keerithodu in Idukki on Sunday afternoon, media reports said.
'If Israel can do it,' says Indian diplomat on J&K issue, creates row
New Delhi/IBNS: A video of an Indian Diplomat speaking to Kashmiri Pandits in the New York City has stirred controversy where the Consul General could be heard comparing the Narendra Modi government's decision on Jammu and Kashmir to Israel and Palestine.
India will always support Palestine’s development journey: Narendra Modi
Ramallah, Feb 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will always support Palestine's development journey.
PM Modi conferred with Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
Ramallah, Palestine, Feb 10 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday conferred with the 'Grand Collar of the State of Palestine' by President Mahmoud Abbas in recognition to his contribution to promote relations between India and Palestine, reports said.
PM Modi arrives Palestine, lays wreaths at Yasser Arafat Mausoleum
Ramallah, Palestine, Feb 10 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived Ramallah, the capital city of Palestine on Saturday on a short but hugely significant trip after winding up his Jordan visit, reports said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commence his three-nation tour today
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commence his three-nation tour on Friday.
PM Modi to visit Palestine, UAE and Oman in February
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Palestine, UAE and Oman from February 9-12, 2018, according to a release from the Ministry of External Affairs.
An unintended mistake, but not justified: Palestine tries to pacify India
East Jerusalem/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Following a diplomatic gaffe in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, that has left India seething, Palestine has been seen in a damage control mode, trying to pacify New Delhi.
India formally lodges protest with Palestine authority over Hafeez Saeed stage sharing
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): India lodged its displeasure to the Palestinian authorities over the sharing of dais by the country's ambassador with 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafeez Saeed during an event in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city on Friday.
India's position on Palestine is 'independent and consistent': MEA
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): Ahead of US President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, India cleared its position on the subject as "independent and consistent".
Cabinet apprised of MoU signed between India, Palestine on cooperation youth affairs and sports
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Palestine on cooperation in the field of youth affairs and sports.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Palestine on agriculture cooperation
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and the Ministry of Agriculture in the State of Palestine on agriculture cooperation.