India

Amir-Abdollahian:

Good agreement possible if West shows goodwill, determination

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says reaching a good agreement is possible in the ongoing sanctions removal talks in Vienna if the Western side possesses the required goodwill.

12 dead in stampede at religious shrine in India

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – At least 12 people died and 13 were injured in a stampede at a religious shrine in India during Saturday's early hours as pilgrims gathered to offer new-year prayers, officials said.

Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashes, pilot dies

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed Friday evening near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, killing the pilot Wing Commander Harshit Sinha.

Iran, India agree to increase freight traffic via Chabahar

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – India has agreed to increase its freight transit through Iran to help more traffic pass via the strategic port of Chabahar, the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi.

Iranian students win first place in INEX 2021

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian students won first place in INEX 2021 competitions in Hyderabad, India.

India tests 'nuclear-capable' Agni Prime missile

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – India on Saturday successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni Prime missile off the coast of Odisha in Balasore.

Dep. road minister of Iran

Uzbekistan to join Chabahar MoU as fourth country

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Director General of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Ali Akbar Safaei has said that Iran welcomes the Uzbek government's approach to using the capacity of the Chabahar port.

Georgian, Indian festivals to host two Iranian titles

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Two Iranian documentaries, namely 'Miss Ronaldo' and 'Color and Agony' will take part at two international film festivals in Georgia and India.

Iranian short film ‘Breach’ finds way to Cineaste FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Breach’ has been accepted into the Cineaste International Film Festival of India.

Bagheri express sympathy with India over helicopter crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces offered condolences to India over the tragic helicopter crash in which Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 other people on board lost their lives.

Iran FM condoles with India over deadly copter crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – In a message to his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Iranian Foreign Minister offered condolences over the death of India's defense chief General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash.

Iran offers condolences to India over tragic helicopter crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed grief over the Wed. deadly crash of a helicopter in India.

Helicopter crashes with India’s defence chief on board

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – An army chopper carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 13 others on board crashed in Tamil Nadu a short while ago.

Russia's Putin, India's Modi express support for Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – In a joint statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Indian Prime Minister called for closer cooperation in support of JCPOA talks in Vienna and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

Lavrov:

Russia sees reasons for Iran to join Troika on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – Moscow sees reasons for India and Iran to join the activities of the extended Troika on Afghanistan, which consists of Russia, the United States, China and Pakistan, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Last solar eclipse of 2021 to occur on 4 December

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The 4 December eclipse will be seen in Antarctica, South Africa, South America and Australia.

Indian festival picks 2 Iranian filmmakers as jury members

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The 2nd edition of the International Children’s Film Festival, KidzCINEMA, picked Mohammad Hassan Shahmohammadi and Azadeh Shakouri-Rad as jury members.

India, China, Russia call for inclusive Afghan government

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of India, Russia and China have called for formation of a truly inclusive government in Afghanistan and said lasting peace in the war-torn country hinged on the “urgent elimination” of terror groups.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran determined to expand relations with IORA states

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Addressing the Annual Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed Iran's determination to expand relations with this association.

Despite US threats:

Russia begins supplying S-400 Air Defense Systems to India

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India, the deliveries are going as planned, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) said.

Iran backs India’s position at UN Climate Summit

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian delegation reaffirmed its support for India's position on fossil fuel subsidies at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.

Iranian short film “Tide” goes to India’s Jaipur FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Tide' by Pedram Mehrkhah will be screened at the 14th Jaipur International Film Festival.

Iran's Shardari Sirjan win India's Gokulam in Asia c'ships

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian women's football team Shahrdari Sirjan defeated the Gokulam women's football club of India in the 2021 AFC Women's Club Championship on Wednesday.

Shamkhani:

US acted deceptively towards issue of peace in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Stating that the US has no plan for Afghanistan's peace, Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that it has even acted deceptively towards the issue of peace in Afghanistan.

Shamkhani to attend 3rd India meeting on regional security

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Top Iranian security official Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani will attend the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in the Indian capital on 10th November.

Iran to participate in India-hosted summit on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran has confirmed its participation in the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan which will be hosted by New Delhi on November 10, an Indian source reported.

FM Amir-Abdollahian to visit India late November

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is scheduled to travel to New Delhi later this month to attend the India-Iran Joint Economic Commission.

Uzbekistan to push for connectivity plan through Chabahar

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Uzbekistan will push ahead with a joint plan with India and Iran to promote connectivity through Chabahar port, as part of the country’s efforts to improve and diversify access to sea routes for trade.

At least 116 die as floods, landslides devastate India, Nepal

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – More than 100 people have died following several days of massive flooding and landslides in India and Nepal, officials said Wednesday, with scores more missing.