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3rd Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter crashes

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The third Indian Air Force MiG-21 crashed near Moga in Punjab.

Indian variant of Covid-19 detected in Iran's Chabahar

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced Saturday that two crew members of a Pakistani ship have been put in isolation after their Covid-19 test results were positive.

COVID-19 vaccine supplies to African countries slow down

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa have slowed down because African countries rely on India which is struggling with a surge in the virus cases and death toll.

Indian air force MiG-21 crashes in Punjab, pilot killed

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – A Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashed during a routine training mission in the northern state of Punjab, killing its pilot.

Iranian doc ‘Woodgirls – A Duet for a Dream’ wins at CICFF

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Directed by Azadeh Bizargiti Iranian documentary "Woodgirls – A Duet for a Dream" by Media Nest has won an award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival.

Non-scheduled flights to bring back Iranians from India

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization says that there will be two flights to India and France this week to return the Iranian nationals from those Coronavirus-hit countries.

Iran, India discuss expansion of trade relations

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – During the meeting with the Indian Ambassador, Deputy of Iranian Industry Minister stressed the need to remove barriers to mutual trade and find new solutions for the development of trade relations between the two countries.

Health min. reports 13 new cases with Indian corona variant

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Health announced Wed. that 38 suspected cases infected with South African variant of coronavirus and 13 cases infected with Indian variant have been detected in Iran.

Iran blocks entry of 5,000 foreigners from eastern borders

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The deputy head of Iran's Police Brigadier General Ghasem Rezaei said that as many as 5,000 foreign passengers were prevented from entering the country from the eastern borders amid Covid-19 cases surge in India.

Iran seizes Indian ship carrying Covid-19 cases

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The governor of the Iranian Jack County, Hormozgan Province, said Monday that Iranian maritime guards seized an Indian ship carrying Covid-19 cases in the Persian Gulf waters.

Iran, India only continue trade relations under travel ban

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – An official from Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization says the organization is abiding by the Coronavirus National Task Force guidelines, adding that trade relations with India are continuing while observing the measures.

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Indian variant of Covid-19 not still detected in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that the Indian variant of the coronavirus has not been detected in Iran although it is likely that will happen in the future.

Tehran ready to help New Delhi overcome deadly Covid pandemic

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Addressing his Indian counterpart in a message, Iran's health minister express Iran's readiness to assist the Indian people to overcome the crisis of Covid-19.

Persepolis team to be quarantined upon arrival from India

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian minister of health announced on Sun. that Perspolis players will be quarantined after arriving home from India.

Global cooperation imperative to end coronavirus tragedy

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Referring to the dire situation of the pandemic in India, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that global cooperation imperative to end this global tragedy.

8 killed in avalanche in Himalayan state

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – At least eight people were killed and 384 others rescued after an avalanche close to the border with China hit northern India, the army said on Saturday morning.

Iran bans flights to/from Pakistan, India

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Due to the outburst of the mutated coronavirus in India and Pakistan, Iran will stop from and to the named countries as of Sunday.

Iranian minister calls for putting India to travel ban list

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki has asked authorities to stop travels to and from India due to concerns over coronavirus outbreak.

Boris Johnson cancels trip to India

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's next week's visit will not go ahead in light of the current coronavirus situation.

India stresses fulfilling commitments for developing Chabahar

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – India emphasized fulfillment of commitments for the development of Chabahar Port.

India to have Chabahar port inaugurated by next month

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Accelerating its job in the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, India expects the port to be operational by next month.

'White Whale' to go on screen at India's Frames FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian animation 'White Whale' directed by Amir Mehran, will take part in the 18th edition of the Frames Film Festival in India.

Kiani wins best-supporting actress award at 4th NDFF 2021

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Linda Kiani won the best supporting-actress award for her role in 'Death Eater' (Mordeh Khor) by Sadeq Daqiqi at the 4th New Delhi Film Festival (NDFF) 2021.

Payments’ problem in trade between Iran, India to be resolved

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The Indian government announced on Wednesday that Iran and India are considering using other currencies to continue trade between the two countries, so that New Delhi hopes that payments’ problem will be resolved next month.

Iran ranks 4th in ISSF World Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s team ranked fourth in the men's team air rifle event on the third competition day of the ISSF World Cup on Sunday.

Iran receives 2nd Indian consignment to equip Chabahar port

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The Director-General of Ports and Maritime Department General in Sistan and Baluchestan informed of the arrival of the 2nd consignment of the strategic equipment by the Indian company to Shahid Beheshti port of Chabahar.

Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes, pilot killed

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Pilot of a "MiG-21" fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was killed during a military training operation.

India to decrease oil imports from Saudi Arabia: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Indian state refiners are reportedly planning to cut oil imports from Saudi Arabia by about a quarter in May.

2 Iranian movies to take part at Delhi Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iranian movies "Shahre Qesseh Cinema" and "That Night's Train" are to take part at Delhi International Film Festival.