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PM Modi Raises Concern with Putin over Indians Recruited into Russian Army: Foreign Ministry Reports Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Dec 05, 2025 11:39 pm CST
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirms that PM Modi directly addressed the issue of Indian citizens in the Russian military during talks with President Putin. With 127 Indians having joined Russian forces, 98 evacuated, and 12 missing, the government continues diplomatic efforts while warning citizens against accepting potentially misleading recruitment offers. The briefing also highlighted new visa arrangements between the two countries.
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals After 5-Year Diplomatic Freeze
Nov 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide after a five-year suspension following the 2020 Galwan clash. This diplomatic thaw includes restored direct flights and the revival of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, marking significant progress in normalizing relations between the two Asian powers after intense diplomatic engagement throughout 2025.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Deportation of Hindi Scholar Francesca Orsini, Calls for Greater Tolerance Toward Foreign Academics
Nov 02, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from India, arguing that the country needs to show greater tolerance toward foreign academics. Orsini, a professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, was denied entry and deported for alleged visa violations, sparking debate about India's treatment of international scholars.