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Kirti Vardhan Singh
Russia sanctions bill advances in US House, set for final vote
The US House of Representatives advanced the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs on nations trading oil and gas with Russia.
India will buy energy from commercially viable sources amid US sanctions
India's Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh criticized new US tariffs on Russian energy imports as unfair.
We do not operate under pressure: Govt on Trump's Russia sanctions bill
The Indian government maintains that it will continue its independent foreign policy and prioritize its own interests regarding energy imports, despite potential impacts from US sanctions on Russia.
Vishwesh Negi appointed as India next ambassador to Iran
India has appointed Vishwesh Negi as its next ambassador to Iran following recent regional conflict and evacuation of Indian nationals.
India and Iran negotiate interim management deal for Chabahar Port
India and Iran are negotiating an interim management agreement for Chabahar Port following the expiration of a US sanctions waiver.
India raises concern over Indian nationals affected by Dubai hospital closure
India has raised diplomatic concerns with the United Arab Emirates regarding over 130 Indian nationals affected by the closure of an Iranian hospital in Dubai.
India facilitates return of 2557 nationals from Iran since West Asia conflict
India assisted 2,557 nationals in returning from Iran following the start of the West Asia conflict in February.
Sixteen Indians killed and seventy five injured in West Asia conflict
The Indian government reported 16 Indian nationals killed and 75 injured in the West Asia conflict since February, with 12 additional deaths in a Qatar gas facility accident.
United States deports 414 Indian nationals in early 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that the United States deported 414 Indian nationals in the first three months of 2026, with a total of 588 deportations from the United States and European countries combined.
India and Japan announce action plan for 500000 personnel exchange
The Indian government announced in the Rajya Sabha an action plan to exchange 500,000 personnel with Japan over five years under a Joint Vision for the Next Decade.
India reports 112 elephant and 23 tiger deaths in 2025-26
India recorded 112 elephant and 23 tiger deaths in 2025-26 due to poaching, electrocution, and train accidents, according to parliament data tabled by the Ministry of Environment.