Vikram Misri Archives - National Times

08 Sep

Russia Pledges Repatriation of Indian Citizens Serving in Military as Moscow Compiles Battlefield List

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsDmitry Peskov, Indian recruits, MEA India, Randhir Jaiswal, Russian Army, Vikram Misri

Kremlin/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Russian government announced on Tuesday that it is actively compiling a comprehensive roster of Indian citizens currently serving in the Russian military to facilitate their immediate discharge and repatriation. Addressing Indian journalists during a virtual briefing from Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian authorities are in constant and deep contact with New Delhi on the matter, affirming that all identified personnel will be sent home as soon as their presence on the front lines is formally established. Reacting to the Kremlin’s commitment, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that approximately two…

India summons Iranian Ambassador after tankers fired upon in Strait of Hormuz

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Iran relations, Jag Arnav, maritime security 2026, MEA summon, Sanmar Herald, Strait of Hormuz, Vikram Misri

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India formally summoned Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to lodge a "strong protest" after two Indian-flagged tankers were fired upon by Iranian naval forces. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep concern over the safety of merchant shipping and seafarers following the unprovoked shooting incident in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the envoy in New Delhi, urging Tehran to immediately restore safe passage for India-bound vessels and to convey India’s serious objections to the highest levels of the Iranian government. The incident involved two…

Foreign Secretary Misri Briefs Parliamentarians on Key Foreign Policy Issues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia foreign policy, Indo-Pak ceasefire, Vikram Misri

New Delhi – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has conducted a series of detailed briefings with various parliamentary delegations ahead of their upcoming visits abroad, shedding light on several critical foreign policy matters. His discussions spanned tensions with neighboring countries, international operations, and evolving diplomatic challenges with Western powers.Clarifying the situation on the India-Pakistan border, Misri told the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs that the recent ceasefire was a purely bilateral decision. He emphasized it was achieved through direct communication between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations, firmly denying claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump…