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India Gazette
an hour ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Bharat Mata Ki Jai!": Evacuees chant as 290 Indians return from Iran under Operation Sindhu, thank govt for safe rescue
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Hindustan Zindabad' echoed through Delhi Airport late Friday night as a special flight carrying 290 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu touched down. Emotional returnees, including students and religious pilgrims, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian government for ensuring their safe return amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Among those evacuated was Tazkiya Fatima, a resident of Noida, who recounted the tense situation in Iran and praised the coordination between Indian authorities. 'There is a situation of war over there. We were not sure how we would make it out of there, but the Government of India made the whole process very smooth. I am very thankful to the Indian government. I am a resident of Noida,' she said. Eliya Batool, another evacuee, described the emotional relief of returning home. She said, '... I am unable to express what I am feeling right now. My family was very worried. In Iran, we were at ease, we were provided with a 5-star hotel and safety was provided to us. But after coming here, we feel at ease. Thank you so much, Indian government. We did not face any issue there because our Embassy made everything easy for us...' Maulana Mohammad Saeed Saeed also praised the swift and safe evacuation. He said, 'We are happy and grateful that we have been able to return home safe and sound. The situation in Iran is no good and we all know. Indian Embassy and our Ambassador made the evacuation process very smooth and safe...' Sehrish Rafique, an MBBS student at Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, highlighted how the situation escalated rapidly. 'The situation in Iran was quite devastating. At first we didn't expect that it would escalate so much. At first I couldn't believe the Indian Embassy would make so much efforts for us. All Kashmiris are really thankful to the Indian government...' she said. Mir Mohammad Musharraf, from Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, also praised the efforts of the Indian government, saying, 'I am from Pulwama, Kashmir... Operation Sindhu is amazing and really helpful. The services were very good. We contacted our embassy. We were stuck in Tehran, unaware of what to do. Our landlords also left and were left behind. It was only our embassy that helped us reach here. Thank you so much, Indian government.' Speaking to the media in Delhi, Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, said, '... The third flight carrying 290 Indian nationals from Iran, as part of Operation Sindhu, has landed. 190 out of them are from J&K, others are from Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, West Bengal, and other states. It is a matter of happiness for us that the Government of Iran has opened its airspace for us, and it shows the relationship between India and Iran... These people are very happy on reaching home, and they have thanked the Indian government... Operation Sindhu flights will soon commence from Israel as well...' Many evacuees also expressed their appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the MEA. Mehboob Ali Musharraf from Bijnor said, 'I thank Modi Ji and the Indian government for making such good arrangements for our return. We are very happy. I am from Bijnor... Every moment felt very long. I am very grateful that we were evacuated at the earliest...' Syed Mansur Hussain, another evacuee, added, 'Everyone expressed their gratitude and bowed their heads as soon as they landed in India. We thank PM Modi and the Indian government... I love India.' The special flight landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport late Friday night, as part of Operation Sindhu, India's ongoing mission to evacuate citizens amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. The flight arrived at 11:30 PM IST and was received by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee. Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in a post on X, 'Operation Sindhu flight brings citizens home. Evacuated 290 Indian nationals from Iran, including students and religious pilgrims, by a charter flight. The flight arrived in New Delhi at 2330 hrs on 20 June and was received by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Chatterjee.' He added, 'The Government of India is grateful to the Government of Iran for the facilitation of the evacuation process.' (ANI)
NDTV
10 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
PM Modi Joins Tiranga Yatra, Holds Roadshow In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand welcome here on Friday after he landed at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here, before taking part in a Tiranga Yatra and a roadshow. PM Modi was received at the airport by Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the state's two Deputy Chief Ministers, several cabinet ministers, and other dignitaries. The Tiranga Yatra and the roadshow were held simultaneously, as this was Modi's first visit to Odisha after 'Operation Sindoor'. As the PM's cavalcade made its way slowly through the streets, thousands lined up on both sides of the road from the airport to Janata Maidan. Amidst chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Modi Zindabad', people from all walks of life eagerly awaited a glimpse of the PM. Cultural troupes showcased traditional folk arts, including performances of Bagha Nachha (tiger dance), Ghoda Nachha (horse dance), Ghumra music, cymbal-beating, and Kirtan, adding vibrant colour and rhythm to the celebrations. The Tiranga Yatra and the roadshow covered around 9 km from the airport to Janata Maidan, the venue of the event commemorating the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. PM Modi did not step out of his vehicle during the roadshow, waving to the crowd from inside as the convoy moved along the designated route. "I had brought a bouquet to welcome Modi, but could not get the opportunity," said Manorama Das, a woman from a nearby slum who had come with hopes of meeting the PM. However, when PM Modi reached the meeting venue, he sat in an open jeep to reach the pandal.
The Print
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Modi joins Triranga yatra, hold roadshow in Bhubaneswar
The Tiranga Yatra and the roadshow were held simultaneously, as this was Modi's first visit to Odisha after 'Operation Sindoor'. Modi was received at the airport by Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the state's two Deputy Chief Ministers, several cabinet ministers, and other dignitaries. Bhubaneswar, Jun 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand welcome here on Friday after he landed at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here, before taking part in a Tiranga Yatra and a roadshow. As the PM's cavalcade made its way slowly through the streets, thousands lined up on both sides of the road from the airport to Janata Maidan. Amidst chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Modi Zindabad', people from all walks of life eagerly awaited a glimpse of the PM. Cultural troupes showcased traditional folk arts, including performances of Bagha Nachha (tiger dance), Ghoda Nachha (horse dance), Ghumra music, cymbal-beating, and Kirtan, adding vibrant colour and rhythm to the celebrations. The Tiranga Yatra and the roadshow covered around 9 km from the airport to Janata Maidan, the venue of the event commemorating the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. Modi did not step out of his vehicle during the roadshow, waving to the crowd from inside as the convoy moved along the designated route. 'I had brought a bouquet to welcome Modi, but could not get the opportunity,' said Manorama Das, a woman from a nearby slum who had come with hopes of meeting the PM. However, when Modi reached the meeting venue, he sat in an open jeep to reach the pandal. PTI AAM BBM AAM MNB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
RSS Sevikas highlight role of women in nation-building
1 2 Gorakhpur: Asserting that women are taking on an increasingly pivotal role in the country's progress, Rashtriya Sevika Samiti (RSS) Kshetra Prachaarika Shashi on Tuesday said that daughters today are actively contributing to both the protection and development of the nation. She was addressing participants at a 15-day training camp being conducted by the Samiti for women hailing from 25 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Over 300 uniformed Sevikas took part in a spirited path sanchalan (route march) on Tuesday evening, beginning from Mahatma Gandhi Inter College and passing through key city landmarks including Town Hall, Kachahari Chowk, Golghar, and Bank Road. The march drew widespread support, with citizens and social organizations showering flower petals and chanting slogans such as "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." In her address prior to the event, Shashi highlighted the camp's focus on developing the physical, mental, and intellectual capabilities of participants. "In today's era, daughters are second to none. Women must embody both strength and maternal values to shoulder their dual responsibilities—toward their families and the nation," she said. Senior functionaries of the Samiti, including Sunita Haldekar and Seeta Akka, as well as RSS Goraksh Prant sanchalak Mahendra Agrawal, were present on the occasion. The training camp and the march reflect the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti's efforts to empower women and strengthen their role in societal and national development.
NDTV
4 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Colonel's Teary Farewell In Uniform To Husband-Pilot Killed In Chopper Crash
New Delhi: The funeral of Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Rajveer Singh Chauhan, the pilot who died in the helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on June 15, was held in Rajasthan's Jaipur this morning. His inconsolable wife, Lieutenant Colonel Deepika Chauhan, bid a final goodbye to her husband wearing an Army uniform. A video shows Colonel Deepika Chauhan standing next to her husband's coffin, visibly shattered. She also led the funeral procession of her husband while carrying a photo of Colonel (Retd) Rajveer Singh Chauhan in her hands. #WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: Lt Colonel Rajveer Singh Chauhan (Retd) was one of the seven people who died in a helicopter crash in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand on June 15. Visuals from Shastri Nagar as his wife, Lt Colonel Deepika Chauhan, Rajasthan Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore… — ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025 Colonel Rajveer Chauhan's family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues also assembled to pay their condolences and mourn an irreplaceable loss. Rajasthan Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore also attended the funeral to pay his respects. "I have come to pay tribute. He left us at such a young age, despite that, see the strength of the chanted, 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', because of such mothers, India is strong. He was a strong and a great left behind two kids... May god give strength to the family to bear the loss," Mr Rathore told news agency PTI. Rajveer Chauhan was killed with six others onboard as the chopper from the Kedarnath temple to Guptkashi in Uttarakhand crashed in a forest. The incident occurred early morning, at 5:20, with seven people on board - six pilgrims (five adults and a 23-month-old child) and a pilot, according to a statement issued by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA). All were charred to death. Colonel (retd) Rajveer Chauhan had recently retired from the Indian Army after 14 years of distinguished service. He was last posted with the Army Aviation Corps in Pathankot and held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After retirement in September last year, the Lieutenant Colonel joined Aryan Aviation Pvt. Ltd. as a civilian helicopter pilot. Rajveer Chauhan got married in 2011, and after 14 years of marriage, his wife gave birth to twin sons just four months ago. To celebrate this long-awaited joy, the family had planned a grand ceremony on June 30. "We had booked the venue, finalised the guest list; Rajveer was supposed to come home on June 25 on leave. The entire family was busy preparing for the celebration," his father said.
