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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindhu: Flight Carrying 290 Indians From Conflict-Hit Iran Safely Lands In Delhi
/ Jun 22, 2025, 01:36PM IST Under Operation Sindhu, 290 Indian nationals have returned home safely from Iran on a special flight from Mashhad. With this, till now, a total of 1,117 Indian citizens have been evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu. Naveed, a 2nd-year MBBS student from Kashmir and one of the Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu, expressed his gratitude, saying, 'I feel very good now. I am thankful to India. They evacuated us.'#operationsindhu #indiansiniran #evacuation #iranconflict #kashmiristudent #humanitarianmission #mea #indiandiaspora #middleeast #foreignpolicyindia #mashhadflight #delhiairport #iran #israel #us #toi #toibharat
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Another flight brings back 290 Indians from Iran under Op Sindhu, total evacuated reaches 1,117
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Another special flight carrying 290 Indians stranded in conflict-hit Iran landed safely in New Delhi on Saturday night, bringing the total number of people evacuated under Operation Sindhu to 1,117. This marks the fifth batch of Indians evacuated from Iran as part of the ongoing operation. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, 'Operation Sindhu gains momentum. 290 Indian nationals have returned home safely from Iran on a special flight from Mashhad that landed in New Delhi at 2330 hrs on 21 June 2025.' 'With this, 1,117 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran,' the MEA added. The evacuees, including students, shared their experiences of the tense situation in Iran and expressed deep gratitude to the Indian government and embassy officials. An Indian national from Bihar's Siwan, studying medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, said, 'I am from Siwan, Bihar. I have been in Iran for the last 2 years. I study medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The situation in Tehran is critical. Other places are normal. I am thankful to the government (for the evacuation).' Another evacuee, Naveed, a second-year MBBS student, added, 'I am from Kashmir. I am a 2nd-year MBBS student. I feel very good now. I am thankful to India. They evacuated us.' Describing the fear they faced, one evacuee said, 'I feel very good. There were missiles firing. We were feeling very afraid there. We were stuck there for 1 week.' Momin Ushtaq from Kashmir praised the government's efforts, saying, 'I am from Kashmir. The situation is not good there. We are very thankful to the government of India, Kashmir, and the Embassy. They deserve a special thanks, as they evacuated us and brought us back home.' Gratitude was also directed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Parveen, another evacuee, said, 'I am very happy. I am thankful to PM Modi from the bottom of my heart. Our government helped us to get back here.' Indira Kumari added, 'We have returned. I am thankful to the Indian government and the Prime Minister of India.' Earlier on Saturday, a special flight from Mashhad carrying 310 Indian nationals landed in New Delhi at 4:30 PM. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes targeted a significant nuclear facility in Iran's Isfahan province, as reported by Al Jazeera. As per Al Jazeera, citing an Israeli military spokesperson, the air force struck the main complex as well as buildings involved in centrifuge production. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that a centrifuge manufacturing workshop was hit but clarified that no nuclear material was present at the site, so there were no radiological impacts. (ANI)
Hans India
03-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
India's Legal System Actively Safeguards Minority Rights: Khalid Naveed Calls for Balanced Narrative
Mahbubnagar: Highlighting that India's legal system is actively safeguarding the rights of minorities, social activist, Khalid Naveed, who is also President of Youth Welfare organisation, in Mahbubnagar, has called for a more accurate and balanced portrayal of the condition of Indian Muslims, urging both domestic and international observers to move beyond alarmist narratives. In a press statement on Tuesday, Khalid expressed concern over misleading information flooding the international media and emphasized the need to counter misleading portrayals by certain international media outlets and human rights organizations, which he said paint an exaggeratedly grim picture of Muslim safety in India. "Is it really that bad?" Naveed asked, pointing to a host of legal, governmental, and civil mechanisms that actively protect minority rights in India. He cited high-profile legal actions against hate speech as strong evidence of India's commitment to rule of law and secular values. He highlighted the cases of Yati Narsinghanand and Maharashtra MLA Nitesh Rane, where law enforcement agencies acted swiftly against communal incitement. Multiple FIRs were filed in Ghaziabad against Narsinghanand for derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad, while Rane was booked for inflammatory speeches on so-called 'love jihad' and 'land jihad.' 'These cases demonstrate that even political figures are not immune from legal accountability when communal boundaries are breached,' he noted. Naveed further underlined the robust legal framework that underpins minority protections in India. He pointed out that the Supreme Court has repeatedly reaffirmed secularism as a constitutional cornerstone—most notably in its interpretation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, where it asserted that citizenship cannot be decided solely on religious grounds. State High Courts in Punjab and Kerala, he said, have also stepped in to protect Muslim land rights and religious properties from encroachment, showcasing the judiciary's vigilance at multiple levels. The National Commission for Minorities (NCM), a statutory body, plays a key role in monitoring safeguards and addressing grievances of minority communities, including Muslims, he added. Alongside legal protections, Naveed stressed that India has significantly expanded its welfare infrastructure for minorities in recent years. Building on the 2006 Sachar Committee report that exposed deep socio-economic gaps, the Ministry of Minority Affairs now runs more than 50 schemes aimed at educational support, skill development, and financial inclusion. In 2022–23 alone, thousands of scholarships were awarded to Muslim students under pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-based programs. Initiatives such as Nai Manzil provide vocational training for school dropouts, while the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has widened banking access in Muslim-majority districts. He also cited the 2021 Pew Research Center survey, which revealed that 95% of Indian Muslims expressed pride in their Indian identity, and 85% believed Indian culture was superior in some ways—a powerful indication of inclusion and belonging rather than alienation. Naveed praised the role of civil society and grassroots organizations in maintaining communal harmony. He pointed to the NCM's 2023 initiative that formed rapid response teams—comprising Muslim leaders, police, and human rights advocates—to respond swiftly and fairly to communal incidents. "India's pluralistic ethos stands strong even under scrutiny," Naveed said, drawing comparisons with Western democracies where Muslim minorities often face deeper marginalization and political underrepresentation. He urged observers to distinguish between isolated incidents and the broader institutional mechanisms that protect minority rights. "In spite of challenges, India remains a safe and inclusive country for minorities, especially Muslims. The legal, social, and governmental structures in place speak for themselves,' he observed.
United News of India
24-05-2025
- United News of India
Two arrested for kidnapping Saudi-returned persons, hostages rescued
Moradabad (UP), May 24 (UNI) Two wanted criminals accused of kidnapping six persons, who had returned from Saudi Arabia, were arrested by the police which also rescued the hostages safely in Mundhapande area of Moradabad district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Saturday. Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Ranvijay Singh said the kidnapping of six people took place last Friday night on Delhi-Lucknow National Highway under Mundhapande police station area. "The kidnappers claiming to be sleuths of an investigation agency, stopped six persons, including Naveed, Shane Alam, Mutallavi, Zahid and car driver Zulfikar, who were returning home from Saudi Arabia," he said. He said that while on Delhi-Lucknow National Highway, between Mainather and Mundhapande of the district, uniformed criminals in two cars intercepted the vehicle of Saudi returned persons, held them at gunpoint and took the car through the forest to a farm-house in Rauda. The SP said that hearing the cries of the hostages, the nearby villagers somehow informed the police and informed them about the entire incident. "As soon as the information was received, the police surrounded the area and when challenged that criminals opened fire on the police team. In retaliatory firing both the criminals sustained bullet injuries in their legs," he said. He said that the police rescued the kidnapped persons safely. "During interrogation the criminals were identified as Raja and Taufiq. The injured criminals are undergoing treatment in the district hospital," he said. Singh said two vehicles, including an SUV and a car, were recovered from the possession of the criminals. "Search is on for the remaining two criminals who fled from the spot. The absconding criminals will be arrested soon," he said. UNI XC AB PRS
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pahalgam Attack a Brutal Assault on Humanity, India should give a befitting reply to Pakistan promoting terror in Kashmir
Mahabubnagar: The Youth Welfare Organisation of Mahabubnagar has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, calling it a brutal assault on humanity and a threat to national unity. Organisation president Khalid Naveed stated that terrorism has no religion and must be countered with a firm and united response. He urged the government to give a befitting reply to Pakistan promoting terror in Kashmir and killing innocent to disturb peace and communal harmony in the country. He described the April 22 attack, which killed 26 and injured over 20 others, as a horrifying betrayal of human values. 'Militants disguised as soldiers targeted Hindu tourists after verifying their religion. Such acts are not just crimes against the nation, but also insults to Islam, which upholds peace, justice, and the sanctity of life,' Naveed said. He lauded the role of local Kashmiri Muslims who risked their lives to save victims, donated blood, and rushed the injured to hospitals. 'Their actions prove that humanity transcends all barriers,' he added. Naveed also demanded that the Indian government give a befitting reply to Pakistan, accusing it of fuelling cross-border terrorism and attempting to disturb peace and communal harmony in the country. He urged citizens to unite against hatred and safeguard national integrity with compassion and solidarity.
