Shashi Tharoor backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to U.S. President Donald Trump on protecting civilian sailors operating on commercial vessels, saying they should never become targets in conflict. He also described the emerging US-Iran understanding as a positive start but cautioned that its success would depend on implementation. Speaking ahead of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs' visit to Jammu, Srinagar, Leh and Kargil, Tharoor said the panel has been briefed on India-Pakistan and India-China issues.

Modi welcomed progress in the peace efforts in West Asia, and noted the conflict had claimed the lives of “many Indian civilians” | India News

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Trump pledges U.S. support for India amid Modi's concerns over seafarer safety at G7 summit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.

Trump pledges U.S. support for India amid Modi's concerns over seafarer safety at G7 summit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.

With the US and Iran set to sign an interim peace agreement on Friday, PM Narendra Modi told President Donald Trump he was confident that the issue of seafarers will receive the…

Shashi Tharoor backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to U.S. President Donald Trump on protecting civilian sailors operating on commercial vessels, saying they should…

Shashi Tharoor acknowledged PM Modi's stance on the treatment of Indian sailors in conflicts, framing it as aligned with national interests. | India News