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‘Compromised PM listens like an obedient servant’: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi

‘Compromised PM listens like an obedient servant’: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sharply criticised the United States (US) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the US Navy strikes on an oil ship in the Gulf that killed three Indian sailors. In a post on X, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition said, “Just days after the murder of three Indian sailors in American attacks – no remorse, no apology. On the contrary, America has continued issuing orders.” “Read their words: `Comply immediately with the orders of the US military.` No violation `will be tolerated’,” he added. “A free country would never tolerate such language. But our Compromised PM? Silent. They listen like an obedient servant and comply with the orders. Compromised PM will not defend the country`s honor–because those who insult the country are under their control,” Gandhi further stated. अमेरिकी हमलों में तीन भारतीय नाविकों की हत्या के चंद दिन बाद – न अफ़सोस, न माफ़ी। उल्टा, अमेरिका ने आदेश देना जारी रखा है। उनके शब्द पढ़िए: “अमेरिकी सेना के आदेश तुरंत मानें।” कोई उल्लंघन “बर्दाश्त नहीं किया जाएगा।” एक …

`Not justified`: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of

`Not justified`: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of

India`s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the United States after the latter`s Navy strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian seafarers. The EAM while speaking to his US counterpart Rubio on Friday evening also added that “such lethal actions against commercial shipping are `not justified`”. In a post on social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.” Earlier on Friday, the US` Charge d`Affaires (CDA), Jason Meeks, was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not …

India summons US diplomat over Oman tanker strike that killed three Indian sailors

India summons US diplomat over Oman tanker strike that killed three Indian sailors

India on Friday summoned US charge d’affaires Jason Meeks and told him that the American military’s “lethal and deadly” strikes on commercial vessels with Indian crew members off the coast of Oman are “unacceptable”. On June 10, the US struck another Palau-flagged tanker, Settebello, killing three out of the 24 Indian sailors on board.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India takes up sailors’ deaths with US: Jaishankar raises Gulf attacks issue with Rubio | India News

India takes up sailors’ deaths with US: Jaishankar raises Gulf attacks issue with Rubio | India News

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 13, 2026 08:04 AM IST External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, registering a strong protest against the attacks by American naval forces that led to the deaths of three Indian seafarers this week. Taking to X, Jaishankar wrote: “Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.” A day ago, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US charge d’affaires (CDA), Jason Meeks, and lodged its protest over the series of attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 12, 2026 The …

MEA summons US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks over attack on tanker off Oman coast, lodges strong protest

MEA summons US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks over attack on tanker off Oman coast, lodges strong protest

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) summoned US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a strong protest over the attack on a tanker off Oman that left three Indian crew members missing. Meeks was called in as Ambassador Sergio Gor was away from Delhi. However, no formal demarche was issued, sources told HT. Three Indians are reportedly missing after a commercial tanker was attacked off Oman coast. (Representative image via REUTERS) Earlier, India had issued a statement condemning the attack but it did not mention who was behind the strike. People familiar with the matter confirmed the tanker Settebello was targeted by US forces for reportedly trying to evade an American blockade of Iranian ports. Also Read | 3 Indians missing after tanker attack off Oman coast, MEA says search underway: ‘Targeting must end’ “We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman, earlier today. Of the 24 Indian crew on board, 21 Indians have been rescued thus far and 03 Indians are reportedly missing,” the statement said. The Indian …