RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale has expressed support for maintaining people-to-people ties with Pakistan, despite a trust deficit between the nations.
Dattatreya Hosabale, a senior figure in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, called for sustained engagement at the civil society level.
He said India must prioritise national security and self-respect while dealing firmly with terrorism.
Hosabale stressed that channels of dialogue should not be completely shut.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed Parliament on March 9, 2026, emphasizing peace, dialogue, and the safety of Indians amid the West Asia conflict. Opposition demanded discussion but protests disrupted proceedings.
In a New Delhi all-party meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rejected Pakistan's offer to mediate in the US-Iran conflict, stating India does not engage in 'dalali' or brokering. He assured lawmakers of adequate fuel stocks and noted Prime Minister Modi's request to President Trump to end the war soon.
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Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister after the February 12 elections, where his BNP party won 212 seats. This development offers India a chance to recalibrate ties with Dhaka amid past tensions. Indian officials have shown outreach by attending key events.
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Congress has solidified its alliance with the DMK. Talks of partnering with actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam were averted. This decision is viewed as a key political move.
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In his first Gulf visit since the West Asia war erupted six weeks ago, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Their conversation focused on the evolving regional situation and its implications. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for UAE's support to the Indian community.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that in this era of changing geopolitics, oceans have returned to the center of the world's power balance, and India bears the responsibility to provide leadership with confidence. Addressing an event in Kolkata, he referred to the escalating conflict in West Asia, which could adversely impact the global economy and energy security. Singh emphasized the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf region.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday. The two discussed the ceasefire, bilateral relations and regional issues in detail. Jaishankar said they agreed to remain in close touch.