God is greater than the one who kills: MLA Mankala Vaidya
Bhatkal: Bhatkal MLA Mankala Subba Vaidya said that whoever may be the person who attacked me, but the god, who is protecting me, is greater than the killer. "God's protection, poor people's blessings will always be there with me," he added.
The MLA's statement came after he escaped unhurt on Sunday, in a bomb blast which took place about 40-50 meters away from him.
It is believed that the incident was planned to kill the MLA.
"Those, who do not like my speed development, have attempted to kill me. I do not want to accuse anybody in this regard, but it was a politically motivated attempt. I trust God, and people of my constituency stood by me. I believe that police department will take stern action against the culprit. Who was he and why did he want to kill me, answers to all such questions will be cleared only after a thorough police investigation," Mankala Subba Vaidya said.
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
