India has expressed hope for the safe recovery of the missing crew members and reiterated its commitment to ensuring the protection of Indian nationals working in international waters.

In public service, Navtej Sarna distinguished himself as one of the longest-serving spokespersons of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, serving under Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh. He later represented India as Ambassador to the United States and Israel, and as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom—roles that demanded both diplomatic tact and firm judgment.

Recalling her recent visit to Tibetan Homes Foundation Schools in Mussoorie, she remarked, “Not only were the students well-educated, but they were also very well cared for. All of them speak fluent Tibetan.” She concluded by offering prayers for the long life of His Holiness and extending her best wishes to the Tibetan community.

During the court hearing presided over by Justice Sachin Datta, the bench instructed the MEA to enable direct contact between Major Jaitly and Ms. Jaitly, as well as with his wife, who is currently in the UAE. Additionally, the court has requested a detailed status report from the MEA outlining its efforts to support the detained individual. The next hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2025, to review progress on these directives.

The programme was organized under the joint aegis of the Department of Labour, Employment and Overseas Placement, and the HP State Electronics Development Corporation Limited. This was the second event in the series - the first drive started in Hamirpur on 9th October.

Sukhu said that there is a strong demand for professionals such as nurses, waiters, healthcare workers, clerks, drivers (light and heavy duty), machine operators, security guards, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, masons, welders, and mechanics in foreign countries. He emphasized that skilled youth from Himachal Pradesh are available in these trades and HPSEDC will actively facilitate their overseas placements.

The license officially authorizes the corporation to commence recruitment activities. The certificate empowers HPSEDC to recruit Indian workers for foreign employers. Managing Director of HPSEDC, Dr. Virender Sharma, stated that Himachal Pradesh has now joined the ranks of leading Indian states that facilitate overseas employment at the government level, rather than relying on private license holders. This move will help prevent job seekers from being misled and will ensure they are provided with genuine employment opportunities abroad.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that Himachal Pradesh has now joined the ranks of leading Indian states that facilitate overseas employment at the government level, rather than relying on private license holders. This move will help prevent job seekers from being misled and pay hefty amount to agents to seek overseas employment. This will ensure that they are provided with genuine employment opportunities abroad by the Government, he stated.

The license officially authorizes the corporation to commence recruitment activities. The certificate empowers HPSEDC to recruit Indian workers for foreign employers. Managing Director of HPSEDC, Dr. Virender Sharma, stated that Himachal Pradesh has now joined the ranks of leading Indian states that facilitate overseas employment at the government level, rather than relying on private license holders. This move will help prevent job seekers from being misled and will ensure they are provided with genuine employment opportunities abroad.

The Board of Directors gave its approval to undertake the business of recruitment in accordance with The Emigration Act, 1983 and Recruitment of workers for overseas employment. For this, the Corporation will get itself registered with the Ministry of External Affairs in the office of Protector General of Emigrants, New Delhi.