India secures release of Father Alexis Prem Kumar, from captivity in Afghanistan

Published By : Admin | February 22, 2015 | 19:05 IST

India has secured the release of Jesuit Priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar, after eight months in captivity in Afghanistan. 

Sharing the news, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said,"delighted at securing the release of Indian Jesuit priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar from captivity in Afghanistan. 

Have spoken to Father Alexis Prem Kumar. Informed happy family of Father Alexis Prem Kumar of his safe return after 8 months in captivity." 

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Prime Minister congratulates Indian contingent on winning Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian contingent of Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi for winning Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

The Prime Minister said that their feat reflects yet another example of the limitless potential of the nation’s Yuva Shakti and their passion for science and research.

Shri Modi also noted that, over the last decade, Indian students have performed exceptionally well in the various editions of this platform.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“An outstanding performance by our youngsters!

Congratulations to the Indian contingent of Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi for winning Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Their feat reflects yet another example of the limitless potential of our Yuva Shakti and their passion towards science and research. Equally commendable is the fact that in the last decade, our students have performed exceptionally well in the various editions of this platform.”