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UP ATS arrests Moscow Indian Embassy official for allegedly spying for ISI

Feb 04, 2024, at 09:28 pm

Meerut (UP): The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested an employee of the Indian Embassy in Moscow from Meerut on allegations of spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

India, Maldives dwell upon 'mutually workable solution': MEA amid strained diplomatic relations

Jan 19, 2024, at 03:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India and Maldives dwelled upon a "mutually workable solution" for the continued operation of Indian aviation platforms to provide humanitarian service to the people of Maldives, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday.

MP Eva Abdulla feels it is important for Maldives govt to issue formal apology to India

Jan 09, 2024, at 11:22 pm

Maldivian Member of Parliament (MP) and former deputy speaker Eva Abdulla has said it is important for Maldives to issue a formal apology to the Indian people for the derogatory remarks made against PM Narendra Modi over his recent visit to  Lakshadweep.

Ministry of External Affairs summons Maldivian envoy amid diplomatic row over remarks against Indian PM Narendra Modi

Jan 08, 2024, at 09:56 pm

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Maldivian envoy to India Ibrahim Shaheeb on Monday and conveyed strong concern over remarks posted on social media against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Navy veteran case: India has 60 days to appeal against Qatar court's sentence, says MEA

Jan 05, 2024, at 02:40 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian government has 60 days to appeal in the highest court against the varying quantum of sentences awarded by Qatar's Court of Appeal which has commuted the death sentence handed down to the eight ex-Navy personnel in an alleged espionage case a week ago, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday.

Randhir Jaiswal takes over as MEA spokesperson

Jan 03, 2024, at 08:16 pm

Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday took charge as the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs.

Our concern about Pakistan’s support for terrorism and cross-border attacks is well known: MEA spokesperson

Dec 22, 2023, at 11:08 pm

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan and said the country faces cross-border terrorism from the neighbouring nation.

India denies report of 'secret memo' against Khalistani leader Nijjar, calls it fake and fabricated

Dec 11, 2023, at 02:29 pm

The Indian government on Sunday negated a recent media report on Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar that claimed that New Delhi sent a 'secret memo' to consulates in North America to launch a 'sophisticated crackdown scheme' against Sikh diaspora organisations in Western countries.

India advises citizens to 'avoid non-essential travels' to violence-hit Myanmar

Nov 22, 2023, at 05:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a surge in violence in Myanmar, India Tuesday released an advisory asking citizens to refrain from visiting the conflict-hit country.

Israel-Hamas conflict: India calls for immediate de-escalation

Nov 10, 2023, at 06:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Thursday urged Israel and Hamas to de-escalate the situation to resume direct peace negotiations towards a two-state solution.

S Jaishankar meets Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk, affirms New Delhi's support for Himalayan nation's sustainable transformation

Nov 06, 2023, at 11:50 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently met visiting Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and affirmed India’s support for the vision of sustainable transformation of the neighbouring country.

Indra Mani Pandey will be next Secretary General of BIMSTEC

Oct 23, 2023, at 12:36 am

Indra Mani Pandey will be the next Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation(BIMSTEC).

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed as India's permanent representative to UN

Oct 17, 2023, at 03:12 am

New Delhi: External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has been appointed as India’s new permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations in Geneva, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said on Monday.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Two evacuated Indian students praise PM Narendra Modi-led govt for launching Operation Ajay

Oct 14, 2023, at 02:37 am

Two Indian students, who were evacuated from war-hit Israel, have appreciated the Indian government for launching 'Operation Ajay'.

Operation Ajay: First flight with 212 stranded Indians arrives in India from war-hit Israel

Oct 13, 2023, at 02:06 pm

The first flight carrying 212 Indian people, who were stranded in Israel, arrived in New Delhi on Friday.

Exercise utmost caution: India issues advisory for its nationals, students in Canada amid diplomatic standoff over Nijjar killing

Sep 20, 2023, at 09:24 pm

In yet another tit-for-tat, New Delhi has issued a travel advisory for Indians who are currently in Canada, a measure taken a day after Ottawa issued a similar message for its nationals.

SGPC says India, Canada should join hands to probe Khalistani leader Nijjar's death

Sep 20, 2023, at 06:36 pm

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami has asked India and Canada to join hands in investigating the killing of  Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an incident which has triggered a diplomatic row between the two countries.

India, Canada cross swords over killing of Khalistani leader, Trudeau expels Indian diplomat as ties hit new low

Sep 19, 2023, at 03:25 pm

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has accused that there are “credible allegations of a potential link” between Indian government agents and the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in British Columbia area in June.

India decides to allow rice export to Singapore

Sep 01, 2023, at 11:18 pm

India has decided to export rice to Singapore, a nation with which New Delhi shares a 'special relationship', to “meet the food security requirements” of the Southeast country.

Leave Niger as soon as possible: Government issues advisory to Indian citizens 

Aug 11, 2023, at 11:22 pm

The Centre on Friday issued an advisory and asked Indian nationals to leave conflict-hit Niger 'as soon as possible'.

MEA staffer arrested for allegedly sharing confidential details of G-20 meeting with Pak

Jul 12, 2023, at 06:28 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A temporary staffer of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been arrested for allegedly sharing details of G-20 meetings and other confidential information with an unidentified person in Pakistan.

Top MEA official in Ramallah, holds talks with Palestine PM, advisor to President

Jul 06, 2023, at 05:59 pm

New Delhi/Ramallah/UNI: Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary, MEA, who is on a visit to Palestine, held talks with the Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh and also with the Diplomatic Advisor to the President, Majdi Khaldi, during which discussions were held on strengthening the bilateral relations.

G20 Meeting in Varanasi: EAM S Jaishankar meets development ministers

Jun 12, 2023, at 01:15 am

New Delhi/Varanasi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held meetings with Development Ministers from Germany and Australia besides meeting with a senior EU official and the UNCTAD Secretary General on the sidelines of the three-day G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting being held in Varanasi.

'I feel Canadian system is fair': S Jaishankar on students facing deportation

Jun 09, 2023, at 03:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the High Commission in Canada are working to address the matter of 700 Indian students, primarily from Punjab, facing deportation from the country owing to fake admission offers.

NCGG completes training of 60th batch of civil servants of Bangladesh

Jun 03, 2023, at 07:58 pm

New Delhi: The 2–week 60th capacity building programme (CBP) for the civil servants of Bangladesh organised by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) concluded on 2nd June, 2023.

India to host G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Jammu and Kashmir, despite objections from Pakistan and China

May 13, 2023, at 07:19 am

Jammu&Kashmir/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir Policy Institute has proposed that hosting the G20 summit in the region would be a bold move and an opportunity to showcase its potential on a global scale.

Operation Kaveri: 231 Indian evacuees, who were rescued from Sudan, leave Jeddah in Ahmedabad flight

May 02, 2023, at 02:33 pm

The 10th flight carrying Indian nationals, who were stranded in Sudan, has been evacuated from Jeddah, officials said.

IAF planes, naval ship on standby to evacuate stranded Indians from Sudan: MEA

Apr 24, 2023, at 01:04 am

New Delhi: The Indian government on Sunday said it is 'making all-out efforts' to ensure the safety and security of Indians stranded in conflict-hit Sudan.

Will take all necessary measures to bring back Zakir Naik to face justice, says MEA

Mar 24, 2023, at 11:50 pm

New Delhi: The Indian government said on Friday that it will take all necessary measures to bring Indian fugitive and radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik back to India to face justice and that it is in talks with the Oman authorities in the matter.

MEA to co-host Usanas Foundation's International Conference on 'India's role in the changing world order'

Feb 06, 2023, at 04:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Usanas Foundation, Udaipur-based geopolitics and foreign policy think tank, will organise its second Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue 2023 (MPAGD 2023) in Udaipur.