MEA counters 'motivated stories' about Kashmir in foreign media
Sep 12, 2019, at 08:06 pm
New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday lashed out at a section of foreign media for what it said "motivated stories" about J&K and insisted that the perceived controlled kind of situation in one police station area has been shown as that of the entire Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh regions.
India regrets Pak decision not to allow its airspace for President Kovind's flight
Sep 07, 2019, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi: India on Saturday 'regretted' the unilateral decision of the Pakistan government to deny overflight clearance for President Ram Nath Kovind's flight saying such clearance are otherwise 'granted routinely'.
India government condoles death of Robert Mugabe
Sep 07, 2019, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi: India on Friday condoled the death of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe.
Asked Pak govt for immediate remedial action: MEA on Sikh girl forced conversion
Aug 30, 2019, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): In the wake of the news regarding the recent incident about abduction and forced conversion of a minor Sikh girl in Pakistan, India on Friday said the concerns have been shared with the government of the neighbouring Islamic country.
Pakistan trying to incite violence through 'irresponsible' statements: India
Aug 29, 2019, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Strongly reacting to Pakistan Railway Minister's comment where he said a war between the two nations is likely soon, India on Thursday said its neighbour is trying to incite violence through such "irresponsible" statements.
India refuses to reply to Chinese spokesperson on Kashmir issue
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): As the Parliament passes the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Bill which bifurcates the state and proposes the formation of a new "Union Territory of Ladakh”, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Tuesday refused to reply to Chinese spokesperson on the "internal matter concerning the territory of India."
Ex-Maldives Prez detained on ship off Indian Coast, MEA says proper travel documents were missing
Aug 01, 2019, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Former vice-president of the Maldives Ahmed Adeeb was on Thursday prohibited from entering India by intelligence agency officials off the coast of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu.
Iran frees nine of 13 Indian crew members detained with MT Riah
Jul 26, 2019, at 03:27 pm
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): Iran has freed nine of 13 Indian crew members who were detained along with ship MT Riah on July 13, Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Eighteen Indians among 23 sailors aboard British-flagged tanker
Jul 20, 2019, at 03:28 pm
Tehran, July 20 (UNI/IBNS): Iran opened an investigation on Saturday into a British-flagged tanker it alleges collided with a fishing vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions mount in the strategic waterway. The 23 crew members of the tanker include 18 Indian nationals, as per India's Ministry of External Affairs.
India slams UN Rights Office report on Kashmir, says it legitimises terrorism with false narrative
Jul 08, 2019, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): The Indian government has reacted strongly and lodged a diplomatic protest against the new report by the UN Office of the High Commission for Human Rights on Jammu and Kashmir and said it was 'false'.
Foreign Secretary of India Vijay Gokhale visits Bhutan
Jul 06, 2019, at 04:25 pm
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale paid an official visit to Bhutan on July 4 and 5, officials said.
In response to Pak's congratulations, PM Modi highlighted importance of terror-free environment
Jun 20, 2019, at 12:08 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): In response to the congratulatory messages of Pakistan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had highlighted the importance of terror-free environment, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
2nd Meeting of India-Italy Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism held
Jun 14, 2019, at 06:12 pm
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): The 2nd meeting of the India-Italy Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group was held in New Delhi on June 13, 2019, co-chaired by Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs and Diego Brasioli, Principal Director for Security, Disarmament and non-Proliferation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy.
Narendra Modi in Maldives: PM given ceremonial welcome, meets President
Jun 08, 2019, at 06:30 pm
Male, June 8 (IBNS): Narendra Modi, who recently led his Bharatiya Janata Party script a massive victory in the Lok Sabha polls, arrived in Maldives to mark his first foreign tour since taking oath as the PM of India for second consecutive term.
12 Indian killed in Dubai road mishap, confirms Indian External Affairs Minister
Jun 07, 2019, at 03:24 pm
Dubai, June 7 (IBNS): At least 12 Indians were killed as a bus from Oman crashed into a road sign in the United Arab Emirates, officials said on Friday.
On Azhar ban, Pak faces unique predicament, says MEA: BJP slams Oppn
May 02, 2019, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (UNI): The government and the ruling BJP were at the same page on Thursday stating that the Pulwama terror attack did play a major role in listing of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
Easter terror strike: No request yet from Sri Lanka for assistance, says MEA
May 02, 2019, at 06:22 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (UNI): India has 'not received' any request from the Sri Lankan government for any kind of assistance to probe into the dastardly terror act on the Easter Day that had resulted in death of at least 250 people in the island nation.
Onus now on Pakistan to implement UN's ban on Masood Azhar : MEA
May 02, 2019, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (UNI): A day after United Nations Security Council (UNSC) put Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar on sanction list, India on Thursday said that the onus is now on Pakistan to ensure effective implementation of the decision of the powerful world body organ against the individual.
Avoid "non-essential travel" to Sri Lanka: MEA
Apr 27, 2019, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday advised Indians not to undertake 'non-essential travel' to Sri Lanka where eight blasts killed over 200 people on Easter Sunday.
India condemns blasts in Sri Lanka which claimed 156 lives
Apr 21, 2019, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): India on Sunday condemned the serial blasts in Sri Lanka which left at least 156 people killed.
India continues to actively follow up Nirav Modi's arrest: MEA
Mar 21, 2019, at 11:06 am
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Welcoming the arrest of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi in the United Kingdom (UK), the Ministry of External Affairs said India is continuing to follow up the development with the concerned authorities in the UK.
Mar 11, 2019, at 07:08 pm
Dhaka/New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): PM Narendra Modi, and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on Monday jointly unveiled e-plaques for development projects in Bangladesh, through video conference.
Saudi MoS Foreign Affairs arriving India, but 'no mediation' on Indo-Pak ties: MEA
Mar 09, 2019, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI) Amid India's repeated insistence that there are no offers for 'mediation' in parleys with Pakistan, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel-Al Jubeir will arrive New Delhi on Monday and meet with Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj.
Mar 09, 2019, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): Amid deteriorating relationship since the Feb 14 Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir and a counter surgical strike from the Indian side, the External Affairs Ministry of India on Saturday said that if Pakistan claims to be a ‘Naya Pakistan’ with a new line of thought, it should walk the talk by taking real action against terror groups.
Abhinandan returns home: Country praises IAF Wing Commander
Mar 02, 2019, at 10:10 am
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): The country is praising Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday, as he returned to India on Friday night through the Wagah border, giving the nation a chance to praise the Wing Commander.
Feb 27, 2019, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest at the 'unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan against India'.
IAF pilot is missing in action with Pakistan, confirms India while Imran offers to talk
Feb 27, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Islamabad/ New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): Amid heightened tension, the Indian government on Wednesday said that an Indian Air Force pilot, who engaged Pakistani jets that violated Indian airspace, is currently missing in action.
IAF pilot who engaged Pakistan jets missing in action, Indian government says
Feb 27, 2019, at 04:23 pm
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): The Indian government on Wednesday confirmed that an Indian Air Force pilot, who engaged Pakistani jets that violated Indian airspace, is currently missing in action.
K. J. Srinivasa appointed as High Commissioner of India to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Feb 25, 2019, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): K. J. Srinivasa has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
Feb 23, 2019, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The 46th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation will be held in Abu Dhabi on Mar 1 and 2, 2019, officials said.