Karnataka appoints nodal officer for safe evacuation of its residents from war-hit Ukraine
India is focusing on evacuating its 16,000 nationals still stuck in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said late on Thursday, after Russian forces mounted a mass assault by land, air and sea on the former Soviet republic.
Feb 25, 2022, 08:43 AM IST
Indian girl stranded in Ukraine claims ‘there is no food and water’
The shocking claim was made by the Indian student even as the government stepped up efforts to help the Indians stranded in Ukraine due to the ongoing war with Russia.
Feb 24, 2022, 15:03 PM IST
Indian embassy sets up 24-hour Emergency Helpline for Indians stranded in Ukraine
Indian Embassy in Ukraine said, “The present situation in #Ukraine is highly uncertain; set up 24-hour Emergency helpline, which can be accessed by dialling +380 997300428, +380 997300483.”
Feb 24, 2022, 13:55 PM IST
'Stay calm and safe, return to your cities': Indian embassy in Ukraine issues fresh advisory
The Indian embassy in Kyiv on Thursday issued a fresh advisory for the Indian nationals asking them to stay calm and safe wherever they are. "Please maintain calm and remain safe wherever you are, be it in your homes, hostels, accommodations or in transit," the Indian embassy said its advisory for Indians in Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2022, 12:38 PM IST
No immediate plan to evacuate Indians from Ukraine, monitoring situation closely: MEA
Addressing a press briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India is constantly monitoring the situation on the ground. "It is a live issue and a control room has been set up. We continue to monitor the situation on the ground," he said.
Feb 17, 2022, 21:06 PM IST
Motivated comments on internal issues not welcome: India rejects foreign criticism of Karnataka hijab row
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi's response came when asked by the media about comments by some countries on dress codes in some educational institutions in Karnataka.
Feb 12, 2022, 11:36 AM IST
Afghanistan, counter-terrorism and a dictionary: Highlights from India-Central Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held India and Central Asia Summit with the heads of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan.
Jan 27, 2022, 22:08 PM IST
Over 2.5 million Indians abroad evacuated under ‘Vande Bharat Mission’: MEA
Vande Bharat Mission was launched last year under the Ministry of External Affairs.
Nov 30, 2021, 21:52 PM IST
Vladimir Putin to visit India on December 6 for 21st Indo-Russia Annual Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will come to India on December 6, 2021, to take part in the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson on Friday.
Nov 26, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
India slams China, says Beijing's provocative bid to alter status quo led to Galwan incident
"It was the provocative behaviour and unilateral attempts of the Chinese side to alter the status quo in contravention of all our bilateral agreements that resulted in serious disturbance of peace and tranquillity. This has also impacted the bilateral relations," said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi."
Sep 24, 2021, 20:25 PM IST
India rejects reports of US' over-the-horizon strikes in Afghanistan
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said conversation in the US Congressional hearing on Afghanistan is 'slightly different from the media reports.
Sep 16, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Kabul is safe and operational, salary of local staff disbursed
The Ministry of External Affairs is receiving communication from the Kabul embassy on a regular basis.
Sep 03, 2021, 12:23 PM IST
India’s concern is to ensure Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities: MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
In the Doha meet with the Taliban, India expressed concern over the possible use of the Afghan territory for anti-India activities as well as evacuating remaining Indians from Afghanistan, MEA said.
Sep 02, 2021, 18:35 PM IST
S Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Afghanistan situation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Aug 29, 2021, 07:39 AM IST
Afghanistan crisis: India to wait and watch until there is clarity on government formation
As per reports, the Taliban is working to form an interim caretaker government.
Aug 27, 2021, 20:07 PM IST
India monitoring situation in Afghanistan, focus is on security situation of evacuations: MEA
MEA spokesperson said, "We are monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and are in touch with other countries especially the US as they are operating the Kabul airport.”
Aug 27, 2021, 18:31 PM IST
Centre admits deporting Afghan woman MP was 'a mistake', Mallikarjun Kharge said
The Centre expressed deporting Afghan MP Rangina Kargar was a "mistake", Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge informed at a presser.
Aug 27, 2021, 11:45 AM IST
Situation in Afghanistan 'critical', evacuation of Indians top priority: EAM tells floor leaders at all-party meet
During the all-party meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the floor leaders on the latest situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban captured power there last week.
Aug 26, 2021, 14:39 PM IST
'Never expected this from Gandhiji’s India': Afghan woman MP Rangina Kargar after being deported from Delhi
Afghanistan MP Rangina Kargar claimed that she was deported from Delhi airport within two hours of her arrival, though, MEA officials have claimed that are not aware of any such incident.
Aug 26, 2021, 13:01 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: India brings back 146 of its evacuated nationals from Doha
India on Sunday brought back 392 people including two Afghan lawmakers in three different flights under the evacuation mission amid a continued scramble by various countries to rescue their citizens from Kabul. The total number of people evacuees included the first batch of 135 Indians who were flown back from Doha.
Aug 23, 2021, 11:26 AM IST