Ministry of External Affairs

India, Ireland Agree To Set Up Joint Economic Commission To Boost Trade Ties

The government of Ireland said in a statement that the JEC, once established, will serve as a vehicle to enhance internal cooperation and coordination, and strengthen the “likeminded partnership with one of the largest economies in the world”.

Mar 07, 2025, 21:31 PM IST

Lalit Modi Surrenders Indian Passport, Acquires Citizenship Of Vanuatu: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Lalit Modi has reportedly acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands.

Mar 07, 2025, 19:02 PM IST

‘Bangladesh’s Interim Govt Must Protect Hindus & Other Minorities’: India

With no end still in sight to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, particularly on members belonging to the Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities, the MEA on Friday highlighted the serious issue and the interim government's botched investigations that have so far been just an eyewash.

Mar 07, 2025, 19:01 PM IST

'UK's Sincerity Would Depend On Action Taken Against Culprits': MEA On Khalistani Threat To Jaishankar

Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to heckle EAM Jaishankar when he was leaving the Chatham House in London. While the EAM was leaving, one of the Khalistani extremists ran in front of Jaishankar's car, giving a security scare.

Mar 07, 2025, 17:28 PM IST

'Deeply Concerning': MEA Says Modi Govt 'Looking Into' Trump's $21 Million Poll Funding To India Claim

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said relevant departments and authorities are looking into the information put out by the United States administration regarding certain US activities and funding.

Feb 21, 2025, 17:07 PM IST

India, Iran Discuss Development Of Chabahar Port, Trade Relations

At the 19th India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations held in Delhi, the Iranian side is learnt to have requested New Delhi to explore ways to resume procurement of Iranian crude oil.

Jan 03, 2025, 23:31 PM IST

'Foreign Interference': MEA Slams Canada Over Media Reports Of India's Visa Denial To Khalistan Sympathisers

Reacting to the murder of three Indian students in Canada, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is saddened by these terrible tragedies that have struck the country's nationals in Canada.

Dec 13, 2024, 17:27 PM IST

Syria Crisis: MEA Issues Advisory, Urges Indian Nationals To Leave At Earliest

The Ministry of External Affairs advised people to leave by the earliest available commercial flights, and others are requested to observe utmost precaution about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum.

Dec 07, 2024, 00:38 AM IST

'Avoid Travel To Iran, Stay In Touch Of Indian Embassy': MEA Issues Advisory Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

The Ministry of External Affairs asked Indians in Iran to remain in touch with the Indian embassy in Tehran.

Oct 02, 2024, 13:03 PM IST

'India, Singapore Compliment Each Other....': MEA

Prime Minister Modi met Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and exchanged ideas for further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Sep 05, 2024, 20:04 PM IST

Punjab CM Mann, Speaker Kultar Singh Denied Political Clearance To Go Abroad: Report

Punjab CM Mann, who holds a diplomatic passport, was scheduled to visit Paris from August 3 to August 9 for the Indian hockey team's quarterfinal clash on August 4, and had sought political clearance for the same. 

Aug 03, 2024, 22:57 PM IST

On Action Against Pro-Palestine Protest, India Responds To US In Their Language

The US has questioned India on freedom of speech and democratic processes in the past. Now, India has responded to the US in their language over pro-Palestine protests.

Apr 25, 2024, 19:56 PM IST

'Unwarranted, Unacceptable': India Slams US Remark On Congress, Kejriwal's Arrest

US had said that it's following the developments including the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and allegations of freezing of Congress bank accounts by the tax authorities.

Mar 28, 2024, 17:19 PM IST

'Misplaced, Misinformed And Unwarranted': MEA Rejects US' Remarks On CAA

The US State Department has earlier said it will closely monitor the implementation of the CAA in India.

Mar 15, 2024, 15:55 PM IST

'Doing Our Best To Bring Them Back': MEA On Indians Duped In Russia

The MEA spokesperson confirmed that a case of human trafficking has been registered against multiple agents involved in the illicit recruitment.

Mar 08, 2024, 18:26 PM IST

India's Most Wanted Terrorists Killed In Pakistan By 'Unknown Gunmen'; MEA Issues First Statement

While reacting to a question about these killings in Pakistan, External Affairs Ministry's spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India would like the wanted terrorists to face its legal system.

Dec 07, 2023, 19:13 PM IST

IIT Goes Global, First Campus Outside India To Open In Tanzania

The agreement was inked on Wednesday in the presence of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Zanzibar's President Hussein Ali Mwinyi.

Jul 06, 2023, 13:51 PM IST

'Based On Misinformation, Flawed': India Rejects US Report On Religious Freedom

MEA's statement came in response to the US State Department 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom where it alleged high handedness against minorities especially Muslims by various state governments in India.

May 16, 2023, 23:56 PM IST

Operation Kaveri: Nearly 3,000 Indians Brought Home From Conflict-Hit Sudan

India on Tuesday brought back home a total of 559 people under its mission to evacuate stranded Indians from violence-hit Sudan.

May 03, 2023, 07:36 AM IST