Kartarpur Corridor a 'gift' or new flashpoint? India, Pakistan in fresh 'political' battle
India, Pakistan accuse each other of politicising Kartarpur Corridor issue.
Dec 06, 2018, 18:56 PM IST
Looking at details of exemption from US to buy Iran oil: MEA
India is one of seven countries that the Donald Trump administration has exempted from its 'no buying oil from Iran' diktat.
Nov 09, 2018, 15:48 PM IST
India lodges strong protests with Pakistan, China over PoK bus service
Ministry of External Affairs has warned that the proposed bus service would be a violation of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Oct 31, 2018, 23:35 PM IST
MJ Akbar resigns as MoS, External Affairs amid sexual harassment charges: Read his full statement here
He said that since he is challenging the 'false accusations' levelled against him, he will be stepping down from his post.
Oct 17, 2018, 16:58 PM IST
Ajit Doval attends meeting in Iran on evolving regional strategy to combat terror
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday attened a high-level meeting in Tehran to discuss the threat posed by ISIS and other militant groups.
Sep 26, 2018, 23:47 PM IST
Relief now just one tweet away: Sushma Swaraj hails work done by MEA, Indian embassies
"If a 'Pravasi Bharatiya' gets stuck anywhere in the world, they are confident that the government will save them. Relief is just one tweet away," she said.
Aug 27, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
PM Modi received 168 gifts worth Rs 12.57 lakh during foreign visits in 2017-18
These gifts include a Montblanc wrist watch valued at 1.10 lakh, a silver plaque and set of Montblanc pens worth Rs 2.15 lakh and Rs 1.25 lakh, respectively.
Aug 27, 2018, 08:45 AM IST
Government distances itself from Subramanian Swamy's comments that India should 'invade' if polls rigged in Maldives
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "The opinion expressed by Swamy in his tweet is personal. It does not reflect the views of the Government of India."
Aug 26, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj interacts with Indian community in Kazakhstan
Swaraj is on a three-nation tour to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as part of India's efforts to boost strategic partnership with the resource-rich nations.
Aug 03, 2018, 06:31 AM IST
Government employees can soon go abroad on LTC, 5 Asian countries named in list
The plan, which has been mooted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), proposes to include five central Asian countries -- Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan -- under the LTC scheme.
Jul 29, 2018, 12:15 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa from July 23-27
PM Modi will first stop at Rwanda in what is the first-ever visit to this country by an Indian PM.
Jul 20, 2018, 13:18 PM IST
UK lawmaker claims India denied him entry under pressure, MEA says his visa was invalid
MEA said his intended activity in India was incompatible with the purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa application form.
Jul 12, 2018, 16:57 PM IST
India denies visa to Pakistani scholars, academics protest at conference in New Delhi
Four academics were denied visas because they were either Pakistani origins or had Pakistani roots.
Jul 08, 2018, 09:13 AM IST
Over 1500 Indian pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal, MEA assures all help
As many as 11 people have lost their lives and thousands of houses have been submerged in the water in plain lands.
Jul 03, 2018, 10:13 AM IST
Guess how many times MEA's passport mobile app has been downloaded in 2 days
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had launched the application, available in Android and iOS platforms on June 26.
Jun 29, 2018, 19:45 PM IST
India slams UN report on Kashmir, calls it 'fallacious and motivated', says it's based on 'unverified information'
The Ministry of External Affairs said the United Nations report is 'overtly prejudiced' and seeks to build a 'false narrative'.
Jun 14, 2018, 15:11 PM IST
India expresses dismay over prison terms to ex-Maldivian president, Chief Justice; calls for 'fair trial'
According to Maldivian media reports, Gayoom, 80, and Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed were found guilty of obstructing justice and sentenced to 19 months prison by court
Jun 14, 2018, 13:25 PM IST
Swaraj leaves for SA on 5-day visit; to attend BRICS, IBSA
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today left on a five-day visit to South Africa where she will meet top leaders of the country and attend meetings of BRICS and IBSA -- the two major groupings where India has been playing a key role.
Jun 02, 2018, 14:46 PM IST
PM Modi meets US Defence Secretary in Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in Singapore and discussed security related issues, days after the Pentagon renamed its Pacific Command as Indo-Pacific Command in a largely symbolic move to signal India's importance to the US military.
Jun 02, 2018, 11:18 AM IST
Pakistant prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting Indian envoy; India lodges protest
India today lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over blocking of access of visiting Sikh pilgrims to Indian diplomats in that country and even "compelling" the Indian envoy to return while on way to a prominent gurudwara there.
Apr 15, 2018, 14:41 PM IST