Ministry of External Affairs

Provisional arrest of Nirav Modi from Hong Kong? China says basic law will be followed

Modi and Choksi had fled the country after the alleged bank fraud came to light.

Apr 09, 2018, 16:51 PM IST

Nirav Modi in Hong Kong? Govt sends request for provisional arrest

A provisional arrest is made pending a formal extradition request.

Apr 06, 2018, 11:11 AM IST

Pakistan calls back its envoy; India plays down issue, terms it routine

Pakistan on Thursday called back its High Commissioner in India Sohail Mahmood for consultations after "repeated incidence of harassment" of its diplomatic staff in New Delhi.

Mar 15, 2018, 16:31 PM IST

India says don't travel to Maldives in advisory as political crisis in island nation deepens

The advisory came hours after Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency in the country

Feb 06, 2018, 07:02 AM IST

No orange passport, current practice to continue: Government

Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement in this regard, saying the government has decided to continue with the current practice.

Jan 30, 2018, 20:04 PM IST

India, Cambodia ink four pacts, PM Modi says ready to further strengthen ties

India and Cambodia inked four pacts on Saturday, including one to improve cooperation in prevention, investigation of crimes and legal assistance in criminal matters. A pact on the line of credit from India to fund Cambodia's Stung Sva Hab water resources development project for USD 36.92 million was also signed.

Jan 27, 2018, 16:11 PM IST

Palestine recalls envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed, invites 'great guest' PM Modi

Palestine on Saturday recalled its envoy in Pakistan for sharing a stage with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed after India raised objections to the incident.

Dec 30, 2017, 19:25 PM IST

Palestine conveys 'deep regrets' to India, recalls envoy for sharing stage with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed

The Government of India today registered a strong protest with the Palestinian authorities after their envoy was clicked sharing stage with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan recently.

Dec 30, 2017, 17:23 PM IST

Outraged a self-confessed terrorist is allowed to walk free: India on Hafiz Saeed's release

India said that the Mumbai attack mastermind's release confirms that Pakistan lacks seriousness in bringing perpetrators of terror to justice.

Nov 23, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

China has not violated Doklam disengagement pact: MEA

Indian and Chinese troops were locked in a major standoff over a road construction by China's People's Liberation Army in Doklam. 

Oct 07, 2017, 08:29 AM IST

EC flags poor response to enrolling service voters posted abroad

Secretary (East) in the MEA Preeti Saran said in her career as Indian Foreign Service office spanning 35 years, she has been able to vote only once.

Sep 13, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe to set 'future direction' of partnership this week: MEA

Abe begins a two-day visit on Wednesday, during which he and Modi will hold the 12th India-Japan annual summit in Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

Sep 11, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj inaugrates first Videsh Bhavan in Mumbai

The country's first Videsh Bhavan assimilates all Regional Passport Offices under one roof.

Aug 27, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

India confirms brief scuffle with Chinese troops in Ladakh, says "such incidents not in interest of either side"

The Indian government on Friday confirmed reports of a brief scuffle between Indian and Chinese troops near Pangong Lake in Ladakh, saying "the incident indeed did take place". 

Aug 18, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

MEA hails designation of Hizbul Mujahideen as foreign terrorist, says reflects joint commitment of India-US

Hailing United States' move to designate Hizbul Mujahideen as a foreign terrorist, the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dubbed the move as "joint commitment of India and USA". 

Aug 18, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

From PAN to EPFO, now Aadhaar is mandatory to carry out these 10 actions

After Aadhaar- PAN linkage, government is planning to link Aadhaar to money market transactions in order to check and curb sharp practices like conversion of black money into legitimate one using stock market.

Aug 10, 2017, 19:25 PM IST

India rejects China's mediation offer over Kashmir, says heart of the matter is cross-border terrorism

“The heart of matter is cross-border terrorism perpetrated on India, including on J&K,” he said rejecting the Chinese foreign office's statement on Kashmir.

Jul 13, 2017, 18:19 PM IST

No bulldozers used by China for destroying Indian Army bunkers: India

The army also denied that the border standoff with China is the longest ever since 1962.

Jul 03, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu may visit India by the year end: Official

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to pay a reciprocal visit to India by the year end, a senior official in the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Jun 29, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

PM Modi discusses Centre's reform initiatives with Dutch CEOs

Calling on the CEOs present to pitch their investments in India, Prime Minister Modi said that India a land of opportunities, adding that the Indian Government`s reforms seek to enhance ease of doing business and bring standards at par with global standards.

Jun 27, 2017, 21:36 PM IST