Ministry Of External Affairs: News
18 Apr 2024
IranKerala woman onboard ship seized by Iran returns home
Ann Tessa Joseph, an Indian deck cadet from Kerala who was one of 17 Indians on board an Israeli-linked container ship seized by the Iranian military last week, has returned to Kerala.
14 Apr 2024
CanadaIndian student shot dead in Vancouver, Canada
Chirag Antil, a 24-year-old student from India, was tragically shot dead in his car in South Vancouver, Canada. The incident occurred late at night on April 12.
10 Apr 2024
CanadaNo Indian interference in 2021 Canada polls: Inquiry
A recent official investigation into potential foreign interference in Canada's 2021 elections has exonerated India.
05 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiReport claims Indian government ordered killings in Pakistan; Centre responds
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has categorically denied allegations of its involvement in targeted assassinations in Pakistan.
02 Apr 2024
Arunachal Pradesh'Senseless attempts': India rejects China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday voiced its strong disapproval over China's recent attempt to rename various locations in Arunachal Pradesh.
31 Mar 2024
CambodiaCambodia cyber slavery case: 250 Indians rescued, thousands still trapped
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rescued and repatriated approximately 250 Indian citizens who were victims of a cyber employment scam in Cambodia.
31 Mar 2024
CambodiaIndia rescues 'cyber slaves' forced into fraud schemes in Cambodia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was rescuing its citizens who had been lured into work only to be forced to participate in cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia.
29 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalAfter US, UN comments on Kejriwal's arrest, Congress's 'frozen' accounts
A day after the United States reiterated its stance on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, a United Nations official also issued a statement on the issue.
28 Mar 2024
ChinaIndia and China hold fresh diplomatic talks amid border tensions
The 29th round of talks on India-China border affairs took place in Beijing on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs readout said on Thursday.
28 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalGermany changes stance after India summons envoy over Kejriwal remarks
Germany has changed its stance after India summoned a senior diplomat over their government's remarks on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.
28 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalUS speaks again on Kejriwal's arrest, mentions Congress's 'frozen accounts'
Despite India's recent objections, the United States (US) has once again voiced its stance on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday (local time).
23 Mar 2024
DelhiIndia summons German diplomat for remarks on Kejriwal's arrest
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has summoned Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, over remarks made by the German Foreign Ministry on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.
22 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiExplained: Significance of PM Modi's 2-day Bhutan visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a two-day official visit to Bhutan.
19 Mar 2024
GujaratGujarat University attack: Namaz can't be sole cause, says V-C
Vice-chancellor of Gujarat University Neerja Gupta on Tuesday said that namaz couldn't possibly be the only catalyst for Saturday's violence against foreign students.
06 Mar 2024
Punjab7 Indians from Punjab, Haryana 'tricked' into joining Russian Army
At least seven men from Punjab and Haryana have claimed they were deceived into enlisting in the Russian military to fight in Ukraine while visiting Russia as tourists.
23 Feb 2024
UkraineStay away from conflict: MEA to Indians in Russia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has warned Indian citizens in Russia to be cautious and avoid getting involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
23 Feb 2024
Indian GovernmentI-Soon leak: Chinese hackers target India's government offices, corporates
A Chinese hacker group with ties to the Beijing government has reportedly targeted key Indian government offices, including the Prime Minister's Office, and corporates like Reliance Industries and Air India.
21 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiRaisina Dialogue begins today: Theme, agenda, everything to know
The Raisina Dialogue, a yearly conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, will kick off on Wednesday in New Delhi and end on Friday.
12 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi to visit Qatar after Indian Navy veterans' release
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Qatar on Wednesday (February 14) after concluding his two-day United Arab Emirates (UAE) visit.
04 Feb 2024
Anti-Terrorism SquadIndian Embassy employee in Russia arrested for spying for Pakistan
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has reportedly arrested an Indian Embassy employee in Russia's Moscow on charges of spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
03 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaVideo: Clashes erupt at Khalistani referendum event in US
Violence broke out at a "Khalistan referendum" event in San Francisco, United States (US), on January 28 (Sunday), per reports.
19 Jan 2024
S JaishankarJaishankar holds talks with Maldivian counterpart amid diplomatic row
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer on Thursday, amid the diplomatic row between the two countries.
15 Jan 2024
S JaishankarJaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives diplomatic row
Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives, Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that "politics is politics," and there is no guarantee that every country will always support New Delhi.
13 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsUnacceptable: India protests UK high commissioner's visit to PoK
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday expressed its displeasure over the recent visit of the UK High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 10.
09 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiMaldives leader calls for President Muizzu's removal amid India row
Maldivian Parliamentary Minority leader Ali Azim has demanded the removal of President Mohamed Muizzu and called for a vote of no confidence against him.
06 Jan 2024
CanadaCanada: Hindu community to hold public forum amid extortion threats
Leaders of the Hindu community in Canada's Surrey will be holding a public forum on Saturday over the "current law and order situation" in the Lower Mainland, reported Global News.
01 Jan 2024
IndiaIndia, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations, facilities
India and Pakistan shared a list of their nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
29 Dec 2023
Hafiz Muhammad SaeedIndia seeks 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's extradition from Pakistan
India has formally asked Pakistan to extradite Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi revealed.
28 Dec 2023
QatarQatar commutes death penalties of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: Report
Eight former Indian Navy personnel—who were handed death sentences by a Qatar court in October over espionage charges—will now face reduced punishments, per government officials.
22 Dec 2023
CanadaSpace given to terrorists: India after Trudeau's 'tonal shift' remark
Amid the ongoing diplomatic row, India has voiced its apprehension over Canada's alleged tolerance of terrorists and extremists.
13 Dec 2023
IndiaIll-informed: India rejects OIC's statement on Article 370 verdict
India on Wednesday dismissed a statement from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the abrogation of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
11 Dec 2023
Meenakshi LekhiMinister's name who replied to Hamas query name corrected
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed the Lok Sabha on Monday the name of the central minister who responded to a Parliament question about India's Hamas designation on Friday has been corrected.
11 Dec 2023
KhalistaniFabricated: India denies sending 'secret memo' to consulates against Khalistanis
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has debunked a media report alleging it sent a "secret memo" to Indian embassies across North America, directing action against Khalistani terrorists, including the slain separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
07 Dec 2023
QatarQatar: Indian envoy meets 8 ex-navy officers sentenced to death
India's ambassador in Qatar was granted consular access to meet the eight former Indian Navy officers sentenced to death on December 3.
25 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentIndia, EU collaborate on semiconductor supply, innovation: Key takeaways
The Indian government and the European Union (EU) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost collaboration in the semiconductor ecosystem.
24 Nov 2023
QatarQatar court accepts appeal in ex-navy personnel death sentence case
A Qatar court has reportedly accepted the Indian government's appeal against the death sentence awarded to eight former Indian Navy personnel last month.
16 Nov 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)NewsClick terror case: ED summons American millionaire Neville Singham
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned United States (US) millionaire Neville Roy Singham in the NewsClick terror case, ANI reported, citing sources.
16 Nov 2023
S JaishankarIndia seeks evidence from Canada on Nijjar killing allegation: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar revealed on Wednesday that India has asked Canada to provide proof to back its allegations that Indian agents were involved in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia on June 18.
30 Oct 2023
S Jaishankar'Highest importance': Jaishankar to Navy veterans' families over Qatar sentence
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly met with the families of eight former officers of the Indian Navy who were awarded the death sentence in Qatar on Thursday for alleged espionage.
28 Oct 2023
QatarIndia has 'limited options' against Qatar executing 8 ex-Navy officers
India reportedly has "limited options" in its efforts to commute the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy officers convicted in Qatar, as the exact nature of their charges remains uncertain.
26 Oct 2023
QatarQatar sentences 8 ex-Indian Navy officials to death for espionage
A court in Qatar has reportedly sentenced eight former Indian Navy officials to death for alleged espionage after detaining them since August 2022.
21 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaUS, UK back Canada in diplomatic dispute with India
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have voiced concerns over India's insistence that Canada reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, per Reuters.
13 Oct 2023
IsraelOperation Ajay brings back 212 Indians stranded in war-torn Israel
The first flight under Operation Ajay—a mission to repatriate Indian citizens stranded in Israel due to the ongoing conflict— carrying 212 passengers, including an infant, touched down in New Delhi on Friday morning.
12 Oct 2023
PalestineIndia has always supported formation of Palestine: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Thursday, said that it supports the formation of an independent state of Palestine.
09 Oct 2023
KhalistaniChina behind Khalistani leader Hardeep Nijjar's killing, claims activist
Chinese-born rights activist and independent blogger Jennifer Zeng has accused Chinese Communist Party (CCP) agents of assassinating Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, ANI reported.
08 Oct 2023
IsraelRajya Sabha MP among Indians reportedly stranded in war-torn Israel
National People's Party (NPP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Wanweiroy Kharlukhi and his family are reportedly stranded in Israel, which is at war, following a surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday.
30 Sep 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA launches manhunt for 3 ISIS terror suspects in Delhi
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly launched a manhunt for three men believed to be part of the "Pune ISIS module" and sleeper cell in Delhi, NDTV reported
29 Sep 2023
DelhiAfghan embassy in Delhi to shut down: Reports
Afghanistan's Ambassador to India, Farid Mamundzay, has announced the closure of its embassy in Delhi due to a lack of cooperation from the Afghan and Indian governments, News18 reported.
25 Sep 2023
Indian GovernmentAll you need to know about Overseas Citizenship of India
The Indian government is reportedly in the process of canceling the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) registration of several people who are allegedly involved in pro-Khalistan activities and anti-India propaganda.
22 Sep 2023
KhalistaniNijjar row: Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe
Amid the diplomatic row between India and Canada over the murder of Khalistani leader and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly urged New Delhi on Thursday to cooperate in the investigation.
22 Sep 2023
CanadaIndia asks Canada to reduce diplomatic presence
India has asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in New Delhi, citing "interference of Canadian diplomats" in the country's internal affairs.
20 Sep 2023
IndiaNow, India asks citizens to 'exercise utmost caution' in Canada
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to Indian citizens in Canada and those planning to visit the country, urging them to "exercise utmost caution," highlighting increasing "anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes."
20 Sep 2023
CanadaKhalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens Hindus in Canada
The banned pro-Khalistani group—Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)—has issued threats to Hindus in Canada, urging them to leave the country due to their support for India, per News18.
20 Sep 2023
CanadaThreat to Indians in Canada from Khalistani outfits: Intelligence reports
Indian intelligence agencies issued a fresh alert for Indian citizens and officials living in Canada, warning them of potential attacks from "pro-Khalistani entities (PKE)," News18 reported.
19 Sep 2023
Ajit DovalDoval flagged Khalistan issue with Canadian counterpart at G20: Report
India on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move following the expulsion of its senior envoy by Canada.
19 Sep 2023
CanadaTit-for-tat: Concerned over 'anti-India activities,' India expels Canadian diplomat
Hours after Canada expelled senior Indian diplomat Pavan Kumar Rai—alleging the Indian government's role in killing pro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar—India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat over concerns of "anti-India activities."
04 Sep 2023
CanadaCanada: 'Khalistan referendum' event canceled amid concerns over AK-47 poster
Canadian authorities reportedly withdrew permission to hold a "Khalistan referendum" at the Tamanawis Secondary School in Surrey, a city in British Columbia, Canada, resulting in the cancellation of the event.
26 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiModi-Xi BRICS meeting: Differing statements cast doubts over LAC de-escalation
India and China issued conflicting statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping's meeting at the BRICS Summit, raising doubts about the progress made in de-escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), The Indian Express reported.
06 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Indian consulate offers to fly home 'starving' Hyderabad woman
The Indian mission in the United States (US) on Saturday revealed that it had offered travel and medical assistance to a woman from Hyderabad who was found starving on the streets of Chicago recently.
04 Aug 2023
IndiaIndia trashes reports about it opposing BRICS expansion
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday refuted reports that India is against the BRICS expansion, calling them "baseless speculation."
18 Jul 2023
Dassault AviationWhy India-France didn't announce Rafale, Scorpene deals in joint statement
Negotiations between India and France regarding the technical and commercial aspects of India's plans to buy 26 Rafale-M jets and three Scorpene-class submarines for the Indian Navy are yet to be completed, reports said.
16 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiRafale-M, Scorpene submarine deals missing from updated India-France document
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's France visit saw the two countries reportedly signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for building three additional Scorpene (Kalvari) class submarines, which was earlier mentioned in the joint India-France document.
16 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiModi signs India-UAE trade pact, MoU to establish IIT-Delhi campus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he met its ruler and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and signed crucial agreements.
06 Jul 2023
ZanzibarIIT to open first overseas campus in Tanzania's Zanzibar
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday announced that Tanzania's Zanzibar will become home to the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus outside India.
24 Jun 2023
S JaishankarIndia to embark on Passport Seva Program 2.0: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India will soon embark on Passport Seva Program (PSP) Version 2.0, including new and upgraded e-passports.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiReceived unprecedented love: PM Modi in goodbye speech in US
In his farewell address to the Indian-American community toward the end of his three-day state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "In the last three days, a new and glorious journey has started for India-US relations."
22 May 2023
PunjabWomen from Punjab being sold to locals in Muscat: Report
Several women from Punjab are being sold to locals in Muscat and forced into immoral activities, alleged a woman who recently returned to India from Oman.
17 May 2023
India'Biased': India rejects US report criticizing alleged attacks on minorities
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Tuesday called a report by the United States (US) State Department "motivated" and "biased" as it criticized the country over alleged attacks on religious minorities, reported PTI.
01 May 2023
ChinaIndia blocks 14 mobile apps used by Pakistani terrorists: Reports
The government of India has blocked 14 different mobile applications that terrorists in Pakistan were reportedly using as communication platforms to send information to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to NDTV.
30 Apr 2023
SudanOperation Kaveri: 229 Indians reach home as Sudan conflict rages
India brought back home 229 citizens stranded in strife-torn Sudan on Saturday under Operation Kaveri as the army-paramilitary conflict entered its third week.
29 Apr 2023
SudanSudan: IAF pilots use night vision goggles for rescue operation
In an absolutely daring rescue operation, pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reportedly landed their aircraft on a small airstrip in war-hit Sudan to rescue 121 people on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.
08 Apr 2023
UkraineUkraine's deputy foreign minister to visit India on Sunday
The first deputy foreign minister of war-torn Ukraine, Emine Dzhaparova, is set to commence her four-day visit to India on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations as well as global issues of mutual interest, as per PTI.
06 Apr 2023
United Nations (UN)India elected to UN's highest statistical commission for 4-year term
In a significant development, India was elected overwhelmingly to the United Nations (UN) Statistical Commission for a period of four years in a "competitive" election on Wednesday.
26 Mar 2023
KhalistaniIndia summons Canada envoy amid protests by pro-Khalistan supporters
The Indian government has summoned Canadian High Commissioner Cameron MacKay to lodge a protest and convey concerns over the recent actions of pro-Khalistani supporters against its diplomatic mission and consulates in Canada.
25 Mar 2023
San FranciscoSan Francisco: Indian-Americans rally against pro-Khalistan attack on Indian consulate
Days after a pro-Khalistan attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, United States, scores of Indian-Americans gathered outside the building to hold a peace rally on Friday.