Ministry Of External Affairs: News
Indian passport valid document for SIR identification: Election Commission clarifies
Indian passports are still among the 12 valid supporting documents for voter registration under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, Election Commission of India (ECI) officials said on Thursday.
MEA announces hike in passport fees: Check new rates
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced a hike in passport fees. The new rates will come into effect from July 1, 2026.
Government clarifies 'passport not proof of citizenship' remark amid backlash
The Indian government on Thursday clarified that the passport has never been proof of citizenship.
'Which document then proves citizenship?' Opposition slams Centre's passport remark
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sparked a debate by stating that a passport is not proof of citizenship but a travel document.
'Passport merely travel document': What then constitutes proof of citizenship
A recent clarification by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the passport has reignited the debate on what constitutes proof of citizenship in India.
'BRICS no ordinary group; contributes $31.5T to global wealth': Doval
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday stressed the importance of BRICS at the 16th BRICS National Security Adviser meeting in New Delhi.
Tharoor's 'admiration' for Modi 'transcended physical world': Congress
The Indian National Congress has taken a jibe at its senior leader Shashi Tharoor for his "admiration" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
UK detains Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil tanker
The United Kingdom has detained Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian captain of the sanctioned Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker MV Smyrtos.
India rejects Zardari's comments on Muslim sites, calls them 'absurd'
New Delhi has rejected the remarks of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on alleged threats to Muslim sites in India.
G7 Summit: Modi raises Indian sailors' deaths in Trump's presence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the deaths of Indian seafarers in a United States military strike at the G7 summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday.
Bangladesh PM's aide returns from Delhi airport without entering country
Zahed Ur Rahman, an advisor to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was briefly stopped at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Sunday.
Shashi Tharoor slams US over Indian sailors' deaths
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed the United States for not expressing regret over the killing of three Indian crew members in a recent military strike.
'Violations will not be tolerated': Rubio responds to India's protest
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following a protest from Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
India fact-checks reports of 4th Indian-crewed ship hit near Hormuz
Reports of an attack on the Liaki Freedom, a ship with Indian crew members off Oman's coast, emerged on Saturday morning after the vessel stopped responding.
'Not justified': Jaishankar to Rubio on 3 Indian sailors' killing
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has lodged a strong protest with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a US Navy strike killed three Indian seafarers.
India summons top US envoy again after 3rd ship attacked
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has summoned Jason Meeks, the United States Charge d'Affaires, for the second time in a week to lodge a strong protest against attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.
'Deeply worrisome': India condemns attacks on ships near Oman
India has strongly condemned recent attacks on ships with Indian seafarers in the Gulf.
India monitoring another vessel incident off Oman coast
The Indian Embassy in Oman said it is closely monitoring a vessel incident off the coast of Shinas port.
3 Indian sailors missing after US attacked vessel confirmed dead
The three Indian sailors who were reported to be missing after a Palau-flagged vessel, the Settebello, was attacked off Oman's coast on Tuesday evening have been confirmed dead.
3 Indians missing after attack on ship near Oman
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that three Indian nationals are missing and 21 others have been rescued after an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman's coast.
'Hope Pakistan held accountable': India reacts to PoK violence
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned the violence against protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and said it hoped the international community would hold the country "accountable for its misdeeds and abuses."
Iran-Israel war escalates; India advises citizens to avoid travel
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised all Indian nationals to avoid traveling to Iran amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
'Peddling false narratives': India to Pakistan over Kashmir remarks
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P Harish, has hit back at Pakistan for its "unwarranted references" to Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi meets Venezuela's acting president; discusses energy security, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, in New Delhi.
India, China hold border talks in Beijing
India and China have held another round of border talks in a bid to restore normalcy in their bilateral relations.
Norwegian journalist claims social media accounts suspended after questioning Modi
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended after she questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo.
Norwegian daily's cartoon of Modi as snake charmer draws flak
A Norwegian newspaper has drawn flak for publishing a cartoon depicting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer.
Norwegian journalist invites Rahul Gandhi for interview
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for an interview after a controversy unfolded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Norway.
Norway journalist questions PM Modi over avoiding media queries
During his visit to Norway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asked by a local journalist why he wouldn't take questions from the Norwegian media.
India rejects Dutch PM's remarks on press freedom, minority rights
India has rejected Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten's reported remarks about declining media freedom and erosion of religious and minority rights.
'Unacceptable': India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned the missile attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman.
India reacts to China helping Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
India has reacted strongly to reports of China providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
How to get your educational documents attested easily
Getting Indian educational documents attested for use abroad can be a daunting task.
'Unacceptable': India as Iran's attack in UAE injures 3 Indians
India has condemned the attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which injured three Indian nationals.
India rejects Nepal's objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh
India has rejected Nepal's objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Lipulekh Pass.
China to facilitate 1,000 Indians' travel for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The Chinese government has announced that it will facilitate the travel of 1,000 Indian pilgrims this year for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
PM Modi to host Vietnamese president from May 5-7
Vietnamese President To Lam, also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will visit India from May 5 to 7.
India may exit Iran's Chabahar port project over US sanctions
India is now considering selling its stake in the Chabahar port project in Iran, after the United States sanctions waiver expired on April 26.
Centre's online content blocking orders double, over half on X
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has seen a dramatic increase in online content blocking orders over the past year.
'Trivial': Shashi Tharoor on Trump's 'hellhole' comment about India
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reacted to United States President Donald Trump's recent social media post, in which he referred to India and other countries as "hellhole."
'Kabhi India aa...': Iran trolls Trump over 'hellhole' remark
Iran has taken a dig at United States President Donald Trump after he shared a post calling India and China "hellholes."
New online gaming rules from May 1: What has changed?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced a new regulatory framework for online gaming.
Drink spiked, Wi-Fi disconnected, US woman raped at Karnataka homestay
A United States national was allegedly raped at a homestay in Kutta village, Kodagu, Karnataka.
US backtracks, renews waiver for India to buy Russian oil
The United States has issued a new 30-day general license permitting countries, including India, to purchase energy from Russia without incurring US sanctions.
UK, France invite India to join Hormuz security mission: MEA
The United Kingdom and France have invited India to join a joint effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Indian vessel with 20,400 MT LPG docks in Gujarat
The Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Jag Vikram, reached Kandla Port in Gujarat on Tuesday night.
India expresses concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India has expressed "deep concern" over the large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon.
'26 Indians forced into Ukraine war': SC seeks Centre's response
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Union Government on a habeas corpus petition seeking directions for the safe repatriation of 26 Indian nationals allegedly detained in Russia and forced to fight in the Ukraine war.
India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire; calls for 'unimpeded' navigation in Hormuz
India has welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire agreement, calling for "unimpeded freedom of navigation" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Jaishankar thanks Armenia for helping evacuate Indian fishermen from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked Armenia and its Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for their help in evacuating Indian fishermen from Iran.
India to join 35 countries' efforts to reopen Hormuz
India has been invited by the United Kingdom to participate in a meeting of 35 countries aimed at reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
'No shortage of LPG, petrol, diesel': Oil companies dispute rumors
Amid fears of a fuel supply crunch in India due to global disruptions in oil supplies, major oil companies have assured that there is no shortage.
MEA debunks claim of US seeking military action in India
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed a viral social media claim that the United States sought permission to use Indian territory for military action against Iran.