Ministry Of External Affairs: News
What we know about Illinois Hindu temple neo-Nazi would-be shooter
A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested on October 11 for plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.
'Ladakh integral part, no denial changes fact': India counters China
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly defended India's decision to standardize names for 28 strategic locations in Ladakh.
CCTV captures moment Houthi missile hit Riyadh airport, killing 13
New CCTV footage has been released by Al Arabiya, which shows the moment a Houthi missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
India condemns Hormuz vessel attacks after two seafarers go missing
India has strongly condemned recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
India condemns missile attack on Saudi airport, calls it 'unacceptable'
India has condemned the recent missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Houthis claim fresh strike at Riyadh airport as explosions heard
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calls them 'unacceptable'
India has condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Abha international airports, which were claimed by Yemen's Houthi fighters.
'Settled 8 wars': Trump renews bid for Nobel Peace Prize
United States President Donald Trump has once again put his name in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Ukrainian drone hits oil tanker carrying 23 Indian crew members
A Ukrainian drone attack has set a Liberian-flagged oil tanker ablaze off the coast of Russia's Black Sea.
11 Indian sailors injured after projectile hits ship in Hormuz
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned an attack on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, saying the continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region remain a cause of deep concern.
PM Modi meets Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin held a delegation-level meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday.
'We had no choice': India on hosting ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina
India has defended its decision to host former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after her government was overthrown in August 2024, a PTI report stated.
US downplays India's concerns over Russia sanctions bill
The United States has acknowledged, though also downplayed, India's concerns over the recently passed Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
US mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke gets bail
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has granted default bail to US national and mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke in a case lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Russian oil no-go for India, but US can buy uranium
The United States is a step away from tightening its economic pressure on nations buying Russian oil and gas.
Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill threatening India's oil imports
United States President Donald Trump is set to sign a Russia sanctions bill that could affect India's oil imports from Russia.
Russia, China reject US's 'sanctions bill from hell'
The Kremlin has warned that the new US sanctions bill targeting Moscow will "definitely complicate" efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.
Xi fainted, others sick after BRICS? MEA fact-checks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed social media claims that several world leaders fell ill after the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
3 UP men missing in Russia; last spoke in July
Three Indian nationals from Uttar Pradesh have gone missing in Russia, their families said, according to Hindustan Times.
PM Modi meets Vietnamese counterpart on BRICS summit sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in New Delhi on Saturday.
India backs UNGA resolution promoting equal-area world maps
India has supported a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that promotes the use of equal-area world maps.
Syed Akbaruddin, a former diplomat appointed as part-time RBI director
Former Indian diplomat Syed Akbaruddin has been appointed as a part-time non-official director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
India rejects World Bank court's ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
India has rejected the World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration's (CoA) ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty.
Nepal-Tibet disaster: Death toll rises to 584, 2,482 still missing
The death toll from the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 584, with 2,482 people still missing.
India offers to send NDRF teams to Nepal for rescue
The Indian government has offered to send National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to Nepal for rescue operations, following devastating floods that have killed around 600 people.
Modi-Putin meeting at SCO Summit: What's on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Saturday.
Nepal floods: Death toll at 469, fresh warnings issued
Nepal and China have issued fresh warnings of possible flooding in the Himalayas. This comes after two lakes formed on either side of their border threaten to burst.
Ex-Minister Mukul Roy's daughter-in-law among missing after Nepal floods
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Subhranshu Roy's wife is reportedly among those missing after flash floods hit Nepal near the Tibet border.
'No contact with 288 Indians': MEA's update on Nepal floods
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that it has no contact with 288 Indian nationals in Nepal after the devastating flash floods.
'Program not appropriate': MEA after blocking Revanth Reddy's US visit
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the US was denied political clearance as it was deemed inappropriate considering Reddy's office and the visit's purpose.
'Proportional response': MEA on bulldozer action outside Pakistan High Commission
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has justified the demolition of unauthorized structures outside the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi.
MEA denies permission for Revanth Reddy's US visit
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied permission to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's planned visit to the United States.
Security guard dies after MEA hostel gate collapses on him
A 50-year-old security guard, identified as Dharmpal, was killed when a heavy main gate fell on him at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Hostel located on Ravi Shankar Shukla Lane in Lutyens's Delhi.
Attacks on Indians living abroad increased sevenfold in 5 years
Attacks on Indians living abroad have increased nearly sevenfold in the last five years.
'China stopped Army patrols in Arunachal': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that China has stopped the Indian Army from patrolling in several places in Arunachal Pradesh.
Taliban to host 1st public reception in India next week
The Taliban is set to host its first public reception in New Delhi, India, next week. The event will mark the anniversary of the group's "Victory Day."
MEA hits back at China over Arunachal mapping row
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has hit back at China's criticism over India's decision to name 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh.
Netaji's daughter seeks ashes' return; Supreme Court seeks Centre's response
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government on a petition filed by Anita B Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
'FCRA Bill an internal matter': India responds to US congressman
India has responded to United States Congressman Riley Moore's criticism of the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Government spent ₹557cr on PM Modi's foreign trips since 2021
The Union government has spent ₹557.5 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips since 2021, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed in Parliament on Thursday.
Shehbaz Sharif's PML-N wins 24/34 seats in PoJK elections
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has won 24 of the 34 seats in the first two phases of legislative elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
India, Myanmar considering territorial exchange to resolve border issue
India and Myanmar are reportedly considering a territorial exchange to resolve an undemarcated section of their shared border along Manipur.
Indian-flagged ship sinks in Yemeni waters after projectile strike
An Indian-flagged mechanized sailing vessel, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank off Yemen's coast on Tuesday after being hit by a projectile.
India appoints Vishwesh Negi as new envoy to Iran
The Indian government has appointed Vishwesh Negi as its next Ambassador to Iran.
'No Pakistani Kashmir, only POK': Indian embassy slams NYT headline
The Indian Embassy in the United States has slammed The New York Times (NYT) for its use of the term "Pakistani Kashmir" in its report on the violence in POK.