Ministry Of External Affairs: News
'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.
13 Indians stranded on ship in Ukraine port after strikes
Thirteen Indian seafarers are currently stranded aboard the MV Amir 1, a Tanzanian-flagged cargo vessel at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port.
Over 1,340 Indians died by suicide in Gulf countries
Between 2023 and 2025, a staggering number of Indian nationals died by suicide in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
PoK elections turn violent, leaving 19 dead amid rigging allegations
The first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) turned violent on Monday, leaving at least 19 dead and several injured, according to a report by Wion.
India summons Ukrainian ambassador after Indian seafarer killed in strike
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk, after merchant vessels with Indian crews were attacked.
One Indian killed in ship attack in Black Sea
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that an Indian national was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea.
UAE to adopt India's DigiLocker for academic document verification
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working together to integrate India's DigiLocker with UAE's digital platforms.
Kremlin reacts after India summons envoy over 4 sailors' deaths
Russia has said it is "in touch" with India after a missile strike killed four Indians on a cargo ship in the Black Sea.
India summons Russian diplomat after strike kills 4 sailors
India has summoned Russian Charge d'Affaires (CDA) Vladimir Ladanov after four Indian nationals were killed in an attack on MV Golden Leo, a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine.
Russian attack on ship near Ukraine port: 4 Indians killed
Four Indian nationals were killed and one critically injured when their ship was attacked while leaving the Ukrainian port of Odesa on July 19, the Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed.
India to now track every sailor across Gulf waters
India has decided to step up its surveillance of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Missing Indian sailor confirmed dead after ship attacked near Oman
Heramb Karmarkar, a 30-year-old Indian marine engineer from Pune, has been confirmed dead after the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Passport meant to 'regulate departure' of citizens from India: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is a document issued by the government to "regulate the departure from India" of Indian citizens.
6 civilians killed in fresh clashes in PoK
Six civilians were killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Rawalakot after Pakistani forces opened fire on protesters.
'Vessels carried 30 Indian sailors': MEA condemns Iran's Hormuz strikes
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned the attack on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, in the Strait of Hormuz.
India observes national mourning for Qatar's former Amir Sheikh Hamad
India is observing a one-day national mourning on Monday to pay tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar. He passed away at 74 on Sunday.
One Indian missing after Iran attacks commercial ship off Oman
An Indian national is missing after an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel, GFS Galaxy, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian Embassy seeks probe into sailor's body organ removal
The Indian Embassy in Venezuela has sought a thorough investigation into the alleged desecration of the body of Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan.
CBFC stalls Salman's 'Maatrubhumi' despite title change: Report
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has withheld the clearance certificate for Salman Khan's upcoming film Maatrubhumi, reported NDTV.
'Highly deplorable': India condemns demolition of 125-year-old gurdwara in Pakistan
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned the demolition of the historic Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, calling the act "highly deplorable."
US lifts sanctions on 4 Indian firms over Russia ties
The United States has lifted sanctions on four Indian companies that were accused of supporting Russia's military-industrial complex.
Upcoming changes for taxpayers, bank customers, Aadhaar and passport holders
Several key financial changes will come into effect from July 1, 2026.
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.