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Ministry Of External Affairs: News

08 Jul 2025
Kerala

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya faces execution next week in Yemen 

Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, will be executed in Yemen on July 16, multiple reports said.

03 Jul 2025
Narendra Modi

Modi receives Ghana's national honor 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Ghana's national honor, The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.

03 Jul 2025
Mali

3 Indian workers abducted by Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Mali  

Three Indian nationals were kidnapped from the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, western Mali, on July 1.

29 Jun 2025
Afghanistan

Pakistan army blames India for North Waziristan attack, MEA's response

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected the Pakistan Army's allegations that India was behind a recent suicide bombing in Waziristan.

24 Jun 2025
Ajit Doval

India, China agree to improve bilateral ties in high-level meeting 

China and India have agreed to continue working on improving bilateral ties, following a meeting in Beijing between Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

23 Jun 2025
Iran

'Operation Sindhu': 285 Indians come home; total 1,713 evacuated 

A special flight under "Operation Sindhu," carrying 285 Indian nationals from Mashhad, Iran, landed in New Delhi late Saturday night.

17 Jun 2025
Israel

'Move out using own resources': India tells citizens in Tehran   

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has urgently advised all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in the Iranian capital to move to safer areas as the city's security situation deteriorates.

17 Jun 2025
Iran

Iran-Israel conflict: India sets up 24x7 control room in Delhi

In response to the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel, India has set up a 24x7 control room in New Delhi. The move aims to provide assistance to Indian nationals caught in the turmoil.

16 Jun 2025
Iran

Why India should be worried about war between Israel, Iran 

After Israel's initial strikes on Iran on Friday, Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in which he "conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events."

14 Jun 2025
Canada

Modi's 1st foreign visit after 'Operation Sindoor' to Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour starting Sunday. The tour includes Canada, where he will attend the G7 Summit.

04 Jun 2025
Australia

3 Indians abducted in Iran while traveling to Australia rescued  

Three Indian nationals from Punjab, who had gone missing in Tehran on May 1 while traveling to Australia, have been rescued by Tehran police.

31 May 2025
Assam

Plea in SC alleges Assam's 'sweeping' deportation of suspected foreigners

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging that the Assam government has started a "sweeping and indiscriminate drive" to detain and deport people suspected of being foreigners.

21 May 2025
Islamabad

India expels another Pakistan High Commission official; given 24-hour notice  

In a major diplomatic move, India has declared a Pakistani official at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi persona non grata.

21 May 2025
Amit Malviya

BJP shares Rahul-Asim Munir poster; Congress counters with Modi-Sharif picture 

A poster war has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.

20 May 2025
Shashi Tharoor

Details of Pakistan's involvement in Pahalgam attack revealed by MEA 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revealed that the initial investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack has uncovered communication nodes, establishing a direct link between the attackers and their "masterminds" in Pakistan.

19 May 2025
COVID-19

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra returns after 5-year hiatus; check details  

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will resume in June 2025, after a five-year break.

16 May 2025
Kiren Rijiju

Multi-party MPs to present world India's viewpoint on India-Pak conflict

A multi-party delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) will soon embark on a diplomatic mission to present India's stance on the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict.

13 May 2025
Indian Army

India expels Pakistani diplomat for 'undiplomatic activities'

India has expelled a Pakistani diplomat, branding him "persona non grata" for carrying out functions not deemed proper for his office.

13 May 2025
India

What are e-passports and how to get one in India

India is set to modernize its passport system with chip-based electronic passports (e-passports).

12 May 2025
Indian Air Force

Director general-level talks between India and Pakistan delayed   

The planned talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have been deferred, according to multiple reports.

10 May 2025
Amritsar

MEA press conference: India neutralizes over 26 Pakistani infiltration attempts

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that Pakistan has been continuously attacking along the western border.

10 May 2025
Air Force

MEA, MOD to hold joint briefing on 'Operation Sindoor' today

In a major development amid the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Defense (MOD) will today hold a joint briefing at 10:30am IST.

25 Apr 2025
Electric Vehicles

Indian EV-makers may struggle as China stops key material's supply

Chinese authorities have restricted the export of rare earth magnets to India, effective April 4, according to CNBC.

24 Apr 2025
Amritsar

India suspends visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect  

All visa services for Pakistani nationals have been suspended by the Indian government after the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

19 Apr 2025
Bangladesh

Hindu community leader kidnapped, brutally 'beaten to death' in Bangladesh

A prominent Hindu community leader died after he was allegedly abducted from his home and brutally beaten by a group of men in Bangladesh.

16 Apr 2025
Dubai

Pakistani shouting religious slogans attacks Dubai bakery; 2 Indians killed 

Two men from Telangana, India, were killed in a brutal attack at a bakery in Dubai.

26 Mar 2025
Donald Trump

'Continuing its biased pattern': India rejects US religious freedom report  

India has rejected the 2025 report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which said minorities in India are facing worsening treatment.

26 Mar 2025
Beijing

Kailash-Mansarovar yatra to resume? Highlights from India-China meet in Beijing

India and China recently held diplomatic talks on border management and reviving cross-border cooperation, including the much-awaited Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.

19 Mar 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu

'Concerned about Gaza': India reacts to latest bombardment by Israel  

India has conveyed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where a recent round of Israeli airstrikes has reportedly killed over 400 people and shattered a ceasefire of almost two months.

'The Diplomat': CBFC asks makers to add this disclaimer

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has mandated a disclaimer for the upcoming political thriller, The Diplomat, reported Mid-Day.

09 Mar 2025
California

India condemns vandalism of Hindu temple in California

India has denounced the recent vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of Southern California's largest Hindu temples.

06 Mar 2025
London

'We deplore...': India condemns security lapse during Jaishankar's UK visit

India has expressed its strong disapproval after a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom.

03 Mar 2025
Delhi High Court

Indian woman on UAE death row for killing baby executed 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has informed the Delhi High Court that Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old Indian woman, was executed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 15 for allegedly killing a four-month-old baby.

28 Feb 2025
Bahrain

Will cost of Indian passport, visa services increase? MEA clarifies

The Embassy of India in Bahrain and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) have rubbished claims of a possible hike in the prices for Indian consular, passport, and visa services overseas.

25 Feb 2025
Canada

How Canada's new visa rules could impact Indian students, workers 

In a recent move, Canada has revised its immigration rules, which could impact thousands of Indian students, workers, and tourists.

22 Feb 2025
Bangladesh

Trump questions $21M USAID fund for 'voter turnout' in India

United States President Donald Trump has publicly slammed the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) decision to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India. The funding has since been scrapped by his administration.

20 Feb 2025
Bollywood

What real-life event inspired John Abraham's 'The Diplomat'

Bollywood is all set to explore uncharted territory with the upcoming film The Diplomat, which will tell the true story of an Indian diplomat's daring rescue mission in Pakistan.

19 Feb 2025
Adani Group

Help in Adani fraud probe: US to Modi government

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sought the Indian government's help to serve a complaint against Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, and his nephew Sagar Adani.

15 Feb 2025
Donald Trump

Mann slams Modi for picking Amritsar to land deportee flights

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has slammed the Indian government for landing deportation flights at Amritsar airport.

08 Feb 2025
Amritsar

SC lawyer petitions NHRC over Indian deportees' treatment

Supreme Court lawyer Virendra Vashistha has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the treatment of Indian migrants deported from the United States.

07 Feb 2025
Bangladesh

23 Hindus killed, 123 temples attacked in Bangladesh: Government 

The Indian government has expressed its concerns over the rising violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

06 Feb 2025
Indian Government

Modi government mulling law to ensure safe, orderly overseas migration

The Indian government is considering a new law, the "Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024," to facilitate safe and orderly migration for overseas employment.

05 Feb 2025
Donald Trump

'Handcuffed and humiliated': Congress slams US deportation of Indians

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera has condemned the United States's treatment of deported Indian migrants.

04 Feb 2025
Assam

'Cannot detain for eternity': SC directs Assam to deport foreigners 

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Assam government for delaying the deportation of people declared as foreigners.

04 Feb 2025
California

'Illegal migration not worth...': US embassy reacts to Indian deportations 

In a first, the United States has started deporting illegal Indian immigrants via military aircraft.

04 Feb 2025
Donald Trump

Trump administration starts deporting Indian migrants 

In a major escalation of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, the United States has begun deporting Indian migrants on a C-17 military aircraft, a US official told Reuters.

29 Jan 2025
Canada

Canada claims India 'actively interfering' in its polls; MEA responds  

A Canadian inquiry has accused India of meddling in its recent elections, alleging that it employed disinformation and possibly even covertly funded preferred candidates.

26 Jan 2025
China

India-China direct flights to resume? Talks are currently underway

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will discuss the resumption of direct flights between India and China during his two-day visit to Beijing, which commenced today.

24 Jan 2025
Indira Gandhi

Centre responds after violent protest against 'Emergency' movie in UK

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed concerns over violent protests against Kangana Ranaut's new film Emergency in the United Kingdom.