Ministry Of External Affairs: News
16 Jun 2025
IranWhy 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
CanadaModi'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
Australia3 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
AssamPlea 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
IslamabadIndia 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 MalviyaBJP 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 TharoorDetails 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-19Kailash 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 RijijuMulti-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 ArmyIndia 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
IndiaWhat 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 ForceDirector 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
AmritsarMEA 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 ForceMEA, 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 VehiclesIndian 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
AmritsarIndia 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
BangladeshHindu 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
DubaiPakistani 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
BeijingKailash-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.
11 Mar 2025
Central Board of Film Certification'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
CaliforniaIndia 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 CourtIndian 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
BahrainWill 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
CanadaHow 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
BangladeshTrump 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
BollywoodWhat 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 GroupHelp 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 TrumpMann 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
AmritsarSC 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
Bangladesh23 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 GovernmentModi 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 TrumpTrump 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
CanadaCanada 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
ChinaIndia-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 GandhiCentre 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.
