Ministry Of External Affairs: News
Maldives President Muizzu's 1st bilateral visit to India from Sunday
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will embark on his first bilateral visit to India from October 6 to 10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
PM Modi chairs high-level security meet on West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened an emergency meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the escalating crisis in West Asia.
'Motivated narrative': India rejects US commission's religious freedom report
The Indian government has strongly dismissed the latest report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling it biased and politically motivated.
'Deeply concerned': MEA reacts to Iran-Israel conflict
The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday expressed concern as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel following Tehran's overnight missile barrage.
You can now apply for a passport through mobile camps
Several smaller cities across India have kicked off a new way to make the passport application process easier.
J&K polls: Centre to take foreign diplomat delegation to Srinagar
In a bid to highlight the democratic transition in Jammu and Kashmir, the central government is set to escort a group of foreign diplomats to observe the second phase of polling.
Key takeaways from Modi-Biden meet in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at the latter's residence in Delaware on Saturday.
Indian embassy official found dead in Washington: Report
An Indian embassy official was found dead under mysterious circumstances within the mission premises in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, reports said.
'Completely unwarranted...': India on US court summons over Khalistani terrorist
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has labeled a United States court's summons to the Indian government as "completely unwarranted."
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in India: What's on the agenda?
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is currently on a two-day official visit to India.
Why netizens are boycotting Anubhav Sinha's 'IC 814'
The newly released series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, directed by Anubhav Sinha, has sparked controversy among social media users.
Passport Seva portal to be closed till September 2
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced that the online platform for passport applications, Passport Seva, will be temporarily closed due to scheduled maintenance.
India's online passport portal unavailable till September 2
The Indian government has announced a temporary shutdown of the Passport Seva portal for a period of five days, starting from today at 8:00pm.
India's dam water not responsible for Bangladesh flood, clarifies MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has refuted allegations that the recent flooding in eight districts of Bangladesh was caused by India.
Protests intensify in Bangladesh again: 100 killed, India issues advisory
Nearly 100 people, including 14 policemen, were killed and hundreds injured in renewed anti-government protests across Bangladesh on Sunday.
Jaishankar discusses border issues with Chinese counterpart at SCO summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Thursday.
A look at India-Austria ties as Modi heads to Vienna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Austria on July 9 and 10, marking the first visit by an Indian leader to the country in over four decades.
Hacker claims to have breached India's eMigrate labor portal
A hacker has reportedly infiltrated the Indian government's eMigrate portal, a platform designed to aid the country's blue-collar workforce in legally emigrating overseas.
98 Indians have died in Saudi Arabia during Hajj
The Indian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the death of 98 Indian nationals due to natural causes during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
India slams Canadian House's 'silence' tribute to Khalistani terrorist Nijjar
India criticized the Canadian parliament on Friday for holding a "moment of silence" on June 18 for Khalistani Tiger Force terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, marking the one-year anniversary of his shooting in Surrey, British Columbia.
Vijayan writes to Modi after Kerala minister denied Kuwait visit
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing his disapproval over the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denying political clearance for a state minister to visit Kuwait.
Canada's 'moment of silence' for Nijjar, India's '1985 bombing' reply
The Canadian Parliament held a moment of silence on Tuesday to mark the first death anniversary of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Kuwait fire: 42 Indians killed in tragedy; who were they
The fire in the Mangaf area of southern Kuwait on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of 42 Indian nationals, including at least 14 from Kerala.
40 Indians killed in Kuwait building fire, PM takes stock
At least 40 Indians have been killed in the Kuwait fire that broke out in a building housing workers in Mangaf city on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs has said.
Jaishankar on Modi 3.0 government's roadmap on China, Pakistan, UNSC
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday talked about resolving ongoing border issues with China and addressing Pakistan's long-standing cross-border terrorism—setting the foreign policy agenda for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government's third term.
Sexual assault allegations: Prajwal's police custody extended till June 10
Former MP Prajwal Revanna's police custody has been extended until June 10 by a special Bengaluru court in the sexual assault case against him.
'Ready to face law...': Prajwal's first comment after arrest
In his first remarks after his arrest, suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna on Friday said that he is ready to face the law and will fully cooperate with the investigation.
'Sex scandal': Prajwal interrogated after arrest; SIT mulling potency test
Prajwal Revanna, a suspended leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) facing allegations of sexual assault, was on Friday taken to the Crime Investigation Department's office for questioning after interrogation by the Special Investigation Team.
Prajwal arrested from Bengaluru airport; medical test, court hearing today
Prajwal Revanna, suspended leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) who is facing sexual assault charges, was arrested by the Karnataka Police after he arrived at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport in the early hours of Friday.
MEA initiates action to revoke rape-accused Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has begun proceedings to revoke the diplomatic passport of Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed.
Prajwal files for anticipatory bail ahead of arrival in India
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly applied for anticipatory bail to prevent his imminent arrest.
MEA processing request to revoke Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport: Report
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is processing a request from the Karnataka government to cancel the diplomatic passport of MP Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse and is currently in Germany.
US warns of 'potential sanctions' for business deals with Iran
The United States has issued a warning to all nations considering business deals with Iran, saying that they run the "potential risk of sanctions."
'Freedom of speech doesn't mean..support separatism': Jaishankar on Canada
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has voiced his concerns over the Canadian government's approach toward Khalistani separatist elements.
5 Indians on board ship captured by Iran released
Five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday and have departed from Iran, the Indian embassy in Tehran said.
US trying to destabilize India during Lok Sabha polls: Russia
Russia's foreign ministry has alleged that the United States's accusations that India is violating religious freedom rights are intended to destabilize the country during the general election.
Pannun 'murder plot': Czech court halts Gupta's extradition to US
The Supreme Court of the Czech Republic has temporarily halted the extradition of Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta, who is facing charges in the United States.
Canada arrests 3 Indian nationals over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing
Canadian law enforcement has arrested three Indian nationals over the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year.
After Centre claims Prajwal traveled on 'diplomatic passport', Siddaramaiah's retort
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the central government of allegedly protecting Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is currently involved in a sex scandal.
Prajwal had diplomatic passport, no clearance issued by us: Centre
Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna—who is at the center of a sexual abuse case—traveled to Germany on a diplomatic passport, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.