Ministry Of External Affairs: News
'12 Indians killed, 16 missing in Russia-Ukraine war': MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that at least 12 Indian nationals have been killed while serving in the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sixteen Indians are also missing.
How India chooses its chief guest for Republic Day
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025.
Explained: Why Indian nurse was sentenced to death in Yemen
Nimisha Priya, a 36-year-old nurse hailing from Kerala, is on death row in Yemen after President Rashad Muhammed al-Alimi approved her execution.
Report links India to Maldivian opposition 'plot' to oust Muizzu
A report by The Washington Post has alleged that opposition politicians in the Maldives plotted to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu.
Masood Azhar, mastermind behind 2001 Parliament attack, suffers heart attack
Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) founder Maulana Masood Azhar suffered a heart attack on Thursday.
Modi receives Kuwait's highest honor, 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred "The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer," Kuwait's highest honor.
Modi on 2-day Kuwait visit, to attend Gulf Cup opening
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day official visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian prime minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years.
Modi to visit Kuwait; first by Indian PM in 43yrs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on December 21-22, the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years.
India-China special representatives to meet in Beijing; what's expected
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will meet China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Saturday.
NSA Doval likely to visit China for special representative talks
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is likely to visit China shortly for special representative talks, ANI reported, citing sources.
India expresses concern over killing of 3 students in Canada
India has expressed deep concern over the recent murders of three Indian students in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the incidents "terrible tragedies."
86 Indians attacked or murdered in foreign nations in 2023
In 2023, 86 Indian nationals were attacked or murdered in different countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
75 Indians evacuated from Syria, moved to Lebanon
The Indian government has successfully evacuated 75 of its citizens from Syria after rebel forces recently overthrew President Bashar al-Assad and are set to form a new government.
'Leave at...earliest': India's urgent advisory for its citizens in Syria
The Indian government has issued an urgent travel advisory for its citizens in Syria, asking them to leave the country at the earliest as violence escalates.
Lawyers threatened, no legal aid for Bangladesh Hindu monk—bail delayed
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu monk and former International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) leader, is in serious trouble in Bangladesh.
Explained: Why ISKCON is a target amid unrest in Bangladesh
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is struggling in Bangladesh after the arrest of its former member, Chinmoy Krishna Das.
'No difference in India, Bangladesh if...': Mehbooba Mufti on Sambhal
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has courted controversy with her remarks comparing the treatment of minorities in India and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh accuses India of 'double standards' regarding threatment of minorities
Bangladesh has accused India of "double standards" in its treatment of minority communities.
Bangladesh freezes bank accounts of 17 ISKCON-linked individuals
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has frozen the bank accounts of 17 people linked to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for 30 days.
Indian consulate officials in Canada under surveillance: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has disclosed that Indian consular officials in Canada are being placed under audio and video surveillance, with their private communications also being intercepted.
'Stand against such terror': Sheikh Hasina slams Hindu monk's arrest
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has slammed the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, demanding his immediate release.
'Bangladesh government's responsibility to protect minorities, places of worship': Centre
The Indian government has voiced its grave concern over the recent attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.
India welcomes Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire agreement
India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States.
Who is Chinmoy Krishna Das, ISKCON priest arrested in Bangladesh
Violent protests have erupted across Bangladesh after the arrest of a prominent Hindu leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari.
Trudeau calls officials 'criminals' for linking Modi to Nijjar's assassination
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed his national security officials for leaking classified information and twisting facts.
To help arrested friend, 69-year-old Stephen's alumnus impersonates ex-IPS officer
Anil Katyal, a 69-year-old resident of Greater Kailash-1 in Delhi, has been arrested for impersonating a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.
PM Modi to receive top national awards from Guyana, Barbados
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with top national awards of Guyana and Barbados.
Terrorism, extortion, murder: India's case for Arsh Dalla's extradition
India is intensifying its efforts to extradite Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, aka Arsh Dalla, from Canada.
India will seek terrorist Arsh Dalla's extradition from Canada: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that it expects Khalistani separatist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, to be extradited or deported to India from Canada.
'Deeply concerning...': Jaishankar on Khalistani attack on Canada temple
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has termed the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, as "deeply concerning."
Spain's President to visit India after 18 years
Spain's President Pedro Sanchez will visit India from October 27 to 29, the first such visit by a Spanish leader in nearly two decades.
'Manage differences, strengthen cooperation': What Xi told Modi at BRICS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks for the first time since 2019 on Wednesday in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
Ex-Indian spy who plotted Pannun's assassination on FBI's 'wanted' list
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a "wanted" poster and an arrest warrant against Vikash Yadav, a former Indian government employee.
'Inaccurate...': Centre on cricket coming up during Jaishankar's Pakistan visit
The Centre has dismissed reports that cricket was a topic of discussion between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
'Wanted Canada to extradite Bishnoi gang...': India on diplomatic row
Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, India has expressed concerns over Canada's handling of criminals tied to organized crime.
MEA responds after Trudeau admits no 'hard proof' against India
In a late-night statement, the Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its position following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony before a Commission of Inquiry amid escalating diplomatic tensions.
Five Eyes allies—US, New Zealand—back Canada's 'serious charges' against India
The United States and New Zealand have supported Canada's allegations against India in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India withdraws high commissioner, diplomats from Canada
The Indian government announced on Monday its decision to withdraw the High Commissioner along with other targeted diplomats and officials from Canada.
'Preposterous imputations': India's strong rebuttal to Trudeau's escalation
India on Monday issued a sharp rebuttal to Canada, rejecting allegations that its High Commissioner was a "person of interest" in a murder investigation.