Ministry Of External Affairs: News
London: Pro-Khalistani supporters remove Indian flag, here's what happened next
After pro-Khalistani supporters pulled down India's national flag in London on Sunday evening, the Indian High Commission responded to this by replacing it with a much bigger tricolor.
PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate India-Bangladesh friendship pipeline today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) via video conference at 5:00 pm on Saturday.
Taliban members to attend 4-day online crash course on India
The members of the Taliban government in Afghanistan will be attending the "India immersion" online course, which starts on Tuesday, reported Indian Express.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese to visit India on March 8
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese is set to make his maiden visit to India from March 8 to 11, the External Affairs Ministry said on Saturday.
Now, India reveals spotting 'flying object' above crucial island chain
Weeks after the United States downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon, Indian officials have revealed that locals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, too, reported seeing a similar, unusual "flying object" last year.
Operation Dost: India's 7th humanitarian aid flight reaches Syria, Turkey
India's seventh flight under Operation Dost landed at Damascus in earthquake-struck Syria on Sunday with over 23 tons of relief assistance and was received by Deputy Minister of Local Administration and Environment Moutaz Douaji. It later headed to Turkey's Adana.
India sends first batch of relief aid to earthquake-hit Turkey
India on Tuesday dispatched its first consignment of humanitarian aid and relief supplies to earthquake-hit Turkey, where the death count has risen to over 4,300, PTI reported.
India questions World Bank's stand on Indus Waters Treaty
In a significant development in the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) matter, India on Thursday questioned the World Bank's move to appoint two separate processes—a neutral expert and a court of arbitration—to resolve disputes between Pakistan and New Delhi on the Ratle and Kishenganga hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Modi documentary: SC to hear petitions challenging ban next week
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear petitions challenging the Centre's decision to ban the controversial BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi, titled India: The Modi Question, which delves into the 2002 Gujarat riots on February 6.
Republic Day: How are foreign dignitaries selected as chief guests
India celebrated its 74th Republic Day today in Delhi with Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the chief guest. The ceremonial parade was kicked off by a marching contingent of 144 soldiers, representing the main wings of the Egyptian Armed Forces for the first time.
Support free press: US after India bans BBC Modi documentary
Calling India's move to ban the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi a matter of press freedom, the US State Department on Wednesday emphasized the significance of democratic principles like freedom of expression.
After Shehbaz Sharif's 'peace' remark, India invites Pakistan's foreign minister
India has invited Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to participate in a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to be held in Goa in May.
BBC Modi documentary: Opposition slams 'censorship'; shares alternative documentary links
Tearing into the central government, Opposition leaders have slammed it over the removal of the BBC docu-series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from YouTube and Twitter.
India blocks videos, tweets of BBC documentary on PM Modi
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) directed to block of YouTube videos linked to the BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi, ANI reported quoting sources.
Sri Lanka lauds India for aiding in 'regaining stability'
The foreign minister of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry, said that the financial aid of approximately $4 billion it received from India helped the country import essential goods and regain stability during its absolute economic crisis.
BBC documentary on PM Modi propaganda, continues colonial mindset: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday slammed the BBC documentary series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a propaganda piece furthering the colonial mindset which shouldn't be dignified with a response.
India wants good neighborly relations with Pakistan, China: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sent a stern message to China and Pakistan during his interaction with the Indian community in Cyprus on Friday.
Pakistan: Hindu woman killed, beheaded, skinned in Sindh; India reacts
A Hindu woman was gruesomely murdered in Sinjhoro town, in Pakistan's Sindh province. Her body was reportedly found on Wednesday with a severed head and breasts, and skin peeled off.
Willing to resolve border tensions with India, says China
China has expressed a willingness to cooperate with India to improve bilateral ties and stabilize border areas.
Try to be good neighbor: Jaishankar tells Pakistan at UNSC
Chiding Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday termed it an epicenter of terrorism that needs to clean up its act and be a good neighbor.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah will be Republic Day chief guest
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday that Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebration in January 2023.
Honey trapping: MEA driver passes confidential information to Pakistan, arrested
A driver working with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been caught passing confidential and sensitive information to a Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent.
Canada: Hindu diaspora heckles Brampton mayor over Khalistani referendum
The Hindu diaspora in the Canadian city of Brampton heckled Mayor Patrick Brown at a temple after an alleged Khalistani referendum was allowed to be organized by "anti-India" elements on Sunday.
Denounce November 6 Khalistan referendum by SFJ: India tells Canada
India sent a demarche to the Canadian government on Tuesday asking it to stop and denounce the purported Khalistan referendum organized by the proscribed terrorist organization Sikh For Justice (SFJ) in Ontario on November 6.
India condemns 'hate crime' at Bhagavad Gita Park in Canada
India has raised objections to an alleged hate crime at Shri Bhagavad Gita Park in Brampton, Canada, where a name board inside the park was reportedly damaged.
Beware of fake job rackets from Thailand, Myanmar: MEA advisory
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday issued an advisory asking Indians to be wary of fake job rackets promising lucrative jobs in digital sales and marketing.
Hate crimes, anti-India activities rising: MEA cautions Indians in Canada
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released an advisory for Indians in Canada to maintain caution against "rising hate crimes."
India to assume G20 Presidency, host summit in September 2023
India is all set to assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, succeeding Indonesia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release on Tuesday.
India, China to finish disengagement in Ladakh by Monday: MEA
India and China will finish the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings in eastern Ladakh by Monday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Haryana: Man dies by suicide over delayed Canadian student visa
In a suspected case of suicide due to a delay in obtaining a Canadian student visa, the body of a 23-year-old man, who had been missing for two days, was discovered in a canal in Haryana's Kurukshetra.
Best deal for citizens: Jaishankar on buying oil from Russia
Defending India's decision to buy crude oil from Russia, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that he had a moral obligation to ensure the best deal for Indian citizens.
Centre's U-turn on Rohingyas: MHA says no flats in Delhi
Hours after Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced rehabilitation for Rohingya refugees in Delhi, the Centre released a statement objecting to the news.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why are more and more Indians renouncing citizenship?
Over six lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the last five years, according to data from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Kejriwal defies LG, says will go ahead with Singapore trip
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has declared that he would "go ahead" with his Singapore trip to attend an international summit despite the block by Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena.
I2U2 Summit to focus on joint projects in key areas
The first summit of the new four-nation grouping "I2U2" will be held virtually on Thursday.
Germany: Energy, climate change top PM Modi's G7 summit agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Munich, Germany early on Sunday morning to attend the G7 summit.
Meet Ruchira Kamboj, India's next Permanent Representative to UN
Ruchira Kamboj was appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York on Tuesday.
PM Modi to visit Germany, UAE next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beginning Sunday.
Maldives: Mob storms International Yoga Day event; probe ordered
The Maldivian government has ordered an investigation after an angry mob disrupted an International Yoga Day event organized by Indian Cultural Centre at a stadium in the capital Male and threatened the attendees.