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Kerala seafarer killed in Russian missile strike was set to marry in 2 months

A 26-year-old Indian seafarer was killed in a Russia missile strike as his shipping vessel left Ukraine's Odesa port.

Updated 9 days ago

India backs 2016 tribunal award that rejected Beijing’s claim in South China Sea

People pass by an electronic board showing areas of the disputed South China Sea during a conference to mark the 10th anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling which invalidated China's expansive claims during a conference in Manila, Philippines.

Updated 15 days ago

Amid MEA passport row, what constitutes proof of citizenship in India?

The ministry’s position appears to draw a distinction between a passport being evidence of citizenship and being conclusive proof of citizenship.

Updated 35 days ago

‘No third party role’: MEA on Balen Shah's remark on India-Nepal border issue

Randhir Jaiswal added that approximately 98 per cent of the India–Nepal border has already been demarcated.

Updated 58 days ago

Jaishankar, Ukrainian counterpart exchange views on war and ties in Cyprus

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, in Nicosia on Wednesday.

Updated 63 days ago

Surveillance, minerals and energy: Key takeaways from Delhi QUAD meet

External affairs ,inister S. Jaishankar addresses during the quad foreign ministers' joint press statement, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated 65 days ago

Number of Indian pilgrims eligible for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra increased to 1,000

The pilgrimage is set to take place from June to August, the external affairs ministry said in a statement on Thursday

Published 90 days ago

South Korean president in India: Meet with PM, shipping, AI | What's on agenda

South Korean President Gets Ceremonial Reception At Rashtrapati Bhawan, Prez Murmu & PM Modi Attend

Updated 101 days ago

'Iran gunboats, projectile': What we know of the two Indian ships hit in Hormuz

'Iran gunboats, projectile': What we know of the two Indian ships hit in Hormuz

Updated 102 days ago

India denounces ‘very disturbing’ bombing after 303 killed in one day in Lebanon

A mourner reacts during the funeral of people killed in an Israeli strike that hit a cafe on Wednesday, in Sidon, Lebanon, on April 10. (REUTERS)

Updated 110 days ago

Fact check: Did MEA say India backs Israel in Iran war, threaten Tehran?

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal speaks during the inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated 140 days ago

‘No such meeting, no such visit’: India rebuts report on NSA Doval’s visit to US

Bloomberg had reported that Doval met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington during the visit in early September (AFP/ Representative photo)

Updated 175 days ago

MEA ‘doing whatever is necessary for well-being’ of 9,000 Indians in Iran

Randhir Jaiswal said that the MEA had issued two to three advisories over the past few days whereby it advised Indian citizens to not travel to Iran at this time, and Indian citizens residing in Iran to leave the country by whatever means available.

Published 195 days ago

‘Troubling tendency’: India slams Bangladesh’s reasons for crimes against Hindus

New Delhi: Security personnel stand around a poster of Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus during a protest by VHP and Bajrang Dal activists outside the Bangladesh High Commission (PTI FILE)

Published 201 days ago

India concerned, urge parties to have dialogue: Jaishankar on Venezuela crisis

EAM S Jaishankar said that the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela is India's main concern.

Published 204 days ago

'No amount of finger pointing...': MEA rejects Pak's claims on Indian minorities

The MEA's response comes after Pakistani foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi reportedly described some incidents in India as “targeting religious minorities”.

Updated 213 days ago

26 Indians working in Russian military killed, 7 more missing, says Centre

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many reports have also emerged of African nationals fighting alongside Moscow’s forces, with some accusing Russian military of using deceptive tactics to recruit them. In November, Ukraine said it had identified 1,426 fighters from 36 African countries serving in the Russian army. (AFP)

Published 223 days ago

India issues travel advisory amid Thailand-Cambodia border tensions

A house damaged by Cambodian artillery at a village close to the Thai-Cambodia border in Surin province on December 11, 2025.

Published 231 days ago

Randhir Jaiswal welcomes Thai minister to India: 'Occasion to strengthen…'

Sihasak Phuangketkeow's India visit will continue till December 2.

Updated 242 days ago

Providing all possible help, says MEA on actor Celina Jaitly’s brother’s detention

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian side is in touch with UAE authorities regarding the case of Maj Vikrant Jaitley (retd). (Instagram/celinajaitlyofficial/)

Published 265 days ago

MEA's Jaiswal gives ‘Bhojpuri’ welcome to Mauritius PM in Varanasi: Video

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Mauritius PM's Varanasi visit marked the start of a new history of India-Mauritius ties.

Published 321 days ago

India urges citizens to stay away from offers to join Russian Army

India has repeatedly raised the issue of Indians being tricked into serving in the Russian Army with Russia’s leadership. (AFP/Representative)

Published 322 days ago

India tightens norms for overseas citizenship: What are the rules for OCI card?

OCI cardholder is a foreigner and OCI card is a life long visa issued to such a foreigner.

Updated 350 days ago

India rejects UK parliamentary panel’s report on ‘transnational repression’

The report by the British Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights, titled “Transnational repression in the UK”, was published on July 30 (UK Parliament)

Updated 363 days ago

'Population of 15,000': Bhagwant Mann mocks PM Modi foreign honours, MEA reacts

The Punjab CM also attacked the Prime Minister for not holding a press conference in the 11 years he has been in office.

Published 384 days ago

India doesn’t take position on religious practice: MEA on Dalai Lama successor

The Dalai Lama’s announcement had drawn an angry response from Beijing, which said the spiritual leader’s reincarnation “must be approved” by the Chinese government (PTI)

Updated 391 days ago

Priyank Kharge slams MEA's 'U-turn' on US trip nod: ‘Chronology samajhiye…'

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge said the clearance was finally granted on June 19 – 36 days after his initial application and five days after his scheduled departure.

Updated 404 days ago

Ahmedabad plane crash: Very tragic, extend deepest condolences, says MEA

The ill-fated plane crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad and burst into a ball of fire, in one of the country's worst aviation disasters.

Published 412 days ago

Ministries allocated space in Central Vista building

The ministry of home affairs will occupy spaces on fourth, fifth and sixth floors (HT PHOTO)

Updated 413 days ago

Dhaka is blaming India to deflect from domestic governance challenges, says MEA

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Grab)

Published 426 days ago

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