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Threat to Indian diplomats in Canada has ‘increased’, says MEA

Just last week, India had accused Canada of indulging in harassment by putting the Indian consular staff there under surveillance.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal briefs the media, in New Delhi. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:16 PM IST

India-Canada ties will remain frozen for the remainder of PM Trudeau’s term

Canada, in recent times, has consumed as much, if not more, bandwidth in India than Pakistan, and the situation is far from showing any improvement

India and Canada are unlikely to have high commissioners appointed for however long the embattled Trudeau government remains in power. (AP)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST

MEA ‘engaging’ with influencers from other nations

The initiative has been backed by foreign secretary Vikram Misri and his predecessor Vinay Kwatra.

The ministry of external affairs brought 19 influencers and social media content creators from Nepal and Sri Lanka to India at the end of April, and the second group of about 15 influencers from the UAE is visiting the country this week (File Photo)
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 04:20 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Eight Indians killed while serving with Russian military, govt tells Parliament

The recruitment of Indians into the Russian military became a hot button issue following the deaths of several nationals earlier this year.

Minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh at the Parliament House complex. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 08:44 AM IST

US deported 48 Indian students without explanation; India seeks clarification

A total of 48 Indian students were deported back in 3 years without an explanation.

48 Indian students were deported back in the past 3 years without an explanation.
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 11:43 AM IST
ByBhavika Rathore

MEA raps Kerala government for appointing secretary for ‘external cooperation’

On July 15, the Kerala government issued an order giving Vasuki, secretary in the state’s labour and skills department, the additional charge of “matters connected with external cooperation”

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (File Photo)
Published on Jul 25, 2024 07:25 PM IST

Who is Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India's next ambassador to US? 10 things about him

Earlier on July 15, Vikram Misri succeeded Kwatra as India's foreign secretary.

Ambassador Kwatra is an IFS officer from the 1988 batch and has taken over the position which has been left vacant after Taranjit Sandu, retired in January 2024.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 01:23 PM IST

India set to bring 4 armoured cars for foreign leaders

The four vehicles, imported to serve visiting foreign heads of state or government, have already arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai

The protocol division of the external affairs ministry, which plays a key role in visits by foreign leaders, has a small fleet of Mercedes armoured limousines for use by visiting heads of state or government (File Photo)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 02:51 PM IST
ByRajeev Jayaswal,

Evening briefing: S Jaishankar on police verification time for passports; more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar(File Photo)
Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:14 PM IST

MEA, SBI sign MoU to create digital service for workers to pay emigration fees

The SBI’s digital payment service will be available through a payment gateway called SBIePay to migrant workers, recruiting agents and other users of the eMigrate portal, the external affairs ministry said on Saturday

 (Representative Photo)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 01:07 PM IST

Hunt for Prajwal: Govt moves to scrap passport

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has again written to PM Modi to expedite the cancellation of Revanna’s passport – the second such letter this month.

NSUI members hold a poster of JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna during a protest against his involvement in the alleged sexual abuse case, in Bengaluru, on April 30, 2024. (PTI)
Updated on May 24, 2024 06:18 AM IST
By, New Delhi/bengaluru

MEA processing Karnataka’s request to cancel Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport

The Karnataka government’s formal letter seeking the revocation of Revanna’s passport was received by the external affairs ministry on Tuesday

A protest against Prajwal Revanna in Bengaluru on April 30. (PTI)
Published on May 23, 2024 10:22 AM IST

Prajwal Revanna case: Passport only revoked on court’s order, says MEA

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former prime minister and JD(S) president HD Deve Gowda, left India for Germany on Saturday

Bengaluru: NSUI members burn a poster of JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna during a protest against his involvement in the alleged sexual abuse case, on April 30 (PTI)
Updated on May 02, 2024 07:53 PM IST

MEA steers clear of political row over Katchatheevu, says Jaishankar clarified

Jaiswal faced questions on what the current BJP government had done about the issue over the past 10 years and whether the matter has been raised with Sri Lanka

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal faced a flurry of questions on Katchtheevu island. (Screengrab)
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 10:53 PM IST

Two Indians reported missing after Taiwan quake are safe: MEA

The two Indians – a man and a woman – were at Taroko Gorge, close to Hualien county, near the epicentre of the 7.4-magnitude quake that killed nine people and injured more than 1,000 on Wednesday

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (File photo)
Published on Apr 04, 2024 08:58 PM IST

Zero tolerance for mob violence

Communal targeting of foreign students in Gujarat University should not go unpunished

Five foreign national students suffered severe injuries following a late-night brawl at the Gujarat University campus (Video screengrab)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 09:10 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

India warns citizens amid Russia-Ukraine war trafficking crackdown

India intensifies efforts to repatriate citizens serving in risky support roles with the Russian military amid crackdown on recruitment agents.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 05:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

MEA reacts to reports of Indians with Russian Army seeking help for discharge

The MEA said several Indians have already been discharged. It said the early discharge of Indians from the Russian Army is a matter of top priority.

According to media reports, several Indians have been working as security helpers in the Russian military and they were forced to even fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia's border with Ukraine.(REUTERS)
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 09:17 AM IST

Deaths of Indian students in US not connected, says MEA

MEA's response to attacks on Indians in the US: “My request to you is that you must see that there is no interconnectedness in these.”

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (X Photo)
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 06:45 PM IST

Bhutan biggest beneficiary of India’s external aid portfolio

In keeping with the government’s “Neighborhood First” policy, Bhutan was allocated Rs.2,068 crore from the total external aid portfolio of Rs.4,883.56 crore, including soft loans and grants, for foreign countries

Buddha Dordenma temple in Bhutan (Representative Photo)
Published on Feb 01, 2024 08:52 PM IST

Giving dual citizenship to Indians poses challenges: Jaishankar. Know the rules

EAM Jaishankar said there are several challenges in providing dual citizenship to Indians living abroad, however, debate on the matter is still alive.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar(S Jaishankar/X)
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 11:07 AM IST

MEA cautions people seeking jobs abroad, says huge rise in cheating cases

According to the Emigration Act of 1983, no recruiting agent can collect more than ₹30,000 and GST at 18% from prospective migrants for services provided by the agent

Unregistered and illegal agents operate without obtaining the mandatory licence from the external affairs ministry and provide “little or no details” of their whereabouts and contacts, the ministry said (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT File Photo)
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 06:47 PM IST

India sets up 24-hour control room to monitor situation in Israel and Palestine

The move follows concerns about the safety of Indian nationals in the region following the launch of a massive military operation by Israel.

There have been no reports of casualties among the 18,000 Indian nationals living in Israel. (Reuters photo)
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 07:07 PM IST

17 Indians freed from captivity of armed group in Libya, return to Delhi

The case of the captive Indian nationals, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, was brought to the attention of the Indian embassy in Tunis, which also covers Libya, on May 26

The Indians after their return from Libya on Sunday night. (Sourced image)
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 11:42 AM IST

HT This Day: July 16, 1962 -- Chinese retreat further in Galwan Valley

The Chinese troops besieging the Indian outpost in Galwan Valley, in Ladakh, retreated further today, according to a spokesman of the External Affairs Ministry.

HT This Day: July 16, 1962 -- Chinese retreat further in Galwan Valley
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 10:28 PM IST
By, New Delhi

France confers Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on PM Modi

France confers the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on PM Narendra Modi, the highest civilian and military honour.

French President Emmanuel Macron bestows the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 05:55 AM IST
By, New Delhi

In Ariha Shah case, setback for Indian parents in German court

Berlin's Pankow local court has granted Ariha's custody to the German state while rejecting the parents' contention.

Dhara and Bhavesh Shah with Ariah.
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 02:29 PM IST

10th batch of 135 Indians departs from Sudan under ‘Operation Kaveri’

India has launched ‘Operation Kaveri’ with the aim of repatriating all the citizens who have been stranded in conflict-hit Sudan.

Sudan crisis: Operation Kaveri flight with 246 Indians on board evacuated from conflict-ridden Sudan landed, in Mumbai on Thursday.(Twitter/ S Jaishankar)
Published on Apr 28, 2023 08:56 AM IST

‘India welcomes back its own’: Jaishankar on arrival of evacuees from Sudan

Under 'Operation Kaveri', a total of 360 Indians evacuated from Sudan boarded a flight from Jeddah Airport to New Delhi.

Indian nationals evacuated from violence-hit Sudan under Operation Kaveri on their arrival at the IGI Airport in New Delhi.(PTI)
Published on Apr 26, 2023 10:35 PM IST

360 Indians evacuated from war-hit Sudan to reach Delhi soon via flight | Watch

India launched Operation Kaveri to rescue its citizens from conflict-hit Sudan earlier this week.

Screengrab from the video.
Published on Apr 26, 2023 07:48 PM IST
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