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external affairs ministry news

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 02:59 pm IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 08:59 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 28, 2026 12:18 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 26, 2026 01:13 pm IST

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
india news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 11:17 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 03:00 pm IST

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)
india news
Updated on Apr 11, 2026 06:00 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 09:02 pm IST

‘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)
india news
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 08:09 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Jan 16, 2026 08:44 pm IST

‘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)
india news
Published on Jan 09, 2026 10:38 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Jan 07, 2026 09:12 am IST

'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”.
india news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 12:00 am IST

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)
india news
Published on Dec 18, 2025 10:46 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Dec 11, 2025 06:13 pm IST

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

Sihasak Phuangketkeow's India visit will continue till December 2.
india news
Updated on Nov 30, 2025 04:59 am IST

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/)
india news
Published on Nov 07, 2025 09:01 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Sept 12, 2025 02:35 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Sept 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Aug 15, 2025 05:59 pm IST

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)
india news
Updated on Aug 01, 2025 08:57 pm IST

'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.
india news
Published on Jul 11, 2025 04:11 pm IST

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)
india news
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 11:59 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 21, 2025 03:24 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Jun 12, 2025 11:03 pm IST

Ministries allocated space in Central Vista building

The ministry of home affairs will occupy spaces on fourth, fifth and sixth floors (HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Jun 12, 2025 12:36 am IST

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)
india news
Published on May 29, 2025 10:49 pm IST

S Jaishankar blasts Pakistan over terrorism: 'They operate from big cities'

Jaishankar advised that the world should not go along with the narrative that Pakistan is unaware of what is going on.
india news
Updated on May 23, 2025 10:02 am IST

750 pilgrims selected for this year’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The pilgrimage will begin in June and continue until August. (kmy.gov.in)
india news
Published on May 21, 2025 03:58 pm IST
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