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MEA issues strong rebuttal to Rahul's charge against Jaishankar on Op Sindoor

Updated on May 17, 2025 15:27 IST

Rahul Gandhi's jibe at S Jaishankar has gotten a response from MEA.

India-China: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to be held between June–August

The external affairs ministry said the entire process for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, from online applications to the selection of pilgrims, has been fully computerised since 2015 (PTI)

Updated on Apr 26, 2025 13:48 IST

Omar, Mehbooba urge Centre to intervene amid ‘cuts’ on Hajj slots

Last week, Saudi Arabia announced a temporary halt on new short-term visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India, which is believed to have affected private tour operators and upended plans of pilgrims intending to go to Saudi. (AFP File)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 15, 2025 24:34 IST

MEA denies nod to Khudian’s US trip

Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 25, 2025 04:16 IST

Grand Strategy: Time for Indian mediation in the Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Italy in June 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Mar 10, 2025 06:33 IST

IFS officer falls to death in New Delhi’s Chanakyapuri

The IFS officer was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 7, 2025 07:33 IST

Jitender Pal Singh is India’s new envoy to Israel

JP Singh, an officer of the 2002 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has served in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey. (Photo courtesy: vifindia.org)

Published on Jan 24, 2025 16:05 IST

India on Pakistan minister's ‘two to tango’ remark: ‘T is for terrorism'

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (R) responded to Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar's 'two for tango' remark.

Updated on Jan 3, 2025 14:39 IST

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

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal briefs the media, in New Delhi.

Updated on Nov 7, 2024 11:46 IST

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

India and Canada are unlikely to have high commissioners appointed for however long the embattled Trudeau government remains in power. (AP)

Published on Oct 22, 2024 02:30 IST

MEA ‘engaging’ with influencers from other nations

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 27, 2024 22:50 IST

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

Minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh at the Parliament House complex. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Aug 2, 2024 03:14 IST

US deported 48 Indian students without explanation; India seeks clarification

48 Indian students were deported back in the past 3 years without an explanation.

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 06:13 IST

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

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (File Photo)

Published on Jul 25, 2024 13:55 IST

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

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 07:53 IST

India set to bring 4 armoured cars for foreign leaders

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 8, 2024 09:21 IST

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

External affairs minister S Jaishankar

Published on Jun 24, 2024 12:44 IST

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

(Representative Photo)

Published on Jun 15, 2024 07:37 IST

Hunt for Prajwal: Govt moves to scrap passport

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 24:48 IST

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

A protest against Prajwal Revanna in Bengaluru on April 30. (PTI)

Published on May 23, 2024 04:52 IST

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

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 2, 2024 14:23 IST

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

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal faced a flurry of questions on Katchtheevu island. (Screengrab)

Updated on Apr 4, 2024 17:23 IST

Two Indians reported missing after Taiwan quake are safe: MEA

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (File photo)

Published on Apr 4, 2024 15:28 IST

Zero tolerance for mob violence

Five foreign national students suffered severe injuries following a late-night brawl at the Gujarat University campus (Video screengrab)

Published on Mar 18, 2024 15:40 IST

India warns citizens amid Russia-Ukraine war trafficking crackdown

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 8, 2024 23:30 IST

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

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.

Updated on Feb 26, 2024 03:47 IST

Deaths of Indian students in US not connected, says MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (X Photo)

Updated on Feb 8, 2024 13:15 IST

Bhutan biggest beneficiary of India’s external aid portfolio

Buddha Dordenma temple in Bhutan (Representative Photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2024 15:22 IST

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

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

Updated on Dec 24, 2023 05:37 IST

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

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 13:17 IST

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