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India lauds Iran-US MoU, NSA Ajit Doval warns of emerging threats

New Delhi, Jun 23 (ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab)
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 07:02 am IST

MEA's Sibi George highlights India's cross-border terrorism threat at BRICS meet

George Sibi (in picture) was among the top officials who accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his five-nation tour of UAE, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands and Italy, which concluded on Wednesday.
Updated on May 21, 2026 05:48 pm IST

Exclusive | Shweta Tripathi reunites with husband after 13 years on stage

Exclusive | Shweta Tripathi reunites with husband Chaitanya Sharma after 13 years on stage
Updated on May 18, 2026 02:52 pm IST

MEA fact checks report on India-UAE pact for evacuation via Fujairah port

The report indirectly linked the signing of the said pact to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stopover in the UAE while on his way to Europe later this week.
Updated on May 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST

‘That's where…': How MEA responded to Trump's ‘hellhole’ repost for India

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal did not respond elaborately on Trump's "hellhole" remark.
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 12:00 am 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
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 03:00 pm IST

India buying oil from diversified sources, says MEA amid West Asia war

The MEA spokesperson also said that India is in discussions with several countries regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on Apr 15, 2026 04:51 pm IST

US planning to attack Iran from western India? MEA fact-checks viral claim

India's MEA debunked a viral claim of US seeking permission to launch military operations against Iran from Indian territory. (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR /AFP/Representative image)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 06:00 pm IST

‘Six Indians killed in West Asia war,’ says MEA

The Indian government is actively working to ensure the safety of its citizens in the region, amid ongoing missile and drone attacks. (Photo by RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 09:33 am IST

Mann refused political clearance for foreign trip

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has refused political clearance to chief minister Bhagwant Mann and industries minister Sanjeev Arora for a proposed visit to the United Kingdom and Israel next month to invite business leaders to invest in Punjab. (PTI File)
Published on Jan 15, 2026 08:50 am IST

India ‘fully committed’ to bring fugitives back: MEA on Lalit Modi-Mallya video

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during a press conference in New Delhi on Friday.
Updated on Dec 27, 2025 09:05 am IST

Is one S Jaishankar enough for India? External affairs minister responds

External affairs minister S Jaishankar was speaking at the Pune Book Festival.
Updated on Dec 21, 2025 10:56 am IST

Kerala man in Houthi captivity freed after 5 months, India thanks Oman

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that Anilkumar Raveendran had arrived in Muscat on Wednesday.
Published on Dec 04, 2025 02:43 pm IST

After Donald Trump imposes 100% tariff on pharma imports, India reacts

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi, on Friday (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Sept 26, 2025 05:10 pm IST

'Measure likely to...': Read India's full statement on Trump's H-1B visa move

U.S. President Donald Trump announced major changes to the H1B visa programme on Friday.
Updated on Sept 20, 2025 07:27 pm IST

Foreign ministry cautions Indian citizens over fake jobs in Iran

Upon reaching Iran, these Indian nationals have been kidnapped by criminal gangs and ransoms have been demanded from their families for securing their release," MEA said in a statement.
Updated on Sept 20, 2025 09:12 am IST

‘Well-being and prosperity’: What India said on Nepal's new interim government

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki, right, is administered the oath of office by Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel, centre, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday.
Updated on Sept 13, 2025 01:04 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

S Jaishankar to meet Russian counterpart after China foreign min's India visit

Within days of Wang’s visit, Jaishankar will travel to Moscow during August 21-23 for talks with Lavrov.
Updated on Aug 14, 2025 07:19 am IST

'We asked 50 around questions…': Shashi Tharoor on external affairs meeting

Tharoor also spoke about the remarks made by the Pak Army Chief in the US.
Updated on Aug 12, 2025 10:14 am IST

India, Philippines release stamps to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties

The meeting took place on the sidelines of Marcos Jr's five-day state visit to India.
Published on Aug 06, 2025 10:33 am 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.
Updated on Jun 21, 2025 03:24 pm IST

‘Our targets were…’: What India said on Pakistan ‘nuclear leakage’ buzz

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs, during a weekly briefing on Tuesday.
Updated on May 14, 2025 02:02 am IST

Jaishankar to attend G20 foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa on Feb 20-21

The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday that External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will go to South Africa from February 20–21 to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 12:40 pm IST

‘Canada presented no evidence on allegations’: Centre tells Lok Sabha

When asked if the Union government has taken note of the recent developments in criminal cases allegedly involving Indian citizens in that country, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on Friday that Canada has provided "no evidence whatsoever" to support the "serious allegations" it has chosen to level
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:51 pm IST

India registers 'strong protest' with Dhaka over remarks by Bangladesh leader

Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, addresses a press conference.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 06:28 pm IST

Cong may head 4 dept-related standing committees in House

Members of the principal Opposition party, which has 98 lawmakers in the Lok Sabha and 27 MPs in the Rajya Sabha, may also head the panels on agriculture and rural development, said people aware of the matter. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sept 17, 2024 06:10 am IST

Punjab: Guru Granth Sahib saroops brought back from Qatar to Amritsar

The two holy saroops (physical copies) of Guru Granth Sahib being brought to Gurdwara Baba Gurbakhsh Singh in Amritsar after they were received at the airport on Wednesday night. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 03:41 pm IST

Made profound contribution to India's diplomacy: Cong leaders condole Natwar Singh's demise

Made profound contribution to India's diplomacy: Cong leaders condole Natwar Singh's demise
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 11:48 am IST

Sri Lankan naval vessel collides with Indian fishing boat near Katchatheevu

Representative Image: Indian fisherman killed, another missing in collision with Sri Lankan naval vessel near Katchatheevu island
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 12:46 pm IST