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Govt closely following Covaxin’s effort for obtaining WHO approval: MEA
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2021 08:01 PM IST
- Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer of Covaxin, had expressed confidence in getting the UN body’s approval based on "its experience of getting its other vaccines prequalified by WHO”
'Will continue to make all efforts to bring back fugitives': MEA
PTI | | Posted by Prashasti Singh, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 10, 2021 09:24 PM IST
New Delhi has been seeking extradition of Indian fugitives Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi from the UK to face trial in India.
Govt extends help to Indian students studying abroad now stuck in country
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON JUN 05, 2021 07:46 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday asked the Indian students studying abroad to contact their OIA-II Division if they are currently stuck in India due to COVID-19 restrictions or have other similar issues.
Studying abroad but stuck in India over Covid-19? Here's what you should do
PUBLISHED ON JUN 05, 2021 05:02 PM IST
Get in touch with India's ministry of external affairs if you are facing mobility issues due to the pandemic. Here are complete details.
Hindu man's mortal remains from Saudi arrived in India, MEA informs Delhi HC
ANI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 12, 2021 01:03 PM IST
A bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh on Wednesday took note of the submission of MEA officials appreciated the efforts made by the department and said it is a great relief for the court also.
India received 17 consignments of medical aid from nations to battle Covid surge
By Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 04, 2021 11:32 AM IST
Between April 24 and May 2, India has received 17 consignments – comprising essential medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators, cylinders of medical oxygen, ventilators and BiPAP machines, bedside monitors, anti-viral drugs, rapid kits to detect Covid-19 virus, pulse oximeters, N95 masks and personal protective equipment among others — from at least 14 countries.
S Jaishankar set for G7 ministers’ meeting in UK
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2021 12:53 AM IST
The UK is hosting the first in-person G7 foreign ministers meeting in two years, in London, from May 3 to 5.
MEA, Congress spat over oxygen delivery to 2 foreign missions
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2021 12:07 AM IST
The war of words erupted after posts on social media on the supply of oxygen cylinders to the Philippines embassy on Saturday and the New Zealand high commission on Sunday
News updates from HT: Covid-19 medical supplies from UK reach India
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON APR 27, 2021 08:59 AM IST
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Funds allocation to MEA inadequate considering foreign policy objectives
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 17, 2021 09:15 PM IST
The panel said the budgetary resources will play a "determining role" in India's pursuit of a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as it requires adequate global presence and expansion of diplomatic outreach.
India mulls new democracy report, freedom index by local think tank
By Anisha Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 17, 2021 07:03 AM IST
- The discussions to do this were going on before recent reports by Freedom House and V-Dem Institute downgraded India’s democratic rankings.
India sending rice, HCQ tablets as humanitarian assistance to Madagascar
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:49 PM IST
The humanitarian assistance is being delivered on-board Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa, which will leave with the food and medical assistance on March 3 and is expected to reach the Port of Ehoala in Madagascar between March 21 and 24, 2021, the MEA said.
Foreign envoys to visit Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow: All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 16, 2021 07:31 PM IST
This will be the third visit of envoys from various countries, including the European Union, since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019.
PM Modi meets COP26 President, discuss India-UK cooperation on climate change
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 16, 2021 04:01 PM IST
Earlier today, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar also met Alok Sharma and discussed important issues, for negotiations to be held in Glasgow later this year.
On farmers’ protest, Trudeau commended India's efforts, says MEA
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 12, 2021 10:10 PM IST
In early December, a few weeks into the agitation, Trudeau had backed the protests and said that Ottawa has conveyed its concerns about the protest by Indian farmers to New Delhi.
'Taken note': MEA refers to Capitol violence, reacting to US statement
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON FEB 04, 2021 08:16 PM IST
The incidents of violence and vandalism at the historic Red Fort on January 26 have evoked similar sentiments and reactions in India as did the incidents on the Capitol Hill on 6 January, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.
Jaishankar attends meeting with parliamentary panel on external affairs
PTI | , New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 08:58 PM IST
At the meeting of the Consultative Committee on External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla gave a detailed presentation on the external affairs ministry.
India strongly condemns terrorist attacks in southwestern Niger
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 04, 2021 08:43 PM IST
Over 70 people were killed and many injured in terror attacks on two villages in southwestern Niger on Saturday. In a statement, the MEA said India stands in solidarity with the government and people of Niger in the fight against terrorism.
India delivers humanitarian assistance, disaster relief support to cyclone-hit Fiji
New Delhi | By Asian News International | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON JAN 02, 2021 09:22 PM IST
“Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, over 6 tons of relief supplies were put together in a short span of time by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and were airlifted to Fiji,” the ministry of external affairs said.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar to visit Qatar on December 27
New Delhi | By Asian News International | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON DEC 26, 2020 10:40 PM IST
According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar will be meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and also call on other important dignitaries of the State of Qatar.
PM Modi, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to discuss connectivity, trade
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 08:43 AM IST
Modi and Hasina will jointly inaugurate the Haldibari-Chilahati rail link which is aimed at fostering people-to-people connectivity on both sides.
India, Qatar agree on institutionalising measures to promote, protect workers’ rights
New Delhi | By Asian News International | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON DEC 10, 2020 10:31 PM IST
The agreement was reached in the Sixth Meeting of India-Qatar Joint Committee on Labour and Manpower Development held virtually on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
India well-positioned to provide globally-skilled workforce: MEA official
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON DEC 09, 2020 07:25 PM IST
Addressing the 9th Global Summit on Skill Development, MEA Secretary (CPV & OIA) Sanjay Bhattacharyya said India stands ready to improve the presence of highly-skilled workers and professionals through mutually-beneficial arrangements with Europe, the US and Japan.
Foreign ministry to fly over 60 foreign envoys to Hyderabad for Covid vaccine briefing
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Shishir Gupta
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 07:28 PM IST
The diplomats will be taken to the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech and Biological E for an interaction with scientists on the Covid-19 vaccine
Nagrota attack: MEA expresses ‘serious concern’, says attempt to derail DDC election
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri
UPDATED ON NOV 21, 2020 07:20 PM IST
The MEA also vocalised their concerns about any disruptions to the safe and peaceful elections that the government is aiming to conduct in Jammu and Kashmir, and summoned the Charge d’Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission.
MEA was issuing 10 lakh passports per month before Covid-19: MoS
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 11:42 PM IST
Speaking at the inauguration of the renovated premises of Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad, Muraleedharan said 517 passport seva kendras, including 424 Post Office Passport, across the country provide passport services.
Third Indo-US two-plus-two talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Deepali Sharma
UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2020 09:22 PM IST
The new framework of the ministerial dialogue was initiated in order to provide a forward-looking vision for the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Eye on China, govt to bar universities from pacts with India’s neighbours
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Shishir Gupta
UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2020 12:30 PM IST
While the ministry of external affairs was initially hesitant in mandating approvals for such partnerships with institutions from friendly countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal that share land borders with India, HT learns that South Block now has no objections to the education ministry’s plan.
Saarc museum conceptualised in 2005 yet to be operational: CAG
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Neeraj Chauhan
UPDATED ON SEP 28, 2020 09:35 AM IST
Till September 2019, MEA had already released Rs 18.87 crore for the museum
Riyadh-Chennai flight scheduled to bring back Indian deportees from Saudi Arabia on September 24
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia] | By Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON SEP 20, 2020 10:30 AM IST
Second batch of Indian deportees from Saudi Arabia to arrive on Sept 24 via Riyadh-Chennai flight, other flights from Riyadh and Jeddah being currently worked out