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‘Positive momentum in ties’: Indian envoy meets Canadian minister

India's High Commissioner to Ottawa Dinesh Patnaik (R) with Canada's Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Thangaraj (L).

Published on Apr 11, 2026, 4:16 PM IST

Over 1,150 Indians exit Iran via land borders amid West Asia conflict: MEA

FILE: A repatriation flight with stranded Indians nationals in Iran reaches Delhi airport.

Published on Apr 1, 2026, 9:51 PM IST

W Asia conflict: India assures welfare of Indian seafarers, students in region

A senior Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officer assured that that the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community in the region remains the utmost priority and added that MEA continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the region.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026, 8:45 PM IST

7,600 Indians fly back home from Qatar in 3 days amid US-Iran war

Qatar Airways aircraft parked at Teruel Airport in Spain, as airlines move planes away from escalating conflict in the Middle East, in Teruel, Spain, March 20, 2026. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026, 4:25 PM IST

1 more Indian killed amid US-Iran war, Riyadh death takes toll to 6

Smoke rises above the city, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026, 6:31 PM IST

Indians return from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan; 280 pilgrims back, says MEA

At the weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said, of the 284 pilgrims who had gone to Iran, about 280 have returned via Armenia

Published on Mar 19, 2026, 11:22 PM IST

‘Threat to world’: India flags Pak's ‘history’ after Tulsi Gabbard's remarks

MEA spokesperson Jaiswal also condemned Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan.

Published on Mar 19, 2026, 8:04 PM IST

India says attacks on energy sites 'unacceptable' as West Asia conflict rages on

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India speaks during an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia.

Updated on Mar 19, 2026, 9:09 PM IST

Vikram Doraiswami appointed India's next ambassador to China

High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami.

Updated on Mar 19, 2026, 12:21 PM IST

Celina Jaitly reacts as her detained brother Vikrant refuses to contact her

Celina Jaitly pens note after Delhi HC closes her petition seeking help for brother Vikrant Jaitly.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026, 12:17 PM IST

Indians in Iran cross into Armenia, Azerbaijan amid West Asia tensions: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal speaks during the inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026, 3:49 PM IST

India seeks safe transit for more ships after two cross Strait of Hormuz

A crude oil tanker from Saudi Arabia has docked at Mumbai port after transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz amid heightened Middle East tensions.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 7:50 PM IST

2 Indians killed, 10 injured in attack on industrial area in Oman, says govt

The Al Mirani Fort and traditional houses are surrounded by mountains, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 12, 2026.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 6:45 AM 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.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 4:49 PM IST

India assisting return of its citizens from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, in New Delhi

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 10:43 PM IST

'Deplore the fact': India slams attack on Gujarat-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz

This image released by the Royal Thai Navy shows Thai cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, that was struck and set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 3:05 AM IST

‘To take a little pressure off’: Trump on India waiver for Russian oil purchase

Noting that there is a lot of oil pressure at the moment, President Donald Trump boasted that the US has a tremendous amount of oil.

Updated on Mar 8, 2026, 1:19 PM IST

West Asia crisis: 52,000 Indians returned following partial opening of airspace

West Asia crisis: 52,000 Indians returned following partial opening of airspace

Published on Mar 8, 2026, 12:05 AM IST

JKSA urges MEA to seek postponement of critical medical exams in Iran

JKSA urges MEA to seek postponement of critical medical exams for Indian students in Iran

Published on Feb 24, 2026, 10:44 AM IST

7th Asia Economic Dialogue to be held in Pune from Feb 26–28

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the event. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Feb 24, 2026, 6:44 AM IST

What roommate said about Indian student found dead in US: 'Ate and engaged less'

Baneet Singh (R), said Saketh Sreenivasaiah had invited him to Lake Anza on January 21. However, he didn't go out of laziness.

Updated on Feb 15, 2026, 4:28 PM IST

Gujarat couple abducted in Azerbaijan, rescued with MEA's help

BJP minister Mitesh Patel posted the video statement on X account

Published on Feb 12, 2026, 7:00 PM IST

'We should wait for the outcome': MEA as polling concludes in Bangladesh

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said they would "look into the issues" after the mandate in Bangladesh.

Updated on Feb 12, 2026, 4:59 PM IST

Russia oil trade in focus after India-US trade deal: What we know so far

Russia oil trade in focus after India-US trade deal: What we know so far

Updated on Feb 9, 2026, 1:02 PM IST

Acting on market conditions, evolving global dynamics, says MEA on Russia oil

People familiar with the matter said India was diversifying energy purchases for geopolitical reasons, though there were no immediate signs of Russian energy purchases dropping to zero.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026, 6:59 AM IST

India will safeguard farmers’ interests; 'no concessions' on US soy, dairy

A joint statement by the US and India on a framework for an interim trade deal said New Delhi will “eliminate or reduce” tariffs on a “wide range” of farm produce.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026, 6:54 AM IST

‘Baseless, pointless’: India condoles Islamabad deaths, rejects Pak's claims

‘Baseless, pointless’: India condoles Islamabad deaths, rejects Pak's claims

Updated on Feb 7, 2026, 6:05 PM IST

Preity Zinta supports Celina after Delhi HC issues order in her brother's case

Preity Zinta showed support for actor Celina Jaitly as she fights for the release of her brother.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026, 12:59 PM IST

‘Trashy ruminations’: India rubbishes PM's Israel trip mention in Epstein Files

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 5:56 AM 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.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 8:44 PM IST

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