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Vikram Doraiswami appointed India's next ambassador to China

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 06:51 IST

High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami.

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 06:47 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 10:19 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 14:20 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 01:15 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 11:19 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 17:13 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 11, 2026 21:35 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 07:49 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 7, 2026 18:35 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 05:14 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 01:14 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 10:58 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 13:30 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 11:29 IST

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

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 07:32 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 01:29 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 01:24 IST

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

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 12:35 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 07:29 IST

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

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 24:26 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 15:14 IST

'Very serious': Shashi Tharoor flags concerns amid Iran protests, unrest

Tharoor's remarks come after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a warning Indians to "avoid travel to Iran" until further notice.

Published on Jan 15, 2026 02:40 IST

Three Indians among 28 crew of US seized Russian-flagged oil tanker, MEA reacts

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference in New Delhi on Friday.

Published on Jan 9, 2026 14:34 IST

‘Fully aware’: MEA on US' 500% tariffs bill on India for buying Russian oil

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India remains guided by the imperative of securing energy at “affordable prices” for its 1.4 billion people.

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 11:51 IST

Bangladesh restricts visa services for Indians amid growing tensions: Report

Tourist and other visa services for Indians have also been suspended at Bangladeshi missions in Mumbai and Chennai.

Published on Jan 8, 2026 10:57 IST

DFS rejects application for fire safety renewal of Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan that houses MEA

DFS rejects application for fire safety renewal of Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan that houses MEA

Published on Dec 31, 2025 12:47 IST

‘Canada should take responsibility’: MEA as Indian-origin man dies of negligence

MEA has reacted after an Indian-origin man died of medical neglect in Canada.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 12:45 IST

'Families facing hardships': MEA says 'engaged with US' amid H-1b visa delays

"The government remains actively engaged with the US side to address the issue and minimise the impact on Indian nationals," said Randhir Jaiswal.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 11:30 IST

India condemns killing of Hindu youth in Bangladesh: 'Matter of grave concern'

"We condemn the recent gruesome killing of a Hindu youth," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 11:30 IST

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