Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- India
Mortal remains of former army officer Kale killed in Gaza reach India, says MEA
New Delhi: The mortal remains of Colonel (retd) Waibhav Anil Kale arrived in India on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, days after the former Indian Army officer who was…
- World
‘Remain vigilant’: MEA advises Indians travelling to Iran, Israel
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday advised Indian nationals travelling to the two countries to “remain vigilant” and stay in contact with…
- India
Diaspora body slams US report on religious freedom in India
Washington: Observing that the USCIRF’s recent annual report that criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom is based on omission and commission of facts utilising partial data, an Indian diaspora think-tank…
- World
After deaths of students in US, Indian missions step up outreach
New Delhi: The Indian missions in the US have stepped up their student outreach initiatives in view of incidents of deaths of Indian students in that country in recent months. “There have…
- Middle East
India urges Tel Aviv to ensure safety of 1st batch of workers
New Delhi: India on Thursday said it has urged Israel to ensure safety of the Indian construction workers who have gone to the country this week under the framework of a bilateral…
- India
Embassy in close touch with Indians onboard cargo ship in US, local authorities: MEA
New Delhi: There are 20 Indians onboard the cargo ship which hit a bridge in Baltimore in the US a few days ago and the Indian Embassy is in close touch with…
- World
MEA team appreciates progress of India-backed infra projects in Maldives
Male: A team from India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday reviewed the progress of important infrastructure development projects, including the redevelopment of the Hanimadhoo International Airport, being carried out under the…
- India
PM Modi’s Bhutan visit postponed due to inclement weather: MEA
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Bhutan has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions there and the new dates are being worked out by the two sides, the…
- India
India names Vinay Kumar as new Ambassador to Russia
New Delhi: Senior diplomat Vinay Kumar has been appointed India’s next Ambassador to Russia, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Kumar, a 1992 batch officer of Indian Foreign Service, serving…
- Top Stories
Two held for attack on foreign students; MEA says ‘strict action being taken’
The Gujarat police on Sunday, Match 17, arrested two persons in connection with the attack on International Muslim students for offering prayers in Gujarat University’s (GU) hostel on late March 16 night.…
- World
India rejects global criticism of CAA, calls it ‘laudable initiative’
New Delhi: India on Friday strongly trashed the criticism against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), including by the United States, and said “vote-bank politics” should not determine views about a “laudable initiative”…
- India
Matter under investigation, several people arrested: MEA on Spanish tourist case
New Delhi: Days after a woman from Spain was allegedly gang raped in Jharkhand, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the matter is “under investigation” and several people have been…
- Top Stories
About 20-odd Indians stuck in Russia, efforts on for their early release: MEA
New Delhi: At least 20 Indians, who had gone as support staff to work with the Russian Army, are stuck in that country and efforts are on to seek their early release,…
- World
India’s 1st civilian team reaches Maldives to replace military personnel
New Delhi: India on Thursday said its first civilian team of technical experts has reached the Maldives to replace the military personnel operating an advanced light helicopter in the island nation. Maldivian…
- World
India advises citizens not to travel to Myanmar’s Rakhine state
New Delhi: India on Tuesday advised its citizens not to travel to Myanmar’s Rakhine state in view of deteriorating security situation. In an advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asked Indian…
