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  India summons Iranian ambassador after firing on two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz

  India | April 18, 2026 23:42 IST

  India summoned Iran’s envoy Dr Mohammad Fathali after firing by Iranian forces forced two Indian vessels to change course in the Strait of Hormuz. A protest was lodged over the incident, raising concerns about shipping safety in a key global oil route.

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  No additional security for Pakistan cricket team during ICC World Cup, Indian government confirms

  Cricket | August 11, 2023 23:22 IST

  "The Pakistan cricket team will be treated just like the cricket team of any other country participating in the ICC World Cup," the External Affairs Ministry said.

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  EAM Jaishankar to represent India at virtual SCO CHG meeting on Nov 1

  India | October 31, 2022 20:32 IST

  SCO meeting: The annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) CHG conference, which approves the organization's yearly budget, focuses on the trade and economic agenda of the group.

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  Centre spent Rs 38 lakh on Trump's 36-hour State Visit in 2020: RTI

  India | August 18, 2022 13:14 IST

  The Centre spent approximately Rs 38 lakh on the 36-hour State visit by former US President Donald Trump in 2020 on accommodation, meals, logistics and more.

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  India, Australia to hold '2+2' ministerial dialogue in Delhi

  India | September 11, 2021 7:26 IST

  This visit will attempt to advance Australia's relationship with their close friends and strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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  EAM S Jaishankar begins 4 day visit to New York today

  India | August 16, 2021 7:17 IST

  S Jaishankar will begin a four-day visit to the US today to attend a number of UN Security Council events.

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  EAM S Jaishankar refuses to indulge in 'political politics' of Rahul Gandhi during US visit

  India | May 29, 2021 14:03 IST

  Declining to indulge in 'political politics', Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaisahankar refused to respond to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of India's 'vaccine diplomacy', during his visit to the USA.

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  S Jaishankar arrives in US on 5-day visit; Covid cooperation, vaccine supply on agenda

  India | May 24, 2021 9:35 IST

  S Jaishankar on Monday landed in New York, as part of his US visit, to meet with senior United States officials, and discuss COVID-related cooperation between the two countries.

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  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit US from May 24 to 28

  India | May 21, 2021 11:49 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the US in the coming week from May 24 to May 28. The official announcement was made by Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.

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  Kidnapped Sikh community leader in Afghanistan released: MEA

  India | July 18, 2020 22:40 IST

  Nidan Singh Sachdeva, a Sikh community leader of Afghanistan who was kidnapped in Paktia province last month, was released from captivity on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

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  1,487 Indian prisoners lodged in jails of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Lanka: MEA

  Business | March 11, 2020 18:10 IST

  As many as 1,487 Indian prisoners are lodged in various jails of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.

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  Saina Nehwal facing visa issues for Denmark Open

  Other Sports | October 07, 2019 23:21 IST

  The Denmark Open, a top BWF Super 750 tournament, will be played at Odense from October 15 to 20.

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  PM Narendra Modi holds talks with Bhutanese PM Dr Lotay Tshering

  India | August 17, 2019 23:23 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a wide-ranging dialogue with his Bhutanese counterpart Dr Lotay Tshering on Saturday. He discussed steps to further expand the bilateral partnership across several sectors. This is PM Modi's second visit to the Himalayan nation and first in his second term as Prime Minister of India.

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  Sri Lanka, Pulwama attacks made India more determined to fight terrorism: Sushma Swaraj tells SCO

  India | May 22, 2019 13:33 IST

  Visible enthusiasm to expand bilateral relations across all sectors, as both countries commit to explore the untapped potential

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  Sushma Swaraj arrives in Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO foreign ministers meet

  World | May 21, 2019 17:27 IST

  India is keen on deepening its security-related cooperation with the SCO and its Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS), which specifically deals with issues relating to security and defence.

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  Sushma Swaraj to visit Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO foreign ministers meet from tomorrow

  World | May 20, 2019 11:48 IST

  The CFM meeting will review the preparations for the forthcoming SCO Summit in Bishkek on June 13-14 and also exchange views on topical issues of international and regional importance.

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  No orange passport, MEA rolls back decision to print new jackets, will continue printing last page

  India | January 30, 2018 20:22 IST

  "MEA has decided to continue with the current practice of printing of the last page of the passport and not to issue a separate passport with orange colour jacket to ECR passport holders."

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  India dismisses credibility of new Jadhav video, advises Pak to stop 'propagandistic exercises'

  India | January 05, 2018 7:21 IST

  The statement comes in the wake of a fresh video released by Pakistan in which Jadhav is apparently accusing Indian diplomat of yelling at his mother.

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  India condemns terror attack on Karachi airport

  India | June 09, 2014 18:11 IST

  New Delhi: Condemning the terror attack on Karachi International Airport, India today said the strike underlines the magnitude of danger posed by terrorism, which must be fought urgently and comprehensively, without making any exception.In a