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  India begins evacuating students from Iran via Armenia amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict

  India | June 17, 2025 14:23 IST

  India has begun evacuating its citizens, especially students, from Iran via Armenia as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates. Over 110 students have reached the Armenian border, while around 600 have been relocated within Iran to safer cities like Qom and Yazd.

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  MEA postpones Turkish envoy's event amid widespread Turkey boycott over Pak support

  India | May 16, 2025 5:21 IST

  Turkish Ambassador-designate Ali Murat Ersoy was to present his Letter of Credence to the President of India during the event on Thursday, May 16, but it was rescheduled.

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  MEA rejects hyphenation of India-Pakistan, stresses global recognition of India's right to defend it

  India | May 13, 2025 19:46 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs has rejected the hyphenation of India and Pakistan, emphasising that the global community widely recognises India’s right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism.

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  India lodged strong protest over Sri Lankan Navy's firing on Indian fishermen, confirms MEA

  India | January 31, 2025 23:28 IST

  India protested against Sri Lanka after its Navy allegedly fired on Indian fishermen in the Jaffna Sea, injuring two from Karaikal. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Sri Lanka’s diplomat to express concerns over recent incidents, including the detention of Indian fishermen.

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  India summons Sri Lankan envoy after five fishermen injured in naval firing

  World | January 28, 2025 15:53 IST

  The fishing vessel had 243 Indian fishermen onboard out of which five sustained injuries. While two were seriously injured, three sustained minor injuries.

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  We will take them back if they are overstaying, says MEA as mass deportation drive begins in US

  World | January 24, 2025 18:25 IST

  Amid US embarking on a mass deportation drive after Trump became the 47th President of the US, India's External Affairs Ministry said that India is ready to take back Indians who are overstaying either in US or any other part of the world.

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  India 'strongly' demands early return of Indians working with Russian Army after Kerala man's death

  World | January 14, 2025 20:28 IST

  An Indian national from Kerala who was working in the Russian Army was recently killed while another was injured. The MEA has said that the embassy in Moscow is seeking to transport mortal remains and repatriate the injured to India.

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  US: Telangana student killed in Chicago, Indian Consulate demands strong action

  World | November 30, 2024 23:49 IST

  The Indian Consulate in Chicago has demanded immediate action after Telangana student Nukarapu Sai Teja was tragically shot dead during a robbery at a gas station.

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  MEA condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Joe Biden, says 'it doesn't represent position of govt'

  India | November 29, 2024 23:41 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments on outgoing US President Joe Biden as 'unfortunate'.

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  MEA denies reports of US summons for Gautam Adani, says 'no official request received'

  Business | November 29, 2024 19:22 IST

  Reports of summons had surfaced in the media after a five-count criminal indictment was unsealed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The Adani Group last week denied all allegations as baseless and said it would seek legal recourse to defend itself.

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  PM Modi to embark on three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana

  World | November 12, 2024 20:56 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana from 16-21 November, 2024.

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  Centre extends Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's tenure until July 2026

  India | November 11, 2024 22:44 IST

  The Central Government has extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who was set to retire on November 30, 2024. Misri’s term has now been extended until July 14, 2026, or until further orders.

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  India urges Bangladesh to ensure safety, security of Hindus after incident of arson in Chittagong

  World | November 07, 2024 18:16 IST

  Speaking about India's stance on the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said, 'New Delhi has urged the Bangladesh authorities to take strong measures to ensure the safety of Hindus'.

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  'Welcome Step': EAM Jaishankar on India-China disengagement progress at LAC

  World | November 03, 2024 18:46 IST

  Speaking to the Indian community in Brisbane, he highlighted the progress made in bilateral relations between India and China following the severe tensions that arose after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

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  'We're in touch with US authorities to clarify issues': MEA on sanctions on Indian firms

  World | November 02, 2024 17:15 IST

  Speaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is presently working with all the relevant Indian departments and agencies to sensitize Indian companies on applicable export control provisions.

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  India summons Canadian High Commission representative over their allegations against Amit Shah

  India | November 02, 2024 16:34 IST

  "It was conveyed in the Note that the Government of India protests in the strongest terms to the absurd and baseless references made to the Union Home Minister of India before the Committee by Deputy Minister David Morrison," the MEA in a statement said.

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  'India is on side of peace': MEA on Russia-Ukraine conflict, situation in West Asia

  India | October 25, 2024 20:52 IST

  He said that both leaders expressed satisfaction that considerable progress has been made in the various areas of their bilateral relationship. Misri said that India-Germany bilateral trade stood at USD 33 billion in 2023 and cumulative German investments in India amount to nearly USD 15 billion.

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  India hits out at Canada over 'preposterous' allegations, accuses Trudeau of 'naked interference'

  World | October 14, 2024 14:45 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs said it received a diplomatic communication on Sunday suggesting that Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an investigation there. The MEA rejected the latest charges as "preposterous implications".

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  India welcomes agreement between Mauritius, UK over Chagos Archipelago | How it played a role?

  World | October 03, 2024 20:58 IST

  The Chagos Archipelago consists of approximately 58 small, flat islands located in the central Indian Ocean. India had earlier reaffirmed support to Mauritius over on the issue of the Chagos Archipelago, which was widely appreciated by the island nation.

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  'Biased, motivated narrative': India rejects US report on 'violations' of religious freedom

  World | October 03, 2024 18:37 IST

  The USCIRF report recommended the US government to designate India as a "Country of Particular Concern" over "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations" of religious freedom. India has previously refuted similar reports by the organisation, accusing it of being "biased".