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  What constitutes proof of Indian citizenship if not a passport, Aadhaar or voter ID?

  India | June 25, 2026 8:37 IST

  The MEA's clarification on passport comes amid earlier observations by the Supreme Court that Aadhaar is only an identity document and not proof of citizenship.

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  Two wanted fugitives Kamlesh Parekh and Aalok Kumar brought back to India from UAE in fraud case

  India | May 02, 2026 12:58 IST

  The extraditions were made possible through close coordination between Indian agencies and UAE authorities, along with support from INTERPOL.

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  At UK-led summit to reopen Hormuz Strait, India stresses on safety of global shipping lanes

  India | April 02, 2026 22:04 IST

  Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attended the multi-nation talks hosted by the UK to resolve the Hormuz crisis amid the US, Israel-Iran war.

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  'Clandestine history of nuclear proliferation': India on US govt report flagging Pakistan a threat

  India | March 19, 2026 19:50 IST

  US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard presented a report highlighting concerns about Pakistan’s expanding military capabilities, its role in regional instability, and the ongoing threat of terrorism. The report states that Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missiles that could reach the US.

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  India urges restraint amid escalating Middle East conflict: 'Dialogue, diplomacy should be pursued'

  India | March 03, 2026 17:16 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs said New Delhi was "deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region" and urged "all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians."

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  India condemns Islamabad blast, slams Pakistan for blaming others for its own 'home-grown ills'

  India | February 06, 2026 23:48 IST

  In an official statement, the MEA said the bombing earlier in the day was “condemnable” and expressed sympathy with the victims and their families. The statement said it was unfortunate that Pakistan, instead of addressing deep-rooted problems, continued to “delude itself by blaming others".

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  'No Doval-Rubio meeting ever happened': MEA slams media report amid India-US trade buzz

  India | February 06, 2026 16:02 IST

  During media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal crushed the rumours and said, "Bloomberg's report? Zero basis- no meeting, no Doval visit." Dismissing claims of a fix-it trip for India-US ties, he reaffirmed that nothing happened- exposing foreign media's unchecked spin.

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  'Deserve to be dismissed with utmost contempt': India rubbishes PM Modi's mention in Epstein files

  India | January 31, 2026 20:49 IST

  The response from the Ministry of External Affairs came hours after the US Department of Justice released a vast new tranche of records from its investigative files related to Epstein.

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  After landmark EU pact, India sets sights on near-finish US trade deal

  India | January 28, 2026 22:41 IST

  Sources in the Ministry of External Affairs said negotiations on the India-US trade deal progressed quietly alongside the EU talks and have now reached the final stretch. What remains, they said, is largely procedural.

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  India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid violent protests

  India | January 05, 2026 23:50 IST

  Indians residing in Iran on resident visas are advised to register with the Indian Embassy if they have not done so already.

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  India rejects Pakistan's remarks on minorities in India, says your abysmal record speaks for itself

  India | December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  The MEA said Pakistan’s “horrific and systemic victimisation” of minorities belonging to different faiths is a well-established fact recognised globally adding that no amount of finger-pointing by Pakistan would distract from or conceal the reality of its internal situation.

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  MEA warns Indian nationals travelling to China to exercise 'due discretion' after Thongdok incident

  India | December 08, 2025 23:40 IST

  UK-based Indian citizen Pema Wangjom Thongdok was recently confined at the Shanghai Pudong International airport for 18 hours as the Chinese immigration officials allegedly declared her Indian passport invalid solely because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace.

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  Iran suspends visa-free entry for Indians; MEA issues advisory against job-fraud

  India | November 17, 2025 22:30 IST

  In a fresh advisory issued on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it had been alerted to multiple incidents where Indians were deceived into travelling to Iran with promises of, high-paying jobs.

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  India rejects OIC's remarks on 'internal matters', says MEA | Video

  India | October 30, 2025 17:16 IST

  In addition to rejecting the OIC’s remarks, Jaiswal addressed a range of other foreign policy matters, highlighting India’s continued engagement with major global partners on issues of trade, energy, and regional security.

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  India gets 6-month exemption from American sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran, says MEA

  India | October 30, 2025 16:05 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India continues to engage with the United States to finalise a trade agreement that serves the interests of both nations. He added that discussions remain active across various bilateral and strategic domains.

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  India working to repatriate nationals detained in Thailand after crossing from Myanmar: MEA

  India | October 29, 2025 23:34 IST

  Although the MEA has not provided detailed information about how the individuals entered Thailand, sources suggest they may have fled ongoing conflict in Myanmar.

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  India denies mob lynching allegations, clarifies Tripura border clash with Bangladeshi smugglers

  India | October 17, 2025 20:46 IST

  The three deceased Bangladeshi nationals were later identified as Jual Miah, Sajal Miah, and Pandit Miah from Bangladesh’s Habiganj district.

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  No final decision yet on PM Modi’s participation in UNGA, says MEA

  India | August 14, 2025 23:43 IST

  The UN’s initial agenda typically names heads of state or government well in advance of the event, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently listed to speak at the high-level session alongside leaders from Israel, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

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  On Trump's Pakistan selling oil to US remark, India takes a 'no comments' approach

  India | August 01, 2025 18:32 IST

  While unveiling a trade deal with Pakistan on Thursday, Trump had said, “Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday!”

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  India working with UK over alleged misidentification of Air India crash victims' remains: MEA

  India | July 23, 2025 16:39 IST

  India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said it is working closely with UK authorities following allegations of misidentification of remains repatriated after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad.