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India slams Pakistan over naval collision response: 'PNS Hunain violated maritime norms'
India | Sep 18, 2026, 05:00 PM IST"Let me reiterate the facts of the matter. INS Kolkata was on a routine deployment in the western Arabian sea when Pakistani Naval Ship Hunain conducted itself in an unacceptable and unprofessional manner at sea that resulted in a collision," MEA Randhir Jaiswal said.
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Speed News: Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi, and CB Naidu offer prayers on PM Modi's Birthday
Originals | Sep 17, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTRajnath Singh, CM Yogi, and CB Naidu offer prayers on PM Modi's Birthday. Putin extends birthday greetings to PM Modi on his 76th birthday. MEA rejects reports of world leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit in Delhi. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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'Misleading': MEA rejects reports of world leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit in Delhi
India | Sep 17, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTThe 18th BRICS Summit concluded in the national capital with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 on September 12, emphasising expanded cooperation in global health initiatives and a shared dedication to universal health coverage through resilient and inclusive measures.
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US Congress passes sanctions bill: India says energy security of 1.4 billion remains top priority
India | Sep 17, 2026, 10:46 AM ISTAs stated on several earlier occasions, India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people. It will continue to do so through diversified sourcing and on the basis of evolving market dynamics, the MEA said.
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Speed News: Pakistan Navy Ship Collides With Indian Navy Vessel; MEA Summons Top Envoy
Originals | Sep 16, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTA Pakistan naval ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel, following which the MEA summoned Pakistan's top envoy. PM Modi's school friend also got his land back from a firm linked to a BJP MLA. Watch all the latest headlines in today's speed news.
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PM Modi, Xi Jinping agreed to mutual respect and sensitivity to India-China ties: MEA
India | Sep 15, 2026, 05:14 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi referred to India's concerns and underlined that both sides should show sensitivity to each other's core concerns and be guided by the three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual interest, and mutual sensitivity, said MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
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Fact Check: Was breakfast served to BRICS leaders at the summit venue? MEA responds to viral claim
India | Sep 12, 2026, 01:45 PM ISTThe MEA Fact Check has debunked a viral media claim suggesting that an image showed the breakfast served to BRICS leaders at the summit venue in New Delhi. The ministry said no breakfast was served to world leaders.
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India backs UN world map resolution, but warns against 'inaccurate' depiction of J-K, Ladakh
India | Sep 06, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTIndia had voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution aimed at correcting the world map to promote a more accurate representation of continental landmasses.
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275 Indians still missing in Nepal flash floods, 166 nationals rescued so far: MEA
India | Sep 04, 2026, 08:33 PM ISTRandhir Jaiswal said, "We will continue to provide assistance as per the requirements of the Government of Nepal. We do in the coming days plan to send more forensic kits, Bailey bridges, and other materials that are requested by the government of Nepal."
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'Reprehensible act of vandalism': India condemns demolition of 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan
India | Sep 02, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep concern over the incident at village Siraj in Pakistan's Narowal district, criticising local authorities for failing to protect the century-old place of worship.
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320 Indian nationals still missing in Nepal flash flood even as rescue ops underway: MEA
India | Aug 28, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTJaiswal said 21 Indian nationals who had arrived in Kathmandu from the flood-affected area had reached Delhi today, adding that India's Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava had met the group in Kathmandu and enquired about their well-being.
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288 Indians missing in Nepal after flash floods; MEA shares state-wise details, sets up control room
India | Aug 27, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTFlash floods in neighbouring Nepal have killed at least 359 people and left thousands missing, including Indian tourists. The flash floods on Wednesday wreaked havoc across three districts in Nepal.
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Govt stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe
India | Aug 14, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs also called for mutual respect in diplomatic discourse after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit made a reference to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while taking a swipe at PM Modi’s foreign policy.
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'Organised by private media entity': India distances itself from Sheikh Hasina's planned event
India | Aug 04, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTFormer Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance since her ouster in New Delhi on August 5.
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SC asks MEA to appoint nodal officer, help families killed or missing in Russia-Ukraine war
India | Jul 31, 2026, 03:24 PM ISTThe Supreme Court also asked the MEA to give details in vernacular languages to families of those who died, injured or went missing during Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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India issues advisory for nationals working on ships in Black Sea amid rising missile, drone attacks
India | Jul 26, 2026, 12:19 PM ISTThe advisory comes after five Indian nationals were killed in an attack on commercial vessels while they were reportedly transiting Russian territorial waters in the Black Sea.
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How many Indians hold a passport and what is it meant for? MEA clarifies amid citizenship debate
India | Jul 14, 2026, 08:25 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport is an official travel document issued under the Passports Act, 1967, and not a citizenship document. The MEA also said that fewer than 8 per cent of Indians currently hold a passport.
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India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, reaffirms support for Kabul's sovereignty
India | Jun 29, 2026, 10:17 PM ISTFresh violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has left at least 36 civilians dead and more than 160 others injured, according to Afghan officials. The overnight airstrikes and military operation have further increased tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
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Bangladesh calls India's account of airport incident involving PM Rahman's adviser 'unsatisfactory'
World | Jun 25, 2026, 10:05 AM ISTBangladesh had previously lodged a formal protest with New Delhi after Rahman was briefly held at the airport. Reports suggested that his name had appeared on a security-related watchlist.
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India tears into Pakistan President Zardari over minority rights remarks: 'Your own abysmal record…'
India | Jun 21, 2026, 08:20 AM ISTThe sharp response came after a social media post from the Pakistani President’s office claimed that Zardari had expressed concern over the alleged demolition of and threats to historic Muslim religious sites in India, including the 1,000-year-old Masjid Ganj Shaheeda in Varanasi.