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  Govt clarifies on revised US trade factsheet, says amendments reflect shared India-US understandings

  India | February 12, 2026 17:26 IST

  The MEA clarified that revisions in the updated US factsheet on the India-US interim trade agreement align with the shared understanding mentioned in the joint statement. The US softened earlier claims on India's commitments regarding purchases, tariffs and digital trade.

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  Arunachal Pradesh integral part of India: MEA slams China, flags violations over woman's detention

  India | November 25, 2025 23:08 IST

  Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a woman of Indian origin living in the United Kingdom, on Monday alleged that Chinese immigration officers held her for nearly 18 hours during a transit stop in Shanghai. She claims officials told her that her Indian passport was 'invalid'.

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  India-US trade deal talks 'positive' and 'forward-looking', both sides pursuing early outcomes: MEA

  India | September 19, 2025 16:55 IST

  The MEA’s remarks came just days after India and the US held the first round of talks on a bilateral trade agreement. This was the first such meeting since US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.

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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 rejects Canada's report on election interference, MEA says Trudeau govt interferes in issues

  India | January 29, 2025 7:04 IST

  The report from the Canadian Commission alleged that after China, India was active in interfering in Canada's electoral process.

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  Nimisha Priya case: MEA assures support as Yemen President approves Kerala nurse's execution

  India | December 31, 2024 10:20 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed extending all possible assistance in the Nimisha Priya case after Yemen’s president approved her execution. Indian government assured support as legal options are explored.

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  MEA on reports of granting of Indian visas in Canada: 'Another example of disinformation'

  India | December 13, 2024 18:02 IST

  The MEA spokesperson said that India reserves the legitimate right to deny visas to those who don't respect the country's territorial integrity. This response follows a Canadian report which claimed that India has been denying visas to pro-Khalistani citizens.

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  Pakistan did not send diplomatic note to discuss air pollution in Karachi, Lahore: MEA's Jaiswal

  World | November 07, 2024 19:04 IST

  The response came days after the Pakistani environmental minister said it would write to the Foreign Off­ice on Monday to approach Indian autho­rities for talks on joint efforts to curb smog.

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  India rebukes Iran over Ayatollah Khamenei's 'suffering of Muslims' remark: 'Look your own record'

  World | September 17, 2024 0:03 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) firmly rejected Ayatollah Khamenei's comments, describing them as "misinformed and unacceptable". India also advised countries to look at their own record before commenting on conditions of minorities in India.

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  17 Indian workers lured into unsafe, illegal work in Laos returning home

  World | April 07, 2024 11:10 IST

  EAM Dr S Jaishankar hailed the Indian Embassy in Laos and the Lao government for the successful repatriation of 17 Indian nationals who were lured into unsafe and illegal work in Laos.

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  Randhir Jaiswal assumes charge as new spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs | Who is he?

  India | January 03, 2024 13:48 IST

  Jaiswal served as India's Consul General in New York from July 2020, with a distinguished career in Portugal, Cuba, South Africa and India's permanent mission to the UN. Meanwhile, Bagchi war appointed as India's next envoy to the UN, replacing Indira Mani Pandey in the position.

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  '1200 people including 18 Nepali evacuated from Israel, will fly more flights if needed', says MEA

  World | October 19, 2023 19:10 IST

  Responding to a question by India TV, MEA Spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, said that a total of 1200 people including 18 Nepalese citizens wanting to leave Tel Aviv amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict evacuated from the war-torn region under Operation Ajay.

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  Arindam Bagchi likely to become India's new permanent representative to UN: Sources

  India | October 04, 2023 13:54 IST

  Sources said the official confirmation of Arindam Bagchi's posting at the UN as India's permanent representative is yet to come but the government has taken the decision on the matter. Bagchi has been serving as a bureaucrat since 1995.

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  India's reply to China issuing stapled visas to Arunachal players: 'Unacceptable and will respond'

  India | July 27, 2023 19:01 IST

  It is worth mentioning China gives staple visas to Indian residents of Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir as it claims the areas as part of Tibet and therefore its own.

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  India fumes as EU parliament holds discussion on Manipur violence; 'It is entirely internal matter'

  India | July 13, 2023 23:35 IST

  "We have seen that the European Parliament held a discussion on developments in Manipur and adopted a so-called Urgency Resolution. Such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset," said MEA official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi.

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  India rejects US report on religious freedom: 'Should develop better understanding of our ethos'

  India | May 03, 2023 12:00 IST

  India suggested the concerned organisation to develop a better understanding of India, its plurality and its democratic ethos.

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  'He is wanted': India raises Zakir Naik FIFA invite issue with Qatar

  India | November 24, 2022 18:37 IST

  Zakir Naik Qatar invite: Naik, a televangelist who is facing multiple cases in India, reportedly left the country in 2016 and moved to Malaysia, where he was granted permanent residency.

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  MEA sets up 'Afghanistan cell' to coordinate repatriation

  India | August 17, 2021 6:56 IST

  MEA has set up an 'Afghanistan Cell' to coordinate repatriation and related matters in the backdrop of the Taliban seizing control of the country.

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  Thar Express suspended: MEA slams Pak for 'unilateral decisions'

  India | August 09, 2019 18:36 IST

  Raveesh Kumar said, "Our views are very clear. Whatever steps we have taken in view of Article 370 is an internal matter. This is something which has been properly explained, but beyond that if Pakistan decides to internationalise it, we'll see what needs to be done."

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  India rejects Qureshi's claim of another potential attack on Pakistan; terms it irresponsible, preposterous

  India | April 08, 2019 7:26 IST

  External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Ravesh Kumar said Qureshi's comments are a "public gimmick" that appear to be "a call to Pakistan-based terrorists to undertake a terror attack in India".