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G20 Summit: Preparations underway at International Media Centre; Arindam Bagchi gives tour | WATCH
India | Sep 02, 2023, 09:24 PM ISTA video shared by MEA Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on X, formerly Twitter, shows him at the International Media Centre in ITPO Complex giving a tour of the preparations underway for the major event.
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MEA introduces significant changes in passports, visas and consular services delivery | DETAILS
India | Sep 01, 2023, 07:19 AM ISTThe MEA is committed to serving Indians migrating and foreigners visiting India with an overarching vision to strengthen India’s Image and reputation, to make the service more robust, seamless and reliable.
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Govt to allow rice export to Singapore to help country meet food security requirement: MEA
India | Aug 30, 2023, 12:01 AM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced that the government will allow export of rice to Singapore in order to meet food security requirements in the country.
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MEA appoints Mayank Joshi as India's next High Commissioner to Jamaica
India | Aug 29, 2023, 07:09 PM ISTJoshi belongs to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) batch of 2003. He is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Mission in India's Embassy in Tokyo.
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'Hugs', 'tears': Emotional moments at Delhi airport as kin receive 17 youths return from Libyan jail
India | Aug 21, 2023, 12:32 PM IST17 youths, who returned from Libyan jail said they went through hell-like situation in the violence-strife nation.
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Canada: Amid strained relations between India-Ottawa, another Hindu temple vandalised by Khalistani
World | Aug 13, 2023, 10:39 PM ISTThe posters, which were allegedly posted by two men, as shown in the viral video, read, "Canada investigates the role of India in June 18th assassination".
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India issues advisory for its citizens in Niger as political turmoil deepens after military coup
India | Aug 12, 2023, 12:05 AM IST"In light of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals whose presence is not essential are advised to leave the country as soon as possible," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
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Indian Consulate offers Hyderabad student Syeda Zaidi to fly back after she found starving in US
World | Aug 06, 2023, 10:36 AM ISTA week earlier, Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi from Hyderabad, who went to the US to pursue a master's degree, was found starving on the streets of Chicago.
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Indian woman who goes missing from Royal Caribbean cruise in Singapore falls to death on her b'day
World | Aug 02, 2023, 09:13 AM ISTAccording to Sahani, his mother, Reeta Sahani and father Jakesh Sahani were on a trip to the Strait of Singapore from Penang, the northern island state of Peninsular Malaysia.
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Why is China issuing stapled visas to Indians from Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 27, 2023, 11:51 PM ISTAccording to the then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, the issue was even raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Beijing. However, the issue was still unresolved.
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Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe arrives in India; cooperation on energy connectivity on agenda
India | Jul 20, 2023, 11:16 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi noted that Wickremesinghe's visit will further boost the multi-prolonged partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
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Probe into Pak national Seema Haider's case underway: MEA replies amid reports of her deportation
India | Jul 20, 2023, 08:09 PM ISTWhile Seema was arrested on July 4 for illegally entering India without a visa via Nepal with her four children, all aged below seven years, Sachin was put behind bars for sheltering the illegal immigrants.
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Defence ties with France to continue; combat engines, choppers, submarines on cards, says MEA
India | Jul 15, 2023, 12:53 AM ISTMaking a statement after PM Modi-French President Macron meeting, MEA said that India and France will extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine.
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India wants firm action on 'Pro-Khalistan groups, says 'posters not free speech'
India | Jul 07, 2023, 08:31 AM ISTThe MEA spokesperson further said the issue of posters of diplomats being involved by Khalistani elements in an undermining way has been taken up emphatically by the govt of four countries.
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S Jaishankar's aide Shilpak N. Ambule appointed next Indian high commissioner to Singapore
India | Jun 11, 2023, 07:23 PM ISTThe appointment of Dr. Ambule coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore. Cultural, political, and economic ties unite the two nations.
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'Thanks to MEA': Kerala sailors, who were detained in Nigeria, return home after nine months
India | Jun 10, 2023, 11:07 PM ISTKerala: 16 Indian crew members on the ship "MT Heroic Idun" were taken into custody last year in Equatorial Guinea and then in Nigeria for allegedly crossing the international maritime boundary line.
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'There are things bigger than politics': S Jaishankar takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi for US remarks
India | Jun 04, 2023, 10:19 AM ISTJaishankar stated that Rahul Gandhi does not engage in politics when he travels abroad and will argue "vigorously" upon his return to India.
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'Flawed understanding': Govt slams US report criticising India on religious freedom
India | May 17, 2023, 06:26 AM ISTExternal Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said such reports continue to be based on "misinformation and flawed understanding".
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Under Operation Kaveri, so far 2 thousand people have returned to India from Sudan
News | May 01, 2023, 05:19 PM ISTSo far, about 2 thousand people have returned to their homeland under Operation Kaveri, which was run to evacuate Indians trapped in Sudan.
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Operation Kaveri: 1,100 Indians rescued so far from violence-hit Sudan by INS Sumedha, says MEA
India | Apr 27, 2023, 02:20 PM ISTAt a high-level meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had issued directions for preparation of contingency plans to evacuate Indians from Sudan.