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Priority to safeguard Indian consumer's interest, talks with US ongoing: MEA on Trump's claim
India | Oct 16, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTIn a statement, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's import policies are guided by the country's objective to safeguard its interests. He, however, noted that India is a significant importer of oil and gas.
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Jaishankar holds talks with US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor amid strained trade ties
India | Oct 11, 2025, 04:13 PM ISTJaishankar and Gor previously met on September 24 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where both leaders reiterated their commitment to advancing the India-US strategic partnership.
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India clarifies amid row over ban on female journalists at Taliban press meet, says 'had no role'
India | Oct 11, 2025, 10:28 AM ISTMEA has clarified that it had no involvement in the press conference held by Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in New Delhi on Friday.
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Will PM Modi meet Trump at ASEAN Summit later this month? Here's what MEA said
World | Oct 03, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTMalaysia has conveyed to India that US President Donald Trump will be in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28 to attend the ASEAN and East Asia summits.
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Government allows Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary
India | Oct 02, 2025, 05:24 PM ISTOnly selected jathas (groups) will be allowed to travel, based on recommendations from the respective state governments. These suggestions will be reviewed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and final approval will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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India responds to changes in US H-1B Visa programme: 'Would remain engaged with all concerned'
India | Sep 26, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTEarlier, US President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in H-1B Visa fees to $100,000. This came as a major setback for Indian professionals who aspire to work in the United States, especially in the fields of technology, engineering, and healthcare.
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No such talks took place: India rejects NATO chief's 'careless' claim on Modi-Putin phone call
World | Sep 26, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTRutte had suggested that US tariffs had pressured India to seek explanations from Russia about its strategy in Ukraine. The MEA schooled NATO, asserting that the 32-nation group should be responsible and accurate while making statements in public.
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MEA on Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact: 'Will keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities'
India | Sep 19, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTSaudi Arabia and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a "strategic mutual defence" agreement under which an attack on either country will be considered as "an aggression against both".
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Nepal Gen Z protest: India 'closely monitoring' situation, asks its nationals to exercise caution
India | Sep 09, 2025, 12:05 PM ISTThe Nepal government has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites after violent protests by youths that left at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured.
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EAM Jaishankar raises Ariha Shah issue before his German counterpart; all about the case
India | Sep 03, 2025, 05:08 PM ISTThe two leaders also discussed doubling trade between India and Germany, resolving export control issues, and deepening defence and technology ties. Jaishankar also said the discussion was also held on other geopolitical issues, including Ukraine conflict and middle east crisis.
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War games in Alaska, trade war in Delhi: How are India, US trying to mend ways through Yudh Abhyas?
India | Sep 02, 2025, 05:25 PM ISTThe objective of this exercise is to enhance joint training, coordination and combat skills between the armed forces of both countries. Talking about the troops participating in this exercise, this time, soldiers from the Madras Regiment are representing India.
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India rejects Dhaka's 'anti-Bangladesh activities' claim, calls the report 'misplaced'
India | Aug 20, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTThe MEA said the Central government is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to Indian law.
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Nimisha Priya case: MEA says false claims are being made on social media on monetary contributions
India | Aug 19, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTNimisha Priya case: The X handle of the ministry's fact-check team -- MEA FactCheck – shared a screenshot of a post made by an X user in which such claims have been made.
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India welcomes Trump-Putin Alaska meet, calls leadership 'commendable'
World | Aug 16, 2025, 05:06 PM ISTIndia on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Alaska Summit.
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No final decision yet on PM Modi’s participation in UNGA, says MEA
India | Aug 14, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTThe 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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India warns Pakistan on nuclear threats: 'Any misadventure will have painful consequences'
India | Aug 14, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTMEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan would be well-advised to temper its rhetoric as any misadventure will have painful consequences as was demonstrated recently during Operation Sindoor.
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MEA welcomes upcoming Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine: 'Ready to support these efforts'
India | Aug 09, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTIndia's reaction came hours after the US and Russia announced that Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska next Friday on the Ukraine conflict.
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Russia slams US over tariffs amid rising trade tensions, hails cooperation among BRICS partners
World | Aug 05, 2025, 10:08 AM ISTIndia on Monday responded to the "unjustified and unreasonable" targeting by the United States and the European Union over maintaining energy ties with Russia. India’s response came after President Trump threatened India to further hike tariffs for buying Russian oil.
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'Unjustified and unreasonable': India hits back at Trump's latest threat over Russian oil imports
India | Aug 05, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTDefending its position, the MEA emphasised that India’s crude oil imports from Russia are a practical response to volatile global market conditions. The statement made it clear that the purchases are driven by economic necessity rather than any political support for Moscow.
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Grand Mufti's office claims Nimisha Priya's death sentence cancelled, sources call it as inaccurate
India | Jul 29, 2025, 11:18 AM ISTThe Indian government and several religious leaders, including Grand Mufti Abu Bakar Ahmad, intervened in the case. Yemen’s Houthi authorities had earlier suspended the sentence.