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  India concerned about Bangladesh’s law and order situation, supports holding inclusive polls: MEA

  India | March 07, 2025 20:50 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that It is the responsibility of Bangladesh’s interim government to protect Hindus, other minorities as well as their properties, religious institutions.

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  India, US in process of advancing talks on bilateral trade agreement, Rana's extradition soon: MEA

  World | March 07, 2025 17:42 IST

  The Bilateral Trade Agreement will aid in strengthening and deepening goods and service sector between India and US and increase market access, reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, and deepen supply chain integration.

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  'Shahzadi Khan, Indian woman facing death sentence over child's death in UAE, executed': MEA

  India | March 03, 2025 19:34 IST

  The MEA stated that the Indian Embassy in UAE got confirmation of the execution on February 28 and the information as conveyed to the father. The father of Shahzadi was also given a dedicated phone to contact the Indian Embassy.

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  Jaishankar to visit South Africa to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, likely to hold bilaterals

  World | February 19, 2025 13:58 IST

  The External Affairs Minister will be in South Africa's Johannesburg to attend the foreign minister's meeting on February 20-21. The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that his participation will strengthen India's engagement with the members and bolster the voice of the Global South in G20.

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  MEA summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Sheikh Hasina's speech

  India | February 08, 2025 0:00 IST

  MEA summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to express concerns over negative remarks from Bangladeshi authorities.

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  Jaishankar on deportation of Indians from US: 'Will take precautions so that this does not continue'

  India | February 06, 2025 16:10 IST

  EAM Jaishankar said that deportations by the US are organised and executed by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the standard operating procedure for deportation by aircraft used by ICE is effective from 2013.

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  MEA confirms return of 18 Indians stranded in Benghazi as security situation deteriorates in Libya

  World | February 06, 2025 14:01 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the return on 18 Indians who were stranded in Libya. He added that the Indian Embassy in Libya facilitated the return of Indians.

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  India lodged strong protest over Sri Lankan Navy's firing on Indian fishermen, confirms MEA

  India | January 31, 2025 23:28 IST

  India protested against Sri Lanka after its Navy allegedly fired on Indian fishermen in the Jaffna Sea, injuring two from Karaikal. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Sri Lanka’s diplomat to express concerns over recent incidents, including the detention of Indian fishermen.

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  MEA slams UK report listing Hindu nationalism as extremist ideology: 'Should not be falsely equated'

  World | January 31, 2025 18:56 IST

  The MEA spokesperson on Friday responded to a question pertaining to a report in UK calling Hindu nationalism as a new 'threat of extremism'. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "it should not be condoned and falsely equated."

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  MEA on PM Modi's possible US visit: 'Specific dates would be announced at the appropriate time'

  World | January 31, 2025 18:53 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that PM Modi's visit to the US will deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He added that specific dates will be announced at appropriate time.

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  India summons Sri Lankan envoy after five fishermen injured in naval firing

  World | January 28, 2025 15:53 IST

  The fishing vessel had 243 Indian fishermen onboard out of which five sustained injuries. While two were seriously injured, three sustained minor injuries.

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  Pakistan's ISI sends delegation to Bangladesh, India says 'keeping an eye, appropriate actions..'

  World | January 25, 2025 17:01 IST

  A delegation of Pakistan's ISI is in Bangladesh after Dhaka's military delegation visited Rawalpindi, reports suggest. It has garnered India's attention as MEA on Friday said that New Delhi is keeping an eye, and government will take appropriate action when required.

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  MEA reacts on terrorist Pannun's presence at Trump inauguration, says 'will take up issue with US'

  World | January 24, 2025 18:32 IST

  On being asked about Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's alleged presence at the inauguration event of US President Donald Trump, the MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that the issue will be discussed with the US government.

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  Freedom of speech cannot.., says MEA over disruption during 'Emergency' screening in UK

  World | January 24, 2025 17:15 IST

  The MEA in its weekly media briefing reacted on reports claiming that Emergency movie screening was disrupted in the UK as it said that India has consistently raised concerns with the UK government about incidents of violent protests and intimidation by anti-India elements.

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  MEA says 12 Indians fighting in Russian Army killed, 16 missing in conflict with Ukraine

  World | January 17, 2025 19:15 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that of the total 126 Indians fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 12 have lost their lives while 16 are reported missing.

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  Israel-Hamas agreement: India welcomes Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages

  World | January 16, 2025 14:45 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday welcomed the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, saying, "We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza."

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  India 'strongly' demands early return of Indians working with Russian Army after Kerala man's death

  World | January 14, 2025 20:28 IST

  An Indian national from Kerala who was working in the Russian Army was recently killed while another was injured. The MEA has said that the embassy in Moscow is seeking to transport mortal remains and repatriate the injured to India.

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  MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan civilians, slams Islamabad for 'blaming neighbours'

  World | January 06, 2025 14:29 IST

  In response to media queries regarding airstrikes on Afghan civilians, the Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack saying, "Pakistan has an old habit of blaming neighbours for its internal matters."

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  India's reminder to China over Brahmaputra Dam: Activities upstream shouldn't harm downstream states

  World | January 05, 2025 11:55 IST

  India has responded to China's plan of constructing the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, saying that New Delhi has urged Beijing to ensure that activities upstream don't harm the interests of downstream states.

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  India hits out at China for creating new counties with large parts of Aksai Chin

  India | January 03, 2025 18:08 IST

  India on Friday said it has lodged a "solemn protest" with China over the establishment of two new counties in Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in Indian union territory of Ladakh.