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MEA slams UK report listing Hindu nationalism as extremist ideology: 'Should not be falsely equated'
World | Jan 31, 2025, 06:56 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 31, 2025, 06:53 PM ISTMEA 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 | Jan 28, 2025, 03:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 25, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTA 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 | Jan 24, 2025, 06:32 PM ISTOn 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 | Jan 24, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 17, 2025, 07:15 PM ISTMEA 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 | Jan 16, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 14, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTAn 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 | Jan 06, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTIn 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 | Jan 05, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTIndia 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 | Jan 03, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTIndia 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.
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Nimisha Priya case: MEA assures support as Yemen President approves Kerala nurse's execution
India | Dec 31, 2024, 10:20 AM ISTThe 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 condemns Christmas market attack in Germany, says 'in contact with injured Indians and families'
World | Dec 22, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTThe MEA spokesperson on Saturday condemned the 'horrific and senseless' attack in Germany's Magdeburg. He assured that the Indian Mission in Germany was in contact with the injured Indians and families.
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Canada did not present evidence on allegations against Indians involved in criminal cases: Centre
India | Dec 20, 2024, 07:38 PM ISTSpeaking in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh informed that Canada has not provided any evidence regarding allegations against Indians. He added that persisting with such a narrative can only be harmful to stable bilateral relationships.
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MEA on threats issued by Gurpatwant Pannun against Indian ambassador Kwatra: 'We take it seriously'
India | Dec 20, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India takes the threats issued by terrorist Gurpatwant Singh against Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra 'seriously'.
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India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria days after Bashar al-Assad govt's fall
India | Dec 11, 2024, 06:50 AM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said that they will closely monitor the ongoing unrest in Syria and advised the Indian nationals remaining in Syria to be in contact with the Indian Embassy.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9: MEA on rising attacks on Hindus
India | Dec 06, 2024, 07:28 PM ISTIndia reiterates concerns over legal fairness and rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, while monitoring the safety of its nationals in Syria and strengthening diplomatic ties with Bangladesh.
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'Deeply regrettable': India on protesters breaching premises of Bangladesh mission in Agartala
India | Dec 03, 2024, 07:05 AM ISTBangladesh unrest: There has been a spate of attacks on minorities including on the Hindu community in Bangladesh in the last few months. India has been expressing concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in that country.
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India's response to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement | Key details here
World | Nov 27, 2024, 03:40 PM IST"We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that has been announced. We have always called for de-escalation, restraint and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy," said MEA.