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What is Operation Brahma, why India chose this name for Myanmar earthquake response?
World | Mar 29, 2025, 08:50 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that India has been the first responder whenever any calamity strikes any neighbouring country. He underscored India's role when Cyclone Yagi struck Myanmar. At that time also, India had launched an operation.
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Indian students in US must comply with American laws: MEA on deportations
India | Mar 21, 2025, 10:07 PM ISTThe External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the two Indians hadn’t reached out to the Indian missions in the United States for assistance.
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Jaffar Express attack: India rejects Pakistan's baseless allegation of involvement in train siege
India | Mar 14, 2025, 09:36 AM ISTMEA official spokesperson Rahdnir Jaiswal said Pakistan should look inwards instead of pointing fingers and shifting the blame for its own internal problems and failures on to others.
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Over 280 Indians trapped by fake job offers in Myanmar rescued, repatriated via IAF flight
India | Mar 11, 2025, 07:44 AM ISTAs per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand have coordinated with the local authorities to secure the repatriation of the Indian nationals on Monday by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft from Mae Sot in Thailand.
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India condemns vandalism at Hindu temple in California: 'Despicable act'
India | Mar 09, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTHindu Temple vandalised in California: New Delhi also called for adequate security to the places of worship in view of the incident.
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India concerned about Bangladesh’s law and order situation, supports holding inclusive polls: MEA
India | Mar 07, 2025, 08:50 PM ISTMEA 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 | Mar 07, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 03, 2025, 07:34 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 19, 2025, 01:58 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 08, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTMEA 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 | Feb 06, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTEAM 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 | Feb 06, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTMinistry 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 | Jan 31, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTIndia 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 | 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.