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  'No other country has right to comment': India rips into China, Pak's reference to Jammu and Kashmir

  India | May 26, 2026 21:48 IST

  India's long-standing position, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said no other country has the right to comment on matters related to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, which are integral parts of India.

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  'No understanding of India': MEA counters Norwegian journalist's queries on rights in tense exchange

  World | May 19, 2026 12:16 IST

  A routine MEA press briefing in Norway turned heated when a Norwegian journalist repeatedly interrupted Indian diplomats with questions on human rights and press freedom. MEA Secretary West Sibi George responded strongly, defending India's democratic structure.

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  India condemns attack on its merchant vessel off Oman coast, calls incident 'unacceptable'

  India | May 14, 2026 14:17 IST

  The government condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial ship near Oman on May 13. The MEA confirmed the safety of the crew and also thanked Omani authorities for their timely help.

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  India rebukes China over helping Pak during Op Sindoor: 'Backing terror infra affects reputation'

  India | May 12, 2026 17:10 IST

  It is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their reputation and standing, MEA said in response to queries on China helping Pakistan during Op Sindoor.

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  Shashi Tharoor praises MEA for reviving Nalanda, calls it a 'proud moment' for India

  India | December 23, 2025 13:31 IST

  Shashi Tharoor inaugurated the Nalanda Literature Festival 2025 on Sunday along with Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. The Thiruvananthapuram MP also took part in several discussions and sessions during the event.

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  India-China agree to resume direct flights, services to begin from October-end after 5 year pause

  India | October 02, 2025 20:26 IST

  This agreement of the civil aviation authorities will further facilitate people-to-people contact between India and China, the MEA said in a statement.

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  India slams Pakistan over cross-border terrorism, stresses global concern on state-sponsored terror

  India | July 11, 2025 23:58 IST

  The MEA noted that India continues to suffer from cross-border terrorism, alongside a barrage of hostile and fabricated propaganda launched by Pakistan. It also outlined Pakistan's failure to bring justice to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

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  'Satellite pictures are available': India junks Pakistan's claims of attacking Indian bases

  India | May 13, 2025 18:51 IST

  India's MEA strongly rebutted Pakistan's claims, asserting that Operation Sindoor destroyed terror hubs and airbases, marking a decisive shift in India’s counter-terror stance and regional dominance.

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  There is now a new normal, the sooner Pakistan gets it, the better: India

  India | May 13, 2025 18:29 IST

  India asserts a firm 'new normal' on counterterrorism, warning Pakistan of decisive retaliation against any provocation or cross-border terror.

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  India condemns vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Bangladesh: 'It is regrettable...'

  India | February 07, 2025 6:33 IST

  Protesters in Bangladesh have demolished more houses of leaders of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League and defaced murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The unrest sparked after a live online address of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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  45 Indians released from Russian Army since India took up matter, rest will come soon: MEA

  World | September 12, 2024 16:46 IST

  When PM Modi visited Moscow in July, he strongly took up the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian side agreed to release all the Indians from their army.

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  'Objective view emerging in Pakistan': India after Nawaz admits Pakistan violated Lahore Declaration

  World | May 30, 2024 17:26 IST

  Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif openly acknowledged that Islamabad had "breached" a pact with India that he and his then-Indian counterpart Atal Bihari Vajpayee had signed in 1999. This admission seems to allude to the Kargil misadventure led by General Pervez Musharraf.

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  23-year-old Indian national hired as 'security helper' killed in Russia-Ukraine war

  World | February 25, 2024 15:09 IST

  Earlier, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal acknowledged that the ministry was aware that some Indians were recruited by some agents who later duped them into combating role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

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  'We have mechanism to deal...': MEA on Indian grazer confronting Chinese soldiers in Ladakh I VIDEO

  World | February 01, 2024 17:10 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said there has been a mechanism to deal with these kinds of issues and suggested the media persons in the hall to ask the question to the relevant authority.

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  Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb summoned by MEA amid row over ministers' remarks against PM Modi

  World | January 08, 2024 10:41 IST

  According to reports, Shaheeb had reached the Ministry amid a row over Maldives MP's post on PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep.

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  India issues travel advisory for Myanmar, advises to fill out emergency form

  World | November 21, 2023 20:33 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs, in its latest advisory, asked to refrain from using inter-state travel by road. Also, it asked Indian nationals living in Myanmar to register with the Embassy of India, Yangon by filling up the emergency form.

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  India issues advisory for its citizens in Niger as political turmoil deepens after military coup

  India | August 12, 2023 0:05 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 | August 06, 2023 10:36 IST

  A 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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  India fumes as EU parliament holds discussion on Manipur violence; 'It is entirely internal matter'

  India | July 13, 2023 23:35 IST

  "We have seen that the European Parliament held a discussion on developments in Manipur and adopted a so-called Urgency Resolution. Such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset," said MEA official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi.

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  MEA launches 'mPassport Police App' to expedite police verification for passports

  Apps | February 19, 2023 6:45 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs has launched the ‘mPassport Police App’ to streamline the police verification process and reduce the time required for passport issuance.