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  India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid violent protests

  India | January 05, 2026 23:50 IST

  Indians residing in Iran on resident visas are advised to register with the Indian Embassy if they have not done so already.

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  India rejects Pakistan's remarks on minorities in India, says your abysmal record speaks for itself

  India | December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  The MEA said Pakistan’s “horrific and systemic victimisation” of minorities belonging to different faiths is a well-established fact recognised globally adding that no amount of finger-pointing by Pakistan would distract from or conceal the reality of its internal situation.

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  MEA warns Indian nationals travelling to China to exercise 'due discretion' after Thongdok incident

  India | December 08, 2025 23:40 IST

  UK-based Indian citizen Pema Wangjom Thongdok was recently confined at the Shanghai Pudong International airport for 18 hours as the Chinese immigration officials allegedly declared her Indian passport invalid solely because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace.

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  Iran suspends visa-free entry for Indians; MEA issues advisory against job-fraud

  India | November 17, 2025 22:30 IST

  In a fresh advisory issued on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it had been alerted to multiple incidents where Indians were deceived into travelling to Iran with promises of, high-paying jobs.

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  India rejects OIC's remarks on 'internal matters', says MEA | Video

  India | October 30, 2025 17:16 IST

  In addition to rejecting the OIC’s remarks, Jaiswal addressed a range of other foreign policy matters, highlighting India’s continued engagement with major global partners on issues of trade, energy, and regional security.

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  India gets 6-month exemption from American sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran, says MEA

  India | October 30, 2025 16:05 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India continues to engage with the United States to finalise a trade agreement that serves the interests of both nations. He added that discussions remain active across various bilateral and strategic domains.

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  India working to repatriate nationals detained in Thailand after crossing from Myanmar: MEA

  India | October 29, 2025 23:34 IST

  Although the MEA has not provided detailed information about how the individuals entered Thailand, sources suggest they may have fled ongoing conflict in Myanmar.

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  India denies mob lynching allegations, clarifies Tripura border clash with Bangladeshi smugglers

  India | October 17, 2025 20:46 IST

  The three deceased Bangladeshi nationals were later identified as Jual Miah, Sajal Miah, and Pandit Miah from Bangladesh’s Habiganj district.

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  No final decision yet on PM Modi’s participation in UNGA, says MEA

  India | August 14, 2025 23:43 IST

  The 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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  On Trump's Pakistan selling oil to US remark, India takes a 'no comments' approach

  India | August 01, 2025 18:32 IST

  While unveiling a trade deal with Pakistan on Thursday, Trump had said, “Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday!”

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  India working with UK over alleged misidentification of Air India crash victims' remains: MEA

  India | July 23, 2025 16:39 IST

  India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said it is working closely with UK authorities following allegations of misidentification of remains repatriated after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad.

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  Nimisha Priya case: In constant touch with Yemeni authorities, offering all possible help, says MEA

  World | July 17, 2025 17:30 IST

  The execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen, has been postponed following sustained diplomatic efforts by India. The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that the Indian government had been “in constant touch with local authorities” to resolve the case.

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  Operation Sindhu: India thanks Iran for opening airspace, over 4,000 evacuated from conflict zones

  India | June 26, 2025 17:16 IST

  Operation Sindhu: India expressed deep appreciation to the Government of Iran for its supportive and generous gesture in opening its airspace to assist in the safe evacuation of Indian nationals amid regional tensions.

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  India begins evacuating students from Iran via Armenia amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict

  India | June 17, 2025 14:23 IST

  India has begun evacuating its citizens, especially students, from Iran via Armenia as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates. Over 110 students have reached the Armenian border, while around 600 have been relocated within Iran to safer cities like Qom and Yazd.

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  MEA postpones Turkish envoy's event amid widespread Turkey boycott over Pak support

  India | May 16, 2025 5:21 IST

  Turkish Ambassador-designate Ali Murat Ersoy was to present his Letter of Credence to the President of India during the event on Thursday, May 16, but it was rescheduled.

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  MEA rejects hyphenation of India-Pakistan, stresses global recognition of India's right to defend it

  India | May 13, 2025 19:46 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs has rejected the hyphenation of India and Pakistan, emphasising that the global community widely recognises India’s right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism.

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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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  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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  We will take them back if they are overstaying, says MEA as mass deportation drive begins in US

  World | January 24, 2025 18:25 IST

  Amid US embarking on a mass deportation drive after Trump became the 47th President of the US, India's External Affairs Ministry said that India is ready to take back Indians who are overstaying either in US or any other part of the world.

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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.