Ministry Of External Affairs
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'Attempt to camouflage Pakistan's illegal occupation': MEA slams 'cosmetic' PoK polls as 14 killed
India | Jul 28, 2026, 06:31 PM ISTMEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that the entire Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh remain "integral and inalienable parts of India", while hitting out at Pakistan over the "so-called legislative elections" in the PoK.
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MEA rejects ex-Japan minister's claim about Bullet Train delay, affirms project going well
India | Jul 17, 2026, 08:03 PM ISTMEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India-Japan discussions on the high-speed rail project were progressing well and that claims made by the ex-Japanese minister were his own and varied from the facts of India's Bullet Train project.
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'Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended': India rebukes Pakistan rhetoric, affirms key condition
India | Jul 03, 2026, 07:19 PM ISTThe MEA's remarks come in response to Pakistan Minister Musadik Malik. He had said Islamabad would "cut off those hands" that attempted to claim Pakistan's share of water under the treaty.
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What constitutes proof of Indian citizenship if not a passport, Aadhaar or voter ID?
India | Jun 25, 2026, 08:37 AM ISTThe MEA's clarification on passport comes amid earlier observations by the Supreme Court that Aadhaar is only an identity document and not proof of citizenship.
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Two wanted fugitives Kamlesh Parekh and Aalok Kumar brought back to India from UAE in fraud case
India | May 02, 2026, 12:58 PM ISTThe extraditions were made possible through close coordination between Indian agencies and UAE authorities, along with support from INTERPOL.
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At UK-led summit to reopen Hormuz Strait, India stresses on safety of global shipping lanes
India | Apr 02, 2026, 10:04 PM ISTForeign Secretary Vikram Misri attended the multi-nation talks hosted by the UK to resolve the Hormuz crisis amid the US, Israel-Iran war.
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'Clandestine history of nuclear proliferation': India on US govt report flagging Pakistan a threat
India | Mar 19, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTUS intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard presented a report highlighting concerns about Pakistan’s expanding military capabilities, its role in regional instability, and the ongoing threat of terrorism. The report states that Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missiles that could reach the US.
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India urges restraint amid escalating Middle East conflict: 'Dialogue, diplomacy should be pursued'
India | Mar 03, 2026, 05:16 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs said New Delhi was "deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region" and urged "all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians."
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India condemns Islamabad blast, slams Pakistan for blaming others for its own 'home-grown ills'
India | Feb 06, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIn an official statement, the MEA said the bombing earlier in the day was “condemnable” and expressed sympathy with the victims and their families. The statement said it was unfortunate that Pakistan, instead of addressing deep-rooted problems, continued to “delude itself by blaming others".
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'No Doval-Rubio meeting ever happened': MEA slams media report amid India-US trade buzz
India | Feb 06, 2026, 04:02 PM ISTDuring media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal crushed the rumours and said, "Bloomberg's report? Zero basis- no meeting, no Doval visit." Dismissing claims of a fix-it trip for India-US ties, he reaffirmed that nothing happened- exposing foreign media's unchecked spin.
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'Deserve to be dismissed with utmost contempt': India rubbishes PM Modi's mention in Epstein files
India | Jan 31, 2026, 08:49 PM ISTThe response from the Ministry of External Affairs came hours after the US Department of Justice released a vast new tranche of records from its investigative files related to Epstein.
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After landmark EU pact, India sets sights on near-finish US trade deal
India | Jan 28, 2026, 10:41 PM ISTSources in the Ministry of External Affairs said negotiations on the India-US trade deal progressed quietly alongside the EU talks and have now reached the final stretch. What remains, they said, is largely procedural.
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India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid violent protests
India | Jan 05, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTIndians 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 | Dec 29, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 08, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTUK-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 | Nov 17, 2025, 10:30 PM ISTIn 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 | Oct 30, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTIn 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 | Oct 30, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTMEA 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 | Oct 29, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTAlthough 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 | Oct 17, 2025, 08:46 PM ISTThe three deceased Bangladeshi nationals were later identified as Jual Miah, Sajal Miah, and Pandit Miah from Bangladesh’s Habiganj district.