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PM Modi participation in UNGA, No final decision yet on PM Modi participation in UNGA, MEA, mea Rand

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

India | Aug 14, 2025, 11:43 PM 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.

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

India | Aug 01, 2025, 06:32 PM IST

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

The crash had killed 241 of the 242 people on board.

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

India | Jul 23, 2025, 04:39 PM 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.

Execution of Nimisha Priya postponed in Yemen, India continues diplomatic efforts

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

World | Jul 17, 2025, 05:30 PM 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.

Operation Sindhu MEA thanks Iranian govt for opening airspace over 4000 evacuated from conflict zone

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

India | Jun 26, 2025, 05:16 PM 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.

Many students in Tehran are not leaving the hostels where they live, horrified by the attacks, with

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

India | Jun 17, 2025, 02:23 PM 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.

The MEA has postponed the event indefinitely

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

India | May 16, 2025, 05:21 AM 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.

People take part in the Tiranga Yatra from Kartavya Path to the National War Memorial to express sol

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

India | May 13, 2025, 07:46 PM 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.

India lodged strong protest over Sri Lankan Navy's firing on Indian fishermen, confirms MEA

India | Jan 31, 2025, 11:28 PM 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.

India lodges strong protest with Sri lanka after fishermen injured in firing

India summons Sri Lankan envoy after five fishermen injured in naval firing

World | Jan 28, 2025, 03:53 PM IST

The fishing vessel had 243 Indian fishermen onboard out of which five sustained injuries. While two were seriously injured, three sustained minor injuries.

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

World | Jan 24, 2025, 06:25 PM 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.

India reiterates demand for early return of Indians working in Russian army after Kerala man dies

India 'strongly' demands early return of Indians working with Russian Army after Kerala man's death

World | Jan 14, 2025, 08:28 PM 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.

US: Telangana student killed in Chicago, Indian Consulate demands strong action

World | Nov 30, 2024, 11:49 PM IST

The Indian Consulate in Chicago has demanded immediate action after Telangana student Nukarapu Sai Teja was tragically shot dead during a robbery at a gas station.

MEA condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Joe Biden, says 'it doesn't represent position of govt'

India | Nov 29, 2024, 11:41 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments on outgoing US President Joe Biden as 'unfortunate'.

MEA denies reports of US summons for Gautam Adani, says 'no official request received'

Business | Nov 29, 2024, 07:22 PM IST

Reports of summons had surfaced in the media after a five-count criminal indictment was unsealed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The Adani Group last week denied all allegations as baseless and said it would seek legal recourse to defend itself.

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