Ministry Of External Affairs
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'False and malicious propaganda': India rejects allegations of targeted killings in Pakistan
India | Apr 05, 2024, 10:31 AM ISTA report by the Guardian claimed that India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) has been overseeing targeted assassinations of terrorists in Pakistan, citing Indian and Pakistani intelligence officials. India's strategy to eliminate terrorists abroad was triggered by the Pulwama attack in 2019.
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US reacts as India summons diplomat over remarks on Kejriwal's arrest: 'We are closely following'
World | Mar 28, 2024, 08:36 AM ISTDuring a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller was asked about his response to India's summoning US diplomat over comments on Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of Congress party's bank accounts.
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'Repeating baseless arguments does not lend...': India rebukes China again on Arunachal Pradesh
World | Mar 19, 2024, 03:09 PM ISTThis was in reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Arunchal Pradesh, where he inaugurated the bi-lane Sela Tunnel, which was built at an estimated cost of Rs 825 crore. China claims the area as 'Zangnan' or South Tibet - an integral part of Chinese territory.
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Mortal remains of Indians slain in Russia-Ukraine conflict to be repatriated by March 16-17: MEA
World | Mar 15, 2024, 04:01 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs previously notified that several Indians were duped to work in the Russian Army and forced to fight in the war. The CBI conducted a massive search operation in several cities in connection with a human trafficking network taking Indians to the warzone.
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'Misplaced, misinformed, unwarranted': India reacts to US 'closely monitoring' implementation of CAA
World | Mar 15, 2024, 03:34 PM ISTThe United States said it was concerned about the Citizenship Amendment Act and is closely monitoring the implementation of the Act. This came days after the government implemented the rules of the Act to expedite Indian citizenship for persecuted migrants from neighbouring countries.
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Strong action taken against agents for duping Indians to work in Russian Army: Centre
World | Mar 08, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTThe CBI conducted a massive search operation in seven cities in connection with a human trafficking network taking Indians to the Russia-Ukraine war zone. This came a day after the MEA confirmed that a youth from Hyderabad was killed in the war.
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India expresses 'deep shock' at loss of lives in northern Gaza, says it is a 'cause of concern'
World | Mar 01, 2024, 07:01 PM ISTAt least 112 people were killed and more than 700 wounded in the incident near Gaza City, according to health officials. However, Israel claimed that dozens were trampled and run over when they overwhelmed the aid trucks and denied any strike towards the people.
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20 Indians stuck in Russia, in touch with authorities for their early discharge: MEA
World | Feb 29, 2024, 06:02 PM ISTMedia reports emerged that thousands of Indians were transported to Russia by an agent and were forced to fight alongside the Russian Army against Ukraine. A recent report claimed that a 23-year-old Indian hired as a "security helper" was killed near the Donetsk region near Russia's border.
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India urges caution, appeals for early discharge of Indians caught in Russia-Ukraine conflict
World | Feb 23, 2024, 02:15 PM ISTAIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi flagged the issue and urged the Centre to speak with Russian authorities to bring back the Indian youth caught in the war. The youths belonging to Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh were taken to Russia in December last year.
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PM Modi thanks Qatar's Amir for release of Indian Navy personnel, invites him to India
World | Feb 15, 2024, 06:47 PM ISTThe PM met with Qatar's Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Thursday and held wide-ranging discussions on bolstering bilateral relations. PM Modi also met Father Amir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, who affirmed that India and Qatar share an unwavering bond epitomised by mutual trust and cooperation.
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Indian military personnel in Maldives to be replaced by 'competent technical personnel': MEA
World | Feb 08, 2024, 07:33 PM ISTIndia and the Maldives on a "set of mutually workable solutions" to enable the continued operation of Indian aviation platform in the archipelago nation during a high-level meeting earlier this month. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu had long called for the withdrawal of Indian troops.
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They're interfering in our internal affairs: India rejects Canada's accusations of poll interference
World | Feb 08, 2024, 05:24 PM ISTIndia was identified as a 'potential threat' to Canada's democratic processes, along with China, according to a recently declassified report. Canada's commission of inquiry into foreign interference said it was probing alleged interference by Russia, China and others in the 2019 and 2021 elections.
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India issues advisory for travellers going to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid deteriorating situation
World | Feb 06, 2024, 11:44 PM ISTLast week, India had expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in Myanmar on the occasion of the third anniversary of the military establishment. The junta has been locked into an embittered battle with the country's ethnic militia groups since last year.
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'India keeping close eye on Chinese 'spy' ship in Maldives, will take necessary steps if...: MEA
World | Feb 01, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTAccording to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship-- the Chinese ship-- XIANG YANG HONG 03-- is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
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Randhir Jaiswal assumes charge as new spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs | Who is he?
India | Jan 03, 2024, 01:48 PM ISTJaiswal served as India's Consul General in New York from July 2020, with a distinguished career in Portugal, Cuba, South Africa and India's permanent mission to the UN. Meanwhile, Bagchi war appointed as India's next envoy to the UN, replacing Indira Mani Pandey in the position.
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Mainstreaming of radical terrorist outfits not new in Pakistan, says India
World | Dec 29, 2023, 05:11 PM ISTHafiz Saeed has been in jail since 2019 after being convicted for several years in multiple terror finance cases. The Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), considered to be backed by the terrorist, is now fielding candidates for the upcoming elections, including his son Talha.
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'Wanted in numerous cases': India on asking Pakistan to extradite 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed
World | Dec 29, 2023, 04:47 PM ISTAccording to diplomatic sources, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry received the official request from India, urging the initiation of the legal process for the extradition of Saeed. He was responsible for the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai that killed 166 people, including six Americans.
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Qatar reduces death penalty of ex-Indian Navy officers to jail terms
India | Dec 28, 2023, 09:00 PM ISTMEA said that they have noted the verdict of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the sentences of the eight ex-Indian Navy officers have been reduced. The external affairs ministry said they are awaiting the full judgment in the case.
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'Hope countries take...': This is what MEA said on Pak Army chief's visit to US, Canada and Red Sea
World | Dec 21, 2023, 05:41 PM ISTMEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Islamabad's support of terrorism and cross-border attacks are well known after Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's maiden visit to the US. He also highlighted that Canada has consistently given space to extremists and anti-India elements on its soil.
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Our envoy met all 8 men on December 3: MEA on death penalty to ex-Indian Navy personnel
World | Dec 21, 2023, 04:56 PM ISTLast month, Qatar accepted India's appeal against the death penalty to 8 Navy veterans, who were charged with espionage for Israel. There have been a total of three hearings in the case at Qatar's Court of Appeal so far, with the Indian Ambassador assuring them of all legal assistance.