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  'Another act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan

  India | March 14, 2026 21:25 IST

  Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said New Delhi condemns the attacks and stressed that Afghanistan’s sovereignty must be respected.

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  'No Doval-Rubio meeting ever happened': MEA slams media report amid India-US trade buzz

  India | February 06, 2026 16:02 IST

  During 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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  'Diplomatic premises inviolable': MEA condemns vandalism at Indian Embassy in Croatia

  India | January 22, 2026 16:17 IST

  In a press release, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal sought action against those responsible for the incident, while pointing out that diplomatic premises are "inviolable and must be protected" under the Vienna Convention.

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  India condemns violence against minorities in Dhaka, supports free and fair polls in Bangladesh

  India | December 26, 2025 23:49 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on the return of BNP's Tarique Rahman said India supports free and fair polls in Bangladesh and this development should be seen in that context.

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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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  Arunachal Pradesh integral part of India: MEA slams China, flags violations over woman's detention

  India | November 25, 2025 23:08 IST

  Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a woman of Indian origin living in the United Kingdom, on Monday alleged that Chinese immigration officers held her for nearly 18 hours during a transit stop in Shanghai. She claims officials told her that her Indian passport was 'invalid'.

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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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  Priority to safeguard Indian consumer's interest, talks with US ongoing: MEA on Trump's claim

  India | October 16, 2025 11:46 IST

  In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's import policies are guided by the country's objective to safeguard its interests. He, however, noted that India is a significant importer of oil and gas.

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  MEA on Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact: 'Will keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities'

  India | September 19, 2025 16:58 IST

  Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a "strategic mutual defence" agreement under which an attack on either country will be considered as "an aggression against both".

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  India Remains Engaged With US On Trade Issues, Says MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

  News | September 05, 2025 19:06 IST

  MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India continues to engage with the US on trade matters. He highlighted the Quad's importance and expressed India's support for peace efforts in Ukraine.

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  India rejects report of China's Xi Jinping sending 'secret letter' to President Murmu to reset ties

  India | September 05, 2025 17:22 IST

  A recent media report claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a 'secret letter' to President Murmu in March this year to reset ties with India amid the ongoing trade war with the US.

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  India warns Pakistan on nuclear threats: 'Any misadventure will have painful consequences'

  India | August 14, 2025 23:40 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan would be well-advised to temper its rhetoric as any misadventure will have painful consequences as was demonstrated recently during Operation Sindoor.

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  MEA welcomes upcoming Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine: 'Ready to support these efforts'

  India | August 09, 2025 23:52 IST

  India's reaction came hours after the US and Russia announced that Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska next Friday on the Ukraine conflict.

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  India reacts to White House's push for Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump

  India | August 01, 2025 20:43 IST

  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump has played a key role in brokering numerous peace deals and ceasefires across various global conflict zones.

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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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  MEA's Randhir Jaiswal hits back at Pak FM Dar over his comments on Operation Sindoor

  News | May 14, 2025 0:00 IST

  Commenting on FM Ishaq Dar’s interview, MEA’s Randhir Jaiswal said Op Sindoor destroyed terror hubs in Pakistan and severely degraded its military strength, neutralizing key airbases and capabilities.

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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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  'India won't give in to any blackmail': MEA responds to Trump's Indo-Pak nuclear war speculation

  India | May 13, 2025 19:01 IST

  On being asked about the alleged damage to Pakistan's nuclear facility at Kirana Hills, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made it clear that it was for the Pakistani side to comment on this matter.

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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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  'Kashmir's only relation with Pakistan...': India slams Pak Army chief's 'jugular vein' remark

  World | April 17, 2025 17:42 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, during a press conference, said that Kashmir's only relationship with Pakistan is to vacate the illegally occupied territories by that country.