Randhir Jaiswal
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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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India tears into Pakistan President Zardari over minority rights remarks: 'Your own abysmal record…'
India | Jun 21, 2026, 08:20 AM ISTThe sharp response came after a social media post from the Pakistani President’s office claimed that Zardari had expressed concern over the alleged demolition of and threats to historic Muslim religious sites in India, including the 1,000-year-old Masjid Ganj Shaheeda in Varanasi.
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India's first reaction on US-Iran ceasefire deal: What MEA said on cessation of hostilities
India | Apr 08, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has announced a pause on planned military strikes against Iran for two weeks. He shared the decision on his social media platform, Truth Social, just before a deadline that had raised concerns about escalating tensions.
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'Another act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan
India | Mar 14, 2026, 09:25 PM ISTRandhir 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 | 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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'Diplomatic premises inviolable': MEA condemns vandalism at Indian Embassy in Croatia
India | Jan 22, 2026, 04:17 PM ISTIn 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 | Dec 26, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTMEA 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 | 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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Arunachal Pradesh integral part of India: MEA slams China, flags violations over woman's detention
India | Nov 25, 2025, 11:08 PM ISTPrema 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 | 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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Priority to safeguard Indian consumer's interest, talks with US ongoing: MEA on Trump's claim
India | Oct 16, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTIn 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 | Sep 19, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTSaudi 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 | Sep 05, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTMEA 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 | Sep 05, 2025, 05:22 PM ISTA 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 | Aug 14, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTMEA 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 | Aug 09, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTIndia'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 | Aug 01, 2025, 08:43 PM ISTWhite 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 | Jun 26, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTOperation 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, 12:00 AM ISTCommenting 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, 06:51 PM ISTIndia'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.