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  India slams US panel's report on religious freedom, MEA calls USCIRF 'an entity of concern'

  World | March 26, 2025 17:44 IST

  India slammed the USCIRF's report on religious freedom, as Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Such efforts to undermine India’s standing as a beacon of democracy and tolerance will not succeed."

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  Indian students in US must comply with American laws: MEA on deportations

  India | March 21, 2025 22:07 IST

  The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the two Indians hadn’t reached out to the Indian missions in the United States for assistance.

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  India concerned about Bangladesh’s law and order situation, supports holding inclusive polls: MEA

  India | March 07, 2025 20:50 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that It is the responsibility of Bangladesh’s interim government to protect Hindus, other minorities as well as their properties, religious institutions.

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  India, US in process of advancing talks on bilateral trade agreement, Rana's extradition soon: MEA

  World | March 07, 2025 17:42 IST

  The Bilateral Trade Agreement will aid in strengthening and deepening goods and service sector between India and US and increase market access, reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, and deepen supply chain integration.

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  MEA reacts to information provided by Trump admin on US funding in India: 'Deeply troubling'

  World | February 21, 2025 17:59 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in the weekly media presser said that the revelations that have surfaced are "deeply troubling"

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  MEA confirms return of 18 Indians stranded in Benghazi as security situation deteriorates in Libya

  World | February 06, 2025 14:01 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the return on 18 Indians who were stranded in Libya. He added that the Indian Embassy in Libya facilitated the return of Indians.

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  MEA slams UK report listing Hindu nationalism as extremist ideology: 'Should not be falsely equated'

  World | January 31, 2025 18:56 IST

  The MEA spokesperson on Friday responded to a question pertaining to a report in UK calling Hindu nationalism as a new 'threat of extremism'. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "it should not be condoned and falsely equated."

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  MEA on PM Modi's possible US visit: 'Specific dates would be announced at the appropriate time'

  World | January 31, 2025 18:53 IST

  MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that PM Modi's visit to the US will deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He added that specific dates will be announced at appropriate time.

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

  World | January 14, 2025 20:28 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.

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  MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan civilians, slams Islamabad for 'blaming neighbours'

  World | January 06, 2025 14:29 IST

  In response to media queries regarding airstrikes on Afghan civilians, the Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack saying, "Pakistan has an old habit of blaming neighbours for its internal matters."

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  India hits out at China for creating new counties with large parts of Aksai Chin

  India | January 03, 2025 18:08 IST

  India on Friday said it has lodged a "solemn protest" with China over the establishment of two new counties in Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in Indian union territory of Ladakh.

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  Nimisha Priya case: MEA assures support as Yemen President approves Kerala nurse's execution

  India | December 31, 2024 10:20 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed extending all possible assistance in the Nimisha Priya case after Yemen’s president approved her execution. Indian government assured support as legal options are explored.

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  MEA condemns Christmas market attack in Germany, says 'in contact with injured Indians and families'

  World | December 22, 2024 14:33 IST

  The MEA spokesperson on Saturday condemned the 'horrific and senseless' attack in Germany's Magdeburg. He assured that the Indian Mission in Germany was in contact with the injured Indians and families.

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  MEA on threats issued by Gurpatwant Pannun against Indian ambassador Kwatra: 'We take it seriously'

  India | December 20, 2024 19:00 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India takes the threats issued by terrorist Gurpatwant Singh against Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra 'seriously'.

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  MEA on reports of granting of Indian visas in Canada: 'Another example of disinformation'

  India | December 13, 2024 18:02 IST

  The MEA spokesperson said that India reserves the legitimate right to deny visas to those who don't respect the country's territorial integrity. This response follows a Canadian report which claimed that India has been denying visas to pro-Khalistani citizens.

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  India's response to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement | Key details here

  World | November 27, 2024 15:40 IST

  "We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that has been announced. We have always called for de-escalation, restraint and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy," said MEA.

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  Pakistan did not send diplomatic note to discuss air pollution in Karachi, Lahore: MEA's Jaiswal

  World | November 07, 2024 19:04 IST

  The response came days after the Pakistani environmental minister said it would write to the Foreign Off­ice on Monday to approach Indian autho­rities for talks on joint efforts to curb smog.

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  'Separatists must be punished': India demands stern action against attackers of temple in Canada

  World | November 04, 2024 17:20 IST

  India strongly condemned the violent disruption at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, where an Indian consular camp was attacked on Sunday.

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  Was India-Pakistan cricket ties discussed during Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad? MEA responds

  World | October 17, 2024 17:30 IST

  EAM Dr S Jaishankar travelled to Pakistan to attend the SCO Summit in Islamabad. He did not hold any formal bilateral meeting with Pakistan, however, did have informal conversations during dinner or lunch. The MEA has responded to the query if cricket ties were discussed during his visit.

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  India rebukes Iran over Ayatollah Khamenei's 'suffering of Muslims' remark: 'Look your own record'

  World | September 17, 2024 0:03 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) firmly rejected Ayatollah Khamenei's comments, describing them as "misinformed and unacceptable". India also advised countries to look at their own record before commenting on conditions of minorities in India.