On Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) contacted foreign nationals in India whose trip plans had been cancelled due to the ongoing escalation in tensions in West Asia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) has issued new advice advising anyone having trouble obtaining a visa as a result of airline delays or cancellations to […]
India has officially launched its website, theme, and logo for the BRICS Presidency 2026, as introduced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The event also featured Union Ministers of State for External Affairs. BRICS encompasses eleven major emerging markets: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab […]
India on Sunday termed the recent developments in Venezuela “a matter of concern” and urged all concerned parties to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the Embassy of India in Caracas is in contact with members of the […]
Indian nationals are advised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela due to a rapidly evolving security situation. The MEA did not specify reasons but urged heightened caution. Indians currently in Venezuela are advised to limit movement, stay vigilant, and maintain contact with the Embassy in Caracas, sharing […]
Deepak Mittal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. A seasoned diplomat belonging to the 1998 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) who is currently serving as an Additional Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), he is expected […]
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions were “positive, constructive, and forward-looking,” covering bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. The MEA […]
India on Wednesday reiterated that the latest tariff actions by US President Donald Trump are “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”. Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, citing the country’s continued purchase of Russian oil. “We reiterate that these actions are unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable. India will […]
London/New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India on Friday rejected the allegations made by the UK parliamentary committee, terming its report that claimed New Delhi’s involvement in transnational repression as “baseless.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that these claims stem from “unverified and dubious sources”, predominantly connected to proscribed entities and individuals with a “clear, […]
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India sources its oil purchases based on global market offerings to meet its energy needs, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. In response to a question, he also said that India-Russia bilateral relations are on a strong footing. “Our ties with any country stand on their […]
The first flight carrying 110 Indian citizens, including 90 students from Jammu and Kashmir, arrived in New Delhi after being successfully evacuated from Iran, on Thursday, amid the escalating military conflict in the Middle East. All the Indian nationals were flown to Delhi on IndiGo flight 6E 9487. Union Minister of State for External Affairs, […]
