The Latest Breaking News from the ministry of external affairs

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to represent India at Maldives President's oath-taking ceremony

India's Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju to represent India at Maldivian President-elect Muizzu's oath-taking ceremony. PM Modi's "SAGAR" and "Neighbourhood First Policy" make Maldives India's principal maritime neighbour in IOR.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

India files appeal against death penalty to 8 former Navy personnel in Qatar

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on October 26 given death sentence by Qatar’s Court of First Instance. India described the ruling as “deeply” shocking and vowed to explore all legal options in the case.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Families of Ex-Navy personnel detained in Qatar say misinformation being spread, 8 Ex-Navy men didn't work on submarines

Friends and families of the eight former Indian Navy personnel detained in Qatar and given the death penalty by a court in the Gulf country remain hopeful for early relief.

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2023

"Want normal relations with Pakistan but...": MEA on Pak PM's call for talks with India

Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif showed his willingness to talk to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that India wanted neighbourly ties with Pakistan but there should be an atmosphere free from terror and violence for such a relationship. Read further…

Dynamite News · Aug 3, 2023

Pro-Khalistan posters target diplomats over chief Nijjar’s killing

The Ministry of External Affairs on July 4 summoned the High Commissioner of Canada Cameron MacKay and lodged a protest after campaigners for Khalistan put out posters targeting Indian diplomats in Canada. The top Canadian diplomat stationed in India was summoned after posters circulated online named two leading Indian diplomats stationed…

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Pakistani diplomat summoned to MoE over attacks on Sikhs

A senior Pakistani diplomat was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs on June 26 and told that Islamabad should ensure safety of the Sikhs who have several pilgrimage centres on Pakistani territory. This came a day after Manmohan Singh, a Sikh resident of Peshawar was killed on June 25.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

PM Modi, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sign strategic partnership pact between India and Egypt

In this world news by The Hindu, Kallol Bhattacherjee reported on India and Egypt forging a strategic partnership as Indian PM Modi and Egyptian President El-Sisi signed multiple pacts. Read the full story exclusively on The Hindu.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

"MEA gives clearance to Atishi for her visit to UK": Central Government to Delhi HC

The Central Government, on Wednesday, told the Delhi High Court that the Ministry of External Affairs had given clearance to Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena for her visit to the United Kingdom. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 7, 2023

Bangladesh government seeking clarification from MEA on ‘Akhand Bharat’ map in new Parliament building

The Government of Bangladesh has instructed its mission here to contact the Ministry of External Affairs about the “Akhand Bharat” map placed in the new parliament building.

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023

Indian journalists in China face restrictions, no curbs on Chinese journalists: MEA

All foreign journalists, “including Chinese journalists”, have been engaging in journalistic activities in India “without any limitations or difficulties”, said the ministry of external affairs, even as it pointed out that Indian journalists in China have been facing “certain difficulties”.

Newslaundry · Jun 2, 2023