MEA

149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi: Here's how iconic world sites paid homage to 'Bapu'

The MEA arranged special LED projections on Bapu's life and teachings through iconic sites across the world.

Oct 03, 2018, 07:02 AM IST

India objects to Pakistan raising Kashmir in Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

We reject such references to a matter very internal to India, MEA has said.

Sep 27, 2018, 06:35 AM IST

Imran Khan disappointed at India's arrogant response, taunts 'small men occupying big offices'

Imran Khan took to Twitter and responded on India's decision of cancelling the meet to held between foriegn ministers of both the countries. 

Sep 22, 2018, 16:20 PM IST

Haven't got any communication about Christian Michel's extradition from UAE: CBI

CBI confirmation comes after sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) earlier in the day had said that they had not received any formal communication or confirmation from the United Arab Emirates regarding the extradition. 

Sep 19, 2018, 17:36 PM IST

Hyderabad woman trafficked to Oman, family seeks help from MEA

The woman, who hails from Hyderabad, is stranded in Oman and is being ill-treated by her employers, according to the family.

Sep 04, 2018, 06:09 AM IST

Indian woman trafficked to Saudi Arabia 'murdered', family seeks help from EAM Sushma Swaraj

The victim's family has alleged that she has been murdered by her employers in Saudi Arabia.

Sep 01, 2018, 08:15 AM IST

Despite row over 'invade Maldives' tweet, Subramanian Swamy says India should protect its citizens

The Centre has already distanced itself from the controversy over Swamy's tweet on the Maldives.

Aug 28, 2018, 12:24 PM IST

CBI, through MEA, writes to Antigua government for Mehul Choksi's arrest

CBI has said that a red corner notice is not necessary because the location of the fugitive - Mehul Choksi in this particular case - is known.

Aug 27, 2018, 11:49 AM IST

Antigua will neither arrest nor extradite Mehul Choksi to India: Sources

The Antigua government has said they will protect Choksi as he has been given citizenship as per the rules, and his passport also cannot be revoked.

Aug 14, 2018, 12:03 PM IST

Invite to Donald Trump not 'Republic Day-specific', other options open: Sources

The two sides are in touch over the date and time of President Donald Trump's visit to India.

Aug 10, 2018, 06:46 AM IST

Assam NRC: Centre in close touch with Bangladesh, no impact on relationship, says MEA

Raveesh Kumar added that the release of the NRC draft in Assam has not affected the relationship between the two neighbouring countries.

Aug 09, 2018, 18:05 PM IST

In a new twist, Mumbai Police claims Mehul Choksi's passport issued without police verification

Passport of Mehul Choksi was issued under the 'Tatkal` category on September 10, 2015.

Aug 04, 2018, 23:14 PM IST

Government condemns killing of Indian national, two others in Kabul; MEA to bring mortal remains home

The three men, including the Indian national, were working for an international company in Kabul.

Aug 02, 2018, 19:02 PM IST

India welcomes US move designating 3 LeT members as 'global terrorists'

US Departments of State and Treasury have designated three Pakistan-based LeT terrorists and terror financiers as Global Terrorists.  

Aug 01, 2018, 23:18 PM IST

21 Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded in Iran released, to be repatriated soon

They will be repatriated to Chennai in batches from August 3, EAM Swaraj said.

Jul 31, 2018, 23:57 PM IST

Government employees can soon go abroad on LTC, 5 Asian countries named in list

The plan, which has been mooted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), proposes to include five central Asian countries -- Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan -- under the LTC scheme.

Jul 29, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

Vijay Mallya may be in talks to return to India: Reports

Vijay Mallya may have indicated to Indian authorities that he is willing to return and join the legal process here.

Jul 24, 2018, 23:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa from July 23-27

PM Modi will first stop at Rwanda in what is the first-ever visit to this country by an Indian PM.

Jul 20, 2018, 13:18 PM IST

Pakistan attacking religious minority: MEA demands probe in Sikh police officer's home eviction

Pakistani policeman allegedly evicted Singh from his house in Lahore and forcefully opened the turban and untied hair .

Jul 12, 2018, 17:46 PM IST

Lucknow inter-faith couple row: Officer was wrong, finds probe; authorities clear passport

According to sources, the officer was wrong in asking the couple irrelevant questions about their religion while processing their passport applications.

Jul 04, 2018, 16:13 PM IST