MEA

Over 1500 Indian pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal, MEA assures all help

As many as 11 people have lost their lives and thousands of houses have been submerged in the water in plain lands.

Jul 03, 2018, 10:13 AM IST

Pakistan put on FATF 'grey list': India welcomes move, hopes Islamabad will act against terrorism

MEA has expressed hope that Pakistan will comply with the action plan suggested by the global watchdog.

Jun 30, 2018, 11:21 AM IST

Not received any request from Rahul Gandhi for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had sometimes back expressed his desire to undertake Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Jun 29, 2018, 07:06 AM IST

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat rejects UN report on Jammu and Kashmir, calls it 'motivated'

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat has said that the UN report on J&K is ''motivated.''

Jun 27, 2018, 12:26 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj trolled on Twitter over issuance of passport to inter-faith couple, takes it on the chin

A Passport Seva Kendra official, Vikas Mishra, in Lucknow was transferred after the inter-faith couple alleged that he humiliated them when they went to the office with their applications. 

Jun 25, 2018, 00:51 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi yet to get special permission for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

According to an MEA press release dated February 21, the last date for registration was March 23. 

Jun 23, 2018, 06:27 AM IST

2,000 Indians denied work visa by Maldives; MEA monitoring situation

MEA is believed to be monitoring the situation in the Maldives and collecting data about Indians who have lost their jobs in the Island nation.  

Jun 19, 2018, 12:18 PM IST

India slams UN report on Kashmir, calls it 'fallacious and motivated', says it's based on 'unverified information'

The Ministry of External Affairs said the United Nations report is 'overtly prejudiced' and seeks to build a 'false narrative'.

Jun 14, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

India expresses dismay over prison terms to ex-Maldivian president, Chief Justice; calls for 'fair trial'

According to Maldivian media reports, Gayoom, 80, and Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed were found guilty of obstructing justice and sentenced to 19 months prison by court 

Jun 14, 2018, 13:25 PM IST

India, Pakistan to revive joint judicial panel on prisoners, fishermen: MEA

India-Pakistan joint judicial panel was first formed in 2007 and consists of retired judges of the higher judiciary.

May 17, 2018, 21:22 PM IST

Six Indians abducted in Afghanistan, Taliban hand suspected; MEA in touch with authorities

The MEA is aware of the kidnapping incident and is in touch with the Afghan authorities to ascertain more details about it. 

May 06, 2018, 18:44 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to embark on two-day visit to Nepal from May 11

This comes barely a month after Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's three-day visit to India in April.

May 03, 2018, 23:59 PM IST

Twin suicide attack in Afghanistan kills at least 58; IS, Taliban claim responsibility

Islamic State and Taliban have claimed responsibility for the twin suicide attack in Afghanistan.

Apr 22, 2018, 22:41 PM IST

India condemns 'cowardly' suicide attacks in Afghanistan, offers help

India on Sunday strongly condemned the cowardly suicide attack in Afghanistan that left at least 58 dead.

Apr 22, 2018, 21:55 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India files second round of written reply in the ICJ

Kulbhushan Jadhav's sentencing in Pakistan had evoked a sharp reaction in India.

Apr 17, 2018, 21:46 PM IST

Pakistant prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting Indian envoy; India lodges protest

India today lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over blocking of access of visiting Sikh pilgrims to Indian diplomats in that country and even "compelling" the Indian envoy to return while on way to a prominent gurudwara there.

Apr 15, 2018, 14:41 PM IST

India calls for restraint after US, Britain and France launch missile attack in Syria

In response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria, US, Britain and France launched coordinated missile attacks on the West Asian nation.

Apr 14, 2018, 21:14 PM IST

Nirav Modi in Hong Kong: MEA still awaiting response on request for extradition

While China has already said that basic laws would follow, Indian authorities say they are yet to hear about Nirav Modi and his arrest from Hong Kong.

Apr 12, 2018, 16:23 PM IST

India welcomes US move to put LeT's Milli Muslim League on terror list, says stand against Pakistan vindicated

The State and the Treasury Departments of the US has added LeT's political front Milli Muslim League to its list of terror groups.

Apr 03, 2018, 14:00 PM IST

Treatment of diplomats: India, Pakistan reach truce, agree to hold talks to resolve all issues

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement to confirm the development. 

Mar 30, 2018, 22:23 PM IST