Eleven Indians charred to death as fire breaks out in Saudi's Najran
Eleven Indians have been killed in a fire in the southern Saudi city of Najran and the Indian Consulate in Jeddah is providing all assistance to the families of the deceased and those injured in the tragedy, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday.
Jul 13, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
10 Indians die in house fire in Saudi Arabia's Najran; EAM Sushma Swaraj assures 'all possible help'
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured all possible help to kin of those killed and seriously injured in a devastating fire in Saudi Arabia's Najran area.
Jul 13, 2017, 10:07 AM IST
India slams Pakistan for glorifying terrorist Burhan Wani, says Islamabad's support to terror needs to be condemned by 'one and all'
Terrorist Burhan Wani was responsible for several attacks against security personnel in Kashmir.
Jul 09, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping discuss range of issues at G20 Summit: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday shook hands and had a conversation on a "range of issues" during the BRICS leaders' informal meeting here amid a stand-off between the armies of the two countries in the Sikkim section.
Jul 07, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
As India boosts soldiers in Sikkim's Doka La, China calls for withdrawal of troops to de-escalate tension
As India pushed in more troops in a "non-combative mode" to strengthen its position in an area near Sikkim, China on Monday called for withdrawal of forces in order to de-ecalate tension and resolve the fresh border stand-off between the two countries.
Jul 03, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Maiden India-Afghanistan cargo flight lands in Delhi; PM Narendra Modi welcomes initiative
The first cargo flight of the Afghanistan-India air freight corridor carrying Afghan goods to India landed in New Delhi on Monday night.
Jun 19, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
MEA, AYUSH Ministry hold Yoga session for diplomats
Prime Minister Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government has made grand plans for the day.
Jun 18, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
India has not interfered in Nepal's constitutional amendment process: MEA
MEA spokesperson Gopal Bagley said India wants an inclusive Constitution by taking people of different segments on board.
Jun 16, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
Thanks to EAM Sushma Swaraj, four-month-old Pakistani infant Rohaan arrives in India for treatment
Four-month-old infant, Rohaan, who was slated to come to India for medical treatment banking on the assurance by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, arrived in Noida on Monday evening to undergo treatment at Jaypee Hospital in the national capital.
Jun 13, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
MEA helped over 80,000 Indians stuck in difficult situations abroad: Sushma
The minister said that helping the distressed Indians living abroad and the NRIs has been a top priority of her ministry.
Jun 05, 2017, 22:12 PM IST
Kulbhushan Jadhav's execution in Pakistan would be equal to 'murder', warns India
While crediting the Indian Government for maintaining international pressure on Pakistan leading to stay on alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav's execution, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre on Wednesday said they don't agree with Islamabad's decision and would rather term it as a 'murder.'
May 10, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
India 'concerned' over Kulbhushan Jadhav's health, seeks details of his trial from Pak
A day after summoning the Pakistan deputy high commissioner in connection with Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence by a military court there, MEA said on Thursday that India had requested consular access to Pakistan 14 times.
Apr 20, 2017, 17:15 PM IST
India hits back at China over Arunachal Pradesh, says renaming does not make illegal territorial claims legal
India on Thursday hit out at China for giving Chinese names to some parts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Apr 20, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
India rejects US offer to mediate with Pakistan, says New Delhi's position for bilateral redressal of issues unchanged
In an apparent snub to the United States, India on Tuesday maintained that its position regarding the bilateral redressal of all issues with Pakistan remains unchanged.
Apr 04, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
MEA refuses to categorise attacks on African nationals as racial
The Indian government on Thursday refused to categorise the attacks of African nationals in Greater Noida as racial and said pending the probe it is not correct to draw a conclusion on "the nature and the reason" of these acts.
Mar 30, 2017, 22:02 PM IST
Govt committed to ensuring safety of all foreigners in India, Africa remains our valued partner: MEA
MEA said on Tuesday that the government was committed to ensuring safety and security of all foreigners in India.
Mar 28, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
London terror attack: No report of Indian casualty, says Sushma Swaraj, shares Helpline Nos
There is no report of any Indian casualty so far in the terror attack near the UK Parliament, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday.
Mar 23, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Hyderabadi woman being tortured by her in-laws in Pakistan calls Sushma Swaraj for help, MEA swings into action
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has now come to the rescue of a Hyderabadi women who is being held in Pakistan and ill-treated by her husband and in-laws.
Mar 21, 2017, 10:15 AM IST
Entire J&K integral part of India, no unilateral steps acceptable: MEA on Pakistan's plan to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as 5th province
India on Thursday said that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir was an integral part of India.
Mar 16, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
No say in Dalai Lama's travel plans within India: MEA
Dismissing China's objections over Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's proposed visit to Arunachal Pradesh in April, the Indian government on Thursday said it has no say in his travel plans within the country.
Mar 09, 2017, 23:43 PM IST
