MEA

'Propaganda piece, biased': MEA slams BBC documentary on PM Modi, Gujarat riots

The BBC documentary titled - 'The Modi Question' reportedly takes a close look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political career.

Jan 19, 2023, 17:30 PM IST

'Mouthpiece of Pakistan': India condemns Organisation of Islamic Cooperation chief's visit to PoK

"Secretary-General has unfortunately become a mouthpiece of Pakistan," said the MEA's official response.

Dec 13, 2022, 10:12 AM IST

'India exercises with whomsoever it chooses...': MEA rebuffs China's objection to India-US military drills

MEA spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said, "These exercises going on with the US in Auli has nothing to do with the 1993 and 1996 agreements. The Chinese side needs to reflect and think about its own breach of these agreements."

Dec 01, 2022, 19:35 PM IST

Qatar says no invitation extended to Zakir Naik for FIFA World Cup: MEA

Indian fugitive preacher Zakir Naik faces charges of money laundering and hate speech in India.

Nov 24, 2022, 20:14 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin to skip G-20 summit, India says 'not a setback'

US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders are to attend the two-day G-20 summit in Bali that starts on November 15.

Nov 10, 2022, 18:58 PM IST

Indian student stabbed in Australia: Victim's father alleges RACIAL attack, says 'I don't understand...'

The father of the 28-year-old Indian student stabbed in Australia expressed that the victim did not have enmity with anyone.

Oct 15, 2022, 08:31 AM IST

Kashmiri terror victims address UNHRC event; India welcomes the step

Tasleema and Shuaib highlighted the plight of the terror victims, especially Kashmiri women. Both have worked and documented the plight of many of the victims at the grassroots level.

Oct 08, 2022, 21:37 PM IST

'ALARMING': MEA slams Pakistan over 'increasing Indian prisoners death'

"These increasing incidents of deaths of Indian prisoners are alarming and raise the question of their safety and security in Pakistani jails."Underlining the situation as an ongoing problem," the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi said.

Oct 07, 2022, 19:35 PM IST

Khalistan Referendum begins the diplomatic tug of war between India and Canada

Experts are of the view that the diplomatic tug of war between the two nations could heat up in near future and impact the 'Canadian dream' of the Indian students.

Oct 01, 2022, 07:46 AM IST

'Stay Alert, 'HATE CRIMES' rising': India WARNS its nationals in Canada

Hate Crimes in Canada: In an advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs said the High Commission/Consulates General in Canada have taken up these incidents of hate crimes with the Canadian authorities and requested them to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action, the release said.

Sep 23, 2022, 15:44 PM IST

Singapore has shared update with Delhi government: MEA on Arvind Kejriwal's visit row

The development comes after Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena had rejected the proposal regarding Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Singapore visit. 

Jul 28, 2022, 19:58 PM IST

India committed USD 3.8 billion to support Sri Lanka this year: EAM S Jaishankar amid unrest in island nation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "In the case of Sri Lanka, we have given them a line of credit which has kept essential commodities flowing to them from India over the last several months. We also gave them a line of credit for purchase of fuel. At the moment, our focus is on helping them recover."

Jul 10, 2022, 23:28 PM IST

India dismisses Germany’s criticism over fact-checker Mohammed Zubair's arrest, says ‘avoid uninformed comments’

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi's remark comes a day after a German official said journalists should not be "persecuted and imprisoned" for what they say and write while referring to police action against fact-checker Mohammed Zubair.

Jul 07, 2022, 22:26 PM IST

'Kaali' Poster Controversy: Government of India's statement on insulting Kali

The Ministry of External Affairs of India has reacted to the poster controversy of Maa Kali. On the question of Zee News, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said that Canada has taken action after registering the objection.

Jul 07, 2022, 21:08 PM IST

Kaali Poster Controversy: Complaint filed against Leena and MP Mahua Moitra

A complaint has been lodged against Leena and MP Mahua Moitra in connection with the poster controversy of Maa Kaali at the Parliament Street police station in Delhi. In this case, a complaint has also been registered against Leena in Madhya Pradesh.

Jul 07, 2022, 21:06 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Is insulting God justified in the name of freedom of expression?

The case of insulting Maa Kaali is intensifying. Complaints have been filed against Leena Manimekalai in many places over poster controversy. The Government of India has also reacted to the matter. On the question of Zee News, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India said that Canada has taken action after registering the objection.

Jul 07, 2022, 19:48 PM IST

'PM Narendra Modi's birthday greetings to Dalai Lama should be...': India rejects China's criticism

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi's comments come in the wake of China condemning PM Narendra Modi for greeting the Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday.

Jul 07, 2022, 19:16 PM IST

'Continues to misrepresent facts': India slams US panel on religious freedom for its 'biased' report

India: The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi called the US religious panel's report as 'unbiased and inaccurate'.

Jul 03, 2022, 11:00 AM IST

Prophet Mohammad remark row: This issue was not raised by Iranian FM, says MEA

"We have made it pretty clear that tweets and comments do not reflect views of government," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing.

Jun 09, 2022, 18:57 PM IST

Indian delegation in Kabul hold talks with Taliban, for the first time since takeover

An Afghan foreign ministry spokesperson said that acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi received the Indian team led by JP Singh and the discussions focused on India-Afghan diplomatic relations, bilateral trade and humanitarian aid.

Jun 02, 2022, 22:22 PM IST