Ministry of External Affairs News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial high-level Cabinet meeting on Friday at 1 p.m. to assess the impact of the steep tariff hike recently imposed by the US on Indian exports.
A report by the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), titled Transnational Repression in the UK, has alleged that several foreign governments—including India—have engaged in efforts to threaten, monitor, or silence individuals and communities within the United Kingdom.
The MEA's remark came after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made sarcastic comment, questioning the relevance of the Prime Minister's five-nation visit, which included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.
Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in a recent post on social media platform X a 24x7 Control Room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel.
Azad Mullick, originally a Pakistani citizen, first arranged for Bangladeshi citizenship using forged documents and thereafter came to India on a legal visa.
A complete blackout has been enforced in several districts in Jammu, including Akhnoor of Jammu Division
Educational institutions in border states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan will remain closed
This comes after the Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralised the Pakistan military's attempts at a large-scale drone and missile attack
India, with its vibrant media ecosystem and rapidly growing entertainment industry, is uniquely positioned to host such a dialogue.
A high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials, businesses, media, and members of the Indian diaspora community in New Zealand, will accompany him during the visit to India.
The government of Ireland said in a statement that the JEC, once established, will serve as a vehicle to enhance internal cooperation and coordination, and strengthen the “likeminded partnership with one of the largest economies in the world”.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Lalit Modi has reportedly acquired citizenship of Vanuatu, a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands.
With no end still in sight to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, particularly on members belonging to the Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities, the MEA on Friday highlighted the serious issue and the interim government's botched investigations that have so far been just an eyewash.
Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to heckle EAM Jaishankar when he was leaving the Chatham House in London. While the EAM was leaving, one of the Khalistani extremists ran in front of Jaishankar's car, giving a security scare.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said relevant departments and authorities are looking into the information put out by the United States administration regarding certain US activities and funding.
At the 19th India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations held in Delhi, the Iranian side is learnt to have requested New Delhi to explore ways to resume procurement of Iranian crude oil.
Reacting to the murder of three Indian students in Canada, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is saddened by these terrible tragedies that have struck the country's nationals in Canada.
The Ministry of External Affairs advised people to leave by the earliest available commercial flights, and others are requested to observe utmost precaution about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum.
The Ministry of External Affairs asked Indians in Iran to remain in touch with the Indian embassy in Tehran.
Prime Minister Modi met Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and exchanged ideas for further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Punjab CM Mann, who holds a diplomatic passport, was scheduled to visit Paris from August 3 to August 9 for the Indian hockey team's quarterfinal clash on August 4, and had sought political clearance for the same.
The US has questioned India on freedom of speech and democratic processes in the past. Now, India has responded to the US in their language over pro-Palestine protests.
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