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    • PM Modi to be on two-day State visit to Israel, reaffirm strategic partnership says MEA

      In a press release, the ministry said during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two leaders will review the significant progress made in India - Israel Strategic Partnership, and discuss further opportunities in various areas of cooperation.

    • Brazilian President Lula to visit India from February 18-22, participate in 2nd AI Impact Summit: MEA

      MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    • Indian couple abducted in Azerbaijan on way to US rescued with MEA's help: Anand MP

      The couple, Dhruv Patel and his wife Dipika, was released and was safe, thanks to timely efforts made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Member of Parliament from Anand Mitesh Patel said in a video statement.

    • Budget 2026 skips Chabahar Port funding as US-Iran tensions rise, Bangladesh aid reworked

      India’s Union Budget 2026-27 recalibrates overseas development aid, halving Bangladesh allocations, suspending Chabahar funding, boosting aid to Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, and balancing strategic priorities with humanitarian outlays in the neighbourhood.

    • India rejects Chinese projects in Shaksgam Valley, calls area 'Indian territory'

      India has rejected Chinese infrastructure activity in Pakistan-occupied Shaksgam Valley, asserting the region is Indian territory and reiterating it does not recognise the 1963 China-Pakistan boundary agreement or CPEC.

    • MEA issues travel advisory for Indians in Iran, urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel as protests spread

      India has issued a travel advisory on January 5, 2026, warning citizens in Iran to avoid non-essential travel amid widespread protests triggered by currency instability. The MEA has asked Indian nationals and PIOs to stay away from demonstration areas and register with the Indian Embassy in Tehran for regular safety updates and emergency support.

    • MEA summons Bangladesh high commissioner over security on Indian mission in Dhaka

      The summon comes on the heels of anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah who had made a public address threatening to isolate the seven sisters (Northeastern states) and provide refuge to separatists from the Northeast if Bangladesh is destabilised.

    • Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers to be deported, not extradited. Is there a difference?

      The Luthra brothers fled India soon after a fire broke out at their nightclub in Goa, anticipating arrest as the probe brought them into the limelight.

    • Goa nightclub fire: Visuals of Luthra brothers in handcuffs emerge after detention in Thailand

      The Luthra brothers were detained early morning from a hotel in Thailand with the help of local authorities and then taken to a detention centre.

    • Goa nightclub fire: MEA suspends Luthra brothers' passports who fled to Thailand soon after blaze

      The move blocks the brothers, who fled to Thailand hours after the blaze last week, from travelling onwards from Phuket.

    • India wants to further strengthen ties with US on joint fight against narcotics: MEA

      The MEA spokesperson said the fight against narcotics was a "very good" area of cooperation, which could see further strengthening in the future.

    • India slams China for detaining Arunachal woman in Shanghai: 'Not helping in normalizing ties'

      Randhir Jaiswal said that Chinese behaviour with Prema “does not help the process of normalising ties".

    • MEA announces transition to reinstating embassy in Afghanistan in 'next few days'

      "Presently, we have a technical mission in Kabul. The transition from this technical mission to the embassy will happen in the next few days," MEA spokesperson said.

    • Categorically reject false allegations: MEA on Bangladesh Home Advisor's attempt to implicate India in Khagrachhari unrest

      Bangladesh's Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury had also claimed that "certain quarters" were attempting to inflame communal tensions during the Durga Puja festival, though he presented no supporting evidence.

    • Welfare of Indians abroad remains priority: Govt on anti-immigrant protests in Australia

      March for Australia rallies against immigration were held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, among others, according to the group’s website.

    • MEA lists 9 high-risk countries Indian citizens should avoid traveling to – Here’s why

      India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a travel advisory listing nine high-risk countries—including Cambodia, Yemen, Myanmar, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Lebanon, Bangladesh, and Canada—urging Indian citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to geopolitical tensions, civil unrest, and rising security threats.

    • India urges Cambodia, Thailand to prevent further escalation of hostilities after border clashes

      Jaiswal also shared helpline numbers for Indians in both countries.

    • 'Mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism': MEA on report claiming wrong bodies sent to 2 UK families

      MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has been working closely with UK authorities since the issue was brought to their attention.

    • 'Caution against double standards': India hits out as NATO chief warns of sanctions over Russia trade

      Mark Rutte had warned that countries such as Brazil, China and India could be hit by '100% secondary sanctions" if they continued to do business with Russia.

    • ‘People going abroad…’: MEA reacts to Indian woman ‘shoplifting’ from US store

      The Indian woman in question was reportedly being interrogated after she was allegedly found stealing things from a Target store in Illinois.

    • From Rolex and Chopard to Bhagavad Gita: Inside MEA's vault of diplomatic soft power

      PM Modi has received Rolex luxury watches, a set of perfume, a set of abayas, and two pieces of unstitched cloth worth Rs 2 lakh, a glass statue of Lord Ganesh worth Rs 1 lakh, and a painting worth Rs 2 lakh, among others.

    • Jaishankar begins 3-day US visit today: What to expect from Quad talks and why it matters

      The MEA said that the July 1 Quad meeting will build on discussions held at the previous QFMM in Washington earlier this year in January.

    • 'India in touch with authorities for locating them': MEA on three Indians missing in Iran

      While addressing a media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Jaiswal said that they are extending all possible help to the family members of the three persons who are missing.

    • No change on stand with Pakistan, terrorism and talks cannot go together: MEA

      While briefing the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India's stand on ceasefire was made clear on May 17. Pakistan must end terror. Terrorism and talks can't go together."

    • India expels Pakistani High Commission official; 2nd in one week

      The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official has been given 24 hours to leave the country

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