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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

India declares another Pakistani official 'persona non grata', gives 24 hours to leave Delhi

The Ministry of External Affairs in a press readout said the action was taken because the official indulged in in activities not in keeping with his official status in India.

Pakistan's ceasefire violations condemnable, forces directed to act strongly: India

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the Army has been given a free hand to respond to give appropriate response to Pakistani actions.

'Systematic persecution of minorities': India condemns Hindu leader's killing in Bangladesh

India on Saturday condemned the killing of prominent Hindu community leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy in Bangladesh.

'How can anything foreign be in jugular vein?': India hits back at Pak Army chief over Kashmir remark

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has said Kashmir is Islamabad's "jugular vein" and will be so and that Pakistan "won't forget it". He has also defended the two-nation theory that was the basis for the Partition in 1947.

India and China likely to start direct flights from May

The first flights will be be to and from Lhasa to facilitate Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Later in the year, flights from India to Beijing, Shanghai and other Chinese cities are likely to be restarted

Shahzadi Khan's father alleges injustice, family counsel calls execution 'extrajudicial killing'

The family's legal counsel, Ali Mohammad, has termed the execution an "extrajudicial killing in the guise of judicial killing".