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  • Now Add Your Spouse’s Name to Your Passport Without a Marriage Certificate – Here’s What You Need to Know

    Now Add Your Spouse’s Name to Your Passport Without a Marriage Certificate – Here’s What You Need to Know

    The Ministry of External Affairs now allows passport applicants to add their spouse's name without a marriage certificate. Learn how Annexure J simplifies the process for Indian couples.

  • Third batch of Indians rescued from scam centres to be airlifted from Myanmar by April 15

    Third batch of Indians rescued from scam centres to be airlifted from Myanmar by April 15

    The external affairs ministry is working with Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand and the governments there to secure the release of around 2,000 Indian over the next few months

  • PM Modi to visit Mauritius on March 11-12, first time since 2015

    PM Modi to visit Mauritius on March 11-12, first time since 2015

    PM Modi is travelling to Mauritius at the invitation of Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

  • Two from Kerala executed in UAE on murder charges; Centre informs families

    Two from Kerala executed in UAE on murder charges; Centre informs families

    They have been identified as Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil, both natives of Kerala.

  • Government may enlist private carriers to bring back illegal migrants from US

    Government may enlist private carriers to bring back illegal migrants from US

    The government has asked Air India, United Airlines and American Airlines about the availability of flights in the next two months to fly back around 350 Indian citizens who have been served with a final removal order by ICE.

  • MeitY informs MEA of equipment shipment delays from Chinese ports affecting companies

    MeitY informs MEA of equipment shipment delays from Chinese ports affecting companies

    Apple and Foxconn had previously sought the government's intervention over delays in shipment of equipment from Chinese ports.

  • Champions Trophy 2025: MEA cites 'security concerns', India unlikely to go to Pakistan

    Champions Trophy 2025: MEA cites 'security concerns', India unlikely to go to Pakistan

    The Pakistan Cricket Board informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that they will not accept the Hybrid model for the Champions Trophy.

  • ‘Not surprising’: MEA on Pakistan rolling out red carpet for Zakir Naik

    ‘Not surprising’: MEA on Pakistan rolling out red carpet for Zakir Naik

    MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that while Pakistan's decision to roll out the red carpet for Zakir Naik, a fugitive from Indian law, was condemnable, it wasn't surprising.

  • 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage: MEA

    98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage: MEA

    Around 10 countries have reported 1,081 deaths during the pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam which all Muslims with the means must complete at least once.

  • Capacity building important component in India's defence, security engagement with Maldives: MEA

    Capacity building important component in India's defence, security engagement with Maldives: MEA

    On the recent visit of Special Envoy of the Russian President on Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, to India, Jaiswal said he met an Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary JP Singh, who looks after Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran in the Ministry of External Affairs.

  • Indian crew onboard crippled cargo ship Dali 'healthy': Baltimore-based nonprofit organisation

    Indian crew onboard crippled cargo ship Dali 'healthy': Baltimore-based nonprofit organisation

    Last week, US authorities began interviewing personnel, including the Indian crew members, onboard Dali that collided against the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

  • PM Modi to inaugurate Raisina Dialogue on Wednesday

    PM Modi to inaugurate Raisina Dialogue on Wednesday

    It is being organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

  • NBCC to redevelop housing project for MEA at Rs 262 crore

    NBCC to redevelop housing project for MEA at Rs 262 crore

    This initiative reaffirms the commitment of both MEA and NBCC to enhance infrastructure and create conducive living environment for its residents.

  • Qatar frees 8 former Navy veterans: A quick chronology of events since their arrest

    Qatar frees 8 former Navy veterans: A quick chronology of events since their arrest

    The Navy veterans had been sentenced to death by Qatar's Court of First Instance on October 26, 2023. In response to the shocking ruling, New Delhi had vowed to explore all available legal options in the case

  • Jaideep Mazumdar appointed Secretary (East), Pavan Kapoor Secretary (West) in MEA

    Jaideep Mazumdar appointed Secretary (East), Pavan Kapoor Secretary (West) in MEA

    An order issued by the Personnel Ministry said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mazumdar’s appointment as Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, in place of Saurabh Kumar.

  • Any incident of friction dealt with under traditional mechanisms: MEA on grazing incident near LAC

    Any incident of friction dealt with under traditional mechanisms: MEA on grazing incident near LAC

    To a separate question on India’s participation at a regional conclave organised by the Taliban set up in Kabul recently, Jaiswal said it should be seen in the context of India’s long-standing friendship with the Afghan people.

  • India has not sent any artillery ammunition to Ukraine: MEA

    India has not sent any artillery ammunition to Ukraine: MEA

    External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi has neither sent nor exported any artillery ammunition to Ukraine.

  • Kenyan President Ruto to pay 3-day visit to India from November 4

    Kenyan President Ruto to pay 3-day visit to India from November 4

    It will be Ruto's first visit to India in his present capacity as well.

  • Singapore envoy warns about vehicle with 'fake' embassy number plate in Delhi. See post

    Singapore envoy warns about vehicle with 'fake' embassy number plate in Delhi. See post

    Simon Wong warned about the suspicious car claiming that the “63 CD” number was fake. He also mentioned that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Delhi Police have been alerted about the vehicle.

  • S African Chambers of Commerce welcome initiatives by Indian missions to boost trade

    S African Chambers of Commerce welcome initiatives by Indian missions to boost trade

    Consul General Mahesh Kumar hosted delegations from four of the nine South African provinces under his jurisdiction at an interactive session on exploring synergies between India and South Africa.

  • India frames new rules to expedite visa clearance for Chinese nationals working in PLI sectors

    India frames new rules to expedite visa clearance for Chinese nationals working in PLI sectors

    New visa norms will help streamline approvals for visas to Chinese nationals.

  • India resumes visa service in Canada

    India resumes visa service in Canada

    India has recommenced visa services in Canada for the categories like Entry visa, Business visa, Medical visa, and Conference visa.

  • Nijjar death row: Indo-Canada tensions flare up as New Delhi expels Canadian diplomat

    Nijjar death row: Indo-Canada tensions flare up as New Delhi expels Canadian diplomat

    The fresh allegations levelled by the Canadian prime minister will further sour the already strained relations between New Delhi and Ottawa at a time when India is unhappy with Canada's continuous support of the Khalistani movement on its soil

  • India summons German envoy; seeks early return of baby Ariha

    India summons German envoy; seeks early return of baby Ariha

    India has been pressing for her early return to India arguing that it is important for the child to be in her linguistic, religious, cultural and social environment.

  • LIVE: MEA Press Conference On The Sidelines Of The SCO Summit In Goa

    LIVE: MEA Press Conference On The Sidelines Of The SCO Summit In Goa

    SCO Leaders Addresses Media After 2 Days Of Meetings. Watch live!

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