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India rejects EU-Pakistan remarks on Kashmir, says ‘no locus standi’
June 02, 2026 8:49 pm
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India.”
IWT: India rejects ‘so-called’ arbitration award as ‘null and void’
May 17, 2026 4:57 am
"India categorically rejects the present so-called award, just as it has firmly rejected all prior pronouncements of the illegally constituted CoA," Randhir Jaiswal said.
'He was speaking to his wife... line suddenly went dead': Family of UP man killed in Riyadh missile strike
March 26, 2026 4:45 am
Days after his death on March 18, Ravi Gopal's body was flown to India on Wednesday and his last rites were performed in his village in Sitapur district
India condemns Pakistan air strikes against Afghanistan: 'Kabul's sovereignty must be respected'
March 14, 2026 10:20 pm
"This is yet another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the idea of a sovereign Afghanistan," Jaiswal said.
‘Get us out of conflict zone’: Pune families stranded in Dubai seek MEA intervention
March 01, 2026 8:59 pm
The disruption, which began on Saturday, has left several Pune families, including those travelling with elderly relatives and children, with no immediate path home
‘Won’t stand scrutiny’: Delhi High Court reverses MEA decision seizing passport of Raheja Developers director over 2018 FIR
March 01, 2026 2:02 pm
There were no pending criminal proceedings against Yogesh Raheja at the time of impounding his passport, the Delhi High Court noted.
After Mann misses flight to Netherlands, Czech, MEA accords political clearance
February 13, 2026 1:28 am
The 25-member delegation was to leave on Saturday midnight. However, since the political clearance was not granted at that time, the trip had to be cancelled.
India condemns theft of Gandhi statue in Australia, demands immediate action against culprits
February 03, 2026 6:34 pm
The statue, which was gifted by India and unveiled in 2021 by the then Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to mark 75 years of Indian independence, symbolised peace and the strong relationship between the two countries.
Evacuation from Iran only if problems on ground, says Govt
January 17, 2026 4:48 am
Conditional US waiver for Chabahar until April, working it out: MEA
Prejudiced, focus on your responsibilities: India hits back at Mamdani letter to Umar
January 10, 2026 3:59 am
Expressing personal prejudices do not behove those in office, says Ministry of External Affairs’ official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
MEA VIDEOS
No permit was given to Pak High Commission to visit Chennai event: MEA
February 25, 2016 4:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said that the Ministry of External Affairs had informed the Pakistan High Commission on February 12 that High Commissioner, his wife and one official could go to Chennai in the program of February 22. He added that the organisers were wrongly informed that Ministry of External Affairs did not permit the Pakistan High Commissioner to go to Chennai event.
India to move UN for Azhar Masood ban: MEA
February 25, 2016 4:07 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup onThursday said that India will yet again move the United Nations to include the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar on the sanctions list to ban him. Swarup said "We will be moving to 1267 Sanctions Committee to also include the name of Masood Azhar on the sanctions list. It is a great anomaly that the organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed is listed but not its leader. He also noted that India has already submitted to the UN's Sanction Committee a fresh list of 11 terrorists from Pakistan -based terror groups affiliated to Al Qaeda, Taliban and other outfits responsible for terrorism in the country. He further said "We are awaiting details from Pakistan about the composition of the Special Investigation Team and the itinerary of the visit. The two foreign secretaries are in touch.
US decision was unfortunate: MEA on F-16 sale
February 18, 2016 3:21 pm
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said it does not agree with the United State’s rationale that the sale of F-16 to Pakistan is for counter-terrorism activities. Swarup added that US decision was very unfortunate and will certainly convey negative sentiment, but the relationship between two countries is on broader level.
India, France to discuss counter terrorism mechanism
January 21, 2016 3:25 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): In the wake of horrendous attack in Paris and the recent terrorist attack at the Pathankot air base, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday the cooperation between France and India on matters related to counter terrorism has acquired a very significant dimension, and added that a lot of discussion in this regard is expected during the visit of French President François Hollande. President Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations this year. This is the fifth time that a serving President of the French Republic will be the chief guest at the Republic Day function. Vikas Swarup also highlighted the business ties between both nations.
India, Pak to reschedule Foreign Secretary-level talks: MEA
January 14, 2016 2:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Clearing the air over reports of suspension of the Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhary and both have agreed to reschedule the talks in the near future. Swarup further added that India welcomed Pakistan’s move to order an investigation into the Pathankot terror attack.
Pak's action against Pathankot perpetrators welcoming: MEA
January 14, 2016 1:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Welcoming the action taken by the Pakistan to punish the perpetrators of the Pathankot terror attack, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said India viewed the crackdown on the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist group as an important and positive first step. Swarup added that India will extend all necessary cooperation to the special investigating team of Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of this attack to justice.
India enlarging engagement with NRIs: VK Singh
January 09, 2016 11:31 am
New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs VK Singh on Saturday said that India is enlarging its engagement with its diaspora and Indians living abroad. He was speaking at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. Addressing the conference, Singh said that India’s missions in various countries observing this day as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and interacting with Indians living in that country.
Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif was target of terrorist attack, says MEA
January 07, 2016 4:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Confirming that the Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif was indeed the target of a terrorist strike, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said the reports received from the Afghan authorities on January 6 indicate that the armed terrorists attacked with heavy ammunition. Swarup also said it lasted till the night of January 4 when the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) were able to eliminate the four terrorists, who had been holed up in a building near the Consulate.
India puts ball in Pak's court, seeks action against Pathankot perpetrators
January 07, 2016 1:14 pm
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Amid speculations that the Foreign Secretary-level talks could be called off by New Delhi in the wake of the Pathankot terror attack, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday put the ball in Pakistan's court and said the future course of action would be decided after Islamabad's response to actionable intelligence provided with regard to the fidayeen strike. Addressing the media, Swarup said the government's policy towards Pakistan is clear and consistent.
DMRK's action affects peace of India: MEA
January 06, 2016 11:40 am
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Wednesday said he has seen the reports of the nuclear test that has been conducted in North Korea, and it is a matter of concern. He also said that Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DMRK) is doing wrong deeds, which adversely impact on peace and stability of India.
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