Ministry of External Affairs

India issues travel advisory for Venezuela, urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel

January 03, 2026 10:29 pm

Travel advisory for Venezuela: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory in view of recent developments in Venezuela, urging Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the country.

Dipu Das lynching: India condemns Hindu man's killing in Bangladesh, says 'matter of concern'

December 27, 2025 6:53 am

Dipu das lynching: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that independent sources have documented over 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh during the tenure of the interim government.

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA

December 19, 2025 4:56 am

Recently, a group of radical Islamists, under the banner of “July Oikya”, organised a protest march near the Indian High Commission, pressing several demands, including the return of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

External Affairs Ministry summons Bangladesh envoy, conveys 'strong concerns' over security situation in Dhaka

December 17, 2025 8:48 pm

Bangladesh media had reported that a group of protesters under the banner of “July Oikya” were stopped by Dhaka’s police while marching towards the Indian High Commission on Wednesday afternoon.

Seasoned diplomat Nagesh Singh to be India's new envoy in Australia

December 15, 2025 10:46 pm

Before being appointed as the ambassador to Thailand, Singh served as the chief of protocol at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) from July 2018 to October 2022.

UK work visas for Indian professionals plunge by 67%; healthcare, IT sectors hit hardest amid new immigration overhaul

December 14, 2025 11:40 am

The data shows that while traditional pathways for work and study in the UK are narrowing, dialogue and structured agreements remain key to adapting to changing mobility landscapes.

MEA looking at Goa govt request to revoke passports of Luthra brothers

December 11, 2025 7:16 am

Goa police had on Monday written to the regional passport officer (RPO) in Goa, requesting “urgent revocation of the passports” of the two accused, who are believed to be in Thailand.

Which foreign countries, Indian students prefer for study abroad? MEA data reveals

December 09, 2025 12:54 pm

The top three destinations in 2025 across both schooling and university education were the UAE 2.5 lakh, the US 2.55 lakh, and Canada 4.27 lakh, according to MEA latest data on Indian students studying abroad.

Explained: In a year of mass deportations, what India’s new Overseas Mobility Bill seeks to change

October 19, 2025 8:15 am

In a year when scores of Indian immigrants were deported from the US under the Trump administration, issues of immigration have come starkly into focus. Here’s what the government plans to do.

‘No role in Afghan FM’s press meet’: MEA clarifies after backlash over women journalists’ exclusion

October 11, 2025 7:38 pm

While Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked PM Narendra Modi to “clarify” his position on the incident, TMC MP Mahua Moitra said the government “dishonoured every single Indian woman” by allowing it.

Mother Should Be Natural Guardian Says WCD Ministry

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

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, 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.

Pak denial of Azhar’s arrest: Digvijay targets PM Modi

January 14, 2016 10:04 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the rumours that Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar had been arrested by the Pakistani administration. He said that this was a serious issue and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the matter seriously. The Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has said today that they have no information about Masood Azhar’s arrest in connection with the recent Pathankot terror attack.

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.

India Takes A Tough Stand: India- Pak NSA Talks Called Off?

August 21, 2015 8:42 pm