Ministry of External Affairs

20 heads of states to attend AI Impact Summit next week

February 14, 2026 4:37 am

Besides, there will be ministerial delegations from around 45 countries. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has also confirmed his presence in New Delhi for the summit being chaired by India.

MEA dismisses Epstein email with PM reference as ‘trashy rumination’

February 01, 2026 11:02 am

The document in question is a purported email on July 9, 2017, which Epstein wrote to someone called ‘Jabor Y’ making certain claims about the Prime Minister.

India International Dance and Music Festival: 350 artists from 33 countries shine at Chandigarh University

January 20, 2026 10:09 am

The festival is being organised in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under the Ministry of External Affairs. Haryana Minister of Heritage and Tourism Arvind Kumar Sharma was the chief guest, while ICCR Director General K Nandini Singla attended the event as the guest of honour.

Ram Rahim castration case: US-based witness seeks time for testimony citing eye treatment, court gives him one month to confirm fitness

January 14, 2026 2:31 pm

The witness in the Ram Rahim castration case cited a retinal condition that prevents him from using video conferencing equipment for long period

Abducted by armed militants in Niger, 5 Jharkhand workers released after MEA, state govt efforts over 8 months

January 10, 2026 10:42 am

The abduction took place on April 25, 2025, when the militants opened fire near a KPTL project site in West Africa’s Niger. The incident was later confirmed to be part of a larger militant operation.

Ex-Navy officer arrested again in Qatar: MEA

January 10, 2026 4:17 am

Tiwari was earlier taken into custody in August 2022, along with seven other former Indian Navy personnel. The charges against them were never made public by the Qatari authorities.

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.

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