Ministry of External Affairs

Wanted in murder, extortion cases, Haryana gangster Venkat Garg extradited from Georgia

June 11, 2026 1:35 pm

Georgia extradited Venkat Garg despite the lack of an extradition treaty with India.

US has deported more than 4,600 Indians in last 17 months: Ministry of External Affairs

June 06, 2026 5:53 am

The issue of immigration has been a political hot button for the Trump administration. India has made it clear it is the obligation of all countries to take back their nationals, if they are found to be living illegally abroad.

India rejects China-Pakistan joint statement on Jammu and Kashmir, calls references ‘unwarranted’

May 27, 2026 12:46 am

India rejected China-Pakistan's Kashmir remarks, reiterating Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts while opposing CPEC references.

Revoke passports of 10 criminals based abroad, Delhi Police tells Centre

May 21, 2026 10:30 am

The intention, sources said, is to confine these individuals to the countries where they are currently based, prevent them from travelling, and ultimately make it easier to bring them back to face justice in India.

‘We have a Constitution’: Foreign Ministry's Sibi George vs Norway journalist is viral

May 19, 2026 12:48 pm

The MEA Secretary (West) said that India has a Constitution which guarantees electoral freedoms, voting rights to women and fundamental rights to all citizens of the country.

‘False claims’: India rejects China’s fictitious naming of places in Arunachal

April 13, 2026 4:33 am

These actions by Chinese side detract from ongoing efforts to stabilise India-China ties: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

PM Modi speaks to West Asia leaders & Macron, condemns strikes on energy hubs

March 20, 2026 6:19 am

Such attacks are disturbing, need to cease, says MEA

On the table: Global media outreach proposal with IIS officers in foreign missions

March 18, 2026 10:04 am

The proposal includes 40 cadre posts for Indian Information Service (IIS) officers in foreign missions to exclusively handle media and communications.

Over 52,000 Indian nationals brought back from Gulf to India in a week, says MEA

March 08, 2026 11:25 am

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has warned individuals against "unauthorized filming" of incident sites, prohibited areas, as well as inside the airports across the United Arab Emirates.

'Deeply concerned': India urges restraint after Israel-US strikes on Iran

March 01, 2026 12:17 am

The US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran, a day after negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear enrichment programme concluded in Geneva without a breakthrough. 

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