Ministry of External Affairs

Jaishankar will host UAE’s Dy PM, Rubio in Mumbai next week: MEA

October 17, 2026 5:17 am

Defending the decision to host the US Secretary of State in Mumbai, he said, “It is the practice over the last decade to host foreign dignitaries from time to time in various cities of India.”

‘World of chokepoints’: Countries weaponising finance, resources, says Jaishankar

October 14, 2026 4:18 pm

At a Bloomberg New Economy Forum discussion, S Jaishankar said global competition would soon revolve around what countries could offer and the agreements they could negotiate to advance their interests.

India rejects UN rights body remarks on Delhi protests, cites 'double standards'

October 11, 2026 11:44 am

India called the UN Human Rights Office's concerns "unwarranted" and pointed out its "extreme selectivity" regarding protests in neighbouring regions.

'Completely unacceptable': India condemns attack on Riyadh airport, expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia

October 11, 2026 4:04 pm

Following the deadliest attack in Saudi Arabia in more than a decade, the Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed India's support for the Kingdom's sovereignty

India reacts to US move on IT firms, says J D Vance's remark ‘deeply offensive’

October 10, 2026 3:53 am

India said the US move to suspend eight IT firms from a programme to apply for green cards for foreign workers did not ‘advance the shared ambitions’ of both countries.

India calls for de-escalation after Black Sea ship attacks

October 08, 2026 4:42 am

“A Togo-flagged ship, Alfa Watan, was attacked yesterday and the fate of its crew is unknown,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

In tit-for-tat move, India, Pakistan summon top envoys

October 04, 2026 5:06 am

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also rejected the “baseless and motivated allegations” by Pakistan regarding an incident in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector along the International Border on Friday.

Pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Dubai after emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia

October 01, 2026 3:39 pm

The injured pilot’s family has reached Dubai, and the Indian envoy in the UAE met them following the mid-air incident.

'No locus standi': India rejects reference to J&K in OIC communique

September 24, 2026 4:29 am

The statement came hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had also raised the Kashmir issue during his address to world leaders on Tuesday.

'Matter between them': Centre steps away from Hindu group-Eiffel Tower row

September 08, 2026 5:59 pm

Jaiswal was responding to questions about reports that the Eiffel Tower was closed Monday after women staff were allegedly asked to “limit interactions” during a visit by BAP’s delegation.

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