Ministry of External Affairs

The recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has sparked significant controversy, particularly in India. The report, which accuses India of increasing abuses against religious minorities, has been dismissed by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs as biased and politically motivated. A critical aspect that has come under scrutiny is […]

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine was the central topic of their discussions. Emphasizing the need for peace, Prime Minister Modi tweeted, "We also had discussions about the ongoing conflict. It is of topmost importance that peace be maintained. A peaceful solution to the conflict is best for humanity."

Officials stressed that flooding on rivers shared between India and Bangladesh is a mutual issue, causing suffering on both sides of the border. They called for close cooperation between the two nations to address these challenges effectively.

In response to a piece by The Washington Post regarding an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US, India expressed strong objections on Tuesday.

The Committee on External Affairs of the 17th Lok Sabha, chaired by PP Chaudhary, presented its 28th report on 'Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Levels' on Monday.

The Court of Appeal has presently reduced the death sentences of the eight former Indian Navy personnel.

NEW DELHI: Following the defacement of the Swaminarayan Mandir in California, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar emphasised extremists and secessionists should not find space in foreign lands. “I have seen it. Extremists, separatists and such forces (against India) should not be given space in foreign lands. Our Consulate there complained to the government and […]

NEW DELHI: The 14th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue concluded between India and Australia on November 21 in New Delhi. India’s Foreign Ministers Dr. S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong discussed various critical subjects including the Indo-Pacific, Quad Alliance, Israel-Hamas tensions, and Khalistani radicalisation in Canada. The discussion emphasised the call for a ‘free, open, […]

NEW DELHI: Following a Qatar court’s verdict sentencing eight Indian army veterans to death on October 26 in Doha, the Indian ministry of external affairs said they were “deeply shocked” with the verdict. The MEA said, “We have initial information that the Court of First Instance of Qatar has today passed a judgement in the […]

The Afghanistan embassy staff allegedly took exorbitant amounts from destitute Afghans for different services