MEA SPOKESPERSON RANDHIR JAISWAL

Indian farm worker Satnam Singh's shocking death in Italy's Latina last week sent shockwaves in India. The accident resulted in the severing of his arm, which happened while he was working at the farm. As per Flai CGIL trade union, instead of receiv...

​​The US State Department's 'Religious Freedom Report 2023' released by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Wednesday noted violent attacks on minority groups, especially Muslims and Christians, including killings, assaults and vandalism of houses...

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Filipino counterpart Eduardo M Ano this week following the fresh tensions in the South China Sea. Sullivan and Ano discussed shared concerns over China's "dangerous and escalatory actions again...

Lebanon shares border with Israel in south. The MEA said there is an "evolving situation" in Lebanon. The Indian Embassy had on Thursday shared an advisory in a post on X, saying it is an "advisory for Indian nationals in Lebanon".

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media, stating, "We have noted the release of the US State Department’s report on international religious freedom for 2023. As in the past, the report is deeply biased, lacks an understanding of India's...

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media, stating, "We have noted the release of the US State Department’s report on international religious freedom for 2023. As in the past, the report is deeply biased, lacks an understanding of India's...

"I would like to reiterate India's position on His Holiness Dalai Lama. He is a revered religious leader and is deeply respected by the people of India. His Holiness is accorded due courtesies and freedom to conduct his religious and spiritual activ...

Nikhil Gupta, extradited to the United States this month after his arrest in Prague last year, has been accused by U.S. federal prosecutors of unsuccessfully plotting with an Indian official to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a U.S. citizen. Gupta, 52...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy's Apulia to attend the G7 Outreach Summit, where he was welcomed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During the summit, PM Modi met with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Prime Minister Rishi Su...

While addressing a press briefing External Affairs Minister spokesperson Randir Jaiswal on May 30 informed that MEA had initiated action against suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. The action has been initiated under the provisions of Passport A...

In Bishkek, violent clashes had broken out among student groups, with reports indicating the use of batons by attackers on May 18. International students had been wounded after attackers forcibly entered hostel rooms.

India on Thursday said it has not made any proposal to the Maldives for a bilateral free trade agreement (DTA) and that it was ready to consider if the island nation expresses interest for such a pact. "No specific proposal for a bilateral FTA with ...

Speaking over the Chabahar Port deal, MEA spokesperson Randir Jaiswal on May 17 highlighted the importance of deal to realize its potential as a connectivity hub for Afghanistan, and landlocked Central Asian countries. Speaking over the latest US’ s...

India has accused Canada of providing a safe haven and political space to criminal and secessionist elements, following the arrest of three Indian nationals in connection with the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Indian Min...

"...Canada has informed us about the arrest. But we have not got any formal communication...," says MEA Spokesperson on three Indians arrested in Canada in Nijjar killing. "No specific or relevant evidence or information has been given to us in this...

As obscene videos case rocks politics, reports were rife of accused JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna flying to Germany. On May 2, Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Prajwal travelled on diplomatic passport. "No political clearance was either sought...

India on Thursday rejected the report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom that accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "reinforcing discriminatory nationalist policies" and said the organisation is completely 'biased' ...

On protests at Columbia University and other Universities in the US, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have seen reports on the matter and have been following related events. In every democracy, there has to be the right balance between fre...

The Indian government is actively pursuing the discharge of Indians in the Russian army amidst reports of job fraud. Cases of Indians being forced to join a "Russian private army" and stranded in the war zone are being investigated. Officials are se...