RANDHIR JAISWAL

​​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...

"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...

India expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in an Israeli strike in Gaza's Rafah city, calling for respect for international humanitarian law. The strike, which killed 45 people, mostly sheltering in tents, sparked global outrage. India re...

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 ...

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...

India criticizes USCIRF for biased propaganda in its annual report. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemns USCIRF's interference in India's affairs and its criticism on various issues.

Addressing concerns about the safety and security of the Indian workers, Gilon underlined that Israel is doing its maximum to protect everyone in Israel and that the workers are no different from other Israeli citizens. "The workers are no different...

Two days after the Swiss government announced plans to host a high-level summit on Ukraine, India on Friday said it remains open to all ideas that could help achieve early restoration of peace in that country. External affairs ministry spokesperson ...

India welcomed the Taliban regime's decision to restore private land rights to Afghan Hindus and Sikh minorities, describing it as a positive development. The Taliban administration reportedly established a commission to return seized private land t...

The MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal while addressing the weekly press briefing on Friday, highlighted the unfortunate deaths of Indian students in the US.

India relocated consulate staff from Sittwe to Yangon due to security concerns in Myanmar. External Affairs Ministry monitors Myanmar's safety, especially in Rakhine State. CGI Sittwe staff relocated temporarily to Yangon.

The Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) official spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, reiterated India's position on China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh. Jaiswal labeled the actions as senseless and emphasized India's rejection of such ...

India supports peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi emphasized this in conversations with Putin and Zelenskyy, focusing on the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland.