External Affairs Ministry News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Jaishankar concludes 2025 Consultative Committee meet on India's ties with neighbours
New Delhi, March 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday concluded the first Consultative Committee Meeting of 2025 for External Affairs, focusing on India's relationships with its neighbouring countries--Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
25 Indian nationals in UAE, 11 in Saudi Arabia awarded death sentence, judgement yet to be implemented: Govt
New Delhi, March 20: As many as 25 Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 11 in Saudi Arabia have been awarded death sentence but the judgement is yet to be implemented, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.
India secures repatriation of 283 Indians from Myanmar, Thailand lured on pretext of fake jobs
Bangkok, March 12: The Indian Embassy in Thailand, in close coordination with Indian Embassy in Myanmar, secured the repatriation of 549 Indians who were lured by fake job offers.
283 Indian nationals repatriated from Myanmar after being lured into cybercrime rackets
New Delhi, March 11: In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian effort, the Government of India successfully secured the release and repatriation of 283 Indian nationals from Myanmar on Monday.
MoS Margherita holds talks with Nicaragua Foreign Min on expansion of bilateral ties
Managua, March 9: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held talks with Nicaragua Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke.
The government has your back says EAM S Jaishankar to Indian community in Dublin
Dublin, March 7: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday interacted with the Indian community in Dublin during his visit to Ireland. The Minister said that in recent times India has gained a better reputation for defending its interests.
Freedom given to Khalistani goons in Britain unacceptable, says former Foreign Secy after Jaishankar security scare in London
New Delhi, March 6: Several analysts, former diplomats and politicians have severely condemned the serious security breach in London on Wednesday night when Khalistani extremists based in Britain tried to block the vehicle carrying External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
India denounces breach of security during EAM Jaishankar's UK visit
New Delhi, March 6: India on Thursday condemned the breach of security by pro-Khalistani supporters during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the UK.
MoS Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in The Bahamas
Nassau, March 3: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita connected with the Indian diaspora in the Bahamas during his first-ever bilateral visit.
Dominican Republic Envoy pays farewell courtesy call on EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, February 17: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday received Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to India, David Puig for a farewell call.
26 nations offer visa-free entry to Indians, 40 give visa-on-arrival: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 7: As many as 26 countries provide visa-free entry, 40 countries provide visa-on-arrival facilities and 58 countries provide e-visa facilities to Indian passport holders, the Parliament was informed on Friday.
India condemns vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka
New Delhi, February 7: India on Thursday condemned the vandalism of Bangladesh's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka, calling the act "regrettable."
EAM Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha on US deportation of Indians amid Oppn uproar
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday briefed Lok Sabha on Indian citizens deported from the US amid uproar by the Opposition MPs.
Welfare of students very close to Government's heart: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday assured that the government closely monitors the welfare of Indian students, particularly in regions affected by tensions or violence.
All our citizens are safe, MEA says on DRC conflict
New Delhi, February 1: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that all Indians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are safe amid the ongoing conflict.
Ajaneesh Kumar appointed as India's next Ambassador to Argentina
New Delhi, January 29: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday that Ajaneesh Kumar, currently serving as India's Ambassador to Estonia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Argentina.
EAM Jaishankar mourns death of nine Indians in Saudi Arabia road accident
Jeddah, Jan 29: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday condoled the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while assuring full support to the concerned families of the victims.
EAM Jaishankar to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump
New Delhi, January 12: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump as the 47th US President.
Attendees' enthusiasm on PBD reflects our success, MoS Margherita says
Bhubaneshwar, January 9: The Minister of State of External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said that the delegates from around the world at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas very vibrant.
Important event, where we can showcase India's progress: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh called Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) "an important event", where India can showcase its progress, meet with diaspora settled in various nations and hold detailed discussions on how they can expand interests.