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All attacks on temples in US immediately taken up through diplomatic channel: MoS MEA
New Delhi, March 29: Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday said that all incidents of attacks and desecration of temples and places of worship in the United States are immediately taken up with the US Government through diplomatic channels.
India keeping close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on Brahmaputra: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh underscored on Thursday that India is keeping a close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on River Brahmaputra, ensuring the country's interests are protected.
Zero tolerance for agents and fixers: US cancels over 2k visa appointments by bots
New Delhi, March 27: The US Embassy in India cancelled about 2000 visa appointments made by bots.
Availability of housing improved, pursuing ongoing projects: Centre on IFS officers posted in India
New Delhi, March 27: The Centre on Thursday said in the Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of External Affairs accords the highest priority to ensure the well-being of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers, and additional resources have been made available to meet their functional requirements wherever needed.
US deported 55 Indians since Jan 20: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday revealed that since January 20, the US has deported 55 Indian nationals who arrived in India via Panama.
'India 2047: Building a climate-resilient future' symposium concludes with strong commitment to action
New Delhi, March 23: The 'India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future' symposium concluded today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event culminated in a strong call for ongoing action, collaboration, and policy-driven initiatives to enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
388 deportees back in India from US till date, government informs Parliament
New Delhi, May 21: A total of 388 deportees have arrived in India from the United States from January 2025 till date with 333 of them landing in Amritsar via three deportation flights and 55 Indian nationals arriving in New Delhi from the US via Panama on commercial flights, the government informed Parliament on Friday.
National interest is top priority in India's oil purchases: Govt
New Delhi, March 20: India's decision on international oil purchases is based on diverse factors, keeping in mind the country's national interests and priorities, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launches WhatsApp channel on safe migration at conclave with MEA Recruiting Agents Associations
New Delhi, March 12: Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh presided over the inaugural session of one-day Conclave with the representatives of the MEA registered Recruiting Agents Associations at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Nearly 200 nations to focus on mobilising $200 billion annually for biodiversity
New Delhi, Feb 20: Nearly three months after negotiations of the United Nations biodiversity summit, known as COP16, collapsed as the group representing vulnerable island states walked out with key financial decisions to help secure $200 billion annually by 2030 thwarted by the developed world, nations will be gathering again in Rome next week to address the agenda items that remained pending.
Top strategic experts, diplomats discuss changing world order at Maharana Pratap Geopolitics Dialogue
Jaipur, Feb 18: Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar, Armenian Ambassador to India Vahagn Afyan, top leaders and diplomats shed their insights on the transitional phase of the changing world order at the fourth edition of the Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD) 2025 held in Jaipur.
India's e-waste recycling capacity rises to 22.08 lakh tonnes per annum
New Delhi, Feb 13: The reported processing capacity of 322 registered e-waste recyclers in India is 22,08,918.064 metric tonnes (MT) per annum and the processing capacity of 72 registered e-waste refurbishers is 92,042.18 MT per annum as on Feb 9, 2025, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament on Thursday.
Over 22,500 hectares degraded mangroves restored across India under MISHTI initiative so far: Centre in Parliament
New Delhi, February 10: India has restored 22,561 hectares of degraded mangroves across 13 states and Union Territories under the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI), the government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
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-Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference held in Delhi
New Delhi, February 6: The 1st India-Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference was organised in New Delhi from February 5-6. The conference was organised under the education vertical of the Executive Program for implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation between India and League of Arab States (LAS).
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh, SCO Secy General Nurlan Yermekbayev discuss strengthening cooperation within SCO framework
New Delhi, February 6: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev on Thursday and discussed strengthening cooperation within the SCO framework across key areas.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh highlights scope of cooperation in higher studies between India, Saudi Arabia
New Delhi, February 5: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh said he was 'pleased' to deliver the keynote address at the first India-Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference held on Wednesday in Delhi.
1st India Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference discusses ideas in higher education field
New Delhi, February 5: The first India Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the League of Arab States, University Grants Commission and Association of Arab Universities, took place in Delhi on Wednesday, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said.
MEA working on new law for Indians working abroad: Parliamentary Committee report
New Delhi, Feb 5: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is "seriously considering" enacting a new law tentatively titled 'Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024' that will replace the "outdated provisions" of the Emigration Act 1983, the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs stated in its fourth report that was presented to Lok Sabha on Monday.
MEA highlights India-Arab cooperation at Universities' Presidents' Conference
New Delhi, February 5: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, highlighted the growing cooperation between India and the Arab world while announcing the organisation of the 1st India-Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference in New Delhi.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh holds talks with Algerian Envoy to India
New Delhi, February 4: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Tuesday met Algeria Ambassador Ali Achoui and discussed ways to broaden cooperation between the two nations.
India and Algeria strengthen ties
New Delhi, February 4: India and Algeria reaffirmed their strong diplomatic ties as Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for the Ministry of External Affairs, met with Algerian Ambassador to India Ali Achoui.
Jews lived in India for over 2,000 years without fear of discrimination: Consul General of Israel to Midwest India on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Mumbai, January 28: Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani highlighted the significance of Holocaust Remembrance Day during a ceremony at a synagogue in Mumbai and noted that Jews have lived in India for over 2,000 years without fear of discrimination.
Holocaust one of greatest tragedies that befell humankind: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
New Delhi, January 27: Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Monday termed the holocaust as "one of the greatest tragedies that befell humankind." He stressed that they should not forget the holocaust and have to learn from it and evolve their policies and outlook towards humanity.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces Global Vision at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
Odisha, January 10: At the Valedictory Session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, held from January 8-10, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasised Odisha's growing global presence, stating, "With this event, Odisha is now more open to the world than ever before. The world now sees limitless opportunity in Odisha. In short, Odisha is going global."
Top geopolitical experts to discuss India's pivotal role in shaping new world order at MPAGD 2025
New Delhi, Jan 8: Leading geopolitical experts, policymakers, scholars, and diplomats will participate in the 4th Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD 2025), being jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Usanas Foundation in Jaipur, next month.
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.