Randhir Jaiswal News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India withdraws transshipment facility for Bangladesh
New Delhi, April 9: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the transshipment facility previously extended to Bangladesh, citing logistical challenges and congestion at Indian ports and airports.
India-UK FTA talks in process of being relaunched, both sides committed to taking it forward: MEA
New Delhi, April 9: The talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK are being relaunched, and both sides are committed to taking it forward, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Wednesday.
Discussions ongoing between India, US for expeditious conclusion of bilateral trade agreement: MEA
New Delhi, April 9: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday addressed the ongoing trade discussions with the United States, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighting the efforts towards a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
PM Modi received invitation for Russia's Victory Day celebrations, will announce participation at appropriate time: MEA
New Delhi, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an invitation from Russia for participation in Victory Day celebrations, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Wednesday.
India sends 1,000 Mteric Tonnes of food aid to Cameroon
New Delhi, April 9: India on Wednesday sent a consignment of 1,000 MT of rice to Cameroon for food grain assistance.
Two C-17 aircraft with 60 tonnes of relief material land in Myanmar
New Delhi, March 30: Two C-17 aircraft carrying a 118-member Indian Army Field Hospital Unit, along with 60 tonnes of relief material, have landed in Myanmar as part of India's Operation Brahma after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday.
India's launches 'Operation Brahma' for Myanmar, first tranche of relief material reaches Yangon
New Delhi, March 29: India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to support earthquake-impacted Myanmar. Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential medicines, landed in Yangon on Saturday.
First tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material from India lands in quake-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, March 29: As part of its Act East policy, India sent more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar on Saturday, following a series of powerful earthquakes that led to widespread death and destruction on Friday, with over 600 people feared killed and the toll expected to climb further.
USCIRF should be designated as entity of concern: MEA slams US panel's religious freedom report
New Delhi, March 26: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) should be designated as an entity of concern and noted that the USCIRF 2025 Annual Report "once again continues its pattern of issuing biased and politically motivated assessments.
India sends 10 tons of assistance to inundated Botswana
Gaborone, March 23: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that India sent the first tranche of assistance in Botswana in the wake of floods.
India, Canada looking to rebuild ties based on mutual trust and sensitivity: MEA
New Delhi, March 21: India and Canada are looking to rebuild their strained relationship, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that the downturn in ties was caused by Canada's leniency towards extremist and secessionist elements.
Ensure adequate security to places of worship: India on Hindu temple vandalism in US
New Delhi, March 9: India has condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California, US, and called upon law enforcement authorities to take strict action against those responsible.
We plan to move forward with projects: MEA on rationalising, executing mutually agreed-upon projects with Bangladesh
New Delhi, March 7: India on Friday underscored that development cooperation remains a priority area in India-Bangladesh relations.
10 Indian workers found in West Bank, brought back to Israel: MEA
New Delhi, March 7: In a significant development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that 10 Indian workers were found in the West Bank and have been brought back to Israel.
India dispatches humanitarian assistance to Honduras
New Delhi, February 23: Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X that, "India dispatched humanitarian assistance of 26 tons to Honduras in the wake of the recent Tropical storm SARA. The consignment comprising medical supplies & disaster relief material including surgical supplies, glucometers, oximeters, gloves, syringes & IV fluids, blankets, sleeping mats and hygiene kits has departed from India."
Deeply troubling, agencies probing foreign interference in India's internal affairs: MEA on USAID funding
New Delhi, Feb 21: India on Friday said that relevant departments and agencies are looking into the information put out by the US administration about the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) meddling in Indian elections and spending millions to influence voter turnout in the country.
Lodged a strong protest India criticises Turkiye President's comments on Kashmir
New Delhi, February 21: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday criticised Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remark on Kashmir and said that it has lodged a strong protest with the Turkish ambassador.
We are verifying details: MEA on US deporting illegal Indian immigrants to Panama
New Delhi, February 21: India on Friday confirmed that it is aware of deportation flights to Panama and Costa Rica, which have been undertaken as part of a bridge arrangement between the US and the respective governments.
Deeply troubling, says MEA on US administration's information on funding in India
New Delhi, February 21: India on Friday said that the United States' administration's information regarding funding in India is "deeply troubling" and has led to concerns regarding foreign interference in India's internal affairs.
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.
India assists 18 stranded nationals in Libya
Benghazi, February 4: The Embassy of India in Libya facilitated the return of 18 Indian nationals from Benghazi, Libya, who had been stranded for several weeks. The workers had gone to Libya for employment but faced difficulties due to the country's ongoing security situation.
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.
PM Modi 'accepted' French President's invite to attend AI Summit, MEA says
New Delhi, January 31: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, and India has accepted the invite.
Should not be condoned and falsely equated...: MEA on report on rising extremism in UK
New Delhi, January 31: The Ministry of External Affairs, in response to the UK Home Office Report on rising extremism in the United Kingdom, has said that the nature of "separatist and extremism threat" in UK is "well known" and the report should not be "condoned and falsely equated".
India lodged strong protest against Sri Lanka over firing on Indian fishermen: MEA
New Delhi, January 31: India has lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka over the recent detentions of Indian fishermen including an incident where fire was opened on them, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
India sends medical consignment of Anti-Retro Viral drugs for Equatorial Guinea
New Delhi, January 25: India has sent a medical consignment to Equatorial Guinea, comprising 10 tonnes of anti-retroviral drugs, diagnostic kits for HIV/AIDS management, and medicines for symptomatic treatment. The aid, aimed at strengthening the healthcare capacity of the African nation, departed from New Delhi on Saturday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
We are against illegal immigration... will take them back : MEA amid Trump's crackdown in US
New Delhi, January 24: Amid the "massive deportation operation" in the US, India on Friday reiterated its stance against illegal immigration, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating it will facilitate the return of Indian nationals "overstaying" or residing without proper documentation in the United States or "anywhere in the world."
Welcome step: MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list
New Delhi, January 17: The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
India wants to engage with government of people of Afghanistan for development cooperation: MEA
New Delhi, January 17: India wants to engage more with the "government of the people of Afghanistan" on development cooperation and do more in terms of offering humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
Death of Indian national in Russia: India calls for early discharge of remaining Indians from conflict zone
New Delhi, Jan 14: Reacting strongly to reports of the death of an Indian national in Russia, India on Tuesday reiterated its demand for the early discharge of the remaining Indians currently serving the Russian Army in the conflict zones.
India expresses condolences on loss of life caused by earthquake in Tibet
New Delhi, January 7: Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said that the government and people of India express condolences on the loss of lives and property caused by the earthquake in Tibet Autonomous Region.
India sends humanitarian aid to Bolivia to combat forest fires
New Delhi, January 3: India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.
India urges China to ensure dams on upstream Brahmaputra don't harm downstream regions
New Delhi, January 3: India has urged the Chinese side to ensure that the downstream states of the Brahmaputra river are not harmed by activities in upstream areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
Indian nationals who desire to travel to Mexico must look at these travel advisories, MEA Spokesperson
New Delhi, January 3: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that Indians must keep in mind the regulations of Mexico so as to avoid unpleasant experience at their airport.
India extends support to Kerala nurse facing death sentence in Yemen
New Delhi, January 3: The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen. "We are closely following the developments" said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal
India and US have growing economic and technological partnership, MEA Spokesperson says on H1B visa
New Delhi, January 3: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that India and the US ties benefit from technical expertise provided by skilled professionals.