Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing Europe tour triggered a diplomatic and media controversy after a tense exchange unfolded between senior Indian diplomat Sibi George and Norwegian journalists during an official press briefing in Oslo. The confrontation centered around questions regarding press freedom, human rights, and the Prime Minister’s decision not to take questions from reporters...
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday responded to the recent defence agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, emphasizing that India expects the strategic partnership to respect “mutual interests and sensitivities.” Speaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging strategic partnership...
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday once again cautioned Indian nationals against joining the Russian military amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The advisory follows fresh reports of Indian men being recruited into the Russian army and sent to active combat zones. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have seen reports about...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly dismissed a Bloomberg report that claimed Chinese President Xi Jinping had sent a “secret letter” to Indian President Droupadi Murmu as part of a covert diplomatic outreach. The Indian government clarified that the report was baseless and no such communication had been received from the Chinese...
India’s stance on the South China Sea is “clear and consistent,” viewing it as a component of the global commons, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. During a special briefing regarding the current visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran expressed that India has a...
In the wake of a Daily Mail report alleging cases of mistaken identity involving the victims of the tragic Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Indian government has responded, asserting that all mortal remains were identified and handled according to international standards. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India is actively...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a four-day journey to the United Kingdom and the Maldives starting Wednesday, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations in trade, investment, and defense. During the first part of his visit, Modi will head to London for extensive discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as...
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday firmly responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent warning about possible secondary sanctions for countries continuing oil trade with Russia. Emphasizing national interest, the MEA said that meeting India’s energy needs remains an “overriding priority,” guided by market availability and prevailing global conditions. India Asserts Sovereignty...
New Delhi, India has consistently supported its regional partners as the primary responder during crises, and the BIMSTEC disaster management exercise has further enhanced collaboration in the Bay of Bengal area regarding disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, according to the MEA on Wednesday. India conducted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually on July 14-15....
On Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs announced a licensing agreement between India and Namibia for the implementation of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). During a press conference regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (East), highlighted that Namibia has become the first nation globally to establish a licensing agreement between the National...