India is continuing to engage with German authorities over the case of Ariha Shah, an Indian child who has spent nearly five years in German foster care, with the government stressing that efforts are being made to protect her cultural and social identity. The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that the Indian Embassy...
India has strongly condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and called for those responsible to be identified and held accountable. The incident has prompted New Delhi to raise the matter directly with Slovenian authorities, stressing that diplomatic missions are protected under international law. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the...
India and China have agreed to continue engaging through established diplomatic and military mechanisms to address unresolved matters along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), while working to prevent misunderstandings and incidents in the border areas. The decision was taken during a meeting between representatives of the two countries on Thursday, where both sides held...
The Government of India has appointed Vishwesh Negi, a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, as the country’s next Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The appointment marks a significant development in India’s diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a time when regional geopolitics, energy security, trade interests, and strategic partnerships continue to shape relations...
India has summoned Russia’s Charge d’Affaires following an attack on a merchant vessel off the Ukrainian coast that resulted in the deaths of four Indian seafarers, escalating diplomatic concerns over the safety of civilian crew members operating in waters affected by the ongoing conflict. The vessel involved in the incident has been identified as MV...
India has initiated discussions with the United States government following concerns over recently revised visa requirements that have created uncertainty for thousands of Indian applicants, particularly students preparing to begin their academic programs in American universities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that it is actively engaging with US authorities to better understand the...
India has reiterated that there has been no change in its official position regarding the possible return of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka, reaffirming its earlier stance amid continued political developments in the neighbouring country. Responding to questions on the issue, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India’s position remains...
In a significant diplomatic development, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Satyanjal Pandey is expected to assume the role of India’s next Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad, marking an important step in New Delhi’s diplomatic engagement with Pakistan. The anticipated appointment comes at a time when both countries are carefully managing their bilateral relationship amid longstanding political...
India has appointed senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Sanjeev Jain as its next Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), marking an important development in New Delhi’s diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang. The appointment reflects India’s continued commitment to maintaining official diplomatic relations with the East Asian nation despite complex regional and...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that possession of an Indian passport by itself does not serve as definitive proof of Indian citizenship. The clarification comes amid legal and administrative discussions surrounding citizenship verification and the interpretation of documents issued by government authorities. According to the ministry, while an Indian passport is an...