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...
Speculation is mounting over India’s future involvement in Iran’s strategically crucial Chabahar Port after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refrained from giving a clear response to questions about New Delhi’s continued commitment to the project. The absence of a direct confirmation has triggered widespread debate in diplomatic and strategic circles about whether India is...
India has expressed serious concern over the demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu in a disputed border region between Thailand and Cambodia, describing the incident as a disrespectful act that has hurt religious sentiments and risks further escalating an already volatile situation. The development comes amid renewed military tensions between the two Southeast Asian...
New Delhi: India has officially responded to the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa holders, a move that could significantly impact Indian IT professionals and companies operating in the United States. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is “studying the full...
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...