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'Inaccurate and misleading': India rejects Navarro’s ‘strategic freeloader’ remark amid US tariffs
September 05, 2025 6:02 pm
In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Navarro had said, “the road to peace [in Ukraine] runs at least partly right through New Delhi”, attacking India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.
‘Shocking, deeply regrettable’: MEA condemns killing of journalists in Gaza
August 27, 2025 10:52 am
In a recent statement by the military, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the killing of five journalists an "tragic mishap."
Citing US embassy, Govt confirms: No $21-million USAID poll grant in India
August 22, 2025 7:44 am
In a formal communication to the MEA, the embassy clarified that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) “did not receive or provide funding of $21 million for voter turnout in India from Financial Year 2014 to 2024 nor implement any voter turnout-related activities”.
India welcomes meeting, Trump sends positive signals on secondary tariff
August 17, 2025 8:01 am
Trump seems to believe that his decision to slap 25 per cent “penalty” on India brought Russia to the table.
Amid tariff tensions, India hopes for US relations ‘based on mutual respect and shared interests’
August 14, 2025 9:21 pm
"India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
'Unfair, unreasonable': India vows 'all actions necessary' as Trump doubles tariff to 50%
August 07, 2025 8:13 am
The latest statement referred to India’s earlier remarks on Monday, in which it called out the U.S. and the European Union for their “unjustified and unreasonable” targeting of New Delhi over its procurement of Russian crude oil.
India responds to Trump's tariff attack, says ties with US have weathered ‘many challenges’
August 01, 2025 6:18 pm
“India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties,” said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal at a weekly press briefing.
'Handled with utmost professionalism': India on UK news report claiming wrong bodies returned after Air India crash
July 23, 2025 5:13 pm
The MEA said Indian authorities are continuing to coordinate with their British counterparts to address any ongoing concerns.
Securing energy needs overriding priority: Govt’s firm reply to NATO
July 18, 2025 4:58 am
India and China are the top importers of Russian crude, and Delhi is engaging with US lawmakers and the Trump administration to voice concerns regarding India’s energy security.
Nimisha Priya case: India in touch with 'friendly governments' to find solution
July 18, 2025 3:29 am
Nimisha Priya's execution was scheduled for July 16 but it was postponed.
MEA VIDEOS
No permit was given to Pak High Commission to visit Chennai event: MEA
February 25, 2016 4:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said that the Ministry of External Affairs had informed the Pakistan High Commission on February 12 that High Commissioner, his wife and one official could go to Chennai in the program of February 22. He added that the organisers were wrongly informed that Ministry of External Affairs did not permit the Pakistan High Commissioner to go to Chennai event.
India to move UN for Azhar Masood ban: MEA
February 25, 2016 4:07 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup onThursday said that India will yet again move the United Nations to include the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar on the sanctions list to ban him. Swarup said "We will be moving to 1267 Sanctions Committee to also include the name of Masood Azhar on the sanctions list. It is a great anomaly that the organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed is listed but not its leader. He also noted that India has already submitted to the UN's Sanction Committee a fresh list of 11 terrorists from Pakistan -based terror groups affiliated to Al Qaeda, Taliban and other outfits responsible for terrorism in the country. He further said "We are awaiting details from Pakistan about the composition of the Special Investigation Team and the itinerary of the visit. The two foreign secretaries are in touch.
US decision was unfortunate: MEA on F-16 sale
February 18, 2016 3:21 pm
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said it does not agree with the United State’s rationale that the sale of F-16 to Pakistan is for counter-terrorism activities. Swarup added that US decision was very unfortunate and will certainly convey negative sentiment, but the relationship between two countries is on broader level.
India, France to discuss counter terrorism mechanism
January 21, 2016 3:25 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): In the wake of horrendous attack in Paris and the recent terrorist attack at the Pathankot air base, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday the cooperation between France and India on matters related to counter terrorism has acquired a very significant dimension, and added that a lot of discussion in this regard is expected during the visit of French President François Hollande. President Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations this year. This is the fifth time that a serving President of the French Republic will be the chief guest at the Republic Day function. Vikas Swarup also highlighted the business ties between both nations.
India, Pak to reschedule Foreign Secretary-level talks: MEA
January 14, 2016 2:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Clearing the air over reports of suspension of the Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhary and both have agreed to reschedule the talks in the near future. Swarup further added that India welcomed Pakistan’s move to order an investigation into the Pathankot terror attack.
Pak's action against Pathankot perpetrators welcoming: MEA
January 14, 2016 1:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Welcoming the action taken by the Pakistan to punish the perpetrators of the Pathankot terror attack, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said India viewed the crackdown on the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist group as an important and positive first step. Swarup added that India will extend all necessary cooperation to the special investigating team of Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of this attack to justice.
India enlarging engagement with NRIs: VK Singh
January 09, 2016 11:31 am
New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs VK Singh on Saturday said that India is enlarging its engagement with its diaspora and Indians living abroad. He was speaking at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. Addressing the conference, Singh said that India’s missions in various countries observing this day as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and interacting with Indians living in that country.
Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif was target of terrorist attack, says MEA
January 07, 2016 4:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Confirming that the Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif was indeed the target of a terrorist strike, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said the reports received from the Afghan authorities on January 6 indicate that the armed terrorists attacked with heavy ammunition. Swarup also said it lasted till the night of January 4 when the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) were able to eliminate the four terrorists, who had been holed up in a building near the Consulate.
India puts ball in Pak's court, seeks action against Pathankot perpetrators
January 07, 2016 1:14 pm
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Amid speculations that the Foreign Secretary-level talks could be called off by New Delhi in the wake of the Pathankot terror attack, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday put the ball in Pakistan's court and said the future course of action would be decided after Islamabad's response to actionable intelligence provided with regard to the fidayeen strike. Addressing the media, Swarup said the government's policy towards Pakistan is clear and consistent.
DMRK's action affects peace of India: MEA
January 06, 2016 11:40 am
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Wednesday said he has seen the reports of the nuclear test that has been conducted in North Korea, and it is a matter of concern. He also said that Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DMRK) is doing wrong deeds, which adversely impact on peace and stability of India.
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