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India lodged strong protest over Sri Lankan Navy's firing on Indian fishermen, confirms MEA
India | January 31, 2025 23:28 ISTIndia protested against Sri Lanka after its Navy allegedly fired on Indian fishermen in the Jaffna Sea, injuring two from Karaikal. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Sri Lanka’s diplomat to express concerns over recent incidents, including the detention of Indian fishermen.
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India summons Sri Lankan envoy after five fishermen injured in naval firing
World | January 28, 2025 15:53 ISTThe fishing vessel had 243 Indian fishermen onboard out of which five sustained injuries. While two were seriously injured, three sustained minor injuries.
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We will take them back if they are overstaying, says MEA as mass deportation drive begins in US
World | January 24, 2025 18:25 ISTAmid US embarking on a mass deportation drive after Trump became the 47th President of the US, India's External Affairs Ministry said that India is ready to take back Indians who are overstaying either in US or any other part of the world.
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India 'strongly' demands early return of Indians working with Russian Army after Kerala man's death
World | January 14, 2025 20:28 ISTAn Indian national from Kerala who was working in the Russian Army was recently killed while another was injured. The MEA has said that the embassy in Moscow is seeking to transport mortal remains and repatriate the injured to India.
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US: Telangana student killed in Chicago, Indian Consulate demands strong action
World | November 30, 2024 23:49 ISTThe Indian Consulate in Chicago has demanded immediate action after Telangana student Nukarapu Sai Teja was tragically shot dead during a robbery at a gas station.
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MEA condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Joe Biden, says 'it doesn't represent position of govt'
India | November 29, 2024 23:41 ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments on outgoing US President Joe Biden as 'unfortunate'.
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MEA denies reports of US summons for Gautam Adani, says 'no official request received'
Business | November 29, 2024 19:22 ISTReports of summons had surfaced in the media after a five-count criminal indictment was unsealed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The Adani Group last week denied all allegations as baseless and said it would seek legal recourse to defend itself.
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PM Modi to embark on three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana
World | November 12, 2024 20:56 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana from 16-21 November, 2024.
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Centre extends Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's tenure until July 2026
India | November 11, 2024 22:44 ISTThe Central Government has extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who was set to retire on November 30, 2024. Misri’s term has now been extended until July 14, 2026, or until further orders.
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India urges Bangladesh to ensure safety, security of Hindus after incident of arson in Chittagong
World | November 07, 2024 18:16 ISTSpeaking about India's stance on the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said, 'New Delhi has urged the Bangladesh authorities to take strong measures to ensure the safety of Hindus'.
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'Welcome Step': EAM Jaishankar on India-China disengagement progress at LAC
World | November 03, 2024 18:46 ISTSpeaking to the Indian community in Brisbane, he highlighted the progress made in bilateral relations between India and China following the severe tensions that arose after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
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'We're in touch with US authorities to clarify issues': MEA on sanctions on Indian firms
World | November 02, 2024 17:15 ISTSpeaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is presently working with all the relevant Indian departments and agencies to sensitize Indian companies on applicable export control provisions.
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India summons Canadian High Commission representative over their allegations against Amit Shah
India | November 02, 2024 16:34 IST"It was conveyed in the Note that the Government of India protests in the strongest terms to the absurd and baseless references made to the Union Home Minister of India before the Committee by Deputy Minister David Morrison," the MEA in a statement said.
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'India is on side of peace': MEA on Russia-Ukraine conflict, situation in West Asia
India | October 25, 2024 20:52 ISTHe said that both leaders expressed satisfaction that considerable progress has been made in the various areas of their bilateral relationship. Misri said that India-Germany bilateral trade stood at USD 33 billion in 2023 and cumulative German investments in India amount to nearly USD 15 billion.
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India hits out at Canada over 'preposterous' allegations, accuses Trudeau of 'naked interference'
World | October 14, 2024 14:45 ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said it received a diplomatic communication on Sunday suggesting that Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an investigation there. The MEA rejected the latest charges as "preposterous implications".
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India welcomes agreement between Mauritius, UK over Chagos Archipelago | How it played a role?
World | October 03, 2024 20:58 ISTThe Chagos Archipelago consists of approximately 58 small, flat islands located in the central Indian Ocean. India had earlier reaffirmed support to Mauritius over on the issue of the Chagos Archipelago, which was widely appreciated by the island nation.
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'Biased, motivated narrative': India rejects US report on 'violations' of religious freedom
World | October 03, 2024 18:37 ISTThe USCIRF report recommended the US government to designate India as a "Country of Particular Concern" over "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations" of religious freedom. India has previously refuted similar reports by the organisation, accusing it of being "biased".
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'Factually incorrect, misleading': MEA on reports suggesting India's role in Bangladesh floods
World | August 30, 2024 18:29 ISTIndia had earlier described similar reports as "factually incorrect" that blamed India for the devastating floods in Bangladesh. The South Asian country, along with India's Tripura, is witnessing heavy rainfall that have killed at least 30 people in the neighbouring nation.
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Qatar authorities return two Guru Granth Sahib copies to India confiscated from Indian national
World | August 28, 2024 16:17 ISTTwo 'saroops' of Guru Granth Sahib were seized by Qatari authorities from individuals allegedly operating religious establishments without the local government's approval. The Ministry of External Affairs had earlier said the matter was being pursued with urgency for an early resolution.
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India quashes reports linking opening of Farakka barrage to Bangladesh floods
India | August 27, 2024 7:22 ISTEarlier on August 22, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal trashed similar reports which claimed that flooding in Bangladesh was caused by the release of water from Tripura's Dumbur dam into the Gumti River.
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