News for 'MEA India'

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India and China agreed during their military talks on Sunday to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the "remaining issues" in eastern Ladakh at the earliest, but there was no indication of clear forward movement in ending their three-year-long border standoff.

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Canada doesn't want to de-escalate and neither does India. There is war when one party wants it, but peace is won by both parties.'

India summons Swiss envoy over anti-India posters near UN building in Geneva

India summons Swiss envoy over anti-India posters near UN building in Geneva

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Several posters alleging harassment of minorities and women were put up at a square outside the UN building in Geneva coinciding with a session of the UN Human Rights Council.

India, China agree to maintain military, diplomatic channel talks

India, China agree to maintain military, diplomatic channel talks

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday said the talks were held in an "open and constructive manner" for an early and mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues.

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Nazim confirmed the meeting and said the agenda for the meeting was the request to withdraw troops by March 15.

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India on Monday launched 'Operation Kaveri' to evacuate its nationals from violence-hit Sudan.

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen.

No headway in India-China talks, next round of military-level dialogue 'soon'

No headway in India-China talks, next round of military-level dialogue 'soon'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The MEA said the two sides agreed to continue discussions through diplomatic and military channels to resolve the remaining issues "at the earliest" so as to create conditions for the restoration of normalcy in the bilateral relations.

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Emergency Certificate is specifically meant to provide a travel document to an Indian citizen to return to India

High time India, Pak set aside hostilities, says Sharif

High time India, Pak set aside hostilities, says Sharif

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Sharif also thanked Modi for visiting Lahore last week.

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Giving out the details, the ministry of external affairs said contingency plans for the evacuation of Indians have been put in place but any movement on the ground would depend on the security situation.

Jaishankar reacts to US envoy's 'red line' remark on Pannun probe

Jaishankar reacts to US envoy's 'red line' remark on Pannun probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Jaishankar said the US ambassador will say what he feels is the thinking or position of his government.

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ukraine is currently in the middle of a strategic offensive into Russia's Kursk region.

China cancels visa of 2 Indian journalists, will MEA do the same?

China cancels visa of 2 Indian journalists, will MEA do the same?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The comments by external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in Delhi came days after China decided to "freeze" visas of two Indian journalists.

MEA confirms India-Pak NSA talks; says focus was on terror

MEA confirms India-Pak NSA talks; says focus was on terror

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

He said India has been maintaining that terror and talks cannot go together, but talks on terror can definitely go ahead.

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

India, Pak exchange list of nuclear installations

India, Pak exchange list of nuclear installations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The two countries exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The war and Modi's recent visit to Ukraine is expected to figure prominently in the bilateral meeting, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Hours after the Joe Biden Administration reacted to the farmer protests, India on Thursday said the comments must be seen in their entirety and compared reactions to the violence at the Red Fort with those seen after storming of the United States Capitol.

Pakistan has no locus standi in India's internal affairs, says MEA

Pakistan has no locus standi in India's internal affairs, says MEA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

EAM also hit out at Pakistan for continuing to glorify terrorists belonging to proscribed terrorist organisations.

Bangladesh PM Hasina, Seychelles VP arrive for Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Bangladesh PM Hasina, Seychelles VP arrive for Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

In addition to participating in the swearing-in ceremony, the leaders will attend a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said.

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

India on Friday summoned a senior diplomat of the Pakistani high commission on the 13th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, and pressed for an expeditious trial in the case, saying the families of 166 victims from 15 countries are still awaiting closure.

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on October 26 given death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

FoE no excuse for violence, irked India tells West over Khalistani threats

FoE no excuse for violence, irked India tells West over Khalistani threats

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

In the name of freedom of expression, space should not be given to those advocating violence or legitimising terrorism, India said on Thursday in a message to countries such as Canada, Australia, the US and the UK where pro-Khalistan groups issued posters with threats against senior Indian diplomats.

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Trudeau said that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some "very important issues".

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Pakistan claimed that Jadhav had refused to file a review plea on the Pakistani court military court's judgment which awarded the death penalty to the former naval officer on charges of espionage. India said that he had been coerced into doing that.

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Users should be aware of "fake emails" sent in the garb of a government e-notice, said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a public advertisement.

India brings home another 754 citizens from Sudan

India brings home another 754 citizens from Sudan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

While 392 people arrived in New Delhi in a C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force, another batch of 362 Indians were brought to Bengaluru.

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred crucial information about Pakistan's moves via information handed to him by an East Pakistani diplomat in Poland where he was posted.

Gopal Baglay takes charge as MEA spokesperson

Gopal Baglay takes charge as MEA spokesperson

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Baglay replaced Vikas Swarup, who was made India's new high commissioner to Canada.

Pak unrelenting over India's Kartarpur demands: MEA

Pak unrelenting over India's Kartarpur demands: MEA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

There were three issues on which the Indian side asked Pakistan to show some flexibility.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

MEA bids farewell to Saran

MEA bids farewell to Saran

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

MEA bids farewell to Saran; to take charge as N-deal special envoy

7 world leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

7 world leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi is likely to hold separate bilateral meetings with the foreign leaders.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

Indo-US 2+2 talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA

Indo-US 2+2 talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The new framework of the ministerial dialogue was initiated in order to provide a forward-looking vision for the strategic partnership between the two countries.

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

AIIMS doctors submit Geeta's DNA report to MEA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The report of the DNA tests carried out to determine the parentage of 23-year-old Geeta, the deaf and mute girl who returned from Pakistan after being separated from her family over a decade ago, has been submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs.

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents were sleeping, and a significant number of occupants were evacuated, they added. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in the Mangaf area in Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate, officials said, adding that the building reportedly had 195 people living in it, who are workers of the same company.

17 Indians captured by armed group in Libya rescued

17 Indians captured by armed group in Libya rescued

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Seventeen Indian nationals, who were held captive by an armed group in Libya, have been rescued and brought back to India following sustained efforts by the ministry of external affairs (MEA), people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

India can build 'pressure' on Israelis for...: Palestine envoy

India can build 'pressure' on Israelis for...: Palestine envoy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

India's solidarity with the Palestinian cause dates back to Mahatma Gandhi's time and its rising global stature and influence over all key players in West Asia make it well-placed to play a crucial role in defusing the crisis arising out of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Palestine Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaija said on Tuesday.