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Ajit Doval met Ukraine’s NSA Rustem Umerov in New Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with India reiterating its stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution

The Ministry of External Affairs said India evacuated 2,361 citizens from Iran amid West Asia conflict, including students and fishermen, using routes via Armenia and Azerbaijan, while coordinating with embassies and international partners during ongoing regional tensions

India welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal backing peace efforts, while noting due process on designating Hamas as a terror outfit amid regional tensions.

India rejected China’s move to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a baseless attempt to assert claims. The MEA said such actions cannot change reality and urged Beijing to avoid steps that harm bilateral ties

Two Indians were killed and eleven people injured in a bombing incident in Sohar city near Muscat. The Ministry of External Affairs said ten of the injured are Indians with non-lethal injuries and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Ministry of External Affairs after media reports claimed that six workers from Odisha were held captive in Thailand without pay or proper food for six months

EAM S Jaishankar visited the Paris exhibition *Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France*, highlighting India’s textile heritage. His visit reinforces India-France cultural and strategic ties, with upcoming talks on bilateral cooperation and global issues

Over 18.82 lakh Indian students are studying across 153 countries, with Canada hosting the highest number. The MEA revealed rising deportations linked to visa violations, incomplete documentation and enrolment issues, while highlighting advisories, support mechanisms and recent evacuation efforts for students abroad

India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UAE as EAM S Jaishankar extended National Day greetings. Recent meetings underscored progress in consular, visa, legal and defence cooperation, reflecting the deepening bilateral relationship.

The Supreme Court said it does not want to pass any order that could strain India-Russia relations while hearing a custody case involving a Russian woman who fled to Moscow with her child, directing the MEA and Delhi Police to intensify efforts

India reaffirmed that its oil and gas import policy is guided solely by consumer interests and market stability, amid reports of US pressure to curb Russian crude purchases. Officials said India continues to diversify energy sources to ensure secure supplies

Ministry cautions against fraudulent claims of government-designated account

All the Indian nationals were flown to Delhi on IndiGo flight 6E 9487.

In a statement released on social media platform X, the MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Tehran is "continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety."

India summoned Pakistan’s senior diplomat in New Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warraich, and handed him a formal 'Persona Non Grata' notice. The decision followed a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Foreign Ministers of Slovakia, Juraj Blanar; Enrique A. Manalo of The Philippines; and E.P. Chet Greene of Antigua and Barbuda, have already arrived in the national capital, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday in a statement.

The five-day visit, which will run until March 20, has been organised at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon’s visit aims to strengthen the long-standing relationship between India and New Zealand, reaffirming the two nations' shared commitment to expanding their bilateral ties across various sectors.

The 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused has exhausted all legal avenues in the US, says Foreign Secretary

Russian authorities have been requested to provide an update on the remaining Indians in the Russian armed forces, and also to ensure their safety, wellbeing and early discharge, says Kirti Vardhan Singh

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurates the exhibition commemorating 75 years of adopting the Indian Constitution