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Three more Indian nationals, including a five-year-old child, were rescued from flood-hit Trishuli Bazaar in Nepal, raising the total number of Indian evacuees to 169, while 275 remain missing. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India has supplied 95 tonnes of relief material and deployed rescue teams to assist Nepal, where floods since August 26 have killed at least 1,295 people and left thousands missing.
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The CBI concluded a weeklong training programme on economic offence investigation for 30 officers from 13 countries under the Ministry of External Affairs’ ITEC programme. The course covered investigative challenges, standard procedures, prosecution practices and cross-border impacts of economic offences
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India has rescued 158 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal and stepped up relief and rescue operations in coordination with Nepalese authorities. Indian forensic and tunnel rescue teams are assisting local authorities as thousands remain missing across affected areas.
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Indian tunnel rescue team joined Nepali Army in search operations at hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime and Langtang, retrieving one body despite bad weather. A 19‑member forensic team from India also began DNA analysis support in Kathmandu.
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Telangana Bhavan is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and Nepal Police to trace Telangana-linked persons affected by floods in Nepal, while guiding families on identification, DNA profiling and repatriation of mortal remains
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan on Saturday for a two-day bilateral visit at President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s invitation. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade, investment, defence, technology, energy, education and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has cancelled his scheduled US visit after the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance. He will return to Hyderabad from London, while officials have been instructed to proceed with planned US engagements and agreements
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Government data presented in the Rajya Sabha reveals that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits in 2025 across 23 countries cost nearly Rs 187 crore, with major expenditures in France, the US, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, China, and the UK. For 2026 so far, the figure stands at Rs 74.58 crore, covering trips to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand.
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India said around two dozen nationals are still serving with the Russian Army and efforts are continuing to secure their release. The government has facilitated the return of 139 Indians and again warned citizens against risky overseas job offers
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India has lodged a strong protest with Russia after four Indian seafarers were killed when a Guinea-Bissau flagged merchant vessel, MV Golden Leo, was struck by Russian missiles off Ukraine’s coast. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Russian charge d’affaires, condemning the attack as unacceptable and deplorable.
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President Droupadi Murmu will undertake state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19-25 to deepen bilateral ties and expand India's engagement with eastern Europe. The tour includes first-ever presidential visits to Moldova and North Macedonia and the first Romania visit in over three decades
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India has reaffirmed its support for Palestine’s United Nations membership and the two-state solution, with the Ministry of External Affairs highlighting ongoing developmental assistance in healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment during a donor group meeting in Brussels.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has urged the public to exercise caution over a fake X account, @MEABharat, which is impersonating the ministry. The MEA also warned against fraudulent individuals claiming to be ministry policy advisors
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Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The MEA said the visit reflects the strong civilisational and diplomatic ties between India and Iran
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Passport services have become costlier from July 1, 2026, after the Ministry of External Affairs revised the fee structure. Charges for fresh applications, renewals, Tatkaal services, replacements of lost or damaged passports, Police Clearance Certificates, and other related services have been significantly increased for both domestic and overseas applicants.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has revised passport service charges effective July 1, 2026, increasing fees for fresh passports, renewals, Tatkaal applications, replacements, PCCs and overseas services. A 10 per cent discount for young children and senior citizens will continue
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India rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the Karachi military base attack, calling the claims baseless. New Delhi urged Islamabad to act against terror infrastructure within its territory instead of blaming others for incidents without presenting evidence
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The Ministry of External Affairs has put nearly 300 gifts received by Indian government functionaries from foreign dignitaries up for e-auction. The collection includes luxury watches, jewellery, antiques and souvenirs, with bidding open to resident Indians until June 30
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A political row has erupted over the status of passports as proof of citizenship. The government clarified that passports have never been conclusive proof of Indian citizenship under the Passports Act, 1967, while opposition parties accused the ruling BJP of attempting to undermine citizenship rights.
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The government has amended the Passports Rules, 1980, revising the fee structure for passport applications effective July 1, 2026.
