The Centre on Friday said it is aware of specific delays in Canadian visa processing, including applications from retired Indian government and former MEA officials who previously served in Canada. India and Canada remain engaged on the issue, Parliament was informed
India, represented by Kirti Vardhan Singh, will participate in the UN-led International Migration Review Forum in New York. The forum will assess progress on the Global Compact on Migration and link it to SDGs
The 2nd SCO Young Authors’ Conference in Delhi emphasized the organisation’s role beyond politics and economics. MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted cultural diplomacy, youth cooperation, and creativity, fostering stronger people-to-people ties and enriching the SCO region
India and Morocco have taken steps to deepen their strategic partnership. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh met Morocco’s trade secretary in Delhi, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Morocco, inaugurated a Tata defence plant, and signed key defence and trade agreements
The Ministry of External Affairs has received several complaints from Indian students and families facing difficulties in securing US student visa appointments following expanded vetting guidelines announced by the US State Department.
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
