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The United States said Pakistan has the right to defend itself after airstrikes on alleged militant camps near the Afghanistan border. India condemned the strikes over reported civilian casualties and reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty

India reaffirmed its commitment to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarva Dharma Samabhav at the 11th UNAOC in Riyadh, highlighting dialogue, mutual respect and religious harmony in a deeply divided global environment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, holding high-level talks to review bilateral ties, mark diplomatic milestones and discuss regional and global issues.

Prime Minister Modi called his Japan visit “productive,” highlighting multiple agreements including India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade, Defence cooperation, AI and digital partnerships, Chandrayaan-5 collaboration, climate action, and human resource exchanges, reinforcing strategic, economic, and technological ties.

Donald Trump claimed ignorance over continued US imports of Russian commodities after India hit back at criticism of its oil purchases from Moscow. The former US President reiterated plans to raise tariffs on India and others buying Russian energy.

Mumbai Customs arrested a traveller from Bangkok for smuggling nearly 15 kg of hydroponic marijuana concealed as fake diplomatic cargo. The Rs 14.73 crore consignment included forged MEA seals and UN reports. A case has been filed under the NDPS Act.

Indian government sources clarified on Saturday that there is no pause in Russian oil imports, countering President Trump’s claim. They said India’s energy decisions are based on national interest and market prices, with no halt reported by Indian refiners.

India has evacuated 4,415 citizens from Iran and Israel under Operation Sindhu, launched amid rising conflict. The MEA confirmed 19 special flights, including IAF missions, and praised international cooperation. Further action depends on regional developments and ceasefire status

Operation Sindhu has facilitated the return of 1,713 Indians amid the Iran-Israel conflict, using alternative routes via Armenia and Turkmenistan

The development comes as tensions escalate sharply between Iran and Israel, following the launch of Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion,' a military initiative reportedly aimed at crippling Tehran's nuclear ambitions

During his nearly 24-hour stay in Canada, Prime Minister Modi not only attended the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit but also hold several significant bilateral meetings with various world leaders before leaving for Zagreb (Croatia) early Wednesday, India time

India on Thursday urged Bangladesh to expedite the nationality verification process to facilitate the deportation of a large number of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India who are required to be sent back

Mahesh, who migrated to the Gulf to support his wife and two young children, was travelling in a company-provided bus to his workplace when an accident occurred near Jubail; nine people died in the mishap

In the backdrop of the ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and Chiefs of the Armed Forces and senior officials

Decision comes as two sides agree to take certain people-centric steps to "stabilise and rebuild" ties

They have safely crossed over to Lebanon, will return by available commercial flights to India, says MEA

A two-week training program on Media Management, sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, under ITEC Program and conducted by Dr MCR HRD Institute, concluded here.

New Delhi: The Government of India extends immediate relief assistance of USD 200,000 to support relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts in the Kingdom of Tonga in the wake of Tsunami, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed on Tuesday. “As a close friend and partner under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as […]

Hyderabad: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has advised international travelers to check validity of their existing passport and apply well before the date of expiry of their passport under “Reissue” category. Regional Passport Officer (RPO) Dasari Balaiah said that many international travellers may not realize that having an unexpired passport was sometimes not enough […]

The government said the State and Central government agencies that were involved in the e-auctions were considering filing legal defamation cases against such people if they continue with the allegations.