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Indian government advised Indian citizens in Sudan to avoid going to the Embassy, as it lies in a war zone

Ministry of External Affairs late on Sunday summoned the senior-most UK diplomat in India to convey its strong protest

A sum of Rs. 1,002.78 crore has been allocated in 2023-24 for enhancing passport services.

Hyderabad: The Regional Passport Office and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Hyderabad observed Vigilance Awareness Week between October 31 and November 6. As part of the initiative, a pledge to eradicate corruption was administered by D Balaiah, Regional Passport Officer (RPO) to officers and staff. During the week, various programmes were organised to educate […]

The Ministry and the High Commission/Consulates General in Canada have "taken up these incidents with the Canadian authorities and requested them to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action", the advisory said.

Hyderabad: Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, along with Bramha Kumar, Joint Secretary (OE) & Protector General of Emigrants, and other MEA officials on Wednesday visited the TOMCOM Pre-departure Orientation Training (Pdot) centre here. TOMCOM Pdot centres are located in Hyderabad, Karimnagar and Nizamabad. These centres are providing training since […]

New Delhi: India on Monday slammed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for making comments on the internal affairs of the country, terming them ‘unwarranted and narrow-minded’. Our response to media queries regarding recent statement by General Secretariat of the OIC:https://t.co/961dqr76qf pic.twitter.com/qrbKgtoWnC — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2022 The Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson […]

Terming Arya a "young and dedicated officer", the official spokesperson of MEA, Arindam Bagchi, said that his passing away will leave a void.

The government's remarks came in response to media queries after the claims of the Russian embassy in India on Wednesday that the Indian students have been taken hostage by Ukrainian security forces to use them as a human shield.

New Delhi: An Indian student was killed in shelling in Kharkiv city of war-hit Ukraine on Tuesday morning, the Ministry of External Affairs said. “With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning,” it tweeted. The ministry said it is in touch with the family of […]

Hyderabad: A video message to promote safe and legal migration was released by Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan at Raj Bhavan here on Saturday. She along with the Regional Passport Officer (RPO) Dasari Balaiah, Protector of Emigrants (PoE) Mukesh Kaushik and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Branch Secretariat Officer VS Thakur released the video through film actor […]

Hyderabad: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has decided to increase scheduling of appointments for submitting applications to 100 per cent at all Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), Passport Seva Laghu Kendras (PSLKs) and 14 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) with immediate effect to reduce waiting time. The Ministry took the decision since it had received […]

Equipping and empowering our migrants to deal with the complications that arise at various stages of migration is no more an option

India's assertion came as UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet and human rights officials of the US and European Union expressed concern over the death of Father Stan Swamy

The visit comes nearly three months after the two countries decided to establish a joint ministerial commission to formulate a framework to strengthen ties in sectors like energy, trade, investment, manpower and labour and information technology.

"Thank Qatar Airways for facilitating this shipment from the UK," tweeted Arindam Bagchi, official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs.

There is still uncertainty over the Indian’s participation in the Super750 tournament in Malaysia

"Since the matter is still under discussion with MEA to iron out the logistical challenges involved in implementation, it will not be possible to extend the said facility to the overseas electors in upcoming polls," Minister informed LS

Outstanding Indian students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds – especially women – are encouraged to apply

Tens of thousands of farmers have been protesting at three border points on the outskirts of Delhi demanding a complete repeal of the three farm laws.