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The Ministry of External Affairs said an Indian passport is issued under the Passports Act to regulate the departure of Indian citizens after due verification, amid debate over whether the document can be used as proof of citizenship for electoral roll revision
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India reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of South China Sea disputes under international law, backing the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling and reiterating that the award remains the basis for resolving competing maritime claims
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India welcomed remarks by a senior Canadian police official stating investigators found no evidence linking Indian government agents to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, saying the findings align with the US indictment against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and reaffirming cooperation against organised crime
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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 said the Palau-flagged MT Marivex had exchanged communication with the US Navy before a fire disabled the vessel off Oman. All 24 Indian crew members were rescued safely, while authorities continue to verify the cause of the incident
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The Ministry of External Affairs said 13 foreign nationals were among the 21 victims of the Delhi hotel fire in Malviya Nagar. India is coordinating with concerned embassies, assisting with documentation and medical support for the injured and victims’ families
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India has firmly rejected involvement of third parties in resolving its boundary dispute with Nepal after Nepalese PM Balendra Shah suggested external mediation. The MEA reiterated that bilateral mechanisms exist, noting that 98% of the border has already been demarcated
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India rejected the latest ruling by the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it illegal and void. The government maintained that the treaty remains in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack and asserted its sovereign right to suspend treaty obligations
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India will supply 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Nepal under a government-to-government arrangement after Kathmandu sought help due to supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions. The shipment aims to support Nepal’s agriculture during the upcoming farming season
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India’s MEA fact-check unit has dismissed viral social media claims about evacuation plans with the UAE and a deepfake video targeting its spokesperson. Officials called the reports fabricated, warning that misinformation and AI-generated content are being used to spread false narratives about India
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India reaffirmed its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The government said India would continue strengthening global counter-terrorism efforts after retaliatory strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack
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India said the Iran situation remains serious, with the Ministry of External Affairs confirming over 2,400 evacuations, while embassy staff in Tehran continue assisting nationals amid a fragile ceasefire extended by Donald Trump
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India welcomed Japan’s decision to review its defence equipment and technology transfer rules, calling it a boost to bilateral security cooperation. MEA said defence ties remain a key pillar of the India–Japan strategic partnership, supporting tech and industrial collaboration
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The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Pakistan’s remarks on India’s delimitation process, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserting it as an internal matter, amid Lok Sabha debates on key bills related to women’s reservation and constituency delimitation
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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
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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.
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"Reaffirming India's commitment to the Neighbourhood First Policy, India sends assistance consisting of medicines and vaccines for patients with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease worth $2 million, responding to a request from Nepal," Randhir Jaiswal, Official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X.
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India desires a positive, constructive and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, which has been reiterated several times in recent high-level meetings, says MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
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It is regrettable that the historic residence, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh, was destroyed, says EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
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Phone conversation comes six days after EAM Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in Washington
