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December 22, 2024 9:54 AM

India condemns deadly car attack at Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany

India on Saturday strongly condemned the car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which claimed five lives and left over 200 injured, including seven Indians. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as "horrific and senseless." In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as "horrific and senseless." "We condemn the horri...

December 15, 2024 10:41 AM

India sends 60 tons of medical assistance to Jamaica

India on Saturday dispatched approximately 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other essential utilities to Jamaica to bolster the country's healthcare infrastructure and disaster preparedness. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, shared details of the humanitarian aid on Saturday. "India sends humanitarian assistance to Jamaica. A consignment of approximately 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities has departed for...

November 27, 2024 6:20 PM

India, Japan launch economic security dialogue to strengthen industrial and technological resilience

India and Japan inaugurated their first-ever Dialogue on Economic Security in Tokyo on Wednesday, focusing on bolstering industrial and technological resilience. The dialogue included discussions on strategic trade and technology, with senior officials and experts from both nations in attendance. The meeting was co-chaired by India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, and Japan's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Masataka Okano, along with representatives from key ministries and agencies. Accordi...

November 4, 2024 9:41 PM

PM Modi strongly condemns “deliberate attack” on Hindu temple in Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, expressing his dismay over "cowardly attempts" to intimidate Indian diplomats. PM Modi said that New Delhi expects Canada to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. In a post on X, PM Modi affirmed that such acts of violence would not weaken India’s resolve. “I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intim...

October 17, 2024 9:11 PM

MEA criticizes Trudeau for “gap between actions and words” on anti-India elements

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, for failing to act against anti-India elements despite his claims of supporting the 'One India' policy. "There is a clear gap between PM Trudeau’s words and actions," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a briefing. "Although he professes support for the 'One India' policy, no action has been taken against elements promoting separatism and the dismemberment of India." The diplomatic sta...

October 17, 2024 8:23 PM

MEA confirms individual in Pannun assassination plot “no longer employee of Indian government”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday that the individual named in the US Justice Department’s indictment related to a foiled assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is no longer employed by the Indian government. "The US State Department informed us that the individual mentioned in the indictment is no longer employed by India. I confirm that he is no longer an employee of the Government of India," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announ...

October 17, 2024 9:07 AM

Canadian Prime Minister admits Canada had ‘intel, not hard proof’ against India in Nijjar killing

After Canadian Prime Minister admitted that his government had not provided hard evidentiary proof when it accused India of being involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Ministry of External Affairs said Justin Trudeau "only confirms" what India has been saying "consistently all along." The MEA also held Trudeau's "cavalier behaviour" responsible for damaging India-Canada relations. "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently a...

October 15, 2024 11:13 PM

Union Minister Puri criticizes threats to Indian representatives in Canada as unacceptable

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed profound disbelief regarding the allowance of threats to Indian representatives under the pretext of freedom of expression. Speaking at an event in the national capital on Tuesday, Puri reflected on the historical context of such threats, specifically recalling the 1984 assassination of Indian diplomat Ravindra Mhatre in the UK. Puri emphasized that the safety of diplomatic representatives should be a paramount concern for all nations. He voiced his p...

October 15, 2024 6:19 PM

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad for 23rd SCO summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to represent India at the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG). The summit is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, with Pakistan hosting the event under tight security measures. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has emphasized that the focus of the summit will be on the trade and economic agenda of the organization. "The 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of...

October 15, 2024 12:50 PM

Islamabad to host 23rd SCO Meeting on October 16, focusing on trade and economic agenda

Islamabad is set to host the 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) on October 16. Chaired by Pakistan, the meeting will primarily focus on strengthening trade and economic cooperation among member states. "The 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) will be held on 16 October 2024 in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Pakistan. The SCO CHG meeting is held annually and focusses on the trade and economic agenda of th...