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April 25, 2025 12:08 PM

MEA clarifies long term visas for Hindu Pakistani nationals remain valid despite visa suspension

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday clarified that Long Term Visas (LTVs) already issued to Hindu Pakistani nationals will remain valid, despite the recent suspension of visa services to Pakistani nationals. In an official press release, the MEA stated, “With reference to the Government of India’s decision dated 24 April to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals, it is clarified that the revocation of visas mentioned in the said decision does not apply to Long Term Visa...

April 24, 2025 12:23 PM

India summons Pakistan envoy, expels military attachés after Pahalgam attack

In a decisive diplomatic response to the brutal terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam, India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warraich, and formally declared all Pakistani military attachés posted in India Persona Non Grata, sources confirmed. The move follows the killing of 26 civilians in an attack widely attributed to the Pakistan-based terror group, The Resistance Front—an incident Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as a “cowardly...

April 23, 2025 10:13 PM

India vows to bring Pahalgam attack perpetrators to justice, announces five major measures against Pakistan

India on Wednesday vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack and hold their sponsors accountable, announcing a series of strong measures against Pakistan, which it accused of continuing to support terrorism in the Kashmir Valley. Following a two-hour meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the media and outlined several decisive steps taken in response to the attack....

April 23, 2025 10:00 PM

25 Indians, one Nepali citizen killed in Pahalgam terror attack

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a detailed review on Wednesday of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. Addressing a special press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the CCS unequivocally condemned the attack and extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, while also wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. “T...

April 18, 2025 1:35 PM

Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India slams Bangladesh on Bengal violence comment

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday firmly rejected Bangladesh's remarks regarding the recent violence in West Bengal, calling them unwarranted and misleading. The comments from Dhaka followed protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, during which Bangladesh urged Indian authorities to ensure the safety of the minority Muslim population in the state. In a strong rebuttal, the MEA advised Bangladesh to focus on its own human rights situation rather than commenting on India’s int...

March 27, 2025 12:05 PM

India and China take “step-by-step” approach to resume dialogue, discuss bilateral cooperation

India and China on Wednesday discussed resuming dialogue mechanisms between the two nations "in a step-by-step manner," focusing on "each other’s priority areas of interest and concern," according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During a meeting in Beijing between Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia) from India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...

March 21, 2025 9:49 PM

MEA on Pakistan High Commission’s Iftar invitation: “Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday emphasized that invitations between nations are contingent upon the state of bilateral relations, responding to queries on whether any Indian government officials were invited to the Iftar dinner hosted by the Pakistan High Commission to mark Pakistan’s National Day. Addressing the media during the weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal remarked, "Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai" (invitations depend on the relationship bet...

March 21, 2025 8:09 PM

“Conversations and dialogues have been going on”: MEA on ties with China

India and China continue to make progress in their diplomatic relations, with ongoing constructive engagements at various levels, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key developments in the relationship between the two nations. He pointed out that the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan was a significant step forward, followed by productive discu...

March 11, 2025 8:29 PM

Happy that Ayurveda is gaining popularity in Mauritius”: PM Modi visits Ayurveda Garden developed in collaboration with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Ayurveda Garden at the State House in Mauritius on Tuesday, a site developed in collaboration with the Government of India. PM Modi was accompanied by the President of Mauritius, Dharambeer Gokhool, during the visit. According to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Prime Minister commended the development of the Ayurveda Garden, acknowledging Mauritius as a key partner in promoting traditional medicine practices such as...

March 7, 2025 11:43 PM

India and Singapore Hold 18th Round of Foreign Office Consultations

India and Singapore held the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, while Singapore was represented by Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of their strategic partnership, exchanging views on regional and global matters of mutual interest...