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September 18, 2026 5:11 PM

India rejects Pakistan’s allegations over collision between Indian, Pakistani ships

India on Friday strongly rejected Pakistan's allegations over a collision between an Indian Navy warship and a Pakistani naval vessel in the Arabian Sea, saying the incident resulted from an "unacceptable and unprofessional" manoeuvre by the Pakistani ship. The incident took place on Tuesday night in the north Arabian Sea when, according to the Indian side, the Pakistani vessel closed in on the Indian warship, which was on a routine surveillance mission. India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan's ...

September 10, 2026 12:02 AM

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations

India on Wednesday condemned the latest wave of attacks carried out by Houthi militants on oil installations in Saudi Arabia, and said the strikes undermined regional security. The Iran-backed Houthi militant group targeted Saudi oil facilities and some other civilian infrastructure on Tuesday, triggering widespread apprehensions about further escalation in the West Asia conflict. India condemned the attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, especially the targeting of civilian and economic facili...

September 8, 2026 9:39 PM

India-China ties moving in positive direction; PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with world leaders at BRICS: MEA

India-China ties are gradually moving in a positive direction, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with several leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Prime Minister would hold talks with “numerous leaders” during the BRICS Summit, while details of the participating leaders and the timing of individual ...

September 6, 2026 2:16 PM

India backs UN resolution on equal-area maps, says its territorial integrity is non-negotiable

India has backed a United Nations General Assembly resolution promoting the use of equal-area world map projections, while making it clear that the resolution does not endorse any specific map or alter India's position on its sovereign territory and boundaries. The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution, titled “Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World’s Regions, Particularly Africa,” on September 4. Respondin...

September 3, 2026 11:24 AM

India condemns demolition of century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan, calls for probe

India on Wednesday strongly condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Narowal district, calling the incident a “reprehensible act of vandalism” against a minority place of worship. Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had noted with “deep concern” reports of the destruction of the historic Hindu temple in Siraj village in Narowal, Pakistan. “We unequivocally condemn this reprehens...

August 28, 2026 10:22 PM

Flash floods in Nepal: 320 Indians missing

At least 320 Indians remain missing, and 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, adding that India stands ready to extend all possible help to Kathmandu to deal with the situation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 96 Indian nationals who were stranded on the Chinese side have safely crossed over to Nepal via land route. Twenty-one Indians arrived in New Delhi this af...

August 26, 2026 6:25 PM

India rejects UNCERD report as ‘politically motivated’, defends record on racial discrimination

India on Wednesday rejected what it termed “politically motivated” and “malicious” references in a recent press release issued by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD), following the country’s periodic review under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had taken part in the 11th peri...

August 18, 2026 9:32 PM

MEA highlights ‘credibility and robustness’ of India’s electoral system after Trump’s remarks

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated the credibility of India’s electoral system, reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism and outlined New Delhi’s positions on a range of regional and international issues, including Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the earthquake in Indonesia. Addressing the ministry’s bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s election machinery has established its credibility and...

August 14, 2026 11:03 PM

India reaffirms Indus Waters stance, flags PoK atrocities; MEA says ties with Russia, Italy remain strong

India on Friday reiterated that there has been no change in its position on the Indus Waters Treaty, while strongly rejecting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's warning over water sharing. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also hit out at references to Kashmir in a joint statement issued after a meeting between the foreign ministers of Norway and Pakistan, saying that the international community should instead be concerned about alleged atrocities and cross-border terrorism in Pakista...

August 7, 2026 8:19 PM

MEA rejects US lawmaker’s criticism of FCRA Bill, says legislation is India’s internal matter

India on Friday dismissed criticism by a US lawmaker over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), asserting that legislation enacted by Parliament is an internal matter and noting that many countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funding. Addressing the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) weekly media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Parliament alone decides on India's legislative matters. "Regarding the issue you are referring t...