India committed to bringing economic fugitives back to face trial: MEA

December 26, 2025 9:47 PM

India committed to bringing economic fugitives back to face trial: MEA

The government on Friday reiterated its firm commitment to ensuring that fugitives wanted in India return to the country and face trial before Indian courts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Responding to media queries during the weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government continues to engage with multiple countries to secure the return of economic offenders, even though the process involves complex legal procedures. “We remain fully committed that peopl...

Minority violence in Bangladesh a matter of concern, says MEA

December 26, 2025 7:36 PM

Minority violence in Bangladesh a matter of concern, says MEA

India on Friday reiterated its consistent support for democratic processes in Bangladesh, calling for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in the neighbouring country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains committed to strengthening ties with the people of Bangladesh and supports peace and stability in the country. “India stands for strengthening our ties with the people of Bangladesh. We favour peace and stability in Ba...

India strongly protests “arbitrary detention” of Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai Airport

November 26, 2025 12:47 PM

India strongly protests “arbitrary detention” of Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai Airport

India on Tuesday strongly rejected comments by China on the status of Arunachal Pradesh and expressed serious concern over what it described as the “arbitrary detention” of an Indian national, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Thongdok was detained at the airport on November 21 after Chinese officials refused to recognise her Indian passport because her place of birth was listed as Arunachal Pradesh. Responding to media queries on the statements issued by th...