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July 12, 2026 7:24 PM

India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast; 10 Indian crew members rescued, one missing

India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that out of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while 1 Indian National is reportedly missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation. The ministry thanked the Omani authorities for their support. "The cont...

July 11, 2026 7:06 PM

‘Deepened bonds, strengthened partnerships’: PM Modi concludes three-nation tour, departs from New Zealand to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, departing for India after holding extensive talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon that elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and produced a wide-ranging set of agreements across key sectors. Prime Minister Luxon personally saw off PM Modi at the airport in a special gesture following the conclusion of the visit. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "My grati...

July 11, 2026 3:52 PM

India, New Zealand deepen strategic partnership with focus on trade, security, education and traditional medicine: MEA

India and New Zealand have outlined an ambitious roadmap to strengthen their newly elevated Strategic Partnership, with trade, investment, security, education, traditional medicine, maritime cooperation and sports emerging as key pillars of future collaboration, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. Addressing a special media briefing during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to New Zealand, MEA Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said the visit had imparted fresh mo...

June 29, 2026 10:32 PM

MEA Calls Pakistan’s Air Strikes on Afghanistan ‘Blatant Act of Aggression’

India on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory, describing them as a blatant act of aggression that has resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the attacks constitute an assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty and pose a direct threat to regional peace and stability. The MEA said the incident reflects what it described as Pakistan's persistent pattern of reckless behaviour and an atte...

June 17, 2026 10:36 AM

India chairs 28th IORA senior officials committee meeting, reinforces cooperation for a peaceful Indian Ocean Region

India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in New Delhi on June 15-16, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing discussions on the organisation's future roadmap for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indian Ocean Region. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of IORA in New Delhi on 15–16 ...

June 12, 2026 5:42 PM

India lodges ‘strong protest’ with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge strong protest regarding the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have already resulted in the tragic and avoidable loss of three Indian lives. The MEA once again conveyed its deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping and said that such actions are unacceptable and undermine the safe...

June 9, 2026 6:04 PM

MT Marivex exchanged communication with US Navy before fire incident: MEA

India on Tuesday said that there had been an exchange of communication between the Palau-flagged vessel MT Marivex and the US Navy before the fire incident that disabled the ship off the coast of Oman. Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that all 24 Indian crew members aboard the vessel had been rescued safely and expressed gratitude to the Omani government for its support in the rescue operation. "The shi...

June 9, 2026 5:29 PM

India accuses Pakistan of using fake news to divert attention from situation in PoJK

India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of spreading false narratives to divert attention from its domestic challenges and alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was attempting to use fake news to conceal its internal failures. "We continue to see in this context a pattern of fake news and videos emanating from Pakistan. It is a desp...

June 5, 2026 9:10 PM

Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance over Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism, reiterates MEA

Rejecting Pakistan's criticism of two river projects, India on Friday reiterated its consistent stance on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), saying that the agreement remains in abeyance until Pakistan completely stops cross-border terrorism. The reaction from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after Pakistan said India was seeking to "weaponise water" by advancing the Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project and plans to flush silt from the Salal Dam reservoir. "We have suspended the Indus Waters Trea...

May 29, 2026 5:40 PM

US trade delegation to visit India next week as bilateral trade talks progress

A United States trade delegation is expected to visit India next week to advance ongoing negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, amid growing optimism over the possibility of an interim deal being finalised in the coming months. Addressing a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said trade discussions between the two countries have remained “positive and constructive” so far. “We had a trade team that visited the Unit...