Ministry of External Affairs

October 11, 2026 2:26 PM

India rejects OHCHR remarks on New Delhi events, calls concerns ‘unwarranted’

India on Sunday rejected remarks by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) about October 10 events in New Delhi, describing its concerns as “unwarranted” and an “unacceptable interference” in the country’s internal affairs. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "We have seen certain remarks by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights about yesterday’s events in New Delhi. India is the world’s largest democracy, where the rig...

October 11, 2026 4:20 PM

India condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, urges immediate end to targeting civilians

India on Sunday strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons. . “The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and mu...

October 9, 2026 11:52 PM

India, Qatar Review Bilateral Ties, Exchange Views on Regional and Multilateral Issues, Developments in West Asia

India and Qatar on Friday reviewed the entire gamut of their bilateral relations, including political engagement, trade, investment, energy, consular affairs, education, culture and people-to-people ties, during the 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi. The consultations were co-chaired by Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV&OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, and Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar. During the consultations...

October 6, 2026 5:23 PM

India condemns attack on vessel in Black Sea; three Indian crew members safe

India on Tuesday condemned an attack on MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea that killed two foreign seafarers and injured several crew members, including Indian nationals. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the injured were rescued by Romanian authorities and are receiving medical attention. All three Indian nationals aboard the vessel are safe, the ministry said, thanking Romania for its swift response. Expressing grave concern over attacks on commercial shipping and seafarer...

October 6, 2026 4:50 PM

India condemns attack on vessel off Oman; 11 Indian crew members injured

India on Tuesday condemned an attack on the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace off the coast of Oman that injured 12 crew members, including 11 Indian nationals, and called for an immediate end to attacks on shipping in the region. The vessel, bearing IMO number 9893204, was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Of its 19 crew members, 17 are Indian nationals. The injured crew were evacuated with assistance from Oma...

October 6, 2026 12:03 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6-10

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6 to 10 to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen India’s partnership with Africa. During the visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and meet the leadership of all three countries to review ties of friendship and cooperation. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), discussions will cover trade and economic relations,...

October 4, 2026 1:14 PM

19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention to be held in Kolkata from January 7-9, 2027

The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from January 7 to 9, 2027, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The three-day convention will be organised by the MEA in partnership with the West Bengal government and will bring together members of the Indian diaspora and other stakeholders from across the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the convention, while President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bhara...

October 4, 2026 9:52 AM

India summons Pakistan diplomat over cross-border infiltration attempt in Punjab

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission to lodge India’s strong protest over the continued facilitation of illegal cross-border infiltration from Pakistan. India also categorically rejected the baseless and motivated allegations regarding an incident in Punjab's Ferozepur sector, along the International Border on October 2. According to the MEA, the Pakistani side was informed that three individuals infiltrated into I...

October 2, 2026 12:30 AM

Closely following health condition of Smit Machchhar: MEA

India on Thursday said it is keeping a close tab on the health of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot hailed for saving a flydubai flight despite being stabbed by his co-pilot in an alleged attempt to bring down the plane. Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, on Wednesday. He has been shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical care and recovery after he received initial medical treatment in ...

October 1, 2026 2:33 PM

Swiss President Guy Parmelin to visit India from October 5-7; bilateral ties, trade and EFTA pact on agenda

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will pay a State visit to India from October 5 to 7, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with bilateral trade, investment, technology and the India-EFTA economic partnership expected to figure prominently during his visit. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Parmelin will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior officials and business leaders. It will be his first State visit to India and his second visit to the cou...