Ministry of External Affairs

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...

October 1, 2026 1:02 PM

MEA advises Indians against joining Russian armed forces, urges caution over job offers

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday advised Indian nationals travelling to Russia to exercise extreme caution while pursuing employment opportunities and warned them against accepting offers to join the Russian armed forces. The advisory comes amid continued reports of Indian nationals being recruited into the Russian armed forces. The government said it has repeatedly highlighted over the past two years the risks and dangers associated with such recruitment and has advised Indi...

September 30, 2026 12:00 PM

BIMSTEC members discuss counter-terrorism, transnational crime cooperation at New Delhi meeting

Representatives of all seven BIMSTEC member states met in New Delhi on September 28-29 for the 11th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), focusing on strengthening regional cooperation against terrorism and transnational crimes. Hosted by the Government of India, the two-day meeting brought together delegations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Add...

September 22, 2026 8:34 PM

275 Indians still missing in Nepal floods, forensic identification work underway: MEA

As many as 275 Indian nationals remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, adding that an Indian forensic team is working with Nepalese experts to identify victims. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an Indian forensic team is working in Kathmandu alongside its Nepalese counterparts across several laboratories. He said the team has been working on around 3,000 samples and has so far generated 1,200 DNA profiles as part o...

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 ...