Randhir Jaiswal

March 21, 2025 8:09 PM

“Conversations and dialogues have been going on”: MEA on ties with China

India and China continue to make progress in their diplomatic relations, with ongoing constructive engagements at various levels, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted key developments in the relationship between the two nations. He pointed out that the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan was a significant step forward, followed by productive discu...

March 11, 2025 4:28 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and Anerood Jugnauth in Mauritius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his official visit to Mauritius, began his engagements by paying homage to two towering figures in the nation’s history—Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the founding father and first Prime Minister of Mauritius, and Sir Anerood Jugnauth, former President and Prime Minister. Upon his arrival, PM Modi was accorded a grand welcome by the Mauritian leadership at the airport, followed by a warm reception from the Indian diaspora at his hotel. His first official sto...

March 11, 2025 11:01 AM

Indians in Mauritius welcome PM Modi with traditional Bihari Geet Gawai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and culturally rich welcome upon his arrival in Mauritius on Tuesday, as members of the Indian diaspora greeted him with the traditional Bihari Geet Gawai performance. The Prime Minister was seen enjoying the musical rendition, clapping along with the performers. Geet Gawai is a traditional Bhojpuri musical ensemble that reflects the deep cultural heritage brought to Mauritius by women from the Bhojpuri-speaking regions of India. Recognizing its ...

January 6, 2025 4:20 PM

India condemns Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan, says ‘old practice’ to blame neighbours for internal failures

India on Monday condemned the recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan, emphasizing that it is Islamabad's "longstanding pattern" to blame its neighbours for its internal failures. "We have noted media reports of airstrikes on Afghan civilians, including women and children, in which several civilian lives have been lost," said Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), while responding to media queries. "We unequivocally condemn any attack on innocent civilians. ...

November 29, 2024 10:37 PM

India raises serious concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Jaishankar tells Parliament

India has taken serious note of recurring violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and has conveyed its concerns to the interim government in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Parliament on Friday. Responding to a question from BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar in the Lok Sabha regarding attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh, Jaishankar, in a written reply, acknowledged reports of widespread violence targeting minorities, including incidents of arson, va...

November 29, 2024 5:22 PM

“No request from US on Adani case,” says MEA on alleged bribery allegations

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified on Friday that India has not received any request from the United States regarding the alleged bribery case involving top executives of the Adani Group. Spokesperson for the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, addressed the media during the weekly press briefing, stating that the allegations against the Adani Group’s executives were a legal matter involving private firms and individuals, as well as the US Department of Justice. Jaiswal explained that establ...

November 7, 2024 8:16 PM

Indian diplomats in Canada put under surveillance, not acceptable: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sharply criticized Canada for reportedly placing Indian diplomats under surveillance, describing the action as “totally unacceptable.” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the issue at a press briefing on Thursday, expressing India’s growing concerns over the safety of its diplomatic staff in Canada amid increasing threats, harassment, and instances of intimidation. “Indian diplomats are being put under surveillance, which is totally unac...

October 18, 2024 11:22 AM

26 extradition requests pending over last decade: MEA calls out Canada for “no action”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized Canada for failing to act on multiple extradition and provisional arrest requests over the past decade, accusing the country of harboring criminals and anti-India elements despite repeated appeals for cooperation. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed that India currently has 26 extradition requests pending with Canada. “Over the last decade or more, there have also been several requests for the ...

October 17, 2024 9:11 PM

MEA criticizes Trudeau for “gap between actions and words” on anti-India elements

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, for failing to act against anti-India elements despite his claims of supporting the 'One India' policy. "There is a clear gap between PM Trudeau’s words and actions," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a briefing. "Although he professes support for the 'One India' policy, no action has been taken against elements promoting separatism and the dismemberment of India." The diplomatic sta...

October 17, 2024 8:23 PM

MEA confirms individual in Pannun assassination plot “no longer employee of Indian government”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday that the individual named in the US Justice Department’s indictment related to a foiled assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is no longer employed by the Indian government. "The US State Department informed us that the individual mentioned in the indictment is no longer employed by India. I confirm that he is no longer an employee of the Government of India," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announ...