Randhir Jaiswal

October 14, 2026 10:24 AM

Ladakh integral part of India, says MEA in response to Chinese remarks about the union territory

India on Tuesday reiterated that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of the country, rejecting comments made by the Chinese side regarding the Union Territory. “No amount of denial by the Chinese side can change this established fact,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in response to media queries. Addressing references to a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announcement, Jaiswal said 28 places/features located in Ladakh have been identified with stan...

September 23, 2026 10:16 AM

Pak must act against cross-border terrorism before world believes it would do what it says: MEA

Pakistan must take “credible action” against cross-border terrorism before the world believes Islamabad would do what it says, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. During his bi-weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked how New Delhi viewed the comments by Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who said the armed forces were determined to defeat terrorism amid the rising threat of militancy in the country. “Pakistan needs to d...

September 22, 2026 10:31 PM

India seeks positive, constructive and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh: MEA

India on Tuesday reiterated its desire for a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh, saying it remains ready to address all bilateral issues through existing structured mechanisms. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently maintained its position on strengthening ties with Bangladesh while addressing bilateral matters through established channels. He made the remarks during a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi. On whether External Affairs...

September 22, 2026 10:27 PM

Pakistani airstrikes undermine regional peace and security: MEA

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the reported Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Paktika provinces, expressing concern over civilian casualties and reiterating its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such instances of aggression against a sovereign neighbour go against regional peace and security. Jaiswal expressed con...

September 18, 2026 9:31 PM

Red Sea tensions, attempted attack on Mecca threaten regional stability: MEA

Reiterating its serious concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea region and the attempted attack on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca, India on Friday said that the developments threaten regional stability as well as freedom of navigation through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Addressing a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the attacks as “unacceptable” and called for an early return to pe...

September 18, 2026 8:08 PM

Jaishankar, Nepal Finance Minister Wagle Discuss Ways to Strengthen Economic, Energy, Connectivity Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi and offered his deep condolences over the loss of lives and property in the recent flash floods in Nepal. The duo discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the economic, energy, and connectivity sectors. “Glad to meet Finance Minister @SwarnimWagle of Nepal today in Delhi. Offered my deep condolences on the destruction of lives and property in the recent flash floods. ...

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 ...

September 16, 2026 10:23 PM

India rejects Pakistan-China boundary initiative as ‘without legal basis’: MEA

India on Wednesday rejected the operationalisation of what it termed the “so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission”, stating that the initiative has no legal basis. Addressing media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s position on the issue remains clear and consistent, asserting that there is no boundary between Pakistan and China. Jaiswal said India has never recognised the so-called China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, describ...

September 16, 2026 7:08 PM

India condemns drone attack near Makkah, calls for peace and stability in region

India has expressed deep concern over the drone attack near Makkah in Saudi Arabia and reiterated its condemnation of attacks on the sovereign territory of the Kingdom. Responding to media queries on the incident, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India condemns actions that endanger civilian lives and infrastructure. Jaiswal said the incident was particularly concerning given Makkah's special significance to Muslims across the world. He also expressed India's hope...

September 10, 2026 12:02 AM

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations

India on Wednesday condemned the latest wave of attacks carried out by Houthi militants on oil installations in Saudi Arabia, and said the strikes undermined regional security. The Iran-backed Houthi militant group targeted Saudi oil facilities and some other civilian infrastructure on Tuesday, triggering widespread apprehensions about further escalation in the West Asia conflict. India condemned the attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, especially the targeting of civilian and economic facili...