Randhir Jaiswal

August 1, 2025 10:53 PM

Baseless, unverified and dubious: India rejects UK parliamentary committee report on ‘transnational repression’

India on Friday rejected the allegations made by the UK parliamentary committee, terming its report that claimed New Delhi's involvement in transnational repression as "baseless." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that these claims stem from "unverified and dubious sources", predominantly connected to proscribed entities and individuals with a "clear, documented history of anti-India hostility." The Joint Committee on Human Rights in its report released on July 30 said that it has rec...

August 1, 2025 10:34 PM

India and Russia have steady, time-tested partnership: MEA

Lauding ties between India and Russia, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that the two nations have a "steady and time-tested partnership." While addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Jaiswal noted that India's ties with any nation stands on their own merit and should not be seen through the prism of a third nation. When asked if there is a change or a thinking to change India's relationship with Russia, Jaiswal responded, "Our ties with a...

August 1, 2025 10:24 PM

India buys oil based on global market offerings: MEA

India sources its oil purchases based on global market offerings to meet its energy needs, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Commenting on media reports that some Indian oil companies have stopped taking oil from Russia, Jaiswal said: "You are aware of our broad approach to energy sourcing requirements, that we look at what is available in the market and the prevailing global situation. We are not aware of any specifics." He also indicated that Ind...

August 1, 2025 10:21 PM

India extending all possible assistance, in touch with friendly govts: MEA on Nimisha Priya case

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday called the Nimisha Priya case a "sensitive matter" and stated that India is extending all possible assistance and is engaging with friendly governments on the issue. While addressing a weekly media briefing on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that sentencing of Nimisha Priya was deferred and India continues to closely follow the matter. He urged all sides to stay away from misinformation on the case while reiterating the sensitivit...

August 1, 2025 5:41 PM

India-US partnership has endured transitions and challenges: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reaffirmed the strength of the India–United States strategic partnership, stating that the relationship is rooted in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties. The MEA noted that this comprehensive partnership has withstood various transitions and challenges over the years and continues to move forward with a substantive agenda. Addressing a media briefing, the MEA spokesperson also responded to questions on several ...

June 29, 2025 10:40 AM

India rejects Pak Army’s claims on Waziristan suicide attack, says statement deserves contempt

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army's claim that India was behind the Waziristan suicide bomber attack. "We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame India for the attack on Waziristan on 28 June. We reject this statement with the contempt it deserves," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement on X. As many as 13 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 29 others injured, including 19 civilians, in a suicide att...

June 27, 2025 4:34 PM

India voices concern over demolition of Durga temple in Dhaka

India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka, calling out the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for attempting to frame the incident as a case of illegal land use. Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We understand that extremists were clamouring for the demolition of the Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka. The interim government, instead of providing security to the temple, projected the...

June 24, 2025 12:27 PM

Operation Sindhu: 2,295 Indians evacuated from Iran, 604 from Israel as India steps up rescue efforts

India evacuated 292 of its nationals from Iran early Tuesday as part of Operation Sindhu, a mission launched to ensure the safety of Indian citizens amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The evacuees arrived in New Delhi at 3:30 AM IST on a special flight from Mashhad, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. “292 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran on a special flight that arrived in New Delhi from Mashhad at 0330 hrs on 24th June,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal ...

May 29, 2025 7:16 PM

We are clear that talks and terror don’t go together: MEA on Pakistan

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday reiterated India's stance on bilateral discussions with Pakistan, saying that the only matters left for discussion between the two countries are Pakistan's handover of terrorists and the vacation of illegally occupied areas of Jammu and Kashmir. “As far as our engagement with Pakistan is concerned, our stand has been clear. Any engagement must be bilateral. We would like to reiterate that terrorism and talks cannot go togeth...

May 14, 2025 12:09 PM

“Global community recognises Pakistan as epicentre of terrorism”: MEA

The international community has expressed clear solidarity with India and acknowledged that the tourists targeted in the Pahalgam attack were victims of terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday. He stressed that the epicentre of terrorism lies across the border in Pakistan. During a press briefing, Jaiswal said that numerous foreign leaders have expressed support for India’s right to defend itself and protect its citizens. “There is widespre...