Tag: Ministry of External Affairs
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MEA refutes West Bengal’s allegation of discrimination over evacuation of Indians stranded abroad
The West Bengal government and the centre have been at loggerheads over several issues, including trains for migrant workers and the manner in which the pandemic was being fought by the state government.
May 15, 2020 -
‘Crimes against humanity’: India condemns terror attacks in Afghanistan, demands accountability of perpetrators
India called for an immediate cessation of terrorism in Afghanistan in strong words, saying that terrorists should be forced to evict 'safe havens and sanctuaries that have abetted terrorism in the region for decades and caused immense miseries to untold number of people in the region.'
May 13, 2020 -
Afghanistan attacks: India condemns ‘barbaric terrorist acts’ against innocents
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the attack on the hospital 'sheer evil' and an 'unconscionable assault'.
May 13, 2020 -
India attends SAARC conference for health ministers on COVID-19 situation
The meeting comes over a month after India took the lead with PM Modi bringing the SAARC leaders together through a video-conference amid rising coronavirus cases in the region.
April 24, 2020 -
Govt officials with corruption charges not to get passports under new guidelines
It is required to check the vigilance clearance of such government servants for grant of passport, said the order issued by the Personnel Ministry to secretaries of all central government departments.
March 6, 2020 -
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights files plea against CAA in SC; Govt says internal matter
The move comes after Delhi witnessed one of its worst riots last week which left over 45 people dead and more than 250 injured.
March 3, 2020 -
MEA summons Iranian ambassador after Javad Zarif’s remarks on Delhi riots
Iran was the fourth nation to condemn the Delhi riots after Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
March 3, 2020 -
Do not let senseless thuggery prevail: Iran Foreign Minister condemns Delhi riots
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation had also condemned the riots which rocked the northeast Delhi after hate speeches against Muslims were made by BJP leaders like Kapil Mishra.
March 3, 2020 -
Support for peace: India on landmark US-Taliban deal
After months of negotiations, the US and Taliban signed a landmark peace deal in Qatar capital Doha on Saturday.
March 1, 2020 -
Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends visa on arrival for Japan, South Korea
The virus has now spread to around 49 countries, with New Zealand, Belarus, Lithuania, and Nigeria, the first case in sub-Saharan Africa, all reporting their first cases in the last day.
February 28, 2020 -
Coronavirus: India imposes restrictions on export of medical equipment to China
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that responding to the needs of China, India had allowed a one-time exemption for the export of some items which had been restricted.
February 24, 2020 -
Harsh Vardhan Shringla new Foreign Secretary, Taranjit Singh Sandhu new ambassador to US
Shringla, the former ambassador to the US is succeeded by career service diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
January 29, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Health ministry seeks information on Indian visa applicants
According to Chinese authorities, coronavirus has infected more than 220 people and resulted in the death of three people in the country.
January 21, 2020 -
We are in touch with Japanese side, hope to finalise Indo-Japan summit soon: MEA
Raveesh Kumar said the government has reached to its missions in different countries to share its perspective on CAA and NRC with the host government.
January 2, 2020 -
Darjeeling in the news again
Shringla, a widely known diplomat particularly in neighbouring countries, has had a chequered career in the management of foreign affairs.
December 27, 2019 -
No contribution from participating countries for construction of Nalanda University: MEA
In a report it was said that, Singapore had promised to contribute 50 lakh to 1 crore USD for the construction of the university’s library but no payment has been received so far.
December 16, 2019 -
Lotus symbol on passports part of enhanced security features: Govt
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that these security features have been introduced as part of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines.
December 13, 2019