Last Updated: September 27, 2026

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    MEA says India still keen on trade deal with US, rejects Commerce Secy Lutnick’s comments

    New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday rejected US Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s comments that the India-US trade negotiations have stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi “didn’t call” President Donald Trump. “The characterisation of these discussions in the reported remarks is not accurate,” MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said. “India remains interested in a.

    India, Bangladesh release fishermen in mutual exchange

    New Delhi: India and Bangladesh successfully concluded the release and repatriation of 47 Indian fishermen and 38 Bangladesh fishermen, along with their operable vessel, on Tuesday, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Indian fishermen had been recently arrested by Bangladesh authorities after inadvertently crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line, while Bangladesh fishermen had.

    India Examining Bangladesh’s Extradition Request for Former PM Sheikh Hasina: MEA

    New Delhi: India on Wednesday acknowledged that it has received Dhaka’s request on extradition of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina which is being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also expressed India’s commitment to the best interests of the people of.

    India, Afghanistan resume cargo flights from Kabul to Delhi, Amritsar to boost trade ties

    New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday announced the initiation of two new air freight corridors connecting Kabul with Delhi and Amritsar to strengthen trade ties between India and Afghanistan. The MEA also said that both countries will appoint Commercial Representatives in their embassies and set up a Joint Chamber of Commerce.

    India’s $1.7 Billion LoC-Backed Mongolian Oil Refinery to Be Operational by 2028

    New Delhi: India stated that the Mongolian oil refinery, its largest Line of Credit (LoC)-backed infrastructure project, is expected to be operational by 2028, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The announcement was made during a special briefing by MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran on the ongoing state visit of Mongolian President.

    Yunus govt should introspect, investigate acts of violence against minorities in Bangladesh: MEA

    New Delhi: India on Friday slammed the recent remarks made by Bangladesh’s Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, highlighting that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has a habit of routinely shifting the blame and diverting attention from internal failures. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

    Resumption of direct flights between India and China by late October, announces MEA

    New Delhi: Direct air services connecting designated points in India and China can resume by late October 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday. The civil aviation authorities of the two countries have been engaged in technical-level discussions on resuming direct air services between the two countries and on a revised Air.

    Philippine President Marcos Jr arrives in India on his five day visit

    New Delhi: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr arrived in the national capital on Monday for a five-day state visit to India, aimed at further strengthening the India-Philippines relationship, the Ministry of External Affairs stated. This is the first visit by the President of the Southeast Asian country to India since he assumed office back.

    Indian Embassy issues travel advisory amid clashes between Thailand-Cambodia

    Cambodia has cited that map to support its territorial claims, while Thailand rejects it as inaccurate.

    India working with UK after report of misidentified Air India crash victims: MEA

    New Delhi: India on Wednesday said that it is working with the UK authorities to address any concerns after a report that some bodies of Air India plane crash victims were “wrongly identified” and that the concerned authorities had carried out identification of victims as per established protocols and technical requirements. Responding to media queries.

    India-Maldives in talks on free trade agreement: MEA

    New Delhi: India and Maldives are currently “in discussions” to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement as well as an investment treaty to bolster the economic ties between the two nations, coupled with new areas of collaboration such as renewable energy and fisheries, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated on Tuesday. MEA briefing on PM’s Maldives visit.