India's FCRA, the government maintains, sits comfortably within this global family of frameworks. Several of these foreign-influence laws were enacted or significantly strengthened in recent years.
Indian students in Tehran have been relocated to safer cities as a precaution, while the Embassy of India in Iran continues to coordinate assistance for nationals in the region. The government also confirmed that two Indians were killed in Sohar, Oman, as evacuation flights from Gulf countries continue amid the ongoing regional tensions.
Diversifying energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy to ensure this, said the MEA.
India condemned the theft of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Melbourne, raised the issue with Australian authorities, urged swift action against culprits, as police launched a probe into the January 12 incident.
During the meeting, the officials of two nations agreed to diversify bilateral ties in new and emerging areas of contemporary relevance such as Digital Public Infrastructure, innovation and green energy.
In a 72-hour diplomatic flip, from US President Donald Trump claim that PM Narendra Modi pleaded, "Sir, May I please see you please?" over delayed Apache helicopter deliveries, to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick statement that the US-India trade deal failed because "Modi didn't call the President." These contradictions expose US tactics, seeking Indian concessions amid threats of 500% tariffs under the new Sanctioning Russia Act 2025.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday strongly dismissed the claims of Pakistan’s criticism of incidents involving the country’s Christian and Muslim minorities.
India reaffirmed its commitment to bring back fugitives to face trial, days after a viral video showed Vijay Mallya celebrating his birthday abroad
The panel said that the evolving political and security situation in Bangladesh and the resurgence of Islamist forces not only weakens domestic political structures but also affirms the growing influence of China and Pakistan in Dhaka.
In a swift humanitarian move, India sends anti-radiation drugs to Indonesia after Cesium-137 contamination scare, aiding efforts to protect public health.
BLS International, a major provider of visa outsourcing and consular services for various governments, explained that the restriction applies only to future tenders floated by the MEA and Indian Missions abroad.
On Friday, Muttaqi’s press conference sparked significant controversy after no female journalists were present, with the Opposition condemning it as "unacceptable" and "an insult to women."
In a strongly worded official statement, the MEA rebuked Rutte for asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directly spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the matter.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed it is reviewing the decision, which is expected to disproportionately affect Indian nationals, who constitute around 71% of H-1B visa holders in the US. Currently, approximately 300,000 skilled Indian workers, predominantly in the technology sector, are on H-1B visas.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to media queries, said the government has repeatedly highlighted the dangers involved when Indian nationals join Russian Army.
Earlier in the day, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, accompanied by his wife, Tashi Doma, visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers to the Ram Lalla.
India issues blue, white, red, and orange passports. E-passports improve travel security for citizens, officials, and diplomats.
India on Thursday warned Pakistan to temper itsrhetoric and added that any misadventure will have painful consequences.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial high-level Cabinet meeting on Friday at 1 p.m. to assess the impact of the steep tariff hike recently imposed by the US on Indian exports.
A report by the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), titled Transnational Repression in the UK, has alleged that several foreign governments—including India—have engaged in efforts to threaten, monitor, or silence individuals and communities within the United Kingdom.
The MEA's remark came afterPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made sarcastic comment, questioning the relevance of the Prime Minister's five-nation visit, which included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.
Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in a recent post on social media platform X a 24x7 Control Room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel.