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Pakistan violated ceasefire in Keri and Digwar areas of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI/File)

21 Indians killed in 2,050 ceasefire violations by Pak this year: MEA

'We have highlighted our concerns at unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces,' Kumar said.

15 Sept 2019 3:06 PM IST

Vendors sell fruits at Jehangir Chowk in Srinagar on Thursday. Normal life remained affected in Kashmir as the stalemate following the abrogation of Article 370 entered its 39th day with schools closed and public transport off the roads. (Photo: PTI)

Government commits $800 million to procure J&K apples

Bailout package is being seen as a major move by BJP government to win support of Kashmiris.

13 Sept 2019 2:48 AM IST

A huge dish antenna scans the skies in the back drop of the moon at ISTRAC centre of ISRO in Peenya, Bengaluru. (Photo: R. SAMUEL/DC)

Incredibly proud moment, say South Asian leaders

The comments were re-tweeted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

8 Sept 2019 6:45 AM IST

We strongly condemn the recent statements by Pakistani leadership on matters internal to India. These are very irresponsible statements, said MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. (Photo: ANI)

People left off NRC are not stateless, says MEA

Observers also point out that the MEA's detailed statement indicates that New Delhi may be finding itself under...

2 Sept 2019 2:41 AM IST

As can be seen from the application form for data entry in NRC, there was no column in the application asking for the religion of the applicant, MEA spokesperson said. (Photo: ANI)

Foreign media's commentaries about final NRC's aspects are incorrect':...

He said that exclusion from the NRC will have no implication on the rights of an individual resident in Assam'.

1 Sept 2019 8:45 PM IST

A soldier from the Libyan army mans a checkpoint in the capital Tripoli. (AFP)

Efforts on to secure 7 Indians kidnapped in Libya

The Indian nationals, hailing from the states of AP, Bihar, Gujarat and UP, were kidnapped from Asshwerif in Libya on 14...

9 Oct 2020 11:43 AM IST

Muslims should urge a settlement of the Kashmir problem and thus improvement in Pakistan-India relations.

India fumes as Hindu girls abducted in Pakistan

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleged that the Meghwad sisters were kidnapped...

18 Jan 2020 6:44 AM IST

A 1997-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Yadav is expected to take up the assignment shortly, a statement by the MEA read. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Russia likely to consider J&K invite to its envoy

The absence of Russia was quite glaring, given that Moscow has continued to strongly back India after New Delhi revoked...

12 Jan 2020 2:52 AM IST

While a contingent of the Jammu and Kashmir police stands guard at the Sheikhs grave round-the-clock throughout the year, its neighbourhood was placed under the strict security restrictions. (Photo: PTI)

Govt may take foreign diplomats to J&K soon

Nevertheless, several European nations and the United States have been pushing for lifting of restrictions in Kashmir.

8 Jan 2020 2:16 AM IST

The truth, on the other hand, is that public confidence in the judiciary will be shaken if, faced with a prima facie case of his bias, the judge insists on deciding the case.

Govt seeks to explain CAA to countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to leaders of most SAARC countries including Banglad-esh Prime Minister Sheikh...

3 Jan 2020 2:08 AM IST

On being asked over reports of a deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan wherein an OIC meeting will be called to discuss the Kashmir issue, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in his weekly briefing said, The reports are entirely speculative. We are not aware of any such meetings of OIC on India related matter. (Photo: ANI)

'Speculative': MEA rebuffs reports over Islamic Cooperation's meet on...

The reports came after recently appointed Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud undertook a maiden...

2 Jan 2020 6:14 PM IST

The UAE Mission has extended all cooperation to the Customs Authorities in gold smuggling racket and examining the said consignment. (Photo- Twitter)

India in touch with UAE in gold smuggling case

The UAE looks forward to fully cooperating with Indian Customs authorities to thoroughly investigate this matter, UAE...

17 July 2020 12:15 PM IST