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3 Indians Were Kidnapped During 'Dunki' Bid, Then A Rescue And Homecoming
Their safe return was facilitated through coordination between the Ministry of External Affairs and local authorities.
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Ministry of External Affairs Internship 2026: Apply By September 27, Check Dates For October Intake
MEA Internship 2026 applications are open for the October intake. Check eligibility, stipend, travel support and key dates before applying by September 27.
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India Reacts To US House's Russia Sanctions Bill, Vows To Protect Trade And Economic Interests
The bill, which passed the House 262-159 after clearing the Senate in August, gives President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the largest importers of Russian oil and gas.
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"Phoney Announcement": India On 'Terror Sponsor' Pakistan Raising Reward On Masood Azhar
"Such gimmicks and hoodwinking by Pakistan is not new. We have seen such gimmicks in the past as well," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, responding to a question.
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Ship With Indian Crew Attacked Off Oman Coast, 13 Rescued, 1 Missing
The Ministry of External Affairs identified the vessel as MT El Gaia and condemned the attack.
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After Putin's Remarks, India Confirms Talks On Northern Sea Route With Russia
Addressing a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that enhancing logistics linkages remains central to India's "multi-faceted cooperation" with Russia, adding that discussions on the Northern Sea Route are already underway.
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India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre
The official response follows the signing of the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, a pact designed to enhance military synergy and joint security among the signatory states.
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India, China Agree To Use Diplomatic, Military Channels To Avoid LAC Misunderstandings
The announcement was made following the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs.
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Punjab Logged 154 Immigration Fraud Cases In 3 Years, But Zero Prosecution: Centre
The MEA informed Lok Sabha that Punjab recorded 80 complaints against illegal immigration agents in 2025, a steep increase from 18 complaints in 2024. The state had reported 56 complaints in 2023
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'Matter Of Grave Concern': India Tears Into Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurudwara
India condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan, urging a probe, restoration of the shrine, and stronger protection for religious minorities and their places of worship.
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Pilgrims Stranded In Nepal, Ministry Of External Affairs Issues Advisory
Dozens of pilgrims remain stranded in Nepal after travelling without key permits, prompting an urgent advisory from the government.
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Passport Fees Hiked To Rs 2,500 For New, Rs 5,000 For Tatkal
The application fee for an ordinary fresh passport or reissue with 60 pages has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500. For the Tatkal service, applicants will be asked to pay Rs 6,000, as against Rs 4,000 earlier.
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In Sign Of Easing Ties, India To Restart Tourist Visas For Bangladeshis
The envoy said that initially, the visas will be issued from five cities and later the service will be extended to other centres.
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Passport Row Explained: What The Passport Act, Government Sources Say About Citizenship
Section 20 of the Passport Act provides that the Central Government may issue 'a passport or travel document to a person who is not a citizen of India.'
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'What Do Police Verify?': Aaditya Thackeray, Javed Akhtar React As MEA Says Passport Not Proof of Citizenship
MEA officials said passports attest nationality when Indians travel abroad but are fundamentally travel documents, adding that passports are issued only after 'a lot of due diligence.'
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3 Indians Were Kidnapped During 'Dunki' Bid, Then A Rescue And Homecoming
Their safe return was facilitated through coordination between the Ministry of External Affairs and local authorities.
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Ministry of External Affairs Internship 2026: Apply By September 27, Check Dates For October Intake
MEA Internship 2026 applications are open for the October intake. Check eligibility, stipend, travel support and key dates before applying by September 27.
-
India Reacts To US House's Russia Sanctions Bill, Vows To Protect Trade And Economic Interests
The bill, which passed the House 262-159 after clearing the Senate in August, gives President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the largest importers of Russian oil and gas.
-
"Phoney Announcement": India On 'Terror Sponsor' Pakistan Raising Reward On Masood Azhar
"Such gimmicks and hoodwinking by Pakistan is not new. We have seen such gimmicks in the past as well," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, responding to a question.
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Ship With Indian Crew Attacked Off Oman Coast, 13 Rescued, 1 Missing
The Ministry of External Affairs identified the vessel as MT El Gaia and condemned the attack.
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After Putin's Remarks, India Confirms Talks On Northern Sea Route With Russia
Addressing a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that enhancing logistics linkages remains central to India's "multi-faceted cooperation" with Russia, adding that discussions on the Northern Sea Route are already underway.
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India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre
The official response follows the signing of the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, a pact designed to enhance military synergy and joint security among the signatory states.
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India, China Agree To Use Diplomatic, Military Channels To Avoid LAC Misunderstandings
The announcement was made following the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs.
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Punjab Logged 154 Immigration Fraud Cases In 3 Years, But Zero Prosecution: Centre
The MEA informed Lok Sabha that Punjab recorded 80 complaints against illegal immigration agents in 2025, a steep increase from 18 complaints in 2024. The state had reported 56 complaints in 2023
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'Matter Of Grave Concern': India Tears Into Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurudwara
India condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan, urging a probe, restoration of the shrine, and stronger protection for religious minorities and their places of worship.
-
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Pilgrims Stranded In Nepal, Ministry Of External Affairs Issues Advisory
Dozens of pilgrims remain stranded in Nepal after travelling without key permits, prompting an urgent advisory from the government.
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Passport Fees Hiked To Rs 2,500 For New, Rs 5,000 For Tatkal
The application fee for an ordinary fresh passport or reissue with 60 pages has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500. For the Tatkal service, applicants will be asked to pay Rs 6,000, as against Rs 4,000 earlier.
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In Sign Of Easing Ties, India To Restart Tourist Visas For Bangladeshis
The envoy said that initially, the visas will be issued from five cities and later the service will be extended to other centres.
-
Passport Row Explained: What The Passport Act, Government Sources Say About Citizenship
Section 20 of the Passport Act provides that the Central Government may issue 'a passport or travel document to a person who is not a citizen of India.'
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'What Do Police Verify?': Aaditya Thackeray, Javed Akhtar React As MEA Says Passport Not Proof of Citizenship
MEA officials said passports attest nationality when Indians travel abroad but are fundamentally travel documents, adding that passports are issued only after 'a lot of due diligence.'
