Ministry Of External Affairs

March 05, 2021

Centre rebuts Freedom House report that claimed erosion of civil liberties in India

A report by Freedom House, a US government-funded NGO, released on Wednesday had claimed sustained erosion of civil liberties in India.

February 24, 2021
India takes giant step to counter Chinese influence in Indian Ocean Region

Ahead of Jaishankar's visit, India had deepened its soft-power bonds with both the IOR nations, which were invited to a COVID-19 conference New Delhi had hosted.
January 14, 2021
Enrica Lexie case: Italy agrees to pay Rs 4cr each to dead fishermen's family

The agreement was reached after Italy decided to pay a compensation of Rs 4 crore each to the families of the two deceased fisherman Derek William Valentine alias Justin, 50, and Ajesh Binki, 21. The owner of the boat could be given Rs 2 crore.
November 26, 2020
Will keep global spotlight firmly on cross-border terrorism: India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar applauded the courage of India's security forces for continuing to defend the country 'so resolutely'.
October 30, 2020
Over 2 million Indians repatriated via Vande Bharat mission: MEA

So far, 20.55 lakh Indians have been repatriated through different modes of the Vande Bharat Mission viz. Air India, private and foreign carriers, chartered flights, naval ships and land border crossings.
October 23, 2020
India, EU review ties, to expediate partnership in cyber security, AI

In a statement, the MEA said the two sides also discussed the opportunities for strengthening the India-EU strategic partnership in a post-COVID world, including in areas of healthcare, global supply chain resilience, and reformed multilateralism.
October 21, 2020
UN rights chief expresses concern over restrictions on NGOs, arrest of activists in India

She appealed to the Indian Government to "safeguard the rights of human rights defenders and NGOs, and their ability to carry out their crucial work on behalf of the many groups they represent.

Ministry Of External Affairs

Centre rebuts Freedom House report that claimed erosion of civil liberties in India

India takes giant step to counter Chinese influence in Indian Ocean Region

Enrica Lexie case: Italy agrees to pay Rs 4cr each to dead fishermen's family

Will keep global spotlight firmly on cross-border terrorism: India

Over 2 million Indians repatriated via Vande Bharat mission: MEA

India, EU review ties, to expediate partnership in cyber security, AI

UN rights chief expresses concern over restrictions on NGOs, arrest of activists in India

Peace and tranquillity along LAC deeply disturbed, impacting India-China ties: Jaishankar

India hits out at Pakistan for raising Kashmir issue at CICA meet

Necessary to ensure stability on ground: MEA on India-China border standoff in eastern Ladakh