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India hired ex-Trump ally's lobbying firm for trade talks, US filings show

SHW Partners, led by Trump's former adviser Jason Miller, helped Indian diplomats set up meetings with US officials

Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

India expresses deep grief after deadly Switzerland fire kills 40

Dozens of people gathered in silence on Thursday (local time) night at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana to remember those who lost their lives in a deadly fire that has shocked the country

Updated On: 02 Jan 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

Bangladesh unrest deepens: US dials Yunus; Dhaka suspends visa services in India | India-Bangladesh

Unrest in Bangladesh has now spilled into diplomacy. Visa services have been suspended across missions, and the United States has stepped in with a direct call to interim leader Muhammad Yunus.

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 7:49 PM IST
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5 Indian nationals abducted in Mali, embassy working for safe release

Five Indian nationals were abducted in Mali last week in an "unfortunate incident", the Indian mission here has said. The kidnapping took place on November 6 in the West African nation, the Indian embassy said in an X post on Sunday. "The Embassy is aware of the unfortunate incident of kidnapping of five of our nationals in Mali on 6 Nov 2025," it said. The embassy has been "working closely with the authorities and the company concerned to secure their safe release as quickly as possible," it added.

Updated On: 10 Nov 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

India upgrades its technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy

MEA announces upgrade of India's Kabul technical mission to embassy status, signalling a stronger diplomatic and developmental engagement with Afghanistan

Updated On: 21 Oct 2025 | 7:33 PM IST

India upgrades its Kabul mission to embassy to boost ties with Afghanistan

The reopening of Indian embassy in Kabul comes four years after New Delhi withdrew its officials following the Taliban takeover in August 2021

Updated On: 21 Oct 2025 | 7:27 PM IST

Afghan FM Muttaqi meets Jaishankar; says 'India has always stood by us'

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi met S Jaishankar in New Delhi, praising India as a 'close friend' and highlighting cooperation in humanitarian aid and regional peace

Updated On: 10 Oct 2025 | 5:20 PM IST

India to reopen embassy in Kabul, deepen engagement with Afghanistan

Jaishankar announces upgrade of India's Kabul mission as Taliban foreign minister visits New Delhi, signalling cautious but deeper diplomatic engagement

Updated On: 10 Oct 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Indian Embassy in US issues emergency number amid H-1B visa fee hike

With 71-72 per cent of H-1B visas going to Indians, the move has sparked concerns about its effects on Indian tech professionals and remittances

Updated On: 21 Sep 2025 | 7:46 AM IST

Indian Embassy in contact with Niger for Ranjit Singh's safe release: MEA

Indian workers Ganesh Karmali and Krishna Gupta, who were killed in the attack, have had their mortal remains repatriated to India, according to the MEA

Updated On: 02 Aug 2025 | 11:01 AM IST

Two Indians killed, 1 abducted in Niger; embassy seeks safe release

The Indian Embassy in Niamey is in touch with the local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed and ensure safe release of the abducted Indian

Updated On: 20 Jul 2025 | 10:36 AM IST

Indian embassy advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

The advisory follows a sharp spike in regional hostilities that began with Israel's launch of 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13, bombing Iranian military and nuclear facilities

Updated On: 16 Jul 2025 | 8:11 AM IST

Defence attache's IAF loss in Op Sindoor remark sparks row: What happened

India's defence attache to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, faced backlash for suggesting political constraints led to IAF losses in Operation Sindoor. Embassy says comments taken out of context

Updated On: 30 Jun 2025 | 10:12 AM IST

Iran targets US military bases in Qatar; India issues advisory to citizens

Iran fired missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq following American airstrikes. Qatar intercepted the attack, reported no casualties, and condemned the strike as a breach of its sovereignty

Updated On: 23 Jun 2025 | 11:33 PM IST

Operation Sindhu: After Iran, India to evacuate citizens from Israel

Under Operation Sindhu, India will evacuate citizens from Israel amid rising tensions with Iran. MEA has urged Indians in Israel to register with the embassy and follow safety guidelines

Updated On: 19 Jun 2025 | 7:16 PM IST

Monitoring situation, keeping in touch with Indian students in Iran: MEA

The Embassy is facilitating the relocation of students to safer places within Iran, where possible

Updated On: 16 Jun 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

Indian Embassy in Tehran issues advisory, contact details for nationals

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued emergency helpline numbers for nationals living in Iran amid the country's increasing hostilities with Israel

Updated On: 15 Jun 2025 | 3:48 PM IST

Khamenei vows revenge, Iran unleashes 100 drones on Israel: Top updates

The attack comes a day after US President Donald Trump pulled out troops from West Asia and warned of a possible strike by Israel

Updated On: 13 Jun 2025 | 11:50 AM IST

3 Indians who went missing in Iran rescued and released by Tehran police

Three Indian nationals from Punjab, missing in Iran since May 1, have been rescued by Tehran police after a hostage-taker operation, the Iranian embassy in India confirmed

Updated On: 04 Jun 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

Mystery deepens over 3 missing Indians in Iran; embassy warns of trafficking

Three Indian men have mysteriously gone missing in Iran, sparking fears of kidnapping and triggering urgent diplomatic efforts. Watch to understand what happened?

Updated On: 30 May 2025 | 12:26 PM IST
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