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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Three Indian men from Hoshiarpur in Punjab vanished soon after arriving in Tehran on May 1. Their families claim they were kidnapped, with the abductors demanding a ransom of ₹1 crore

India-US ties at 'historic zenith', says state Deputy Secretary Landau

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reaffirmed their shared desire to maintain regional stability and peace and discussed the full breadth of the India-US bilateral agenda and shared priorities. Misri had a great first meeting with Landau in Washington on Wednesday during which they discussed the full breadth of the India-US bilateral agenda and shared priorities, the Indian Embassy in Washington said in a post on X. A statement by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Landau reaffirmed the close partnership between the US and India, a key component of US foreign policy for the 21st century. The deputy secretary and the foreign secretary also reaffirmed their shared desire to maintain regional stability and peace, Bruce said. Landau underscored the importance of fair and reciprocal market access to fostering economic growth and prosperity in both countries and emphasised the importance of enhanced cooperation on migration and

Indian consulate in Melbourne attacked again, High Commission raises issue

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has been targeted in an act of vandalism with the Indian High Commission in Canberra raising the issue with Australian authorities on Friday. The Consulate premises in Melbourne have previously been the site of similar provocations, with slogans defacing the premises in past years during periods of heightened international tension, The Australia Today reported. Victoria Police said graffiti was discovered at the front entrance of the diplomatic premises around 1:00 am early Thursday. "Officers believe the front entry of the building was graffitied overnight, sometime between Wednesday and Thursday. An investigation into the damage remains ongoing, a police spokesperson said. The High Commission in a post on X on Friday said it raised the issue with Australian authorities. "The incident of defacing at the premises of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne by miscreants has been raised with Australian authorities. All necessary steps are being