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Blinken dials Jaishankar, stresses collective response to Ukrainian crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a phone call with S Jaishankar stressed the importance of a strong collective response to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, an official spokesperson said.

CM Pramod Sawant seeks help from MEA for safe return of Goans from Ukraine

Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Thursday sought the help of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the safe return of Goans who are currently in the crisis-hit Ukraine.

Russia welcomes India's position on Ukraine crisis

Russia on Friday welcomed India's position on the Ukraine crisis, amid spike in tensions between the NATO countries and Moscow over the situation in the eastern European nation.

'No decision on evacuation from Ukraine, focus remains on Indian citizens'

India has not taken any decision on evacuation operations from Ukraine and its focus remains on Indian citizens, including students and other nationals, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said developments are being monitored by Embassy in Kiev amid the Russia and Ukraine tensions."We've set up control rooms. We also have a 24/7 helpline. I don't think any decision on evacuation has been taken, our Embassy continues to function normally & provide services to Indian nationals in Ukraine," Bagchi said.On the seriousness of the ongoing developments, the spokesperson said, "We take on board developments that are happening as well as our assessment of how we can assist our citizens there. Our focus is and remains on Indian citizens, Indian students, Indian nationals rather than anything larger than that."Bagchi further said that India has no immediate evacuation plans and there are no special ...

Hijab row: Motivated comments on internal issues aren't welcome, says MEA

India has asked other countries to refrain from commenting on the issue of dress code in educational institutions in Karnataka, stating that "motivated comments on our internal issues aren't welcome."The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made these remarks on Saturday in response to media queries on India's reaction to comments by some countries on the dress code in some educational institutions in Karnataka."A matter regarding dress code in some educational institutions in Karnataka is under judicial examination by Karnataka High Court...Motivated comments on our internal issues aren't welcome," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on comments on dress code in some educational institutions in Karnataka.Notably, Pakistan had summoned India's Charge d'Affaires in Islamabad over an ongoing hijab row in Karnataka.The Pakistan Foreign Office on Wednesday had said that the Indian Charge d'Affaires was summoned over the hijab row in Karnataka.The Hijab protests began on February 4 at the ..

India watches Ukraine crisis closely, calls for peaceful resolution: MEA

As the Russian troop build-up around the borders of Ukraine continues and tension in the region and beyond peaks, India has said it is following the developments closely

Shringla emphasises India seeks to see Myanmar's return to democracy

Foreign Secretary stressed the need to put an end to any violence and maintain peace and stability in border areas with India, says MEA

India re-elected to UNESCO executive board for 2021-25 term with 164 votes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter on Thursday to applaud the good work of the MEA and the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO

EAM Jaishankar discusses ways to expand cooperation in Middle East

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a "fruitful" first quadrilateral meeting with his counterparts from the US, Israel and the UAE

Situation grim in Afghanistan, says Indian envoy after returning from Kabul

The Indian Air Force (IAF) plane C-17, Globemaster, carried more than 150 Indian nationals from the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul to Jamnagar on Tuesday.

Global debate on 'vaccine passports' must focus on 'vaccine equity': India

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said there was no information with him about India issuing any 'vaccine passport'

India engaged with US entities for procurement of Covid-19 vaccines: MEA

India is engaged with American entities for procurement of Covid vaccines from the US and their possible manufacturing in the country subsequently, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Shortcomings of multilateral system laid bare by pandemic, says Shringla

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday noted that the shortcomings of the current multilateral system were laid bare by the pandemic

We condemn any use of violence: MEA on situation in Myanmar

At a media briefing, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said India has urged for the release of political prisoners

Arindam Bagchi to be new spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs

Senior diplomat Arindam Bagchi is set to be the new spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), succeeding Anurag Srivastava, sources said on Thursday. A 1995-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Bagchi is currently serving as the joint secretary (north) at the MEA headquarters here. The sources said Srivastava will assume charge as the joint secretary (north) in place of Bagchi. Bagchi served as India's ambassador to Croatia from November 2018 to June 2020. He was India's deputy high commissioner to Sri Lanka and also served at the Prime Minister's Office as a director. Srivastava, a 1999-batch IFS officer, took charge as the spokesperson of the MEA in April last year. He was serving as India's Ambassador to Ethiopia before becoming the MEA spokesperson.

Rajesh Vaishnaw appointed India's next Ambassador to Morocco: MEA

Diplomat Rajesh Vaishnaw has been appointed India's next Ambassador to Morocco, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. Vaishnaw, a 1996-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently the High Commissioner of India to Malta. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly, the MEA said in a brief statement. The appointment comes at a time when India-Morocco ties are witnessing an upswing.

UN panel's finding on Michel based on limited info, biased allegations: MEA

India also made it clear that the Working Group is not a judicial body, and therefore, its opinions are not legally binding on the member states

No territory conceded under disengagement pact with China: MEA

India on Thursday said it has not conceded any territory as part of the disengagement agreement with China

'Feels like homecoming': Jaishankar to Indian diaspora in Mauritius

On Wednesday, Jaishankar visited the Ganga Talao, considered to be the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius, and offered prayers at the temple

Jaishankar to participate in virtual Quad ministerial meeting today

External Affairs S. Jaishankar is to participate on Thursday in a virtual ministerial meeting of the Quad, according to the State Department