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Polls in Gilgit-Baltistan attempt to camouflage 'illegal' occupation: MEA

India said it has conveyed its strong protest to Pakistan over announcement of elections to the "so-called Gilgit-Baltistan" legislative assembly next month

PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Danish counterpart Frederiksen tomorrow

The ​summit is being hosted by India

India-Arab economic ties needs boost to match strategic ties: MEA official

"It is multi-faceted and extensive but the potential is bigger," Bhattacharya said in his keynote address to FICCI on India''s engagement with the Arab world

11,616 Indians abroad infected with coronavirus so far, says govt

Over 11,600 Indians abroad have been infected with coronavirus as per details available with the country's missions, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday

India's ties with China, 5 other countries have not deteriorated: MoS MEA

"No", said MoS for External Affairs in Lok Sabha in response to a written question on whether India's bilateral ties with neighbouring countries have deteriorated recently

Ongoing threats discussed, but India silent on it: US on Ladakh standoff

The discussions included ongoing threats to the rules-based international order, bilateral and multilateral diplomatic cooperation

India rejects China's claim of sovereignty over Galwan Valley in Ladakh

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said China's claim over Galwan Valley was not in accordance with its own position in the past

Air India to operate 149 flights to 31 countries in phase-2 of Vande Bharat

Number of Indians to be flown not immediately shared; govt yet to announce firm schedule and ticket prices

Top headlines: India to evacuate 15k citizens; gold imports plunge in April

From April gold imports plunging to Israeli research team getting a step closer to developing a Covid-19 vaccine, here are the top headlines of the day

Senior diplomat Anurag Srivastava takes charge as new MEA spokesperson

Srivastava, a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, was serving as India's Ambassador to Ethiopia

Attack on gurdwara amid Covid-19 reflects diabolical mindset, says India

The External Affairs Ministry said India conveyed its sincerest condolences to the immediate family members of the deceased and wished speedy recovery to the injured

Over $1-million aid disbursed to Saarc nations amid coronavirus spread: MEA

The fund was set up on Sunday during a video conference of Saarc heads of nations

276 Indians, including 255 in Iran, infected with coronavirus abroad: MEA

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said the total number of Indians infected by coronavirus is 276 -- 255 in Iran, 12 in UAE, five in Italy, and one each in Hong Kong, Kuwait

Can't confirm if 250 Indians in Iran have tested positive for COVID-19: MEA

'The Indians who are in Iran are being very well looked after by our mission,' MEA said

Stay put, travel only under compelling reasons: MEA on Coronavirus

Responding to questions about IPL and other sporting events, it said the MEA's advise would be "not do it at this time but if the organisers want to go ahead, it is their decision".

Moving out of RCEP in interest of India's business, says MEA Jaishankar

Jaishankar said obviously in a globalised world, no economy can be an island unto itself

Foreign envoys meet Army Commander, briefed on security situation in J-K

The envoys were briefed about the security situation at Badami Bagh Cantonment here, officials said

Coronavirus: 15 students returned home from China via Thailand, says report

Haryana has identified 15 people who were in China and returned to the state without informing the Indian government or joining its evacuation programme, said a media report on Thursday

Pak PM Imran Khan's comments on Kashmir reflect frustration: India

Kumar said Pakistan must first take credible steps to deal with terror networks operating from its soil instead of trying to mislead the international community

Envoys J&K visit to display measures taken to restore normalcy: MEA

Diplomatic sources said envoys from several European countries conveyed to the government that they cannot go at such a notice and sought to visit Kashmir without any restrictions