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Comments by outsiders on internal issues not acceptable: MEA on Hijab row

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its stand on criticism by some countries over the simmering dress code row in Karnataka

Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23, says MEA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a six-day visit to Germany and France beginning Friday. Making an announcement on the two-nation visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that Jaishankar will participate in the Munich Security Conference in Germany besides other engagements. From Germany, Jashankar will travel to France where he will hold bilateral talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing. He will also attend an EU ministerial meeting on the Indo-Pacific.

'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 ...

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Don't panic, more flights soon, India tells students

Discussions are underway with civil aviation authorities and various airlines on how to increase the number of flights between India and Ukraine, the sources said

Ukraine: Govt sets up control room for Indians; looks at increasing flights

It said the Ukrainian International Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Qatar Airways are operating flights at present from Ukraine

Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine

Earlier, Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily

S Jaishankar takes aim at China's trade coercion against Australia

Trade ties with China, Australia's largest trading partner, had nosedived since early 2020 when PM Scott Morrison's government called an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus

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 ..

Top headlines: Chandra gets 2nd term; FM informs on legitimacy of cryptos

Here are the top headlines on Friday

Jaishankar to visit Australia, Philippines from Feb 10-15: MEA

His visit to Australia from February 10 to 13 will be his first trip to that country as external affairs minister.

No information available with us: MEA on Pegasus spyware controversy

The NYT report said Pegasus and a missile system were the 'centrepieces' of a roughly $2 billion deal of sophisticated weapons and intelligence gear between the India and Israel

Australia to host Quad Foreign Ministers meeting later this month

The last Quad Foreign Ministers meeting was held virtually in February last year

India's defence acquisitions guided by national security, says MEA

MEA also said that while India has a comprehensive global strategic partnership with the US, it shares a special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia

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

'Terrorists are terrorists', cannot be glorified: MoS MEA Meenakshi Lekhi

"We need to summon the political will to combat terrorism and not allow terrorism to be justified and terrorists be glorified," she said. "

EAM S Jaishankar speaks with counterparts from Poland and Portugal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his counterparts from Poland and Portugal, focusing on ways to expand overall bilateral cooperation. After the phone talks with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, Jaishankar said the focus was on the importance of more political exchanges, expanded trade and smoother travel. "A comprehensive review of ties today with FM @RauZbigniew of Poland. Agreed on the importance of more political exchanges, expanded trade, smoother travel and regional consultations," he tweeted. "Look forward to welcoming him in India soon," Jaishankar added. Following his talks with Portuguese foreign minister Augusto Santos Silva, Jaishankar said India counts on Portugal's strong support for expanding its relations with Europe. "Called my friend FM Augusto Santos Silva of Portugal. Discussed the Covid situation. The India-EU Leaders' Meeting in Porto and Migration & Mobility Agreement with Portugal were landmarks in 2021," the external affairs .

Jaishankar, UK counterpart Liz Truss discuss trade, investment, security

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Monday discussed various issues including trade, investment, and security with his UK counterpart Liz Truss

MEA aims to open 'Passport Seva Kendra' in every LS constituency

The MEA signed an agreement for the second phase of the Passport Seva Programme (PSP-V2.0) with TCS, for opening of a Seva Kendra in every Lok Sabha constituency

TCS bags phase 2 of Centre's passport plan valued at up to Rs 8,000 cr

In the next phase of program, TCS will refresh existing facilities and systems, and develop new solutions to enable issuance of e-passports using technologies such as biometrics, data analytics, etc

Quad is very much for real, moved very effectively and well: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that Quad consisting of the US, Japan, Australia, and India is "very much for real"