Tag: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

US Warns Visa Holders Against Overstaying; Political Tensions Rise Over India’s Oil Imports and H-1B Program

The warning comes amid growing scrutiny of immigration issues in the US, including criticism of work visa programs like the H-1B.

August 5, 2025

India, UN Launch Joint Capacity Building Projects Across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean to Accelerate SDGs

Highlighting the broader vision behind the initiative, Secretary Lal noted its alignment with SDG 17, which emphasizes global partnerships and collaborative action.

August 2, 2025

India Dispatches 10-Tonne Humanitarian Aid to Support Crisis-Hit Somalia

The subsequent 2023 Deyr rainy season brought catastrophic flooding, worsened by El Nino conditions, displacing 1.2 million people and affecting a total of 2.5 million.

July 27, 2025

Evangelist KA Paul Claims Nimisha Priya’s Death Sentence Cancelled in Yemen, Thanks PM Modi and Indian Govt

Paul also mentioned that logistical arrangements for her safe repatriation from Sanaa to a third country—such as Oman, Jeddah, Egypt, Iran, or Turkiye—are being coordinated in collaboration with the Indian government.

July 22, 2025

MoS Pabitra Margherita Visits Lesotho to Boost Bilateral Ties; Highlights Strong Diaspora Role in Eswatini

Sharing his sentiments on X, Margherita posted, “Landed in Maseru city of the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Warmly welcomed… Looking forward to engaging the leadership to further strengthen bilateral relations.”

July 21, 2025

PM Modi to Visit UK and Maldives from July 23–26 to Boost Strategic Ties and Regional Partnerships

The visit will include a review of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and assess progress on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) currently under negotiation.

July 20, 2025

India Offers to Help Restore Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home in Bangladesh, Urges Preservation

The Indian government emphasized the cultural and historical value of the property and expressed its willingness to support efforts for its repair and reconstruction.

July 16, 2025

Trump Repeats Claim of Averting India-Pakistan Conflict Using Trade Pressure; India Denies Mediation Role

He emphasized his approach, stating, “We did that through trade. I said, we are not going to talk to you about trade unless you get this thing settled, and they did.”

July 15, 2025

Jaishankar Highlights India-Singapore Ties, Calls Singapore ‘Heart of Act East Policy’ During Official Visit

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jaishankar wrote, “Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always insightful to exchange views there. Great to meet FM @VivianBala this morning in Singapore.”

July 13, 2025

India Reinforces Indo-Pacific Leadership Under SAGAR Vision, Highlights Expanding Regional Role in 2024 MEA Report

In 2024, India hosted the first Early Harvest Project under the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) after joining as its first Development Partner in 2022.

July 12, 2025