Ministry of External Affairs
India Responds to Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Committed to Bangladesh's Stability and Peace
Nov 17, 2025 09:36 pm CST
India has acknowledged the death sentence verdict against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while emphasizing its commitment to Bangladesh's stability. The International Crimes Tribunal found Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, as Bangladesh demands her extradition from India where she has been in exile since August 2023. Hasina has condemned the verdict as politically motivated and biased.
Trump Confirms Potential India Visit Amid Strengthening US-India Strategic Partnership
Nov 08, 2025 02:41 am CST
US President Donald Trump has indicated plans for a possible visit to India next year, praising Prime Minister Modi as "a great man" while the Ministry of External Affairs maintains discretion about the potential trip. The visit comes amid ongoing developments with the Quad alliance, a strategic partnership between the US, India, Japan, and Australia focused on Indo-Pacific cooperation. This diplomatic engagement follows earlier uncertainties regarding Trump's participation in the Quad Summit originally scheduled to be hosted by India in 2025.
Celina Jaitly Seeks Justice: Delhi High Court Intervenes for Brother Detained in UAE Since 2024
Nov 04, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Actress Celina Jaitly has received support from the Delhi High Court regarding her brother Maj. (Rtd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly's detention in the UAE since 2024. The court has issued a notice to the Ministry of External Affairs requesting a status report and appointed a nodal officer to facilitate communication and legal assistance. This case highlights concerns about the safety of Indian military personnel abroad.
Delhi High Court Responds to Actor Celina Jaitly's Plea for Brother Detained in UAE Since September 2024
Nov 03, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate communication between actor Celina Jaitly and her brother, retired Indian Army Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE since September 2024 over alleged national security concerns. The court is seeking a status report on diplomatic efforts as Jaitly fights for her brother's rights through legal channels after months of uncertainty.
Afghan Minister Explains "Technical Issue" Behind Women Journalists' Exclusion From Press Conference
Oct 12, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy surrounding the exclusion of female journalists from his embassy press conference, calling it a "technical issue" rather than deliberate discrimination. The incident sparked widespread criticism from Indian politicians and press organizations, highlighting tensions between diplomatic relations and women's rights concerns under Taliban rule. The Afghan minister also defended his government's position on women's education, claiming restrictions were temporary rather than religiously forbidden.
Petal Gahlot: The Indian Diplomat Who Delivered a Powerful Rebuttal to Pakistan's Prime Minister at the United Nations
Sep 27, 2025 02:45 pm CST
Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, has gained prominence for her sharp diplomatic response to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at the UNGA. This profile examines her distinguished career in international relations, her educational background spanning three continents, and her passionate rebuke of Pakistan's stance on terrorism and Operation Sindoor, while highlighting her unique balance of diplomatic prowess and musical talent.
India Refutes NATO Chief's Claims About Modi-Putin Conversation on Ukraine Strategy
Sep 26, 2025 07:47 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly denied NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claim that Prime Minister Modi contacted President Putin regarding US tariffs, calling the statement "entirely baseless" and urging greater responsibility from NATO leadership. The controversy emerges amid improving India-US relations following recent diplomatic engagements and trade discussions.
India Rejects "Inaccurate and Misleading" Statements by Trump Advisor Peter Navarro on Russian Oil Purchases
Sep 26, 2025 02:00 pm CST
India has officially rejected controversial statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's trade policies and Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs called Navarro's remarks "inaccurate and misleading," as tensions rise following Trump's implementation of 50% tariffs on India and accusations that India is operating as a "laundromat for the Kremlin."
Markets Open Lower As Infosys, TCS Share Prices Slump After H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Sep 22, 2025 12:08 pm CST
Markets Open Lower As Infosys, TCS Share Prices Slump After H-1B Visa Fee Hike
India Rejects Trump Adviser Peter Navarro's "Inaccurate and Misleading" Claims About Russian Oil Imports
Sep 05, 2025 09:45 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has officially rejected statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's Russian oil imports and foreign policy. The diplomatic tension has escalated following Navarro's controversial characterization of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "Modi's war" and his claims that India operates a "profiteering scheme" through Russian oil imports, amid growing trade disputes between the two nations.