Randhir Jaiswal
India Affirms Arunachal Pradesh's Status Following Shanghai Airport Detention Incident
Dec 09, 2025 09:04 am CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly reasserted that Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral part of India following an incident where an Indian citizen was detained at Shanghai airport. The MEA has issued an advisory for Indian travelers to China after authorities questioned a passenger's documents because her birthplace was Arunachal Pradesh, an area China claims as its territory. This incident has highlighted ongoing territorial tensions amid gradually improving bilateral relations.
India Issues Travel Advisory for Citizens Traveling to China Following Passport Dispute
Dec 08, 2025 09:49 pm CST
India's External Affairs Ministry has advised citizens to exercise caution when traveling to or transiting through China after an incident where a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained at Shanghai airport when authorities refused to recognize her Indian passport. The ministry has called on China to provide assurances that Indian travelers will not face selective targeting or arbitrary detention during transit through Chinese airports.
India Refutes Pakistan's False Claims About Airspace Denial for Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid
Dec 03, 2025 10:34 am CST
India has firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations of airspace denial for humanitarian assistance to cyclone-devastated Sri Lanka, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirming that permission was granted expeditiously on the same day as the request. While Pakistan claimed delays exceeding 60 hours, India remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka's recovery through Operation Sagar Bandhu as the island nation confronts a disaster that has claimed over 400 lives.
India Examining Bangladesh's Extradition Request for Former PM Sheikh Hasina: Diplomatic Update
Nov 27, 2025 12:10 am CST
India has officially acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and is examining it through legal processes. This diplomatic development follows Hasina's death sentence by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal for alleged crimes against humanity. Indian officials maintain commitment to supporting peace and stability in Bangladesh while conducting their review.
India Rejects Pakistan's Criticism Over Ram Temple Saffron Flag Ceremony in Ayodhya
Nov 26, 2025 09:18 pm CST
India's External Affairs Ministry strongly condemned Pakistan's remarks about Prime Minister Modi's ceremonial flag raising at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling Pakistan a country with "no moral standing" due to its treatment of minorities. The dispute centers on the temple built at the former site of the Babri Masjid, where Modi recently hoisted a 22-foot saffron flag representing divine qualities associated with Ram.
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.
2,790 Indian Nationals Deported from US Since January: External Affairs Ministry Confirms
Oct 31, 2025 02:48 am CST
The Indian External Affairs Ministry has confirmed that 2,790 Indian nationals illegally residing in the United States have been deported since January 2025. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed these statistics during a weekly media briefing, adding that approximately 100 Indians have also been deported from the UK during the same period after proper nationality verification.
India Supports Afghanistan's Sovereignty Amid Escalating Border Conflict with Pakistan
Oct 31, 2025 02:29 am CST
India has firmly backed Afghanistan's sovereignty during its border conflict with Pakistan, as peace talks in Istanbul stall. Pakistan's Defense Minister threatens to "obliterate" the Taliban regime while accusing Afghanistan of being controlled by India. Meanwhile, India reaffirms its commitment to supporting Afghanistan's territorial integrity and water management projects.
India Secures 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Strategic Chabahar Port in Iran
Oct 30, 2025 07:34 pm CST
India has received a six-month exemption from US sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran, retroactive from October 29. The strategic port, where India has committed $370 million in investments, serves as a crucial Indian Ocean gateway and facilitates humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. This development comes amid ongoing India-US trade negotiations and highlights India's balanced approach to international relations while ensuring its energy security needs.
Taliban Defense Minister Rejects Pakistan's Claims of India's Involvement in Border Conflict
Oct 22, 2025 10:51 am CST
Afghanistan's Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob has firmly dismissed Pakistan's allegations that India is involved in the recent Afghanistan-Pakistan border conflicts. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yaqoob called these accusations "unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable," while expressing Kabul's intention to strengthen ties with India based on mutual national interests, despite ongoing tensions with Pakistan that have disrupted border crossings and affected civilians on both sides.