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NEW DELHI: India on Saturday clarified that it did not participate in a South Africa-initiated multilateral naval exercise involving several BRICS countries, asserting that the drill was not an institutional activity of the grouping.The week-long exercise, held in South African waters, saw participation from the navies of China, Russia, Iran, Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday said that they had advised approximately 9,000 Indian citizens who are currently staying in Iran to leave the country and said that they are monitoring the situation. While responding to a question about Indians stuck in Iran, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Approximately 9,000 of our citizens…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said that India has asked for consular access to ten Indian nationals taken into custody in Iran.“Ten people have been taken into custody. We have asked for consular access for Indian nationals in Iran custody,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Weekly Media Briefing by the Official…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday said it is making preparations to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from Iran who wish to travel back to India, in view of the evolving situation in the country, sources told ANI.Earlier,the Indian Embassy in Iran has issued an advisory urging all Indian citizens currently…
India on Friday said it is closely monitoring developments around a proposed US legislation that seeks to impose steep tariffs of up to 500% on countries procuring Russian crude oil, amid growing pressure from Washington, PTI reported.“We are aware of the proposed bill. We are closely following the developments,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday said it is “closely monitoring” developments following a shooting in Minneapolis involving an US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agent, expressing concern in view of the large Indian community in the United States.“We are closely monitoring the developments in and around Minneapolis shooting. We are…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected recent claims by Donald Trump, declaring that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President “share a friendly relationship based on mutual respect.”Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have a friendly relationship and have always…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday reacted sharply to the letter sent by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani to jailed student activist Umar Khalid, saying “personal prejudices does not behove those in office.” Hitting out at Mamdani, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We expect public representatives to be respectful of the…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday termed the remarks made by US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick that “PM Modi’s reluctance to call Trump” was the reason behind the delay in the trade deal between the United States and India, as “inaccurate.”In a media briefing MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “PM Modi…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Sunday reiterated India’s support for the safety and well-being of people in Venezuela as the situation in the country remains tense amid US strikes.“Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation,” the MEA said in a statement.“We call…
