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Not a guided tour: MEA says criticism of foreign envoys visit to J&K ‘baseless’

External Affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the objective of the visit was to show first hand the govt's efforts to normalise the situation in Kashmir.

India summons Pakistan’s diplomat over Gurudwara Nankana Sahib vandalism

The MEA said it lodged a strong protest with Pakistan and called on it to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of minority communities.

India slams Pakistan after Sikh man is killed in Peshawar

Ministry of External Affairs says Pakistan should act in defence of its own minorities instead of preaching to other countries.

Pakistan says Gurudwara Nankana Sahib ‘untouched’, desecration claims ‘false & mischievous’

Pakistan’s statement comes after India said action must be taken against miscreants who indulged in desecration of the gurudwara and attacked Sikh community members.

Stones pelted at Nankana Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan, MEA demands action

According to initial reports, a group led by the family of a boy who allegedly abducted the daughter of the Gurudwara's pathi, started the attack.

Mumbai Passport office seeks MEA nod to prosecute activist Medha Patkar

The passport office claims Medha Patkar incorrectly declared in her 2017 application that no criminal cases were pending against her.

MEA reaches out to countries, says CAA & NRC does not alter Constitution’s basic structure

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India had reached out to countries to emphasise that CAA just expedites the citizenship process for persecuted minorities.

India recalls Ambassador to Austria Renu Pall over financial irregularities

The Central Vigilance Commission had instructed the MEA to investigate the allegations.

Lotus symbol on new passports part of enhanced security measures, says MEA

The govt was responding to opposition members alleging that the move was a "further saffronisation" attempt by the Modi govt, given that the lotus is BJP's election symbol.

‘US commission has no locus standi’ — India says criticism of citizenship bill unwarranted

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar says citizenship bill should be welcomed and not criticised by those “genuinely committed to religious freedom".

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?