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Govt cancels passport of Nithyananda, self-styled godman wanted on rape charges

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the government has also rejected Nithyananda's request to renew his passport.

India ‘deeply concerned’ by Turkey’s actions, asks it to show restraint in Syria

The external affairs ministry said Turkey's actions could undermine stability in the region and the fight against terrorism.

Arvind Kejriwal’s Denmark trip not okayed: Should Central govt veto CMs’ foreign travels?

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will most likely not address the C-40 climate summit in Denmark.

Home ministry says no ban on foreign journalists in Assam, but they need permit

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a clarification after a news report in Assam Tribune said foreign journalists were asked to leave the state.

Kulbhushan Jadhav under extreme pressure to echo false narrative for Pakistan, says MEA

Senior diplomat Gaurav Ahluwalia met Kulbhushan Jadhav after Pakistan finally granted consular access to him following the ICJ's directive in July.

Modi govt’s development plans for Kashmir has made Pakistan nervous, says MEA

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that Pakistan thinks it will not be able to mislead people if there is development in Jammu and Kashmir.

Swedish owner makes first contact with Indian crew of seized oil tanker, says they’re safe

The Stena Impero and its crew were taken by Iran's Revolutionary Guard five days ago in the Strait of Hormuz.

MEA in touch with Iran for early release of Indians aboard seized British tanker

The MEA said it was ascertaining Iran’s claims that there are 18 Indians among the 23 crew members of the British-flagged oil tanker seized by the Gulf country in the Strait of Hormuz .

With just 1,400 diplomats, India’s foreign influence is severely limited

The lack of an adequate number of diplomats is a modern-day crisis, but its origins lie in colonial times.

India relieved as President Solih’s party wins Maldives polls, but shadow of China remains

The parliamentary election results mark Maldives’ return to ‘India first’ policy while arresting its tilt towards China.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

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'?