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Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Topic: MEA

‘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".

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.

On Camera

Nepal protest shows Gen Z believes in comeuppance—not due process

This is a generation that has been made mincemeat. Whether it’s Nepal, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh, each country’s youth has been slapped with crisis after crisis.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?