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Thursday, September 25, 2025
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

Foreign missions get a reminder from MEA, ‘commercial activities’ not exempt from tax

Subsequent to MEA’s annual reminder to all foreign missions, Italian Embassy’s cultural centre suspended some of its operations.

India warns Pakistan of ‘painful consequences’ over nuclear war rhetoric

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan should temper its 'rhetoric' as any 'misadventure' will have 'painful consequences', referring to Op Sindoor.

New South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to visit India from 15 to 17 August

The MEA said Cho Hyun would arrive in New Delhi on Friday evening & meet EAM S Jaishankar on Saturday. The visit is expected to focus on boosting strategic cooperation between India & South Korea in areas such as semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade and maritime security.

India welcomes upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, says ‘this is not an era for war’

This comes at a time when things are tense between New Delhi & Washington over additional tariffs imposed on India for purchase of Russian oil, and a day after Modi-Putin phone call.

‘Unjustified, unreasonable’: India responds to Trump remark on raising tariffs over Russian oil purchase

This came after Trump accused India of buying 'massive amounts' of Russian oil and said he would 'substantially raise the tariff paid by India to the USA'.

Philippine’s President Marcos arrives in New Delhi for first state visit

The five-day visit by Marcos aligns with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and the Philippines.

National Green Tribunal seeks detailed reports on unauthorised construction in Noida, Greater Noida

Plea by environmental advocate Rajendra Tyagi cites concerns regarding extensive residential and commercial developments carried out without environmental clearances.

Nimisha Priya’s execution postponed in Qatar, says MEA, warns against misinfo

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said govt providing all possible assistance to Priya and her family, working closely with local authorities and friendly govts to resolve the issue.

Embassy of Westarctica: The unreal life of a fake diplomat & his grand illusion in Ghaziabad

This week, UP STF raided Harsh Vardhan Jain’s rented bungalow in Ghaziabad, which he'd been successfully passing off as embassy of ‘Seborgia, Poulbia, Lodonia and Westarctica’ for 8 yrs.

UP STF raids fake embassy in Ghaziabad, arrests man running it

The accused, Harsh Vardhan Jain, was engaged in brokering deals by promising fake job placements in companies abroad.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.