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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

MEA says ‘pressing hard with Russia’ for early discharge of Indians duped into fighting in Ukraine

At least 20 Indians have reached out to Indian embassy in Moscow for help. Travel agents tricked them, saying they were travelling on tourist visas to countries like Australia.

India, Nepal deepen ties with high-level talks

The MEA said that Lamsal's visit to India is in keeping with the tradition of high-level exchanges between the two countries and reflects India's emphasis on its relations with Nepal.

Several Indians who worked as support staff to Russian army discharged after India’s demand, MEA says

Ministry of External Affairs said India remains committed to actively pursuing with Russian authorities all relevant cases of Indian nationals for early discharge from Russian army.

‘Forced to leave’ — French journalist accused by India of ‘malicious’ reporting to leave country

Vanessa Dougnac says in a statement that she has been ‘unfairly accused of prejudicing the interests of the state’ & that ‘it has become clear that she cannot keep living in India’.

Modi to travel to Qatar from UAE, meet with Emir, says MEA after release of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says PM personally supervised the case and never ‘shied away’ from any initiative that would ensure the release of the Indian nationals.

India will replace military personnel at Maldives aviation platforms with civilians

The 77 Indian military personnel — engineers, trainers, and pilots — posted in Maldives are responsible for operating two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft given by New Delhi to Maldives.

MEA employee working at Indian embassy in Russia arrested for ‘sharing classified’ info with ISI

UP's anti-terrorist squad arrested the accused, Satyendra Siwal, Saturday for allegedly passing on confidential information to Pakistan's ISI operatives in exchange for money since 2021.

India attends Taliban-hosted conference in Kabul on mutual regional interests in Afghanistan

Conference attended by 11 countries, reportedly including China, Russia and Pakistan. Afghanistan urged neighbours 'to help remove Western sanctions & promote economic development'.

India terms situation in Red Sea ‘precarious and risky’ as Iran-backed Houthis intensify attacks

Indian exporters have been impacted by the attacks as taking longer routes have increased the cost of freight charges and insurance permits.

Malé sets 15 March deadline for troops withdrawal, MEA says countries finding ‘workable solution’

On Sunday, an India-Maldives High Level Core Group met for talks in Male where the Indian troop withdrawal and the status of India-assisted project in the Maldives was discussed.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

India’s Strike Corps to be split into Integrated Battle Groups—govt approves 1st in China-focused 17 MSC

IBGs are envisioned as agile, brigade-sized formations having integrated elements of all arms depending on the operational terrain it is set up for.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.