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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

MEA says Afghan embassy’s closure ‘internal matter’, rejects claim of no diplomatic support from India

Embassy had cited 'notable absence of crucial support from host government' as one of reasons for closing. MEA will continue to assist Afghans, says its spokesperson.

MEA says talks ongoing on ‘modalities’ to achieve parity in diplomatic presence with Canada

MEA spokesperson Bagchi says 'given Canada's continuing interference in India's internal affairs, talks are ongoing on modalities of achieving parity in diplomatic presence'.

‘Lack of support from host govt’ — Afghan embassy’s 3 main reasons for shutting down operations

Afghan embassy in New Delhi to close 1 October. Reasons it provided for doing so include 'failure to meet expectations of serving Afghanistan’s interests, reduction in personnel'.

Modi govt’s ASEAN push: India to open embassy in Timor-Leste, PM hails ‘Asian century’ at summit

At ASEAN-India Summit, PM says grouping is central pillar of India’s Act East Policy. Peace, security, & prosperity in Indo-Pacific is beneficial to all, he says at East Asian Summit

Did India seek Modi-Xi meet, or was it ‘pending China request’? Different claims on BRICS talks

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra had revealed at a press briefing Thursday that Modi & Xi met on BRICS sidelines, and that the PM ‘highlighted India’s concerns’ on the LAC situation.

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to ‘better utilise Indian missions’ to meet foreign policy objectives

In 24th report on ‘India’s policy planning and role of think-tanks’, the committee on external affairs has also recommended strengthening ministry's policy, planning & research division.

8,330 Indian prisoners in foreign jails, more than 4,000 in Gulf, MEA tells Parliament

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State in the MEA, V Muraleedharan revealed a total of 8330 Indians are currently in foreign jails.

India to soon embark on Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0: External affairs minister S Jaishankar

In his message, Jaishankar stated that Passport Seva Programme (PSP) has contributed significantly towards the Indian government's goal of a 'Digital India'.

Baby A’s parents to appeal Berlin court verdict denying them custody

Speaking to ThePrint, German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann says Baby A suffered ‘unspeakable harshness’, adding that efforts underway to safeguard child’s Indianness.

Afghan embassy in Delhi becomes battleground for Taliban & previous republic. MEA keeps mum

Afghan envoy Farid Mamundzay has rejected claims of Taliban appointing Qadir Shah as his replacement. Both sides are keen for the Indian MEA to intervene, which is 'unlikely' to happen.

On Camera

Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

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.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

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.