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 spokesperson Bagchi says 'given Canada's continuing interference in India's internal affairs, talks are ongoing on modalities of achieving parity in diplomatic presence'.
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'.
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
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.
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.
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.
In his message, Jaishankar stated that Passport Seva Programme (PSP) has contributed significantly towards the Indian government's goal of a 'Digital India'.
Speaking to ThePrint, German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann says Baby A suffered ‘unspeakable harshness’, adding that efforts underway to safeguard child’s Indianness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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