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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

Delhi Police arrests driver working at MEA for ‘leaking confidential’ information to Pakistan

The suspect, arrested on charges of espionage, was allegedly contacted by an ISI person who pretended to be a woman when he spoke with him.

MEA reacts strongly to comments by foreign ministers of Germany & Pakistan on J&K

Responding to the joint press conference of the ministers of Germany and Pakistan, India emphasised the importance of the global community's role in calling out terrorism.

MEA issues advisory against fake job claims in Thailand; asks Indians to exercise extreme caution

According to foreign ministry, the victims are reportedly taken across the border illegally mostly into Myanmar and held captive to work under harsh conditions.

MEA tells Indians to exercise caution, examine currency convertibility while being in Sri Lanka

During a press meet Thursday, the MEA assured that the Indian High Commission is in touch with local authorities over the safety of the Indian nationals in Sri Lanka.

India calls for de-escalation of Taiwan-China tensions after Nancy Pelosi’s visit

New Delhi's comment comes days after China held its biggest-ever military drills around Taiwan.

‘Jana Gana Mana’, ‘Om Jai Jagadish’ US singer Mary Millben to perform at India’s Independence Day

The African-American singer & cultural ambassador of US will perform at India's 75th year of Independence celebrations. She's the first American singer to be invited by the Indian govt.

India finally holds talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban govt, 9 months after leaving Kabul

For first time since Taliban takeover, India has sent official delegation to Afghanistan, led by J.P. Singh, joint secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran Division) at MEA.

Did Rahul Gandhi need govt permission to attend Cambridge event? Here’s what rules for MPs say

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attended a conference at Cambridge University in London on 23 May, where he accused Modi govt of launching a 'systematic attack' on India's institutions.

As Indian govt issues urgent advisories to leave Kharkiv, 4,000 students remain in bomb shelters

Though some have started taking trains to Lviv, many are unsure if they can safely make it due to the breakdown of public transport, and the threat of air raids.

Over 8,000 stranded Indians have left Ukraine, Moldova new land route for evacuation

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says as of now six evacuation flights have landed in India, bringing back around 1,400 citizens.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.