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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

To help women facing violence abroad, govt will set up aid centres at missions in 9 countries

Govt is setting up 10 one-stop centres to facilitate access to a range of services — police, medical, legal, psychological support & temporary shelter — to women affected by violence.

Kejriwal sparks ‘Singapore variant’ row. Singapore’s upset, MEA embarrassed, Jaishankar angry

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar lashes out at Kejriwal for 'irresponsible comments', says ‘Delhi CM does not speak for India’.

Not just NZ & Philippines, diplomats of many more countries hit by O2, beds, vaccine crises

Foreign missions in India are also facing severe challenges and difficulties when it comes oxygen requirements and hospitalisations for Covid affected diplomats, staff & their families.

India pitches for easing cuts in crude oil production: MEA

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said that crude supply should be market determined rather than artificially managed.

Jaishankar shares India’s perspective on peace process in Afghanistan with President Ghani

Last week, the Minister of External Affairs said India would like to see a sovereign democratic and inclusive Afghanistan that takes into account the interests of its minorities.

Afghanistan wants India to play greater role in peace building process — foreign minister

Mohammad Haneef Atmar was on a three-day India visit to discuss the Afghan peace process with Indian leaders and explore ways to further bolster bilateral cooperation.

Why NRIs won’t be able to vote in Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala, Puducherry elections

Several issues need to be ironed out before the proposal can be implemented, including identification of voters and venues for voting.

‘Moscow Agreement’ — Jaishankar & Wang Yi road map for Ladakh peace gets a name

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar speaks to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi days after troops of both armies completed disengagement at Pangong Tso in Ladakh.

Jaishankar begins two-day Maldives tour as India seeks to expand partnership in Indo-Pacific

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is likely to meet President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih & will hold discussions with ministers for foreign affairs & defence, among others.

India, China disengagement to conclude in 2-3 days, says Foreign Secretary Shringla

Foreign Secretary says disengagement plan a ‘step in right direction’, adds India and China both feel ‘comfortable’ to discuss such matters in Russia.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?