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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

India slams Pakistan at Commonwealth foreign ministers’ meet, calls it ‘epicentre of terrorism’

The statement by India, which didn't name Pakistan, came after Islamabad sought to raise Kashmir issue & said a 'state in South Asia' is fanning hyper-nationalism to 'engineer' demographic change.

India, China aiming for ‘stability on the ground’ as efforts for Ladakh disengagement continue, says MEA

India and China have decided to hold another round of talks between senior commanders, as well as one involving diplomats under the WMCC.

Rs 517.82 crore spent on PM Modi’s 58 foreign trips since 2015, says MEA

In his reply to a question in the Parliament on Modi's foreign visits, MoS V Muraleedharan, said the trips have contributed to India's national development agenda to promote economic growth.

India asks China to respect LAC, not make attempts to ‘unilaterally’ change status quo

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that China should work with India for complete disengagement of troops at the earliest from all friction areas.

India raises Zhenhua ‘snooping’ issue with China envoy Sun, sets up panel to probe matter

MEA has told the Chinese envoy that even though Zhenhua is a privately-owned firm, it is a matter of 'concern' that it is snooping on the personal data of prominent Indians. 

Khalilzad talks ‘possible India-US cooperation’ over Afghan dialogue on 5th Delhi trip in 2 yrs

Khalilzad met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, among others, as he arrived in New Delhi Tuesday. The visit comes days after Kabul kicked off peace talks with Taliban.

China took provocative action 31 August as talks were on, says India

Indian troops Monday occupied select sensitive heights around Chushul in strength so as to deny Chinese any mobility corridors in the sector. 

India slams Pakistan for false claims over UN Security Council meet on terrorism

External affairs ministry says India has sought clarifications from the Indonesian chair over Pakistan's claims it spoke at a UNSC meet not open to non-members.

India pushes for ‘diplomatic solution’ to end LAC stand-off, says efforts should be mutual

India, China have agreed to resolve outstanding issues in an ‘expeditious manner’ and in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols, MEA has said.

Pakistan evading responsibility on Pulwama despite India producing enough proof, says MEA

MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava says Pakistan has never taken any credible and verifiable action against terror entities or listed individuals.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.