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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

‘Expect action,’ says India on reports of vandalism in UK theatres during screening of ‘Emergency’

About the attacks by alleged Khalistan supporters, foreign ministry spokesperson said it continues to concern about violent protests, ‘high commission in touch with community’.

Another Indian recruit in Russian army dies on warfront, some yet to be released

A little over 100 Indians were recruited into Russian army in 2023 & early 2024 to serve in support roles. Since Modi’s Moscow visit last July, at least 95 have returned home.

How Trudeau torpedoed ties with India, prioritised own political survival over Canada’s interests

Despite alignment over values & current geopolitical scenario, India-Canada ties “bottomed out” in Trudeau era, says former envoy Ajay Bisaria. Here’s a look at how ties nosedived.

Bangladesh court issues 2nd arrest warrant against exiled ex-PM Hasina for ‘enforced disappearances’

ICT issued warrants against Hasina & 11 others. Chief prosecutor told the tribunal during the hearing that Awami League had fostered a culture of state-sponsored enforced disappearances.

India protests China’s 2 counties in Aksai Chin, expresses concern about proposed dam on Brahmaputra

Beijing announced the new counties on 27 December, one of which called He’an includes parts of Beijing-occupied Aksai Chin, which is a part of Indian territory.

‘Extending all possible help,’ says India after Yemeni President approves Kerala nurse’s death sentence

Nimisha Priya was sentenced to death in 2020 for murder of Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi & dismembering, disposing of his body. Last year, her appeal against the sentence was rejected.

Defence pact, national award for Modi as India, Kuwait embark on new ‘strategic partnership’

The two countries also agreed to work on a roadmap to expand all aspects of the bilateral partnership. Indians make up 21% of Gulf nation's population & 30% of its workforce.

India slams US govt reports on religious freedom—‘no credibility, peddle motivated narrative’

Govt's response to question in Parliament comes after US Commission for International Religious Freedom alleged religious freedom in India collapsed since BJP came into power.

172 Indians attacked or murdered abroad in last 3 years, most in Saudi, then US & Philippines

In the US, 12 Indians assaulted in 2023 alone, Rajya Sabha told, marking the most attacks in a single year. Foreign ministry tells Parliament it has no data on culprits.

75 Indians evacuated from strife-torn Syria to Lebanon, to return to India via commercial flights

Taken by bus to Lebanon, evacuees include 44 ‘zaireen’ from J&K. MEA had said last week that there were about 90 Indian nationals in Syria, apart from some working with the UN.

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.