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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

India slams Canada’s claim that Amit Shah behind attacks on Sikh separatists. ‘Absurd, baseless’

The Ministry of External Affairs also claimed that its officials in Canada are being surveilled by the Trudeau government, resulting in harassment and intimidation.

Modi, Spanish PM Sánchez push for more joint projects in defence, trade, and deeper economic ties

Both countries announce support for UNSC candidacies & call for greater cooperation in combating terror. Jt statement outlines more engagement in defence, economy & global affairs.

Bishnoi nemesis to Rs 6,000-cr drugs case accused, rogues’ gallery of men India wants extradited from Canada

Apart from extradition requests, several provisional arrest requests are also pending with Ottawa, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said amid escalating India-Canada tensions.

India takes a swipe at Trudeau over his ‘One India’ policy remark. ‘Gap between action and words’

MEA spokesperson says Ottawa had taken no action over 26 extradition requests made by India, including of individuals facing terror charges, and members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

MEA slams Iran’s Khamenei’s remarks on Indian Muslims’ ‘suffering’ as ‘misinformed’, ‘unacceptable’

India and Iran, of late, have had a cordial relationship, signing a long-term contract for the strategically located Chabahar port in May this year.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in Delhi, to meet PM Modi tomorrow

Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet PM Modi tomorrow and hold discussions on bilateral cooperation. He is also scheduled to call on President Droupadi Murmu.

‘Be prepared for the pendulum to swing back to BNP’ — what Bangladesh crisis means for India

Giving shelter to Sheikh Hasina 'showed we uphold loyalty to old friends', experts said, adding that India had not burnt bridges with Bangladesh’s opposition either.

105 OCI cards revoked in past 3 yrs, external affairs ministry tells Parliament

Spotlight has been on OCI cards after at least 2 journalists from France left the country. One was given notice challenging her OCI card status, while another’s visa was not extended.

172 Indian students died in Canada in last 5 yrs, highest in any foreign country — MEA in Rajya Sabha

9 killed in violent incidents or attacks, while 163 died due to medical reasons or accidents in Canada, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh told House. 632 Indian students died abroad since 2019.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

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.