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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

At least 8 Indians dead fighting for Russia, 63 others want to come home, govt tells Rajya Sabha

Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh says 12 others have already left Russian Army; govt will give financial help to bring back mortal remains, he adds.

India Appoints New High Commissioner to Rwanda

Mridu Pawan Das to assume charge soon.

Capacity building program for Bangladesh civil servants concludes in New Delhi

The programme was attended by 45 officers from various countries including Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, Seychelles, Gambia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan.

Indo-Pacific in focus as Jaishankar set to visit Japan for Quad foreign ministers’ meet

The foreign ministers' meeting is expected to lay the ground for Quad Leader's Summit to be held India this year. The summit has been delayed since January.

India says violent anti-quota protests in Bangladesh ‘internal matter’. Jaishankar monitoring situation

External affairs ministry says around 8,500 students and 15,000 Indian nationals reside in neighbouring country, clarifies that no Indian national has been killed in the protests.

EAM Jaishankar meets with Qatari PM. Energy, investment & people-to-people ties discussed

In his 3rd standalone visit since assuming office, Jaishankar meets with Qatari PM & Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

Foreign diplomats join in for international Yoga Day celebrations

Nearly 100 diplomats gathered at MEA to celebrate 10th International Day of Yoga with EAM Jaishankar & his two deputies. Some of the missions shared their own celebrations.

‘Deplorable:’ India on defacement of Gandhi statue in Italy, day before Modi’s visit for G7 summit

Gandhi statue in Italian city of Brindisi was vandalised hours after its inauguration Wednesday.

Key ambassador appointments await Modi govt 3.0, foreign secretary & deputy NSA in race for US

Ambassador positions in US & Philippines are lying vacant, while those serving in France & Sweden have exceeded their 3-yr-tenure. Permanent Representative of India to UN retired on 1 June.

India calls Rafah strike ‘heartbreaking’, welcomes Ireland, Spain, Norway recognition for Palestine

MEA said India has consistently called for protection of civilians & respect for humanitarian law in ongoing conflict, pointed out that India had recognised Palestine in 1980s.

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.