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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMinistry of External Affairs

Topic: Ministry of External Affairs

US knows Chabahar important, says MEA as State Dept flags ‘potential risk’ of sanctions over Iran deal

India has been using Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar to ship humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan. The 10-year deal will allow India to operate the terminal at the port.

Afghan Consul General in Mumbai steps down days after ‘gold smuggling’ incident at airport

Zakia Wardak cites personal attacks & defamation as reasons for her resignation. Afghan embassy in Delhi was not ‘aware’ of nor ‘involved’ in alleged smuggling incident, it is learnt.

Prajwal Revanna case: What is a diplomatic passport, how is it revoked & what rules apply

Diplomatic passport allows its holder visa-free entry to various countries that have special agreements with India. Germany, where Hassan MP travelled to, is one such country.

Visa ‘pressures’, ‘lack of access’ to J&K, Northeast: Foreign journalists flag challenges in India

These issues bubbled to the surface after freelance French journalist Vanessa Dougnac and ABC’s South Asia bureau chief Avani Dias left India citing curbs on journalistic freedoms.

64 Indians fly to Israel ‘under G2G agreement’ to fill construction job vacancies left by Palestinians

India is anticipating a demand from Israel for 15,000 more workers. Maharashtra & Telangana have shown interest in organising professional test drives in their respective states.

After Germany & US, UN weighs in on Kejriwal arrest, Congress tax woes

A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Thursday called for 'protection of political and civil rights' ahead of India's general election.

India slams China for remarks on Pannun murder ‘assassination plot’

‘India and the US are capable of dealing with any issues that we have between ourselves,’ MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says during his weekly press briefing.

‘Unwarranted, unacceptable’: India reacts to US’s latest remarks on Kejriwal, Congress’s ‘frozen’ funds

This comes day after India summoned a senior American diplomat in New Delhi and issued a strongly-worded demarche against US State Department’s earlier comments on Kejriwal’s arrest.

‘Baseless, absurd’ — India rubbishes China’s fresh claim over Arunachal Pradesh

Chinese ministry of defence claims Arunachal as ‘inherent’ part of China. This comes after operationalisation of the Sela tunnel, which Modi inaugurated earlier this month.

India & Maldives hold 3rd core group meeting to review replacement of Indian military personnel

The 2 sides discussed deputation of Indian technical personnel to Maldives for continued operation of Indian aviation platforms, and expediting ongoing development projects.

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.