Speaking at a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that this has been a longstanding norm, noting that India has been hiring such lobbying firms since the 1950s.
The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad categorically stated that the situation in Iran remains stable and fully under control, asserting that there is no threat to Indian citizens residing in or visiting the country, as per an official release.
"It is a very disappointing and sad development. Bangladesh, for which India did so much. There was no Bangladesh without India. Even the son of Khaleda Zia has gone on record that we can't forget what actually happened in 1971," Kumar told ANI.
"Well, it's not too surprising. He has been saying in a roundabout way that if you don't comply, I will do this. He also mentioned 500 per cent in the past. But now he's on a high after what he has been able to achieve in Venezuela," Surendra Kumar told ANI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, praising his diplomatic service and role in strengthening India's foreign policy. Jaishankar, a former Foreign Secretary, has been serving as External Affairs Minister since 2019.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (local time) said that he would pay a visit to India next month as New Delhi is set to host the AI Impact Summit. He made the remarks while addressing the Diplomatic Corps, according to France 24.
India is playing an "important role internationally" and is emerging as a key global player in efforts to address the crisis in South America, Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera said on Wednesday, highlighting New Delhi's diplomatic influence and leadership of the Global
John Brittas, CPI(M) MP from Kerala, has written a letter to the Union Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, urging urgent high-level diplomatic intervention during the forthcoming visit of the German Chancellor to secure the repatriation of Baby Ariha Shah, an Indian citizen who h
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) held a meeting with US top diplomat Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, where they continued the discussions on a diplomatic approach towards ending the conflict.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Prime Minister Luc Frieden of Luxembourg, with discussions focusing on further strengthening cooperation between the two countries across key sectors.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condemned the attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh and criticised the Government of India's diplomatic approach towards the neighbouring country.
Rao's reaction came amid reports of six Hindu deaths in just 18 days, including a journalist and a grocery shop owner, triggering concerns over the safety of minority communities in the neighbouring country.