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CBI registers 12 cases against 32 passport officials for indulging in coll
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The CBI registered cases against 14 officials including Passport Assistants or Senior Passport Assistants posted at Passport Sews Kendras (PSKs) of Lower Parel and Malad, and 18 passport facilitation agents or touts on allegations that officials posted at PSK, Lower Parel, Mumbai and PSK Mal
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to embark on visit to Qatar tomorro
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to pay an official visit to Qatar on June 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday.
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India holds first meeting as Chair of Colombo Process
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, delivered the special address as the incoming Chair-in-Office.
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India attaches high importance to issue of fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Regarding the matter of 10 Indian fishermen charged with death in Sri Lanka, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has always prioritised the welfare of these fishermen and is making efforts to bring them back home.
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India emphasises respect for rules-based order, peaceful dispute resolutio
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Regarding Chinese aggressiveness in the South China Sea, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India has clarified its position several times as to how it looks at this situation and emphasised the importance of international law, respect for a rules-based order and peaceful resoluti
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India issues precautionary advisory to nationals in Lebanon to stay in tou
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"The embassy in Beirut has issued an advisory. The advisory is not a travelling advisory, restricting Indians from travelling to Beirut. It is an advisory for Indian nationals who are based in Lebanon so that they stay in touch with the embassy."
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'Employer arrested, investigation on': MEA condemns negligence in treatmen
Updated : 2 years ago IST
India has also raised this issue with Italy and has called for prompt action against those responsible for his demise.
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Manika Jain appointed as new Ambassador of India to Romania
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Manika Jain (IFS: 1993), presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry, as the new Ambassador of India to Romania.
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India rejects "deeply biased" US report on international religious freedom
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the report, accusing it of being driven by "votebank considerations" and maintaining a prescriptive outlook.
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EAM Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation at SCO summit in Kazakhstan
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a telephonic conversation with the Kazakhstan President on June 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his full support for the success of the upcoming Summit in Astana.
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MEA marks Passport Seva Divas, Jaishankar highlights 15 pc annual growth i
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday commemorated the 12th Passport Seva Divas to mark the enactment of the Passports Act on 24 June 1967 and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar highlighted the annual growth of nearly 15% in passport and related services.
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Over 14 lakh visa applications submitted monthly in 2023: EAM Jaishankar o
Updated : 2 years ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed pleasure on the occasion of the 12th Passport Seva Divas and emphasised that the ministry has rendered 1.65 Crore passport-related services to Indian citizens in 2023 and over 14 lakh visa applications were submitted monthly.
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