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"Closely monitoring, examining impact": MEA on Trump's announcement to imp
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs stated on Friday that India is closely monitoring the impact of US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, effective from October 1, 2025.
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2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from US since Jan
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
During the weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's firm stance against illegal migration, emphasising commitment to promoting legal pathways for migration.
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"Factually incorrect", "entirely baseless": India rejects NATO chief Mark
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India rejected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claim that PM Modi spoke to Russian President Putin after US tariffs, calling it "factually incorrect and entirely baseless." The MEA said no such talks occurred, urged NATO to act responsibly, and reaffirmed India's right to safeguard na
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India discusses ties with EU, reiterates country's zero-tolerance approach
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Ambassador Sibi George, engaged in discussions with the European Union and also delivered India's national statement at a UN ministerial meeting on victims of terrorism.
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Karisma Kapoor wishes "precious sister" Kareena on her birthday
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor is celebrating her birthday today, and on this occasion, she recieved a special wish from her sister Karisma Kapoor.
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"Discussions have been positive, forward-looking": MEA on US-India trade t
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
MEA highlighted that the "discussions have been positive and forward-looking, covering various aspects of the trade deal, adding that it was also decided to "intensify efforts to achieve an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement."
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"Absolutely no role for third-party mediation in India, Pakistan issues"
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
he Ministry of External Affairs on Friday strongly affirmed the stance that issues between India and Pakistan will be resolved bilaterally, with no role for any third-party mediations. He also reminded how Pakistan continues to remain a hotbed of terrorism, with a close nexus between terrori
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"Examining the implications": MEA on US removing waiver for Chabahar port
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that India is "examining the implications" of the United States' decision to revoke the sanctions waiver that applied to the Chabahar Port project in Iran.
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"Expect strategic partnership will keep in mind mutual interests, sensitiv
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded to the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact, underlining how the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia has deepened over the years, and hence the mutual sensitivities and interests would be kept in mind.
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"Welcome new interim government, reaffirm steadfast support for peace, sta
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed India's steadfast support to Nepal after the interim government led by PM Sushila Karki took charge, and said that India stands ready to work together for the progress and prosperity of the peoples of the two neighbours.
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India re-elected to key bodies of Universal Postal Union for 2025-28
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India has been re-elected to the Asia Pacific Group of Postal Operations Council and the Council of Administration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for 2025-28 at the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai, reaffirming its role in advancing innovative postal solutions and supporting the Global South.
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'Will study implications for our national security, regional, global stabi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India on Thursday issued a response in the wake of the newly signed "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement" between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, stating it will closely study the pact's implications for India's national security and regional and global stability.
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