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Get them legal assistance, says HC on 3 Indians sentenced to death in Indonesia
Justice Sachin Datta directed the Indian mission in Indonesia to take steps to ensure the convicted Indian nationals are afforded adequate legal representation
Published on May 03, 2025 05:18 AM IST
Pak Hindus unwilling to return to neighbouring country
In Rohtak, two Pakistani nationals are staying on long-term visas (LTVs), while a woman resides in Jhajjar, and 29 Pakistani nationals are currently in Fatehabad.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Kailash Manasarovar yatra to resume in June: Here's how to register
Five groups of 50 pilgrims each will travel by Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, while ten groups of 50 each will go through Nathu La Pass in Sikkim.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:31 PM IST
Centre orders Pakistani nationals to leave India, suspends visa services
Pahalgam terror attack: The government has asked all Indians in Pakistan to return immediately.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 08:45 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
India slams Bangladesh on Hindu leader's killing: ‘Live up to responsibility…’
Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a prominent Hindu community leader was allegedly abducted from his home and beaten to death in Dinajpur district in north Bangladesh
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 04:11 PM IST
Hindu leader kidnapped, killed in Bangladesh: Report
The body of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu leader in Bangladesh, was found on Thursday night, hours after he was abducted from his home.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 12:58 PM IST
India slams Bangladesh for Murshidabad remark: Protect rights of own minorities
India on Friday rejected Bangladesh's remarks on the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad, in which three people were killed.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:49 PM IST
Omar Abdullah calls on MEA to seek revocation of travel advisories on J&K
Several countries like the US have travel advisories in place, asking their citizens to not visit Jammu and Kashmir
Published on Apr 15, 2025 01:42 PM IST
As Saudi Arabia ‘cuts’ India's Hajj quota by 80%, Omar, Mehbooba express concern
A report says 52,000 Hajj pilgrims face uncertainty after Saudi Arabia cancelled zones in Mina, previously allocated to private tour operators.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 03:42 PM IST
2,900 Indians rescued from cyber scam centres in SE Asia, MEA tells Parl panel
In its report tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, the MEA revealed that 2,907 Indians have been freed from criminal operations in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
No IAF or chartered aircraft hired for repatriation of Indian immigrants since 2020: Govt
No IAF or chartered aircraft hired for repatriation of Indian immigrants since 2020: Govt
Published on Mar 27, 2025 03:56 PM IST
PTI |
After Trudeau ouster, MEA blames 'licence to extremists' for Canada ties strain
The relations between India and Canada deteriorated under the prime ministerial tenure of Mark Carney's predecessor Justin Trudeau.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 08:39 PM IST
₹120-crore aid to Bangladesh remains unchanged: MEA to parliamentary panel
The ministry of external affairs does not expect to start new people-oriented projects in Bangladesh in FY26 amid the ongoing political situation.
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 10:27 AM IST
Give details of USAID funded projects: MEA to US embassy
The ministry stated that it has requested for the details from the US admin regarding expenditures incurred on USAID-funded projects in India over past decade.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Passport rules change: Who will be affected? All you need to know
The new rules have become effective already and are being called Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 11:17 AM IST
Ashley Paul
UP man moves Delhi HC seeking MEA's response on daughter's death sentence in UAE
Shabbir Khan's petition alleged that the Indian Embassy's legal counsel pressured his daughter to confess to the homicide and denied her adequate representation
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 09:45 PM IST
Neelam Shinde accident: MEA takes up family's urgent visa request with US
Neelam Shinde has reportedly suffered severe injuries to her head, hand, and chest. Her family has sought an urgent visa to travel to the US to be by her side.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 05:04 PM IST
Indian student critical after accident, family seeks urgent visa to US
Neelam Shinde, from Maharashtra, is in a coma after she reportedly met with an accident on February 14 in California.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 02:01 PM IST
India calls out Dhaka over Sheikh Hasina’s anti-Yunus comment
Bangladesh's foreign ministry handed over a protest note to India's acting high commissioner in Dhaka over Sheikh Hasina's remark
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 10:23 PM IST
Delhi HC directs MEA to appoint Nodal officer for Harshita Brella London murder
This officer's role will be to liaise with the petitioner and investigation agencies in the UK, ensuring the smooth exchange of information.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 03:43 PM IST
ANI |
5 Indian fishermen injured in Sri Lankan Navy firing; MEA summons envoy
India condemned the Sri Lankan Navy's use of force against Indian fishermen, stressing the need for humane treatment and adherence to existing agreements.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 04:45 PM IST
12 Indians serving with Russian military killed, 16 more are missing, says MEA
The death toll given by the ministry of external affairs on Friday was higher than the number of deaths acknowledged so far by Indian officials
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:29 PM IST
India says H-1B visas will help professionals following Trump, Musk support
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the mutual benefits of skilled professional mobility with the US, particularly concerning H-1B visas.
Published on Jan 04, 2025 02:53 PM IST
‘Must get a fair trial’: India on rejection of Hindu monk's bail plea in B'desh
Cbinmoy Das was arrested on sedition charges for allegedly “desecrating” the Bangladesh flag brought to Chattogram
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:21 PM IST
‘Compulsive hostility towards India’: MEA on report alleging Muizzu ouster plot
India on Friday rejected media report linking New Delhi to an alleged failed plot to impeach Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu
Published on Jan 03, 2025 06:37 PM IST
‘Never accepted illegal Chinese occupation’: India on China's new Hotan counties
The development comes months after both the Indian and Chinese sides completed disengagement at Demchok and Depsang in Eastern Ladakh.
Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:30 PM IST
Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for murder, India extends help
India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed support for Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen for a 2017 murder.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:29 AM IST
DGP office seeks nomination of officials for post of UN police liaison officer in New York
The Ministry of External Affairs has sought the nomination of eligible and willing officers in the rank of superintendent (SP)-deputy inspector general (DIG) level active in police service for the post
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Foreign secretary to visit Dhaka on Dec 9 amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
The ties between India and Bangladesh are strained in wake of Hindus being attacked in the neighbouring country
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 10:06 PM IST
'Deeply regrettable: MEA on breach at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission
The ministry of external affairs in its statement said, "Diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances.”
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 08:12 PM IST