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1,076 Indians deported from the US this year, says MEA

1,076 Indians deported from the US this year, says MEA

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A total of 1,076 Indian nationals have been deported from the US so far this year, while the figure for 2025 was 3,567, the external affairs ministry said on Friday while asserting that the two sides are committed to act against illegal migration. The US administration has increased the deportation of illegal migrants from around the world as part of a crackdown that began soon after President Donald Trump took office last year. The US administration has increased the deportation of illegal migrants from around the world as part of a crackdown that began soon after President Donald Trump took office last year. The number of Indians deported from the US last year was the highest in the past 16 years, according to figures provided by the government in Parliament in 2025. “A total of 1,076 Indian nationals have been deported from the US to India so far this year,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a regular media briefing. During 2025, a total of 3,567 people were deported from the US, he said …

Iran ends visa-free travel for Indian nationals

Iran ends visa-free travel for Indian nationals

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Published on: Nov 18, 2025 10:07 am IST The Iranian government had implemented the visa waiver facility for citizens of more than 30 countries, including India, in February 2024 to boost tourism The Iranian government has ended visa-free travel for Indian nationals following several instances of Indian citizens being abducted or lured to Iran with false promises of employment. The move by the Iranian government is “intended to prevent further misuse of the facility by criminal elements”. (Representative file photo) The suspension of the visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran will become effective from November 22, the external affairs ministry said on Monday. The Iranian government had implemented the visa waiver facility for citizens of more than 30 countries, including India, in February 2024 to boost tourism. The external affairs ministry said there had been “several incidents of Indian nationals being lured to Iran on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to third countries”. It did not give details of these incidents. “These individuals were tricked into …

‘We warned…’: MEA on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Jaishankar informed Pakistan of Operation Sindoor’ charge | Latest News India

‘We warned…’: MEA on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Jaishankar informed Pakistan of Operation Sindoor’ charge | Latest News India

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May 17, 2025 08:07 PM IST Rahul Gandhi had shared a clip of EAM S Jaishankar purportedly saying that India had informed Pakistan that Operation Sindoor was targeted at terror infra. The external affairs ministry on Saturday responded to Rahul Gandhi’s attack on EAM S Jaishankar that he informed Pakistan about Operation Sindoor, saying that it was an utter misrepresentation of facts. Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at S Jaishankar has gotten a response from MEA.(ANI) “EAM Dr S Jaishankar had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Operation Sindoor’s commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out,” the external publicity division of the MEA said in a statement. News / India News / ‘We warned…’: MEA on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Jaishankar informed Pakistan of Operation Sindoor’ charge See Less Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to …

‘Should Be Strongly Condemned’: India Slams Vandalism Of Dhaka Residence Of Mujibur Rehman

‘Should Be Strongly Condemned’: India Slams Vandalism Of Dhaka Residence Of Mujibur Rehman

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Last Updated:February 06, 2025, 23:17 IST The Indian government expressed deep regret over the demolition of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home, a symbol of Bangladesh’s resistance, and urged strong condemnation of the act. A vandalised photograph of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, is seen inside his demolished Dhanmondi-32 residence, in Dhaka. (IMAGE: REUTERS) India on Thursday voiced anguish over destruction of the historic residence of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and said the “act of vandalism’ should be strongly condemned. Rahman’s residence in Dhaka was destroyed by some so called protesters on Wednesday. “It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. “All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangla identity and pride are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh,” he said. Jaiswal was responding to media queries on …

First tackle terror, says India on Pak deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s trade push | Latest News India

First tackle terror, says India on Pak deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s trade push | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: India on Friday said Pakistan will have to tackle the issue of terrorism before the two sides can move forward in areas such as trade and commerce, even as it highlighted the fallout of Islamabad’s long-standing policy of using terror as an instrument of state policy. Asked about resumption of trade with India, Dar said that it could not be that Pakistan would do everything. “If there is goodwill from India, then we are ready. But it has to be both sides,” he said (X/ForeignOfficePk) External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to Pakistani deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar’s remarks on Thursday about the need for joint efforts for the resumption of bilateral trade by pointing to New Delhi’s long-standing concerns about terrorism emanating from Pakistani soil. When Dar, who is also the foreign minister, was asked at a news conference on Thursday about the possible resumption of trade with India, he replied: “As far as India is concerned, it takes two to tango.” Dar added, “I think it cannot be one-way, that …

MEA processing Karnataka’s request to cancel Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport | Latest News India

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The external affairs ministry is processing the Karnataka government’s request for cancelling the diplomatic passport of MP Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse and is currently in Germany, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. A protest against Prajwal Revanna in Bengaluru on April 30. (PTI) The Karnataka government’s formal letter seeking the revocation of Revanna’s passport was received by the external affairs ministry on Tuesday, the people said on condition of anonymity. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “This is being processed under the provisions of the Passports Act of 1967 and relevant regulations,” one of the people cited above said without giving more details. It was not immediately clear how long the process of cancelling the passport would take. On May 2, the external affairs ministry acknowledged that Revanna travelled to Germany on a diplomatic passport but said authorities had no role in facilitating a visa for him. Ministry …

Khalistan Slogans At Event Attended By Trudeau, India Summons Canada Envoy

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New Delhi on Monday summoned Canadian Deputy High Commissioner over raising of separatist slogans on ‘Khalistan’ at an event addressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, underlining that it impacts the relations between the two countries and encourages “climate of violence”. “The Government of India’s deep concern and strong protest was conveyed at such disturbing actions being allowed to continue unchecked at the event. This illustrates once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extremism and violence,” said the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement. “Their continued expressions not only impact India-Canada relations but also encourage a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens,” the statement added. As PM Trudeau walked up to the stage for his address to mark Khalsa Day, the chants of ‘Khalistan Zindabad’ kept getting louder, showed a video released by Canada-based CPAC TV. It happened again when Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre walked up to the stage to begin his address. New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh and …

Bhutan biggest beneficiary of India’s external aid portfolio | Latest News India

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New Delhi: The external affairs ministry was on Thursday allocated Rs.22,154 crore in the budget for 2024-25, up from Rs.18,050 crore in 2023-24, while Bhutan was provided the largest share of the external aid portfolio with an outlay of Rs.2,068 crore. Buddha Dordenma temple in Bhutan (Representative Photo) The government again retained an outlay of Rs.100 crore for the development of Iran’s Chabahar port in the budget for 2024-25, signalling the importance of the facility in regional connectivity efforts. It also retained an allocation of Rs.200 crore for Afghanistan, once the largest beneficiary of external aid. Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! The total outlay for the external affairs ministry includes expenses on embassies and missions, passport and emigration, external aid for countries and projects abroad, and contributions to bodies such as the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the South Asian University. In keeping with the government’s “Neighborhood First” policy, Bhutan was allocated Rs.2,068 crore from the total external aid portfolio of Rs.4,883.56 crore, including soft loans …

Centre On Indian’s Getting Extortion Calls In Canada

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“We have several issues to discuss” with Canada: Randhir Jaiswal (Representational) New Delhi: India on Thursday described as “matter of serious concern” reports that said some members of the Indian community in Canadian province of British Columbia received “extortion calls”. The comments by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal came in response to a question at a media briefing. “It is a matter of concern… People getting extortion calls, especially Indian nationals, is a matter of serious concern,” he said. At the same time, Randhir Jaiswal said he does not have exact details. India-Canada relations came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September of a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a gurdwara in Surrey city on June 18. New Delhi rejected Justin Trudeau’s allegations as “absurd” and “motivated” and accused Canada of giving space to Khalistani extremists targeting India. India has been asserting that its “core issue” with Canada remained that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India …

CAG pulls up MEA over incorrect exchange rates in OCI card fees | Latest News India

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The use of incorrect exchange rates in fixing fees for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards by Indian missions in Europe and the UK resulted in a loss of ₹58.23 crore for the government, the country’s audit watchdog said on Tuesday. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said in a report presented to Parliament that even after the external affairs ministry revised the rates for issuing fresh OCI cards, 17 missions in Euro Zone countries did not make the change, while three missions in the UK adopted a lower exchange rate for charging the OCI fee, thereby resulting in the loss. The external affairs ministry, while admitting the CAG’s observations, said the mission abroad are responsible for revising the OCI card fee in terms of local currency based on rate of exchange (RoE) fluctuations. The ministry contended “a notional revenue loss” had occurred as the missions didn’t implement the revised RoEs “due to misinterpretation of the instructions that fixation of OCI Scheme fee is guided by” the Union home ministry. The CAG dismissed the stand …