All posts tagged: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

After Trudeau Exit, India Recalls “Licence To Extremists”

After Trudeau Exit, India Recalls “Licence To Extremists”

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New Delhi: Days after Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister of Canada, India, on Friday, recalled “the downturn in India-Canada relations”. New Delhi squarely blamed the “licence given to extremists” under Justin Trudeau for the strained ties, hoping to rebuild them after the change in Canada’s leadership. Justin Trudeau’s ouster was complete last week when Canada’s ruling Liberal Party replaced him with a new prime minister. An entirely new Cabinet was sworn in on March 14. Both Ottawa and New Delhi now hope to rebuild ties, which currently are at a historic low. On a question regarding Canada at a weekly press briefing, India’s Ministry of External Affairs today said that “The downturn in India-Canada relations was caused by the license that was given to the extremist and secessionist elements in the country”, adding that “Our hope is that we can rebuild our ties based on mutual trust and sensitivity.” #WATCH | Delhi: On India-Canada relations, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “The downturn in India-Canada relations was caused by the license that …

India Increases Foreign Aid To Maldives, But This Country Tops The List

India Increases Foreign Aid To Maldives, But This Country Tops The List

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New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated Rs 5,483 crore for aid to foreign nations, slightly higher than last year’s Rs 4,883 crore. The overall budget for the MEA stands at Rs 20,516 crore, with aid to neighbouring and strategic countries remaining a crucial component. The MEA budget has placed a key emphasis on India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. Rs 4,320 crore – 64 per cent of the total scheme portfolio – has been earmarked for the country’s immediate neighbours for several initiatives like large infrastructure projects such as hydroelectric plants, power transmission lines, housing, roads, bridges and integrated check-posts. Bhutan Retains Top Spot Bhutan continues to be India’s largest foreign aid recipient, receiving Rs 2,150 crore in 2025-26. This is an increase from last year’s allocation of Rs 2,068 crore. India remains Bhutan’s primary development partner, with funding directed towards infrastructure, hydropower projects, and economic cooperation. Maldives Boost Amid Diplomatic Reset India’s allocation for the Maldives has increased from Rs 400 crore to Rs 600 crore. This comes at a time when …

Pakistan’s ISI Sends High-Level Delegation To Dhaka. India Says “Keeping An Eye”

Pakistan’s ISI Sends High-Level Delegation To Dhaka. India Says “Keeping An Eye”

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New Delhi: Pakistan’s notorious spy agency ISI has secretly sent four top members to Dhaka, raising a red flag in New Delhi. Acknowledging the development, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that India is keeping a very close watch on the developments in its immediate neighbourhood, especially ones that having a bearing on its national security. “Appropriate action” will be taken, if required, the foreign ministry said. Pakistani spy agency ISI’s Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar and other senior officials are reportedly visiting Bangladesh at the moment. The visit comes close on the heels of a Bangladeshi military delegation visiting Rawalpindi and meeting the army, air force, and navy chiefs. “We keep an eye on all activities around the country and in the region, as well as all activities affecting our national security, and the government will take appropriate steps,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in response to a question on fast-growing military engagement between Bangladesh and Pakistan. ISI OFFICIALS IN DHAKA According to a report in …

India A “Cyber Adversary”, Says Trudeau Government, New Delhi Shreds Claim

India A “Cyber Adversary”, Says Trudeau Government, New Delhi Shreds Claim

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New Delhi: The Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government’s latest action suggests it has started treating India as an enemy country. India has been added to a list of enemy nations in terms of cyber security and has been labelled a ‘cyber adversary’. New Delhi today called it another Canadian strategy to attack and malign India internationally. In a press conference today, the Ministry of External Affairs also said that under Trudeau’s administration, senior Canadian officials have openly confessed that Canada is seeking to manipulate global opinions against India. The foreign ministry also said that like other instances, these allegations in their cyber security report are made without a shred of evidence. “We see this as another Canadian strategy to attack and malign India. Their senior officials have openly confessed that Canada is seeking to manipulate global opinions against India. As on other occasions, allegations are made repeatedly without a shred of evidence,” Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said at a press conference in New Delhi today. WHAT CANADA ALLEGED In its most …

“Deeply Concerned By Evolving Escalation In West Asia”: India

“Deeply Concerned By Evolving Escalation In West Asia”: India

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In a statement, the MEA reiterated its call to return to dialogue and diplomacy. (Representational) New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday expressed its concern on the recent developments in West Asia after precision strike of Israel on Iran’s military sites. In a statement, the MEA reiterated its call to return to dialogue and diplomacy. “We are deeply concerned by the evolving escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond. We reiterate our call to all concerned to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy,” the statement said. “The ongoing hostilities are to nobody’s benefit, even as innocent hostages and civilian populations continue to suffer. Our Missions in the region are in contact with the Indian community,” the statement added. On Saturday morning, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that its military had conducted “precise strikes” on Iranian military targets, around a month after Tehran launched around 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel. Israel’s strike came weeks after Iran launched a barrage of …

Uncertainty for Goans who took Portuguese citizenship after MEA modifies memo | India News

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People from erstwhile Portuguese territories in India (Goa, Daman and Diu), whose Indian passports had been revoked after acquiring Portuguese citizenship, could be stuck in limbo after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revised its recent circular that had been expected to pave the way for them to apply for an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card. While a passport ‘surrender certificate’ has so far been mandatory for those who want to apply for OCI, an April 4 office memorandum issued by the MEA had raised hopes that a ‘revocation order’ – a document the memo said would be mandatorily issued to those whose passports were revoked – would also be accepted as an alternative document. However, a corrigendum by the MEA dated April 30 has brought uncertainty in the matter. While the MEA had said in the April 4 memorandum that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has “decided to accept ‘revocation certificate’ as an alternative document in lieu of surrender certificate”, the April 30 corrigendum said this is only “under consideration” by the …