Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
52 stranded, MEA warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without China permits and visasIndian citizens planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are warned by the Ministry of External Affairs against proceeding without confirmed C...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
52 Indian pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu during Kailash Mansarovar yatra; NCP (SP) urges MEA, embassies to interveneFifty-two Indian pilgrims bound for Kailash Mansarovar are stranded in Kathmandu, prompting NCP MP Supriya Sule to urge the External Affair...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Xi backs Bangladesh in upholding sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM RahmanChinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Bangladesh's sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference during Prime Min...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Foreign Ministry's first public Toshakhana auction features Rolex watches, gold biscuits and silver daggersFor the first time, the Ministry of External Affairs is auctioning around 300 diplomatic gifts, including luxury watches and gold biscuits,...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
The Passport act: Why the little book was never a proof of citizenshipA recent statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifying that a passport is not proof of citizenship has sparked debate. Indian cou...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica SummitIndia is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed Strait of Hormuz since signing of Iran-US MoU: MEAEleven India-bound vessels have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran agreement on June 17, according to MEA spokes...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India, UK hold meeting of key group, chart roadmap to deepen defence cooperationIndia and the UK have concluded "constructive and forward-looking" talks aimed at forging a strong plan to boost defence ties. The 15th Ind...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
'Imperative' for India and China to respect each other's core interests: WangChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized it is "imperative" for India and China to respect each other's "core interests" and take concre...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval meets senior Iranian security officialIn a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held discussions with Iran's Deputy Secretary for Defence Affa...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST