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Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
'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...
India asks citizens in Iran to avoid non-essential travel despite improved security situationWhile noting recent improvements in Iran's security situation, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essen...
Bangladesh PM adviser allowed entry, chose to return: MEABangladesh Prime Minister's adviser, Zahed Ur Rahman, was allowed into India after immigration officials verified his visit's purpose. Desp...
11 India-bound ships transited Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU: MEAFollowing the US and Iran's agreement to de-escalate tensions in West Asia, eleven ships bound for India have successfully navigated the St...
In touch with Qatari authorities to bring back mortal remains of Indians killed in explosion: MEATragedy struck Qatar's Ras Laffan gas field as an explosion claimed the lives of 12 Indian nationals, with 66 others injured. India's Minis...
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims allowed 20 kg baggage into Chinese territoryPilgrims embarking on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year can carry 20 kg of essentials, plus an additional 5 kg per group. Each group w...
Bangladesh PM's adviser chose to return on his own: MEAA Bangladeshi Prime Minister's advisor, Zahed Ur Rahman, was briefly held at Delhi airport due to a security blacklist but was allowed entr...
Iran makes 'major concessions', agrees to long-term nuclear inspections, claims TrumpUS President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections indefinitely, ensuring "nuclear honest...
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...
Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil tanker arrested in UK; family seeks government interventionAn Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted...
PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France; discusses investment and India expansion plansPrime Minister Narendra Modi met top business leaders in Paris. Discussions focused on investment and expansion in India. Companies from su...
India delivers 5 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan under humanitarian assistanceThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on June 11 reiterated India's commitment to strengthening Afghanistan's healthcare system, announcin...
India, Canada agree to conclude free trade pact talks by year-endIndia and Canada are set to finalize a free trade agreement by the end of this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterp...
'Boyfriend duties': What former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said after backlash over attending Katy Perry's World Cup performance instead of his country's 1st FIFA matchFormer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing online criticism. He attended the United States' opening match of the 2026 FIFA Wor...
'Fake report has been spreading': FSUI General Secretary denies claims of Indian Sailors killed on Liaki Freedom VesselReports of Indian sailors killed on the MT Liaki Freedom vessel are false. The Forward Seamen's Union of India and the Ministry of External...
India warns citizens in Canada against fraud callers claiming to be consulate officialsIndian citizens in Canada are receiving scam calls. Fraudsters are pretending to be consulate officials. They are asking for personal infor...
MEA appoints Rudra Gaurav Shresth as India's next Ambassador to TurkiyeSenior Indian Foreign Service officer Rudra Gaurav Shresth will be India's next Ambassador to Turkiye. Shresth, currently Ambassador to Ira...
India warns citizens in Canada against fraudsters posing as consulate officialsIndian nationals in Canada are warned by the Consulate General of India in Toronto about fraudulent calls. Scammers are impersonating consu...
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...