Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, October 13, welcomed the release of all remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas for over two years, calling their freedom a testament to courage, determination and international cooperation. We welcome the release of all hostages after over two years of captivity. Their freedom stands as a tribute to the…
India on Saturday expressed concern over the Trump administration’s new restrictions on the H-1B visa program, saying the move is likely to have humanitarian consequences. The government hopes that the “disruptions” caused by the policy will be addressed suitably by the US authorities. The reaction came hours after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said the latest round of negotiations between India and the United States on a bilateral trade deal has been “positive and forward-looking,” with both sides agreeing to intensify efforts for an early conclusion. Speaking at the weekly MEA briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have a delegation…
Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, arrived in Ayodhya on Friday and visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Earlier upon arrival, PM Ramgoolam received a traditional and warm welcome in Ayodhya. The city was decked with posters welcoming the Mauritian prime minister. Visit to Kashi Vishwanath…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday declined to comment on US President Donald Trump’s latest remarks in which he mentioned India, Russia and China. Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social, days after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
India sources its oil purchases based on global market offerings to meet its energy needs, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.In response to a question, he also said that India-Russia bilateral relations are on a strong footing. “Our ties with any country stand on their merit and should not be…