Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Over 5 lakh Indians returned home under Vande Bharat mission amid COVID-19 crisis

Under this evacuation policy, Indians having "compelling reasons" to return like pregnant women, elderly people, students and those facing the prospect of deportation were being brought back home amid COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Jul 03, 2020, 23:06 PM IST

Vande Bharat Mission Phase 4: Air India flight departs with 222 Indians from San Francisco

A special flight Air India flight carrying 222 stranded Indians from San Francisco departed for Delhi and Bangalore on Monday (June 29, 2020) under the Vande Bharat Mission Phase 4. 

Jun 29, 2020, 08:58 AM IST

Ceasefire in Afghanistan on Eid-ul-Fitr: India hopes 'it will be extended further'

 The Taliban and President Ghani had announced a three-day ceasefire ahead of Eid on Saturday.

May 25, 2020, 13:05 PM IST

Bill seeking mandatory disclosure of foreign travel details by MPs moved in Rajya Sabha

A circular was sent by the Parliamentary Affairs Minister to all MPs earlier this July in this regard, the legislation, titled 'The Representation Of The People (Amendment) Bill, 2019' seeks to make the disclosures 'mandatory' for all the MPs.

Dec 07, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

MEA holds grand celebration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji across world

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in a press release issued on Wednesday that there were several events and activities planned by Missions and Posts abroad to mark the auspicious occasion. 

Nov 12, 2019, 23:07 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Bhutan on 2-day visit from 17 to 18 August

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Bhutan from 17th to 18th August.

Aug 09, 2019, 15:03 PM IST

Apart from US, PM Narendra Modi to visit Netherlands and Portugal

Modi will be visiting The Netherlands on June 27. The visit assumes significance as India and The Netherlands are celebrating 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relation.

Jun 16, 2017, 20:15 PM IST