Raveesh Kumar

India welcomes US move designating 3 LeT members as 'global terrorists'

US Departments of State and Treasury have designated three Pakistan-based LeT terrorists and terror financiers as Global Terrorists.  

Aug 01, 2018, 23:18 PM IST

Pakistan attacking religious minority: MEA demands probe in Sikh police officer's home eviction

Pakistani policeman allegedly evicted Singh from his house in Lahore and forcefully opened the turban and untied hair .

Jul 12, 2018, 17:46 PM IST

Pakistan put on FATF 'grey list': India welcomes move, hopes Islamabad will act against terrorism

MEA has expressed hope that Pakistan will comply with the action plan suggested by the global watchdog.

Jun 30, 2018, 11:21 AM IST

Not received any request from Rahul Gandhi for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had sometimes back expressed his desire to undertake Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Jun 29, 2018, 07:06 AM IST

PM Modi meets US Defence Secretary in Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in Singapore and discussed security related issues, days after the Pentagon renamed its Pacific Command as Indo-Pacific Command in a largely symbolic move to signal India's importance to the US military.

Jun 02, 2018, 11:18 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to deliver keynote address at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue

On Thursday, India and Singapore announced 14 business-to-business and business-to-government agreements during PM Modi's visit.

Jun 01, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

Maldives political crisis: MEA expresses concerns, issues advisory for Indian Nationals

The MEA also issued an advisory for the Indian Nationals traveling to Maldives.

Feb 05, 2018, 22:58 PM IST

India dismisses media report on Kulbhushan Jadhav

Raveesh Kumar reiterated that the facts on Jadhav "remain what we have released in our previous statements".

Feb 04, 2018, 00:16 AM IST

Pakistan can't keep eyes shut on Hafiz Saeed: India

India on Friday said Pakistan cannot keep its eyes shut over Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Jan 19, 2018, 17:12 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav's family meets EAM Sushma Swaraj at her residence

The family of Kulbhushan Jadhav on Tuesday met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at her residence.

Dec 26, 2017, 12:34 PM IST

India and its leaders are free to visit Arunachal: MEA's message to China

China had on Monday objected to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's visit - her first - to Arunachal Pradesh.  

Nov 09, 2017, 20:35 PM IST

MEA hits back at Pakistan Prime Minister's statement on India's role in Afghanistan

Pakistan PM had said he sees "zero" political or military role for India in Afghanistan, weeks after US President Donald Trump sought more help from New Delhi in Afghanistan

Oct 12, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj, Afghan President Ghani discuss boosting strategic partnership

India`s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discussed on Wednesday ways to boost strategic partnership between the two nations.

Sep 21, 2017, 05:51 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe visit museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi

Ahead of their annual bilateral summit here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday visited Dandi Kutir, India`s largest and only museum dedicated to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

Sep 14, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

India, China announce 'Doklam disengagement': 10 developments

China said it was "pleased" that India has agreed to withdraw troops.

Aug 28, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

India, China agree to end Doklam standoff: 10 developments

India and China on Monday agreed to withdraw troops from the disputed Doklam area, signalling a climbdown after a months-long standoff.

Aug 28, 2017, 19:04 PM IST

India shares Trump's resolve on cross-border terrorism: Ministry of External Affairs

The Indian government on Tuesday welcomed President Donald Trumps' statement on cross border terrorism.

Aug 22, 2017, 13:55 PM IST

India confirms brief scuffle with Chinese troops in Ladakh, says "such incidents not in interest of either side"

The Indian government on Friday confirmed reports of a brief scuffle between Indian and Chinese troops near Pangong Lake in Ladakh, saying "the incident indeed did take place". 

Aug 18, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

MEA hails designation of Hizbul Mujahideen as foreign terrorist, says reflects joint commitment of India-US

Hailing United States' move to designate Hizbul Mujahideen as a foreign terrorist, the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dubbed the move as "joint commitment of India and USA". 

Aug 18, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

IFS officer Raveesh Kumar to replace Gopal Baglay as MEA spokesperson

Consul General of India in Frankfurt (Germany) Raveesh Kumar will be the next Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, according to several reports. This comes after Senior diplomat and current MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay was appointed as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.

Jul 22, 2017, 09:36 AM IST