MEA explains Krishna`s gaffe at the UN

Last Updated: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 21:42

Explaining the gaffe of External Affairs Minister SM Krishna at the United Nations, MEA said the initial parts of all formal addresses there contain similar references and that he made substantive remarks from his prepared text.

Don`t have info on Swiss a/c then give affidavit: CIC to MEA

Last Updated: Monday, January 17, 2011, 20:59

The CIC has directed the External Affairs Ministry to submit an affidavit that it does not have any information about the Indians who have stashed their black money in Swiss banks or about investigations in such matters.

Border survey delayed: MEA to take final call

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 18:30

With the stalemate over joint verification of the disputed Meghalaya-Bangladesh border continuing, a joint survey team has referred the issue to the respective foreign ministries.

MEA official dismissive of Musharraf suggestion on Agra summit

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 18:49

An External Affairs Ministry official blamed by the former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for failure of the 2001 Indo-Pak summit in Agra was dismissive of the suggestion by the ex-military dictator.

‘No proof of any assurance to US on Anderson’

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 16:20

There are "no records to indicate" that External Affairs Ministry gave any assurance to the United States regarding immunity to Bhopal gas tragedy accused Warren Anderson from legal action.

MEA unsure who was minister when Anderson left

Last Updated: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 15:22

The External Affairs Ministry does not know who was its minister in December 1984 when Bhopal gas tragedy accused Warren Anderson, the then Union Carbide chief, left the country after securing bail.

Jamia seeks clearance from MEA on doctorate to the Dalai Lama

Last Updated: Friday, October 22, 2010, 21:32

Jamia Milia Islamia has sought clearance from Ministry of External Affairs for awarding an honorary doctorate to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama next month.

MEA official to study progress of Nathula trade

Last Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 19:49

An official of the Ministry of External Affairs is here to study the progress of the Nathula border trade, official sources said today.

India to verify China`s presence in Gilgit: MEA

Last Updated: Monday, August 30, 2010, 17:36

India is making "independent verification" of the reports of presence of Chinese troops in Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying it would be a matter of "serious concern" if it turns out to be true.

Visa row: MEA summons China envoy

Last Updated: Friday, August 27, 2010, 18:32

Lt Gen BS Jaswal was denied permission to visit China because he comes from "sensitive" J&K.

MEA reaches out with Twitter to users` surprise

Last Updated: Monday, August 16, 2010, 09:30

Over a month after the MEA debuted on Twitter, the response from denizens has generally been welcoming, although tiNged with some surprise that the stodgy GoI was finally waking up to the power and reach of new media.

CBI gives additional evidence against Anderson to MEA

Last Updated: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 17:45

The CBI has recently sent additional evidence against Warren Anderson, former CEO of Union Carbide, to the Ministry of External Affairs in connection with his extradition proceedings in Bhopal case.