Food exports to Russia: MEA asks Ind firms to focus on quality

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:33

The External Affairs Ministry Wednesday cautioned Indian exporters not to compromise on prescribed norms to avoid rejection of their food and health products to Russia in the wake of sanctions imposed on it by USA and European Union.

India's growth story is catching interest globally: MEA

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 09:32

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday stated that India's growth has attracted the attentions of investors worldwide, adding that this interest was apparent following the participation of a large number of people in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit in Gandhinagar.

India, Egypt seek to expand bilateral ties

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 04:32

Taking forward issues of cooperation between Indian and Egypt, the Secretary East in the Ministry of External Affairs had broad ranging discussions with Egyptian representatives during his two-day visit here.

Infighting in drug gangs behind Nigerian`s killing: Report

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 18:56

Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said it has received a report from the Goa government in which preliminary leads indicate infighting between possible drug- related gangs behind the killing of the Nigerian in that state last week.

MEA condemns terror attack at Nairobi shopping mall

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 15:36

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Sunday condemned the attack at the Nairobi shopping mall where at least 39 people were killed, including two Indian nationals.

MEA is undergoing change: Salman Khurshid

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 21:38

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said his ministry is contemplating a plan to have people from industry on-board to facilitate on issues relating to economic diplomacy.

MEA discusses restoring supply of subsidised gas to Bhutan

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 18:29

Ministry of External Affairs has initiated the process of assessing the financial and logistical implications to ensure a quick decision on restoring supply of subsidised gas to Bhutan.

MEA discusses restoring supply of subsidised gas t

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 18:29

Ministry of External Affairs has initiated the process of assessing the financial and logistical implications to ensure a quick decision on restoring supply of subsidised gas to Bhutan.

ASEAN-India Centre: New platform to forge closer ties

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 15:19

Amid growing links between India and the ASEAN, maritime security is a major area that New Delhi and the 10-member grouping of Southeast Asian countries are looking to boost cooperation in through a new "platform".

Pak Hindus refuse to go back, MEA extends visa

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 10:49

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has given one month extension to Pakistan Hindus, who have refused to go back to the neighbouring state due to rising extremism there.

Police verification for passports to be fast-tracked: Official

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 14:33

The police verification process for issuance of passport has been found to be more time consuming in Maharashtra.

‘JNB insufficient to accomodate entire MEA’

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 15:17

The plush Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (JNB), the new abode of the Ministry of External Affairs built at the cost of over Rs 220 crore, is "insufficient" to accommodate the entire ministry.