News Topic:Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

COVID Rescue: India to operate 64 flights, bring home 14K Indians

India will operate 64 flights to bring back 14,000 stranded Indians from abroad. Majority of these flights are expected to be operated by Air India, while some might also be flown by private airlines and the IAF.

No more tourist visa for foreign Tablighi activists: Government

NEW DELHI — The government has decided not to issue tourist visa to any foreigner who wish to visit India and take part in Tablighi...

MEA suspends Passport and Consular services across India

In order to discourage social gatherings, Government of India has decided to close all the passport offices across India.

Anantnag girl pursuing MBBS found dead in Bangladesh college

SRINAGAR — A 22-year-old MBBS girl student from Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir died in Bangladesh, according to family members.Quratul Ain daughter of...

IAF pilot Abhinandan in Pakistan Army’s custody

NEW DELHI — IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is in Pakistan's custody after his MiG-21 Bison was brought down in Pakistan administered Kashmir post...

Lost Mig 21, pilot missing in action, say MEA

NEW DELHI — Ministry of External Affairs Wednesday claimed that Indian Air Force (IAF) had shot down one Pakistani fighter jet and in the...

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J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh

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J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.