MEA
Coverage of MEA in the Nexus archive.
- Japan PM arrives in Delhi; delighted to host you on your first visit to India, says Modi
Japan's PM Takaichi is on her first official visit to India, invited by Modi from July 1 to 3 for the 16th India-Japan annual summit. The visit is part of diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
- If a passport is not proof of citizenship, then what is? | Explained
The MEA stated that a passport is a travel document, not a citizenship document, prompting questions about the legal definition of citizenship.
- Passport is not a citizenship document: senior MEA official
A senior MEA official clarified that a passport is not a citizenship document, stating it only attests to nationality during international travel. The statement was in response to a query about using passports to challenge voter exclusion under SIR.
- Iran invites Modi for official burial ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
Iran has invited PM Modi for the funeral of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, scheduled between July 3 and 9. MEA officials have not confirmed whether Modi will attend. Iran’s Petroleum Minister arrived in New Delhi to discuss investment opportunities.
- Bangladesh PM’s adviser travelled to India despite his name on a blacklist generated by MEA in 2025
Zahed Ur Rahman, the Information & Broadcasting Adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was allowed entry into India despite being on a blacklist generated by the MEA in 2025 but chose to return from Delhi airport, according to sources.
- Centre denies reports of fourth vessel attacked near Oman; says all crew members safe
The Centre denied reports of an attack on the vessel MT Liaki Freedom near Oman. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the Ministry contacted the vessel and verified all crew members are safe.
- U.S. Navy attacked 3 merchant vessels with Indian seafarers; these strikes must stop: India's firm message to Washington
The U.S. Navy attacked three merchant vessels carrying Indian seafarers, prompting India to issue a firm message demanding the strikes cease. India protested the attack on the Settebello ship, emphasizing its commitment to seafarers' welfare, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
- India expected to be among the countries invited to join initiative to secure Strait of Hormuz: French sources
India is expected to be invited to join an initiative to secure the Strait of Hormuz, according to French sources. The issue will be discussed during PM Modi's meeting with President Macron, as stated by MEA's Secretary (West) Sibi George.
- India urges global community to hold Pakistan accountable after PoK violence
India urged the global community to hold Pakistan accountable after violence in PoK. India accused Pakistan of spreading fake news and videos to cover up its human rights abuses, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.