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India rejects UN panel report on alleged discrimination against ethnic, religious groups, Rohingya refugees

India has rejected a United Nations report alleging discrimination against various groups. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination flagged concerns over human rights violations. India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson called the report politically motivated and malicious. The ministry highlighted India's constitutional safeguards and legal framework. India remains…

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India rejects USCIRF call for RSS sanctions, calls organization biased

India has rejected remarks by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson called the organization biased and lacking credibility. USCIRF officials had called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. They also recommended that US officials avoid diplomatic courtesies for RSS leaders. India stated that…

The Economic Times

Show respect: MEA on political jibe at Italian PM Meloni

India reaffirmed its robust and evolving ties with Italy, underscoring the necessity of mutual respect in public discussions. This declaration emerged in light of contentious remarks made by a Congress leader following a political slight aimed at the Italian Prime Minister. A spokesperson from the External Affairs Ministry provided further…

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Engaged with US to minimise difficulties: MEA on new US visa rules

India is engaging US authorities regarding new visa rules. These changes will bar foreign students from longer stays. The new regulations end a decades-old policy of indefinite stays. Indian students now have fewer days to depart after graduation. The external affairs ministry seeks to minimize difficulties for Indian nationals.

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India trashes Pakistan defence minister's remarks on Kashmir

India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an attempt to divert attention from Islamabad’s internal issues. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was trying to “cover-up its own failings” and deflect attention from alleged human rights abuses.

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First chartered flight to bring back around 230 people from Israel by Friday: MEA

A charter flight is expected to reach Israel's capital city Tel Aviv by this evening and return to India with around 230 passengers on board by Friday morning, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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External Affairs Ministry spent ₹38 lakh on Donald Trump's 36-hour state visit in 2020, reveals RTI

Donald Trump had visited Ahmedabad, Agra, and New Delhi on February 24-25, 2020

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India sends team to help with deadly Afghanistan earthquake

India has sent a technical team to Kabul to coordinate the delivery of humanitarian assistance after a destructive earthquake in eastern Afghanistan

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U.S. Congresswoman introduces anti-India resolution in House

India had condemned the U.S. Congresswoman's visit to PoK, saying her travel to the region violated the country's sovereignty

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India at UN says it rejects selective outrage from outside, especially when motivated and pursuing divisive agenda

External Affairs Ministry earlier had asserted that New Delhi accords the highest respect to all religions

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India rejects OIC's comments over controversial remarks against Prophet

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India categorically rejects the OIC Secretariat's "unwarranted and narrow-minded comments"

The Hindu

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, parties, SGPC condemn killing of two Sikhs in Pakistan

CHANDIGARH: The killing of two Sikh businessmen in Pakistan on Sunday drew strong condemnation in India, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urging the External Affairs Ministry to raise with the neighbouring country the issue of the safety of minority community members living there.

The Times of India

Biden, Other Quad Leaders to Meet Virtually amid Ukraine War

President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of India, Australia and Japan will talk Thursday in a virtual meeting of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the Quad that comes a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said the leaders will "exchange views…

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