Former Supreme Court Judge Madan B. Lokur has raised serious questions about the MEA's current stand on passports and citizenship. He called the Centre's position a 'misreading' of the Passport Act and warned it could lead to international problems if a passport is no longer treated as proof of citizenship. The remarks come amid growing debate over documentation rules.


Indian passport row: Justice Lokur says MEA's stand a 'misreading' of the Passport Act

For the first time since 1983, India has opened its Toshakhana collection for a major public auction, giving residents a chance to bid on nearly 300 diplomatic gifts received by government dignitaries. The collection includes luxury ceremonial items, artworks, souvenirs, and unique gifts presented by foreign leaders and delegations. Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, the e-auction offers a rare glimpse into India's diplomatic history while allowing the public to own a piece of it.


Toshakhana auction: Collection of nearly 300 diplomatic gifts put up for an e-auction

India's passport network continues to expand, making passport services more accessible across the country.
Amid the expansion, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship.
Officials stressed that citizenship is determined under the provisions of Indian law and supporting records.

MEA's Big Clarification: Passport Doesn't Automatically Prove Citizenship 

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and an end to attacks on commercial vessels, stressing the need to ensure maritime security and protect civilian shipping in international waters amid rising regional instability.

MEA Calls for immediate De-escalation, End to Attack on Vessels 

India has lodged a fresh diplomatic protest against the United States over reported attacks on ships carrying Indian crew members. The move highlights rising maritime tensions and concerns over the safety of Indian sailors amid escalating geopolitical friction in key shipping lanes.


Breaking: India Lodges Another Protest Against US Attacks On Ships With Indian Crew 

An audio clip has surfaced from a vessel that was attacked by the US Navy off the coast of Oman on Monday, with one of the 24 Indian crew members urging authorities to "please help," saying the tanker, MT Marivex, was on fire and sinking.

The Palau-flagged tanker, which was black-listed and sanctioned by the US, was hit by a missile after it tried to evade the American blockade of Iranian ports. All 24 Indian crew members were later rescued by the Omani military.

Iran War: India Summons US Envoy Over Vessel Attack 

India Summons US CDA Meeks: Ship With 24 Indian Crew Members Attacked Off Coast Oman

The MEA raised concerns over the continued attacks on shipping in the region and said they are deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region. The ministry reiterated the call for immediate de-escalation of tensions and conclusion of ongoing talks for a solution.

3 Indians missing, 21 rescued after tanker attacked off Oman coast; MEA condemns incident

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday, while responding to a question on press freedom and human rights in India, highlighted the scale and diversity of the country's media landscape, stating that many people misunderstand India after reading reports published by "ignorant NGOs".


Indian Govt Pushes Back On Norwegian Journalist's Question

Ministry of External Affairs said Bangladesh must cooperate in the repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals, adding that over 2,860 nationality verification cases remain pending with Dhaka, several for more than five years.

‘Bangladesh’s comments must be seen in context of repatriation of illegal immigrants’: MEA reacts to Dhaka’s ‘pushback’ remarks

A day after a report claimed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday (March 28) made it clear that the call was only between the two leaders.
Refuting the New York Times report, the MEA made it clear that no other person other than President Trump and PM Modi was part of the call, which took place on March 24. However, the MEA did not make any mention of Musk.


MEA Refutes NYT Report That Musk Sat in Trump-Modi Call

The Indian government reassures citizens there is no shortage of cooking gas while promoting a shift to piped natural gas for households. Incentives aim to reduce reliance on LPG cylinders, enhance energy efficiency, and support cleaner cooking solutions, marking a major step toward modern and sustainable household energy infrastructure.

LPG Crisis: India Assures No Cooking Gas Shortage, Pushes Households to Switch to Piped Gas 

A total of 550 Indian nationals have crossed into Armenia through the land border, while 90 Indians travelled into Azerbaijan from Iran via land border, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed during an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia.

Indians in Iran move into Armenia, Azerbaijan amid West Asia war as MEA facilitates land-border transit

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stressed that ensuring the uninterrupted transit of commodities, especially energy supplies such as crude oil and liquefied natural gas, remains a top priority amid global disruptions.


India Energy Crisis | MEA: Uninterrupted Transit of Commodities Remains Top Priority

The Government of India has tightened rules governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. With global fuel supply chains under strain, authorities have taken several steps to ensure domestic LPG availability and prevent panic buying.


LPG Crisis: India Says Uninterrupted Transit of Commodities Remains Top Priority 

The Ministry of External Affairs, India has conducted an inter-ministerial briefing on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, emphasizing India’s active engagement with all key interlocutors in the region. Authorities confirmed that India is closely monitoring developments, coordinating with diplomats, and ensuring the safety of Indian citizens and energy interests abroad.

MEA: India in Touch With All Interlocutors Amid West Asia War

Breaking: India Holds Inter-Ministerial Briefing on West Asia Conflict

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has strongly rejected reports suggesting New Delhi played a role in the Iran conflict or allowed the US Navy to use Indian ports for strikes. The MEA called the claims in sections of the US media “baseless and fabricated,” warning against misinformation amid rising tensions in West Asia. India reiterated that such reports rely on unnamed military sources and do not reflect its official position.


US-Iran War: India Rejects US Media Claims On Iran War, MEA Calls Reports ‘Baseless & Fabricated’

Taliban's defence ministry vowed a strong response to Pakistan for "targeting civilians and religious sites" and condemned the attack as “a breach of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness.”

‘Attempt to externalise its internal failures’: India condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan

India’s MEA reacted to a resurfaced 2025 video of Donald Trump joking about PM Modi’s career and claiming India would stop buying Russian oil.

MEA reacts to Trump’s viral ‘don’t want to destroy Modi’s political career’ video – Here’s what it said

A major protest has erupted outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi in the wake of the brutal killing of a Hindu man by an Islamist mob in Bangladesh's Mymensingh last week. The demonstrations are being led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal to denounce alleged atrocities against Hindus and vandalism of their religious places in Bangladesh.


Dhaka-Delhi diplomatic tensions: India summons Bangladeshi high commissioner, Riaz Hamidullah 

Bangladesh turmoil: Protest outside Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi 

Bangladesh faces unrest as protests continue, but the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirms that there was no breach of security at the Bangladesh High Commission. This video covers the latest updates on the demonstrations, government response, and the situation in Bangladesh.


Bangladesh unrest: India thrashes propaganda but Dhaka pushes back 

India has strongly rejected China’s latest statement regarding Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming that the state is an integral part of India.


MEA: No amount of denial by the Chinese side will change reality

Mea, News on Mea, stories on Mea, articles on Mea, Mea stories at Wion, Mea news, Mea latest news

mea