Ministry of External Affairs

India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan that hit multiple provinces, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Afghanistan's sovereignty must be respected. Kabul reported at least four deaths and 25 injuries, while Afghanistan said it retaliated with strikes on Pakistani military sites in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Mar 15, 2026
I love India, I love Modi: Trump's message signals possible India visit

I love India, I love Modi: Trump's message signals possible India visit

US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a message read out by far-right activist Laura Loomer at the India Today Conclave 2026. Trump called PM Modi a "fantastic leader" and hinted at a possible visit to India in the near future. Mar 14, 2026
Oil prices plunge 30 pc from record high, slip below $90 a barrel

Oil prices plunge 30 pc from record high, slip below $90 a barrel

The decline followed Trump's statements that the campaign against Iran would conclude "very soon" and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain secure. The easing came after prices had surged past $100 per barrel due to tensions disrupting energy flows. Mar 10, 2026
US grants 30-day waiver for India to buy Russian oil; global oil prices drop

US grants 30-day waiver for India to buy Russian oil; global oil prices drop

The US has granted India a 30-day waiver to import Russian crude stranded at sea. The temporary measure applies only to shipments loaded before early March and delivered to Indian ports. It aims to stabilise energy markets amid Middle East tensions, and global oil prices dropped following the announcement. Mar 6, 2026
India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

When will US‑Israel‑Iran war stop?

US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu said the conflict could last weeks but is unlikely to be prolonged. India called for de-escalation, opposed attacks on merchant ships, and prioritized the safety of nearly one crore Indians in the Gulf. Mar 3, 2026
Over 7 lakh unregistered telemarketers warned as TRAI cracks down on UCC violations

India's internet users cross 1.02 billion: TRAI

The total number of internet subscribers increased from 1,017.81 million at the end of September 2025 to 1,028.61 million by the end of December 2025, registering a quarterly growth of 1.06 per cent. Mar 3, 2026
India-EU trade deal unveils emerging silhouette of post-US world order: Report

India-EU free trade deal includes five-year most-favoured-nation provision

India and the European Union have agreed to grant each other Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment for five years under their proposed free trade agreement (FTA). This ensures fair and equal treatment in trade in services, preventing either side from giving better treatment to third countries Feb 28, 2026