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MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/YouTube/MEAIndia)
"Closely following situation in West Asia": MEA on Pak's role in US-Iran ceasefire

Apr 17, 2026

The MEA stated it is "closely following developments in the West Asian region" amid the evolving security situation. Responding to queries on Islamabad's role in a US-Iran ceasefire, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal maintained a focused stance, reiterating that India is monitoring regional diplomatic shifts and security events very closely.

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MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/YouTube/MEAIndia)

"Government fully committed": India in active pursuit of Nirav Modi's extradition from UK

Apr 17, 2026
Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India (Photo/ANI)

UAE envoy condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure, warns of strain in West Asia security situation

Apr 17, 2026
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/YouTube/MEAIndia)

"Request being examined": India navigates Sheikh Hasina's extradition as tensions, ties pivot in Dhaka

Apr 17, 2026
Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the MEA (Photo/YoutubePIBIndia)

Over 1 million Indians evacuated from West Asia as government intensifies rescue operations

Apr 17, 2026
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/YouTube/MEAIndia)

"India welcomes every step towards peace": MEA on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Apr 17, 2026
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Pakistan: Daylight murder in Murree sparks protest, exposes policing failures

Apr 17, 2026
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh (File Photo/ANI)

"We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire": Iran's Deputy FM demands total end to regional war

Apr 17, 2026

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Civilians return home in southern Lebanon after ceasefire (Photo/Reuters)

Civilians return home in southern Lebanon after ceasefire, remain hesitant to stay permanently

Apr 17, 2026

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially went into effect at midnight local time on Friday. This truce, brokered by the United States, has triggered a massive movement of displaced civilians attempting to return to their homes in southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Iran's envoy to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani (File Photo/Reuters)

Sustainable stability in Hormuz Strait depends on respect for Iran's rights: Iranian envoy to UN

Apr 17, 2026

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, made the statement during a meeting on Thursday, three days after the United States announced a "naval blockade" aimed at pressuring Iran to reopen the strategic waterway.
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French Senate delegation concludes India visit, highlights sustainability, strategic partnership

Apr 17, 2026

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India, China hold first bilateral consultations on SCO matters, discuss future roadmap

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Pakistani government faces backlash as federal employees stage protest in Lahore

Apr 17, 2026
French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin (Photo/X/@CaVautrin)

European allies have capacity to clear mines in Hormuz, says France

Apr 17, 2026
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Bangladesh to connect nuclear power to national grid this year amid energy crisis

Apr 17, 2026
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Natural Resources Defence Council to convene 2nd edition of Global Heat and Cooling Forum in India

Apr 17, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron (File Photo/Reuters)

French President Macron welcomes Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal

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Pakistan's cotton crisis deepens amid policy failures and seed quality concerns

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to embark on two-day visit to Sri Lanka

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IMF announces resumption of dealings with Venezuela after seven-year pause

Apr 17, 2026
International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol (Photo/X/@fbirol)

West Asia energy output may take two years to recover: IEA on Iran war impact

Apr 17, 2026
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Escalating unrest in Balochistan amid reports of military operations by Pakistani Forces

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Wetlands take centre stage at India-Germany Climate talks in Kolkata

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Moscow hosts "Silver Rapier" stage fencing festival with global student participation

Apr 17, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper (Photo/Reuters/@YvetteCooperMP)

Marco Rubio, UK Foreign Secretary discuss Iran ceasefire and security in Strait of Hormuz; stress need to restore free navigation

Apr 17, 2026
Esmaeil Baqaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson (Photo/X@IRIMFA)

Iran hails "resistance" of Lebanese people in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, praises Axis of Resistance unity

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