The Indian government has planned and put into action one of the largest ever evacuation missions as they attempt to bring home stranded citizens from across the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tag: Ministry of External Affairs
Exclusive: 3,000 Indian nationals register to return home, says Jawed Ashraf
In an exclusive interview with Connected to India, High Commissioner Jawed Ashraf discusses how the consulate has taken the lead in ensuring that Indians in Singapore get all the help they need.
Senior diplomat Anurag Srivastava takes over as Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson
Srivastava is a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer and previously served as India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia.
US Secretary of State Pompeo and Indian EAM Jaishankar discuss cooperation in tackling COVID-19
Pompeo and Jaishankar discussed the importance of Indo-US cooperation to combat the coronavirus by strengthening global pharmaceutical supply chains.
News round-up for NRIs and diaspora from missions across the globe
Connected to India’s round-up of news and updates for NRIs from Indian high commissions and embassies from across the globe.
Indian missions lend helping hand to ensure compatriots reach home safely amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Indian missions are helping fellow citizens world over, who are affected by travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
Are you an Indian abroad? Here’s a handy guide of COVID-19 helplines set up by MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs has advised all Indians abroad to stay put. “These restrictions are temporary, so one should not panic.
India evacuates thousands of its nationals from COVID-19 epicentres
The Ministry of External Affairs has arranged for flights to bring back stranded Indian nationals from coronavirus affected countries
India self-quarantines in fight against COVID-19, suspends all tourist visas till April 15
The suspension of visas will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13, 2020 at the port of departure.
UN body goes to Indian Supreme Court against CAA; MEA hits back with sharp reply
The Supreme Court is currently hearing 143 petitions challenging the legal validity of the CAA.
